It doesn't matter if you have a 1/2 Inch or a 1/4 Inch Power Tool Centre can help you find any spare parts you need like a guide bush or a new 110V or 240V switch. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Nobody can tell you which router will feel best to you and the simple truth is they all work and none of them are perfect. The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. The best advice I have to offer is to get one in your hands and try the controls and see how it feels to you.

The machine was collected free of charge, and i eventually got refunded (after a bit of prompting) so i didn't lose out financially (apart from, possibly, on the unused router bit set) but it was a waste of time and effort. The Hitachi M12V2 1/2" shank router has a powerful 2000 watt motor in 240v and 1570 watt in 110v, so is therefore able to deal with the most demanding of applications. I am fine with the look of the v2 (I'm a function over form type of guy), but ultimately just want to get the best tool. I can say that any tool I have ever tried by Hitachi performs well and they are usually good value for the money.

The M12 V2 features electronic speed control which ensures that the same fine finish is achieved in all grades of timber, aluminium and plastics, the full wave electronic control ensures the selected speed is maintained by the M12V2 router under any load.

We are currently experiencing substantial delays with Hitachi/HiKoki and Metabo spare parts due to the two brands merging warehouse. Quality router lightweight and easy to use, other than appearance performs as well as any makita or dewalt routers. It is also very heavy but that is only to be expected of a powerful tool so I can’t really complain about that. mgmine- I am planning on doing a lot of table work which is why I am leaning towards one of the higher power models.Whyat I have the MV12, actually two of them because I burned out the speed controller on one and now only use it with an aftermarket controller. The Hitahci M12VE is a powerful variable speed router with accurate depth adjustment for increased cutting efficency, soft start and adjustable handles for optimum comfort. That may be a missing retaining clip (not sure if there should be one but there's not, or it may benefit from a touch of 2000 grit love). This may in part be due to the quality router bits I used (I recommend Wealden), but it still felt like it had bags of power. Again, I have to prefix this with the fact that it's my first router, but it seemed pretty quiet to me (however, this was using ear defenders, which I strongly recommend for router work, along with safety glasses and a dust mask).

They mention it has plenty of power, is a great router, and looks and feels like a nice workhorse no-frills tool. Our sales and service team based in our Kilmarnock Trade centre have a combined experience of over 100 years in the trade and we are proud of the fact that we can provide a first class service and advice on any of our products whatever your requirements. I have some issues: -the speed dial isn't marked, and will adjust itself when the router starts vibrating ( I solved this with a lump of blu-tack. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page.Its a 2 kW machine so it has the extra power when you need it, the layout of the switches seem fine, It's a solid bit of kit. Credit subject to status, UK residents only, Industrial Tool Supplies (London) Limited acts as a broker and offers finance from PayPal credit. When i couldn't get the bits to go fully into the collet, i thought maybe i was doing something wrong, and when one of the bits flew out of the machine when i tried to use it, i knew i had to ask an expert. In the end, the woodwork specialist suggested that the collet wasn't 1/2", but 12mm - a slight but material difference.

I have a V2 that allows you to take the threaded rod out of gear by using a half round nut against it.This was the first of the big Hitachi routers to offer the dust collection accessory shown in the photo.