I have a lot of router questions and this is a good lede for them.

Some say you have to have a plunge router while others will
favor fixed base.

If I wanted to mount the router on a router base for doing
shaping work of edges I'd need a fixed base.

But if I were using the Jasper jig to make cutouts I would
need a plunge.

Then there's the combo ones with interchangeable fixed/
plunge base.

As a starter tool, I want to get the simplest and cheapest
possible for the sort of light duty stuff I'd want to do.

Hopefully Father's Day will produce some sale merchandise.

So what kind of tips do you all have?