![]() ![]() ![]() Next, we gathered armfuls of pine and oak boards and then started to test, routing the outside edges of the boards. We tested compact and full-size models to cover a range of user needs. The models we tested came with various power sources and included bit speeds up to 31,000 revolutions per minute (rpm). We selected both fixed-base routers and plunge routers for our tests. A ½-inch collet is best suited to heavy-duty routing projects, but a ¼-inch collet is suitable for most DIY routing tasks. Some routers come with a ¼-inch collet while others come with an additional ½-inch collet. 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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