Rockler CNC Shark Black Diamond Routing System
Seeing this tool made me think that it might be a good idea to lock myself in a garage for […]
Bosch PR20EVS Colt Router Review
The 1 HP Bosch PR20EVS Colt router comes as a bare tool or as a kit with a fence and […]
Automatic Self-Guiding Router a Reality?
We’re not sure who or what this tool will ultimately target, but Alec Rivers, a Ph.D. student at MIT, developed […]
Leitz Z3 Diamaster PRO and Diamaster PLUS Routers
This ventures into the world of higher-end tools, but the new Leitz Z3 Diamaster PRO and Diamaster PLUS router cutters […]
Makita RT0700CX3 1-1/4 HP Compact Router Kit Preview
Makita is on a roll this week, releasing several new tools to the market. This time it’s the new RT0700C 1-1/4 HP Compact Router. The new Compact Router is also available in a kit (RT0700CX3), which is the only way to buy a router like this as it comes with a plunge, tilt and an offset base for a wide range of routing applications. Compact routers serve a great need in the woodworking and carpentry business – proving a very portable and controllable way to do simple bevels, laminate jobs, etc that would be a bit more of a pain with a full-sized tool. Now, we don’t recommend compact routers for anything heavy-duty – the added weight and bulk of a serious router is always going to outperform when you’re doing some serious projects.
Rockler Trim Router Table
Rockler Woodworking has some innovative features, but this is one we hadn’t even heard of before – a Trim Router […]
Porter-Cable 450PK Compact Router Combo Kit Review
The Porter Cable 450PK 1.25 HP Compact Router Combo Kit brings a breath of fresh air to the compact router market with plenty of power, quality features and woodworking versatility built in. We were impressed that this pint sized router packs a punch and does a fantastic job at a wide variety of router tasks. Combined with an all machined aluminum body, aluminum fixed and plunge bases, and a very positive depth of adjustment system; we found that a high level of precision can be attained. Thanks to its lightweight construction, and compact size, many trimming, edge round-over and chamfer type cuts can be made with ease and control that can be more difficult to do with a full sized tool. Sure there are instances when a larger sized router is needed but we would bank on the fact that most casual woodworkers and even professionals would benefit from the compact size of this router. We find it pretty easy to recommend the Porter Cable 450PK 1.25 HP Compact Router Combo Kit to anyone.
Rockler Router Table Cabinet
Rockler Woodworking and Hardware just came out with a new Router Table Cabinet constructed from galvanized steel. It has twin […]
New Skil Routers Get Upgraded – Models 1817, 1827, 1830
It’s no surprise that one of the goals of Skil is to provide tools that offer a high level of […]
DeWalt DWP611PK 1.25 HP Compact Router Kit Review
DeWalt brings compact routers to a new level with the new DWP611PK 1.25 HP Variable Speed Compact Router Combo Kit. Since it comes with both a fixed and plunge base you will be happy with its versatility. Don’t for a moment think that its compact size means that features and power were sacrificed either. We were surprised to learn that this pint sized router packs a punch and does a fantastic job at a wide variety of router tasks. At the end of the day we concluded this is a great woodworking tool.