Milwaukee 5625-20 Wood Router
The Milwaukee 5625-20 Wood Router is the perfect tool for the novice and expert.
Bosch 1617EVSPK Wood Router
The Bosch 1617EVSPK Wood Router with 12 Amp 2-1/4-Horsepower Plunge and Fixed Base Variable Speed Kit and 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets is a very popular combination router. It is found to be durable and lightweight as well as easy to use. This can be contributed to its solid construction as well as unique manufacturing with wooden handles on the fixed based contoured, soft-grip handles on the plunge base that adds to the comfort people can use easily. It also has a powerful 12 amp, 2-1/4 horsepower motor that delivers consistent results time and time again. Speeds can vary between 8,000 and ...
Bosch PR20EVSK Wood Router
The Bosch PR20EVSK Wood Router, Colt Palm Grip 5.6 Amp 1-Horsepower Fixed-Base Variable-Speed Router with Edge Guide is different from other tools in its class because it is versatile an can be used for so many custom carpentry and woodworking jobs. It can even be used for such jobs as; trimming laminate flooring, trimming deck planks, dovetailing, mortising hinges and much more. It comes with a very powerful motor that produces 1.0 horsepower, which is very impressive for small routers. The 5.6 amp motor spins at variable speed of 16,000 to 35,000 RPM and has a soft start which is very ...
Dewalt DW618PK Wood Router
The Dewalt DW618PK Wood Router, 12 AMP 2-1/4 HP Plunge- and Fixed-Base Variable-Speed Router Kit with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets features a motor that delivers variable speed performance from 8,000 to 24,000 RPM. The Router has a fixed base with a plunge base that offers exceptional power and versatility. Another thing professionals love is how it gives a soft start that provides an extremely smooth finish even when working with some of the toughest and roughest hardwoods imaginable. Thanks to the micro-fine adjustment ring, professionals can actually adjust in 1/64 inch increments while the clear, Lexan sub base guarantees visibility and ...
Hitachi M12VC Wood Router
The Hitachi M12VC Wood Router, 2-1/4-Horsepower Variable-Speed Router has a very powerful motor that offers 11 AMP, 2-1/4 peak horsepower the produces enough speed to cut through even the hardest types of wood used in cabinetry and woodwork, with ease. There is a no load speed of 8,000 to 24,000 RPM which allows you to keep a constant RPM no matter the size of the load or if there are different sizes when you adjust. This gives you precise and controlled cuts no matter what kind of materials you are using it for. An interesting fact is that despite a strong ...
Porter-Cable 690LR Wood Router
The Porter-Cable 690LR Wood Router, 11 Amp Fixed-Base Router is an essential addition to any cabinetry or woodworking shop. It has a single speed, 11 amp motor that gives out 1-3/4 horsepower that allows you to handle a wide range of jobs. Even better is the fact that the cam-lock lever enables simple coarse height adjustments that make it easier for you to have a steady performance each time you use it. There also is a quick fixed base motor release that allows the user to move the motor pack between plunge and D handle bases. The micro depth adjuster ensures ...
Wood Router Reviews
Milwaukee 5625-20 Wood Router
Bosch 1617EVS Wood Router
The Bosch 1617EVS Wood Router comes with a fixed base, ¼ and ½ inch self releasing collets, quick change template guide adapter, chip shield and a drop-forged wrench.
Ridgid R29302 Wood Router
The Ridgid R29302 Wood Router weighs in at 21 pounds. It has scales so that you can set it for precise cut depths.
Milwaukee 5615-21 Wood Router
The Milwaukee 5615-21 Wood Router has the ability to cut through any type of wood. It is made with strong materials to be more durable.
Porter Cable 7518 Wood Router
The Porter Cable 7518 Wood Router is the perfect power tool for wood workers, carpenters and the crafting hobbyist.
Porter Cable 892 Wood Router
The Porter Cable 892 Wood Router is 12.8 inches long by 8.6 inches wide by 12.8 inches high and weighs just over 12 pounds.
Triton MOF001C Wood Router
The Triton MOF001C Wood Router is the perfect choice for anyone who enjoys wood working.
Porter-Cable 690LR Wood Router
The Porter-Cable 690LR Wood Router, 11 Amp Fixed-Base Router is an essential addition to any cabinetry or woodworking shop. It has a single speed, 11 amp motor that gives out 1-3/4 horsepower that allows you to handle a wide range of jobs.
Hitachi M12VC Wood Router
The Hitachi M12VC Wood Router, 2-1/4-Horsepower Variable-Speed Router has a very powerful motor that offers 11 AMP, 2-1/4 peak horsepower the produces enough speed to cut through even the hardest types of wood used in cabinetry and woodwork, with ease.
Dewalt DW618PK Wood Router
The Dewalt DW618PK Wood Router, 12 AMP 2-1/4 HP Plunge- and Fixed-Base Variable-Speed Router Kit with 1/4-Inch and 1/2-Inch Collets features a motor that delivers variable speed performance from 8,000 to 24,000 RPM.
Wood Router Guide
Most wood workers have a wood router as a part of their favorite power tools. The router is a great tool for home owner projects as well as the skilled carpenter. Before you browse the store for a new wood router there are a few things to take into consideration.
Types of Wood Routers
Currently there are three different types of wood routers, each are made for doing different wood working jobs.
The large router is best used with a router table. These are heavy and bulky power tools to try and hold and operate them at the same time. They have around a 3 horsepower motor. You must purchase the rather large bits that specifically go with the large routers. It is best to get the variable speed motor when purchasing the large router, you can speed it up for regular routing and slow it down for precision routing work.
The mid-sized router is and all purpose router for the first time user. Their motor size will range from 1 ½ to 2 ½ horsepower. The router bits that you purchase for these type of routers can be found everywhere power tools are sold. The mid-sized router can be mounted to a table or hand held. It is the most versatile out of all the routers.
The trim routers are very small in size but can do amazing things to wood. They are less powerful being only 1 horsepower and sometimes less than that number. It removes small bits of wood. You would use this router to create and make custom designs on trim molding and other types of molding. For such a small power tool it certainly packs a powerful punch at what it can do to wood.
Popular Wood Router Features
The differing sized wood routers are equipped with different features to make them better and more convenient. When you choose a router with variable speeds it allows the user to slow the bit down or to speed it up. When the bit is moving slowly the less wood it will take off. The faster it rotates the more material the bit will take off.
To keep your wood router to last for several years one way to ensure that goal is to purchase one with a dust control system. When your router is equipped with this system there is vacuum port attached to the tool. It sucks away all the wood shavings and dirt in the immediate area around the tool. It keeps your tool clean inside.
The soft start feature means that when the tool is turned on it will gradually get up to the proper motor speed. This feature will lengthen the life of your wood router.
Now that you are more familiar with the features, consider what jobs that you will specifically be using the router to complete. If you will be using it for small arts and craft type projects the mid-sized wood router would make a great choice.
If you decide that you want to use the router for home improvement projects, the large size router would be the correct choice. Also if you will be creating and designing trim you will definitely need the trim wood router. Think of how impressed your friends will be when they see custom trim work around your windows and doors. They will think you spend a fortune to hire someone to do it for you.
