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(11-13-2020, 12:06 PM)Cabinet Monkey Wrote: If you’re going to go cordless , this is the router to have:
https://www.boschtools.com/us/en/boschto...-196784-p/
The others are good routers, they’re just worse compromises in my view. Top heavy, low run time (comparatively), dust collection hit/miss. And if you use a vac hose , might as well have a corded one anyway.
Check into the new Milwaukee. It’s the latest one in the category and has great early feedback.
It is fantastic.
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(11-13-2020, 01:24 PM)Aram Wrote: It is fantastic.
i have a bunch of trim routers, including the colt, and two of the milwaukees. when i reach for one now, 99% of the time it's one of the milwaukees. good routers.
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If I were doing more countertop work, there would be a cordless one in the shop.
Last ones we built, my friend brought his cordless brad nailer for the build-up. It was so nice not fighting an air hose even though we were in the shop.
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I ended up getting the Makita, because I already have a drill and small circular saw. The saw isn't very powerful but it's handy for the small jobs that I use it for.
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(11-12-2020, 04:38 PM)Splinter Puller Wrote: I purchased the Dewalt 20v trim router and I love it. No more chasing cords. Its impressive how long the batteries last.
Previous to that, the cordless sander is even more impressive. I've used mine for a few years and I've given two of my corded sanders away.
Another great tool to go cordless is the jigsaw. No more herding cords on large curved cuts. I have no regrets on making the switch.
What battery are you using? I'm thinking a big battery would make it top heavy. And maybe a small 1.5 or 2 ah battery might be ok.
Not that I need it or anything, but there was a local guy yesterday selling a bare tool DeWalt cordless router for $100. I looked at it for a while, but decided I probably didn't need the thing.
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I own the makita lxt cordless, a colt, and a 611 dewalt in the small router category. Dewalt kit with plunge base is nices. Makita is super handy. Colt i loan out but is is ok.
Glad its my shop I am responsible for - I only have to make me happy.
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(11-11-2020, 08:37 PM)overland Wrote: I was thinking of getting a Bosch palm router, which is corded. Then I saw that Makita makes a small cordless 18v router. Any recommendations? I do have some other 18v Makita products, including a small circular saw which I've found pretty handy.
I also have some 18V Makita tools so I bought the cordless Makita. I believe the bare tool was about the same price as the corded Bosch. It's great for what I use it for, which is mainly keeping a small roundover bit in it. Like others have said, keep your expectations for power low and you won't be disappointed. I typically use it 5-10 minutes at a time and never really had a job where running down the battery was an issue. I have plenty of other corded routers, so the cordless filled a niche for me. I've found it to be pretty handy and I would buy it again.
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I have the 18v Makita and its great. I also got the plunge and several other bases for it. The ones from the corded router fit so there are lots of options.
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12-16-2021, 10:27 PM
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For a handheld, I would have no problem with Makita XTR01Z 18V LXT cordless. Won't get caught while you're trying to keep a smooth consistent pass going. Since you already have the batteries, if the prices of the two options were fairly close, I would lean towards cordless.
Check here to details about this router.
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(11-11-2020, 08:37 PM)overland Wrote: I was thinking of getting a Bosch palm router, which is corded. Then I saw that Makita makes a small cordless 18v router. Any recommendations? I do have some other 18v Makita products, including a small circular saw which I've found pretty handy.
I just purchased a Ridgid corded 5.5 amp trim router. It has everything you need on it. $99 on line from Home Depot. Delivered to my door. It also comes with a palm sander (free). Just the router costs $129 normally. It's your money.
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