Cordless Router

[dragoneggs]

Awesome thanks for the info, but my santa list is full with a new grizzly table saw, router will have to wait.

I have a full stable of 20v Dewalt tools as well. Me thinks you will add it to your collection, sooner vs. later.

 

[powersrp]

Yes I def will, the thought of no cord to trip over is a seller for me.

 

[dragoneggs]

Yes I def will, the thought of no cord to trip over is a seller for me.

Just keep in mind it is a 'finish' router not for dadoing, etc. although with multiple passes, sure!

 

[bigtiller]

Thanks dragoneggs, that is the type of user-review I was looking for. Now it is going on my Christmas list.

I chose Makita brand tools several years ago so I will stick with them.

 

[cdaigle430]

You guys talked me into it...I bought myself an M18 Router from Milwaukee.

 

[Rebeldad1]

I have the Dewalt 20v cordless router. I have several other routers from 1.5 up to Porter Cable 3-1/4hp. The biggest is permanently. mounted in my router table. My mid sized most recent router Festool (I know, I know) 2200 is awesome for routing dados, plunging, etc. with incredible dust collection.

But I love my cordless little guy! Great for edge work such as chamfers and round overs. Also very light so it can be used on vertical surfaces. I use the smallest battery to keep the CG low and for better control. Go the 'right' way around outside and inside edges so it doesn't climb on you.

The height and lock (tightening) takes a little to get used to but I haven't had trouble with it drifting up/down once set. I was worried about power or lack there of it, but for light passes, I love it! Not having a cord on a router just like other cordless handheld tools is liberating and especially a router on large long runs. No stepping or hanging up on a cord that can cause damage on a edge if you are not careful.

I sometimes wish I had a larger baseplate but I like the compactness and the clear acrylic. Suppose I could fab a bigger one for a little more stability.

Have a Dewalt 20V as well. No problems with the locking lever at all. I made up several different base plates and am very pleased with the little guy. It is what it is.... a small trim router but very handy grab and go. Also added a Dewalt 20V orbital sander and 20V 6 1/2" saw. My wish list is for the 20V sheet sander to go on sale.

BTW. dont work for Dewalt just have been very pleased with all the 20V tools.

 

[bigtiller]

You guys talked me into it...I bought myself an M18 Router from Milwaukee.

That's great, send us a review with pics if you get a chance.

 

[Loaderman22]

I started with Makita for my Li-ion tools, still have one of the original batteries, going on 10 years maybe. You can pry my Makita drill and impact driver out of my cold dead hands, they are awesome. But when I wanted a 1/2" impact, I went to Milwaukee since they were one of the few options without going to snap-on etc. Also got the multi-tool. Then Ridgid started this lifetime warranty stuff, so now I have been trying them out. I was looking at the Ridgid cordless router, seems like it would be a handy addition to my router collection. A bit more maneuverable than the big 2-3/4 hp Porter cable.