15 best routers

If you are looking for a handheld router for your home, then the best option is now in front of you. There are a lot of advantages here. First, it is the cheapest on the market. However, it cannot be called weak. There is a 1200 watt engine on board, and this allows you to perform quite complex tasks.Secondly, the model has a socket for connecting a vacuum cleaner or hood. A great option if you have to work from home. All sawn wood will not fall on the floor, but will be sucked into a special bag. And finally, this instrument cannot be called a cheap Chinese toy. The brand is very popular and reputable.

Yes, the milling cutter has been produced for a long time not in Germany, but it does not matter, since the build quality is at the highest level. This is clearly visible in the settings. They are accurate and with minimal errors. Such a tool could also occupy the professional segment, but due to ill-conceived heat dissipation, this cannot be done. It is not worth driving a milling cutter for 6 hours without stopping. However, at home you are unlikely to ever need it.

Milling cutter Makita RP0900 was in third place in the ranking is not accidental. To him, as well as to the entire line of the manufacturer, there are no complaints in terms of reliability. The handles are rubberized and comfortable to use. 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 engine power (900 W) in it are an order of magnitude less than those of competing models, and the price is in the range between them. Of the positive aspects of its use, one can note low weight, the ability to accurately set the processing depth, as well as the presence of a template device in the kit.

When choosing a manual router, it is understood that it will not have room for a stationary installation, which means that it will have to be constantly dragged. Now we have the most compact tool. Its power is only 710 watts, so the motor is very small. At the same time, the manufacturer did not skimp on materials. The bed and the case are made of strong duralumin.With it, the router perfectly removes heat and can work for a long time without overheating.

It also has the advantage of precise settings. They are verified and with the minimum allowable errors. That is, the tool can be called professional. Yes, the power is small, but for certain jobs it will be quite enough. However, you still won’t be able to install a cutter with a diameter of more than 30 millimeters. Well, the handles can not be called the most comfortable. The plastic is hard and will not crack, but the lack of an anti-slip coating is a clear drawback.

Before us is the best router in terms of precision settings. Accuracy is generally a stereotypical factor that is associated with German brands, and Einhell fully confirms it. All settings are adjusted to fractions of a millimeter. With this tool, you will get a perfect result, and it will remain so throughout the life of the router. The construction is very solid. Maximum metal parts and components. And the plastic found in the design is solid and can withstand even falls from great heights.

We also note the duralumin case, which perfectly removes heat. With such a tool, you can work for many hours, and it will not overheat. At the height and ergonomics. Thoughtful and with rubber tabs on the handles that prevent slipping and dampen vibration. That is, you can take it not only for home, but also to the production workshop. Of course, provided that you have enough 1100 watts of power and a maximum cutter diameter of 30 millimeters.

Convenience is one of the important factors when choosing a tool. Even if you don’t have to work with it for many hours without stopping, you want the router to lie in your hands, as they say, like a glove. This is exactly what this model does. It seems that the manufacturer has taken into account all the shortcomings of competitors in terms of ergonomics. The handles are rubberized, located with maximum accuracy. They can lean in any direction, but still stay pretty firmly in place when needed. There are also such pleasant trifles as illumination and connection of the vacuum cleaner.

And everything would be fine if it were not for the cons that are often mentioned in the reviews. And the main one is the backlash. The bar has a gap, and it is noticeable even to the naked eye. For professional use, this tool is definitely not suitable. If you take it for home, and you don’t really need extreme accuracy, then it makes sense to consider it. At least in terms of convenience and ease of use, you will definitely not be disappointed.

The Resanta brand has long been known on the market as a manufacturer of high-quality equipment and tools that can keep reasonable prices.The company does not save on materials, so you can trust it. Now we have a router with a 1300 watt motor. A great option for both home and small workshop. And at the same time it costs less than its much weaker competitors.

Add to the benefits and high speed, up to 30 thousand per minute. This is a lot, and if you don't need them, they can be easily downgraded. The tool is equipped with this function, and you can set the parameter to any value convenient for you. The minimum speed is 16 thousand revolutions per minute. True, it was not without its shortcomings. In particular, comfort and ergonomics. The brand has problems with this. The huge engine completely blocks the view. The handles, although they change the angle of inclination, do it reluctantly. And there is no anti-slip coating on them. Well, the buttons are located extremely inconveniently, as they write a lot in the reviews.

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. Small but very nimble motor allows you to easily process even the hardest types of wood. The kit includes two collets for 6 and 8 millimeters - the milling cutter will not physically be able to pull more.

A nice addition to the tool itself will be a case that also fits a special copier. The only drawback of this router is the lack of a soft start of the engine, but with a mass of 3.5 kilograms, it will not be difficult to hold the device.

Today it is very difficult to find a more durable and high-quality analogue of the Makita 3612C mid-range router. The motor of this "little monster" consumes 1.85 kW of power and accelerates the spindle to 23 thousand revolutions per minute.

According to users, in a hard, almost daily load, Makita is able to work for a very long time, about 305 years, while other models failed very quickly. The only drawback of the model is the exorbitantly high price, elevating the router to the rank of expensive professional tools.

