You can drop the cutting head down to an impressive 68 mm. That’s 13 mm deeper compared with the DeWalt D26204K or the Bosch POF 1400! Weighing in at 6.4 kg, it’s a heavy tool but attached to a table it doesn’t matter. That’s where the TRA001 really shines. Fix it to a table and you’ve got a capable table router as well. US tool brand Trend have been making router tables and the like since 1955. Their CRT/MK3 pro router table is a stripped-down, solid bit of kit that should make light work of all table routing tasks. However having said that the downsides of this cheap device can be fairly easily remedied to provide a reasonably useful 1/2"router that will suffice for the majority of home DIY uses. The bi-directional design of this model provides an advanced use depending on parameters of workpieces and a router table. It's a very handy feature that allows handling both small and bulky pieces. You can use the accessory template of the jig for cutting half-blind joints. Once you finished cutting pins in a workpiece, you can use the workpiece for shaping the tails on the other to make the joints that match perfectly. Another convenience feature this tool has to offer are the plastic caps on the clamps. They are provided to avoid damaging workpieces while clamping. During the use, we noticed that the jig comes with 4 clamps but features 6 holes. The extra holes allow you to arrange clamps closer to each other for securing smaller pieces. Another entry from the router experts at Trend is the bigger brother to the excellent CRT/MK3. The Trend WRT workshop router table is a big machine. It’s capable of working with the biggest bits of timber that you have, and it stands up on its own four feet as well.

There are two main types of routers – fixed base (palm) and plunge. The fixed base, like it sounds, is held in place by a static collar, and the plunge base can be raised and lowered during operation by a pair of handles and a spring mechanism. One of the best ways to get the most from your router is by investing in a router kit – you can fit a fixed or plunge base to the motor and get the best of both worlds. Top of the Table With a 2,400 Watt motor that can spin a router bit from 8,000 – 21,000 rpm, there’s a serious amount of low-end power. It might not have the highest speed compared to the Trend T4EK, but it’s plenty for most DIY jobs.The best router table needs a solid and flat base to minimise vibrations and allow timber to pass smoothly and accurately along it. One of the best-known names in DIY around the UK, Silverline have an enormous product line with over 5,000 products spanning everything from concrete breakers to welders. Their 460793 router table is a good example of a low-cost option to upgrade your plunge router to a table router. It’s not built for heavy work, but it’s a great way to convert your trim router into a table one.

The table size is generous enough for most jobs without taking up too much valuable bench space. At 850 x 335 mm, it’s fine for DIY stuff, but obviously not big enough to pass through sheet materials. What makes this one of the best table routers in my eyes is the depth adjustment wheel– it’s accurate and easy to raise and lower the router bit – an operation that can be a pain with a regular router turned upside down on another router table. The power of the motor inside your router and the variable speed controls work together to spin the bit from anywhere between 6,000 and 32,000 revolutions per minute, or rpm. Being able to control the speed of your router bit accurately really helps to make clean cuts and avoid chips and tear out. The base should ideally be made of aluminium, although this is quite expensive. Laminated MDF is a reliable flat surface though, and much cheaper.If you’re not familiar with those large, usually yellow, plastic combs on the table and fence, they’re a handy and safe feature that helps to keep the workpiece tight to the fence without you having to push it too hard. If you are on a tight budget and are only doing a few DIY jobs then this is for you and it will do the job reasonably well. Read full review

The General Tools has a 100-year experience in making tools for craftsmen and DIYers and the E-Z Pro Dovetailer II is among their products. This model has somewhat uncommon design and can be used on router tables as well as standalone routers. The jig is made of aluminium and is designed with 4 clamps for securing workpieces in place. In Trend, they know everything about routing. Established over 60 years ago, the manufacturer has been constantly developing router technologies to keep up with modern market needs and meet individual needs and requirements of both professional woodworkers and DIYers. Boasting a strong reputation for high quality, the manufacturer managed to make the Trend a recognised brand and offers a well-thought range of products to help users accomplish complicated cutting tasks that would normally require strong skills and more specialised machinery. The Trend TRECDJ300 dovetail jig is one of such products designed to take the strain off out of dovetailing.The table should come with a large enough opening and set of reducing rings to accommodate at least ¼” and ½” router bits. Wide dado or mouldings require a larger hole than a straight-cut bit. With so many options available in the market, it can be a tough choice to find the best router table for you. With this review, we hope to help you find one that best suits your needs and requirements. One of the most powerful routers I’ve tested out, the Triton TRA001 is a seriously powerful bit of kit. Unlike some of the budget router tables on my list, this one comes with a 1,500 Watt router already installed. Controlled by a safety switch and speed selector wheel on the front, there’s even a big stop button in case of emergency. The motor can spin bits up to an impressive 28,000 rpm.

A plus point of this router table is the cast aluminium bed. It’s nicely flat and combined with the featherboards on the table and rear fence, should hold the workpiece down securely. The overall dimensions of 597 x 457 x 355 mm are modest, which makes it the ideal addition to a small workshop.A router table is among the most efficient and versatile additions to any DIY-enthusiast. Most DIY enthusiasts enjoy working with their hands and prefer creating everything from scratch. It means your hands would be free to do other things when you mount the router securely on a stable table. You can also have perfect control of your material as you work with extensive routing options. With a huge range of tools and gardening kit in their arsenal, Excel are a brand to watch out for. If you’re looking for a table with everything included, then their router table with 35-piece bit set is brilliant. You can raise and lower the cutting head with a big wheel, and the dust collection is effective. For a hobbyist, or even for light commercial work, this is a solid choice of table. If you already own a router, you don’t need me to tell you how versatile they are, but when you combine one with the best router table setup, it becomes an awesome tool that any proper woodworker should learn to use. All About the Base What makes the best plunge router a versatile tool is the wide range of bits you can get that all perform different tasks: