By Jeff Deitz
DEWALT 20V XR 2-1/4 Peak HP Plunge Router DCW620B The new DEWALT 20V XR 2-1/4 Peak HP Plunge Router that seems purpose build for professional contractors looking for a powerful, reliable, and cordless plunge router. A Legacy of Excellence This plunge router is the result of nearly four years of development. DEWALT building on its […]
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By Rob Robillard
Overall having the ability to use a cordless router with ½ shank router bits for larger profiles is huge. This Milwaukee ½” Cordless Router has the power, functionality, and accessories to compete with corded plunge and fixed base routers. It’s well made, and the kit is comprehensive.
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By Rob Robillard
Metabo HPT 36 Volt Multi-Volt Cordless Router M 3612DA Metabo HPT recently released the world’s first cordless AC/DC, and ¼” and ½” plunge router. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Immediately I liked the size of this router. The fact that the Metabo HPT 36 Volt Multi-Volt Cordless Router takes both ¼” […]
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By Stan Durlacher
A Seed Change in the CNC World Many of us have heard the expression “Seed Change.” It means a disruption in the status quo. The origin of the term comes from the agricultural practice of rotating entirely new and radical crops. The modern meaning acknowledges a complete change of the perception of a field of […]
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By Rob Robillard
Milwaukee FUEL M18 Router 2723-20 Review There are many advantages of a Milwaukee FUEL M18 Router. Carpenters, use compact routers to make my own window sills when trimming windows, easing edges on decking and trim, creating chamfers, installing built-ins, mortising hinges, and sometimes to make on-the-spot moldings. More and more contractors are cutting the cord […]
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By John Furlong
Ryobi ONE+ Cordless Router Review Model P601 Several years ago if you mentioned a cordless jobsite you would think it was never going to happen and there was always going to be a few major tools you still have to use that have cords. One of those tools would probably be a cordless router. In […]
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By Jeff Kirk
Bosch Colt Router Review – Pocket size race horse For a finish carpenter, cabinet maker, or avid wood worker, a trim router is a very efficient , inexpensive and compact tool perfect for both shaping and joinery tasks. The Bosch Colt Router PR20EVS Electronic Variable-Speed Palm Router fits all of these characteristics. Though the colt has […]
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By Rob Robillard
Ridgid Gen 5x Brushless 18V Compact Router R86044B Compact Routers, like the Ridgid Brushless 18V Compact Router offers woodworkers a number of features for operator control and ease-of-use when performing a variety of router applications. As a carpenter, I use a compact router to make my own window sills when trimming windows, easing edges on decking […]
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By Scott Arnold
RIDGID 2-HP Fixed Router Model R22002 Review When most people think of routers they instantly think about a tool that can cut fancy edges. 2005’s Professional Woodworker of the year Jeremy Broun describes the router as the “most versatile tool in the world” and stated it “can be used in just about every aspect of a […]
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