motor with a half horsepower and a 350-watt outpu.
Dimensions of the package: 6.25″ x 11.5″ x 4.
5.2 lbs is an approximate weight for this item.
This Trim Router is equipped with a 1/2 HP motor, 350 W, 1.7A, and a no-load speed of 30,000 RPM, as well as carbon brushes to ensure long tool life. Due to the high-impact plastic body, there is minimal noise and vibration. The collet is 1/4″ in diameter, and the rack and pinion base can be adjusted. Included are a micro adjustable guide bearing, a fence, a 3/8″ guide bushing, and two collet wrenches for assembly. It has a weight of 4.02 pounds.
I have several routers, as do the majority of woodworkers. The router table is equipped with a Bosch 1617EVS router and a Dewalt 618 dovetail saw. In order to cut the jack miter notch in beaded face frames, I needed an easy, quick, and repeatable method that would be accurate and consistent. I used a 90-degree V grooving bit. This router was the ideal choice for the job. It was also useful for running beads through the face frame stock. It’s small and lightweight, and it’s simple to operate.
The tool has a tough, industrial look and feel to it. The switch is mounted on the top of the panel and is protected by a shroud. To swap out the bits, simply slide the clear square base off and use the two wrenches that come with it. Simply loosening the lock knob and turning the adjustment screw is all that is required to change the height. The lock adjustment has a small amount of wiggle room in the mechanism. Once the bolt was tightened, the height was set in stone and could not be changed. Using the Kreg set up bars proved to be difficult for me because the adjustment requires two hands: one to hold the base tight to the motor and another to tighten the lock knob. I found this to be a challenge. Neither a soft start nor an LED light can be found on this model. This is a single-speed router rather than a variable-speed router. A manual, a non-bearing edge guide, a bearing edge guide, two wrenches, and a template guide that is installed in the clear base are all included with the package.
After purchasing it, I compared it to the Ridgid 24012 trim router to see how it compared. The Ridgid is a more refined model, featuring a soft start, variable speed, LED lights, and coarse and fine height adjustment settings. The Ridgid is a better deal, even though it costs $30 more than the big box store.
