We also noted the collet size of each tool-the collet is the ring that holds the router bit in place. Photo: Glenda Taylor How We Tested the Best Wood Routersīefore choosing routers for hands-on testing, we analyzed more than 25 routers in their respective categories, looking for the best models by type, speed, horsepower, ease of use, and other special features included by select brands. BEST TRIM ROUTER: Milwaukee M18 Fuel Compact Router.BEST PLUNGE ROUTER: Bosch MRP23EVS 2.3 HP Electronic Plunge-Base Router.BEST PALM ROUTER: Makita RT0701C 1¼ HP Compact Router.BEST KIT: Bosch 1617EVSPK Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router Kit.
BEST CORDLESS: Metabo HPT 36V Cordless Variable Speed Plunge Router.BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: Kobalt Corded Router and Router Table.BEST OVERALL: DeWalt 20V Max XR Brushless Cordless Compact Router.Ahead, learn what to look for when selecting the best wood router for your project needs and find out how the following models earned a spot in our lineup. While routers aren’t complex or difficult to use, the finished quality of the project will depend on the quality of both the tool itself and the chosen bit. We tested every function and scored the routers based on their performance. We selected from today’s best-selling options and tried them out in our woodworking shop to determine where they excelled-and what they could do better. Power tool manufacturers have made several advances in their routers in recent years, adding variable-speed dials, ergonomic handles, and plunge capability, so we wanted to test the top models to see how they performed.
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