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Professional Routers for Wood and Other Materials

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Routers work wood and other materials with a rotating cutter: they are used to profile, groove, trim edges, cut joints and shape. The collection includes plunge routers and trimmers, cordless and corded, with the cutters and accessories to use them, from DeWalt, Makita, Milwaukee, Vigor and Stanley.

What you will find in the collection

  • Vertical plunge routers: with power up to 1500 W, for profiling and grooving.
  • Cordless trimmers and routers: compact, for trimming edges and laminates.
  • Cutters and cutter sets: straight, with 8 mm shank, in assorted cases.
  • Accessories: collets, parallel guides and straight guides, guide connectors.

How to choose

It depends on the job: for trimming and chamfering, light trimmers, including cordless, are enough, while for deep grooves and shaping you need a more powerful plunge router. Check the shank diameter of the cutter, 6, 8 or 12 mm, and the compatibility of the guides with the chosen model.

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Frequently asked questions: Professional Routers for Wood and Other Materials
What is a wood router used for?

A wood router works with a rotating cutter to profile edges, cut grooves, joints and trims, and shape the workpiece. It is used in joinery for furniture and window frames, but also on site to fit panels and flooring. The routers in this collection also work other materials, depending on the cutter fitted and the speed set.

Plunge router or edge trimmer: what is the difference?

A plunge router is lowered onto the workpiece and cuts to depth. It is used for profiling and grooving, and the more powerful versions reach 1500 W, such as the Vigor VFR-22. The edge trimmer is more compact and is used to trim edges and laminates, such as the Makita RT0702CX3J. Choose according to the work you do most often.

Cordless or corded router: which is better?

A cordless router, such as the Milwaukee M18 FR12 or the M18 FUEL with a 12 mm collet, is convenient on site and in places without a power socket, with no cable to manage. A corded model, such as the DeWalt DWE625, has power that does not depend on battery life. For long jobs in the workshop, the cord is often the more practical choice.

Which collet does my router need?

The collet is chosen by the shank diameter of the cutter, which must match the collet fitted to the machine. The collection includes 8 mm and 12 mm collets for the Milwaukee M18 FR12, and a 12.5 mm collet, that is 1/2 inch. Before fitting the cutter, check the shank diameter and that the collet is clean and undamaged.

Which cutters do you need for woodwork?

For wood, use straight cutters with an 8 mm shank, single or in assorted sets, which allow grooving and profiling in different shapes. For trimming edges, choose cutters with a guide bearing. Choose the cutter diameter according to the depth of the groove and the type of wood you are working.

How do you use a parallel guide with the router?

The parallel guide helps keep a constant direction when the router works along the edge of the workpiece. The collection includes a 1.4 metre aluminium Milwaukee guide, with clamps and a connector to link several guides. Clamp the guide to the panel before starting, and feed with control, without forcing the machine.

Who uses wood routers and for which jobs?

Wood routers are used by joiners, window fitters, furniture installers and fitters of kitchens and laminate flooring. They are needed for making joints in furniture and window frames, trimming laminate edges after fitting and profiling panel edges. Those working on site often choose the cordless model, while those working in the workshop prefer the corded one.