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Wood Routers

8 wood routers from Bosch, DEWALT, Makita and more.

Recommended Wood Routers

Avid Power

Red, 1.25 HP

+6.5 amp motor for everyday woodworking routing
+1.25 HP output for moderate routing jobs
+65mm fixed base for stable, consistent cuts
−Red finish only
No price recorded yet.
Bosch

Black, 1.25 HP

+Variable speed control for matching material
+1.25 HP maximum output for light to moderate routing
+Palm router design for one-handed control
−Black finish only
−1.25 HP is lower output than full-size routers
No price recorded yet.
DEWALT

1.25 HP

+1.25 HP motor suits light to medium routing work
+7.7-amp draw is lighter than full-size routers
+Variable speed trigger lets you match speed to the bit
−Corded design limits movement away from an outlet
No price recorded yet.
Dobetter

Blue, 1.25 HP

+1.25 HP motor suits light trimming and edge work
+6.5-amp motor is compact for palm routing
+Six variable speed settings adjust for different bits
−Lower horsepower than full-size routers for heavy cuts
No price recorded yet.
Makita

Teal, 1.25 HP

+Fixed base router with a 1.25 HP motor
+Compact body for smaller routing jobs
+Fixed base suits precise, stationary routing work
No price recorded yet.
Bosch

Black, 1.25 HP

+1.25 HP maximum output for palm router tasks
+Variable-speed control for adjusting cutting speed
+Black Colt palm router body
No price recorded yet.
Bosch

1.25 HP

+1.25 HP maximum output for palm router tasks
+Variable-speed control for adjusting cutting speed
+Combination kit includes multiple accessories
No price recorded yet.
Teeno

1.25 HP

+Aluminum body for a sturdy, lightweight build
+1.25 HP motor for demanding routing work
+Six speed settings for different wood and bit sizes
No price recorded yet.

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