Rating of the best routers

One of the most useful tools for a carpenter, whether he is an amateur or a professional, is the hand router, which makes it possible to speed up many carpentry work by an order of magnitude. In most cases, the router is capable of performing the role of several specialized devices at once: a drill, an engraver, a circular saw, as well as a hand or electric planer. There are several types of milling tools. The most popular of them are vertical milling cutters, which allow machining a part without applying much effort according to the specified parameters and template.

Top routers

Wert EVR 1450E

This vertical router for wood allows you to form connecting grooves in structures and to process an edge. It can be connected to a vacuum cleaner to reduce dust levels in the work area. There is a special hole for the exit of shavings. The rip fence provides precise and comfortable guidance of the router over the work surface. During operation, regulation of the number of revolutions is available.

Advantages:

• Price;
• Low weight;
• Comfortable handles;
• The presence of two collets - 6 and 8 mm, pairs;
• Good build quality.

Disadvantages:

• Extruded aluminum outsole;
• Heating at over 25,000 rpm.

Makita RP0900

The milling cutter Makita RP0900 was in third place in the rating for a reason. To him, as well as to the entire line of the manufacturer, there are no claims in terms of reliability. The handles are rubberized and comfortable to work with. The body is made of durable plastic and the platform is made of die-cast aluminum. The fact is that the working stroke (35 mm) and the engine power (900 W) in it are an order of magnitude less than that of competing models, and the price is in the range between them. Of the positive aspects of its use, it is possible to note its low weight, the ability to accurately set the processing depth, as well as the presence of a template device in the kit.

Advantages:

• the presence of a copier in the kit;
• light weight (2.7 kilograms);
• comfortable handles and durable body.

Disadvantages:

• no soft start system.

Interskol FM-55 / 1000E

It is amazing, but a worthy competitor to foreign models has appeared in the camp of the domestic instrument. Interskol FM-55 / 1000E is a low-power vertical milling cutter designed primarily for carpentry work. In terms of quality and convenience, not everyone can compare with it. The model is equipped with a single 8 mm collet - the rest will have to be purchased on your own. This is not a problem since competitors are doing the same. The cost of the tool is a little confusing, but the high quality fully justifies the price tag.

Advantages:

• quality tool;
• comfortable in using;
• high accuracy (there is practically no backlash).

Disadvantages:

• slightly overpriced.

Black + Decker KW1200E

The tool produces chamfers, edges, curly slates and various decorative grooves in wooden products. It is equipped with a 1200 W motor, the speed can reach 28000 rpm. This wood router is highly productive, capable of a variety of tasks and a wide range of materials. It has a nice design, ergonomic body and convenient arrangement of elements. Allows you to work with a minimum of physical effort. Its aluminum outsole has good durability.

Advantages:

• Built-in ventilation (protects against overheating);
• Blocking the start key from accidental activation;
• The presence of two handles;
• Double insulation;
• The presence of a revolving limiter.

Disadvantages:

• Depth adjustment too fine;
• A sharp rise that destroys the fixing pin over time.

Bort BOF-1080N

Manual vertical router of the budget segment, the characteristics of which meet all the requirements for a professional tool.With a power of 1200 watts, the Bort BOF-1080N is capable of operating at a frequency of 11 to 30 thousand rpm, providing milling at 45 millimeters. Its functionality is integrated with the ability to adjust the spindle speed for more fine tuning of the tool for cutting a particular material.

One of the features of the Bort BOF-1080N is the package, which includes two collets of 6 and 8 millimeters, which makes it possible to install small-diameter cutters in the chuck for cutting narrow grooves. In the case of deep cuts, a turret stop is provided on the milling cutter, thanks to which the required result can be obtained in several passes. As a result, the functionality of the tool seems to be sufficient for professional woodworking in carpentry shops, and the low price only emphasizes the unexpected superiority of the model over its competitors.

Bosch POF 1400 ACE

Despite the relatively low engine power of the Bosch POF 1400 ACE router, the spindle speed varies in an impressive range from 11 to 28 thousand revolutions per minute. The small but very nimble motor makes it easy to handle even the hardest types of wood. The kit contains two collets of 6 and 8 millimeters - the router will physically not be able to pull any more. A nice addition to the tool itself will be a case, which also fits a special copier. The only drawback of this router is the lack of a smooth start of the engine, but with a mass of 3.5 kilograms, it will not be difficult to hold the device.

Advantages:

• attractive price;
• acceptable engine power;
• the convenience of use;
• the presence of a storage case.

Disadvantages:

• lack of a system for a smooth set of revolutions;
• high noise level (about 95 dB).

Makita 3612C

Today it is very difficult to find a more durable and high-quality analogue to the Makita 3612C middle-class milling cutter. The motor of this "little monster" consumes 1.85 kW of power and accelerates the spindle to 23 thousand rpm. As noted by users, in the regime of a hard, almost daily load, "Makita" is able to work for a very long time, about 305 years, while other models very quickly fail. The only drawback of the model is the prohibitively high price, which elevates the router to the rank of expensive professional tools.

Advantages:

• excellent reliability;
• ergonomics noted by users;
• powerful engine.

Disadvantages:

• high price

Patriot ER 120

The tool is designed for conventional and figured milling of workpieces from different materials (wood, chipboard, composites, metal). It has a powerful and high-revving engine. The step stop allows you to set the immersion depth. The smooth base and two side handles make it easy to move the clipper across the work surface. The kit includes an adapter for collets. This router is equipped with a load speed stabilizer. The spindle can be easily locked for quick and safe cutter changes.

Advantages:

• Low price;
• Availability of SKF bearings;
• High power;
• Scanty backlash;
• Easy running on the work surface.

Disadvantages:

• Lack of soft start;
• Heat and noise at high rpm.

Hammer FRZ2200 PREMIUM

Not the most expensive in the segment, this handheld router is a unique combination of wide design possibilities with a good selection of technical characteristics. Despite the small range (relative to a number of competitors) of rotational speeds (9-22 thousand revolutions per minute), the torque on the engine shaft is enough for trouble-free processing of grooves even in hard woods. It is also important that the cutter is capable of burying 75 millimeters, making it possible to machine deep grooves, yielding in this component only to the products of the American company DeWalt.

The Hammer FRZ2200 PREMIUM comes with a set of three collet chucks with a diameter of 6, 8 and 12 millimeters to maximize cutting capabilities. There is a branch pipe for connecting a vacuum cleaner, a smooth start of the engine, eliminating the jerk of the tool at the start, as well as an additional adjusting ring for fine tuning the cutter to the required working depth.

Makita RP2300FC

Router Makita RP2300FC leaves no chance for its competitors. Japanese quality, commensurate with the quality of Bosch models, makes itself felt. Inside the router there is a 2.3 kW motor, which develops up to 23 thousand spindle revolutions per minute. This significantly affects the total weight of the tool, which is 6.1 kilograms.

The high price for this Makita model is justified not only by the presence of a powerful motor. A special device for exact copying of complex grooves is supplied with the router. There is also an LED illumination of the work area, which is necessary when milling in conditions of poor visibility. There is no need to worry about reliability - the platform is made of alloyed aluminum, which is not afraid of unnecessary loads, or chips and breaks.

Advantages:

• rubberized handles;
• aluminum base;
• quality of performance;
• powerful engine;
• the presence of a soft start.

Disadvantages:

• high price;
• the presence of a slight backlash on the rods.