WORKPRO Compact Router Kit, 6.5 Amp Corded Hand Trimmer Router Tool, 6 Variable Speeds Wood Router for Woodworking Slotting Trimming

Works good, plenty of power. The Fence is kind of shoddy, and the plunge base has some glitches but that's easily remedied with a drop of machine oil on each shaft and its action is as smooth as any other router I've used.The other benefit is with the plunge base, the "DeWalt Universal Router Fence" ( Amazon ID B00002232W ) fits perfectly using the inside holes of the DeWalt fence which gives very smooth adjust meth of the fence in addition to a micro adjustment. I haven't found a base for the trim router base, It could be used in a router table if you made a 1/2" plywood adapter plate to go from the round base to the square options of an aluminum router table insert.The vacuum attachment for both bases works real slick and the included bits are carbide and have cut all the slots for the T-Track to hold feather board in router table just fine. I'm using an old Menards router for the router table as it's fixed speed so it's relegated to that application perfectly due to having the right base dimensions to screw onto the black $15 router table insert plate.If you aren't going to be hogging away with 2" cuts, this will suit your needs, though I've pretty much ignored the fixed base entirely, the plunge base is almost all I need - except for templates. The round fix base takes standard template bushings directly, while the plunge router only has a metal template bushing for a 1/2" straight bit. That's fine if you're only doing 1/2" things but there's no way to use my set of brass insert bushings for template following with this router and the plunge base, though it DOES work with fixed based router.Great value and put together great, though I'd suggest the DeWalt universal fence to save frustration when trying to cut a clean parallel line to a work piece. It's also better to go in 1/4" cuts at a time for best finish. I tried lower RPM (for larger diameter tools) and high speed and the high speed gets the best finish for 1/2" and cuts, along with only taking 1/4" swipes each cut.UPDATE #2: Tilt Base Item B0DJ152RZ5 Fits this router perfectly and even has a pinion that engages the threads. So this is an all in one with the DeWalt fence, fixed base for router table, plunge base for off table, and itilt base for bevels. Still very happy with the router and may pick up another now that I have all the accessories and far too much invested in 1/4" router bits.

The media could not be loaded. Let me start by saying that I am not a seasoned, professional woodworker, but I am an avid hobbyist, and I am certainly able to tell the difference between solid, well-built tools and flimsy, cheap tools, especially after a little bit of use. I've had this tool for a couple weeks now, and I must say that I find it hard to agree with some of the more critical reviews, especially those that describe a cheap build that slips and comes loose and a collet that doesn't fit 1/4 inch bits properly, etc. I found none of that to be true in my case. The bits come in and out as they should without any difficulty, and the depth adjustment is solid and locks in tightly when you lock it down. The gears and the backbone hardware are all metal, and I have yet to have a bit come loose or come out of adjustment, and I've used it quite a bit, probably 7 or 8 times, since it was delivered. I have to say, it seems pretty solid to me. Even the instructions aren't bad, which usually, with less expensive tools like this, you have to kind of figure it all out on your own. This one comes with coherent instructions along with most of the accessories you might need, and probably a few things you won't. It only comes with 4 basic bits though, so you might want to invest in an assortment of 1/4 inch router bits if you don't already have some laying around your shop. If I have a complaint or concern at all, I'm a little worried that the motor might not do so well if I'm cutting deep into hard wood or using it in a way that strains the motor. But I also might be the source of the problem. On a couple of occasions the motor has cut out on me when I was trying to push too fast through a cut, but on both occasions it started right back up and I had no problems when I slowed down and stopped pushing it so hard. I think that is more due to my inexperience than it is poor product quality. You have to let the router work at its own pace, and I'm not real experienced yet at using one. Now if you're a seasoned, life-long woodworker, this tool might not suit you. I honestly don't know. I don't have the perspective to speak for anyone else, but for a hobbyist such as myself, this tool meets my needs nicely and does it at a price that is low enough that it's actually kind of surprising. For me, this was an excellent buy.

I recently added a compact router to my woodworking toolkit, and it has exceeded my expectations. Despite its small size, this router delivers impressive power and precision, making it ideal for a variety of tasks from edge profiling to intricate inlays.One of the standout features is the ease of depth adjustment, which is both quick and precise. This has significantly improved the efficiency of my projects.

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