When buying a router for the home, most often you will have to purchase additional modules for it. Even if you just need to remove an edge from a tree or drill a hole. This not only increases the price tag, but also causes certain difficulties, because you need to understand the features of a particular model. With this device you will get rid of this problem. It's ready to go right out of the box. Everything you need is already included in the kit.Even a set of cutters and drills of different diameters.

Yes, this is not professional equipment, and in the reviews they write a lot that the cutters are not of the highest quality and fail rather quickly. But you will have time to get used to the tool, understand what equipment it needs, and perhaps even complete all the tasks. After all, this is a tool for the home, and most often it is chosen by those who need to do small or one-time work. Yes, such a milling cutter is not suitable for a workshop, but it does not pretend to be. The segment is precisely household, as the manufacturer honestly declares.

A powerful router for a home of domestic origin, the advantages of which are clearly reflected in the parameters of structural reliability and the abundance of consumables for repairs in service centers. With a power of 1900 W, the FE-1900/12M+ CALIBER provides a rotational speed in the range from 6 to 26 thousand revolutions every minute. Such a run-up of values ​​​​is quite enough to start processing workpieces from various types of wood - fortunately, the torque allows you to process grooves and ends without visible effort and load on the power elements.

Due to the impressive dimensions of the main units included in the design, the weight of the FE-1900/12M+ CALIBER was 5.2 kilograms, which is why the craftsmen have to take forced breaks. However, this nuance led to the manifestation of a number of advantages, the most important of which is the ability to install 8 and 12 millimeter collets into the chuck.In terms of cost indicators, this router turns out to be a very useful acquisition, which is also reflected in user reviews.

If woodworking is a hobby or temporary activity for you, and you are not a professional, it will be quite difficult for you to cope with a milling machine. You need to know a lot of features in order to set the settings exactly the way you need. But not with this model. This is the most convenient hand router in terms of control. The best option for those who do not want to understand all the intricacies of wood processing. There are many rulers and scales. All are intuitive and easy to learn. Even a child will deal with them, and at the end you will get exactly what you wanted, with minimal errors or without them at all.

The manufacturer has carefully worked out the ergonomics and the entire design. The engine, although quite large, still has 2100 watts of power, but does not block the view at all. And for more convenience, there is a LED backlight. The bed is movable, made of durable steel. And if permanent installation is required, special fasteners are provided for this.

Vertical router Makita RP2300FC does not leave a chance to its competitors. Japanese quality, commensurate with the quality of Bosch models, makes itself felt. Inside the router is a 2.3 kW motor, which develops up to 23,000 spindle revolutions per minute. This noticeably 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. The router comes with a special device for accurately copying grooves of complex configuration. There is also an LED illumination of the working area, which is necessary when milling in conditions of insufficient visibility. You should not worry about reliability - the platform is made of alloyed aluminum, which is not afraid of either excessive loads, or chips and kinks.

Since the main argument when choosing a tool is the feedback from real customers, this model can be safely called the best in its segment. It is under it that you will find the most comments from buyers, and the overall rating of the model is quite high. Even higher than some famous manufacturers. And this is despite the fact that we have, in fact, a Chinese noun. The brand is by no means the best on the market.

And choose this model for the optimal ratio of parameters. On the one hand, it is an inexpensive vertical edge router. On the other hand, its build quality is at a very high level. Even with regard to materials, the manufacturer did not save. The bed is duralumin. It dissipates heat well.The platform is comfortable, not blocking the view. The accuracy is quite acceptable. There are backlashes, but they are extremely insignificant and can be easily eliminated by tightening some bolts. In general, if you need a router for the home, and not for the workshop, then this is just a great option for your money.

The age-old confrontation between the Japanese and German brands this time was not in favor of the first. Qualitatively, the Makita RT0700CX2 edge router is able to compete with any models in its class, but the equipment leaves much to be desired. The 710-watt engine is capable of developing up to 30 thousand revolutions per minute - this is more than enough for processing viscous and hardwoods.

The maximum insertion depth of the cutter is 35 mm. The base of the Makita router is made of polycarbonate transparent plastic, which seems to be better in terms of process control. However, it is still not worth putting extra pressure on the platform. The price of the model is also captivating: it is several times lower than the cost of Bosch edge routers.

A professional tool, in fact, is a relative concept. It was invented by marketers to superficially determine the characteristics. If we talk about this model, then here it is manifested in several factors. First, the tool is very reliable. It is designed for high loads and work for many hours without rest. For home use, you don't need this option. Secondly, the spindle speed is 33 thousand revolutions per minute.It is very fast and without skills, you are unlikely to be able to cope with it. And, thirdly, there are no options that simplify the work. No platforms with rulers or multiple limiters. Professionals simply do not need them.

Of course, one cannot fail to note the build quality. Bosch, as always, keeps the brand. All components are reliable and durable. Even the plastic is very durable, and inside the case there is a complex system of ventilation channels. Outwardly, you can’t say so, but it will be extremely difficult to overheat the tool. Well, it’s better not to deal with the repair yourself.