BOSCH Benchtop Router Table RA1181, 120 V

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With that in mind, the Trend WRT Table might be the best value router table because it’s very easy to use, versatile and highly adjustable. If I was going to complain about something, it would be that the power cord on this wood router is a bit too short for my liking, but an extension lead or even replacing the power cord with a longer one is a pretty easy option. Instead, it comes with a melamine faced MDF table, and the cutter guard is completely transparent. That does make it easier to see what is going on from directly above the table, and it’s amazing that more router tables do not include this as an option. Although this router table takes a bit of DIY and ingenuity, remember it’s a sturdy table for 1/4 inch routers. It also has useful features, such as its wide enough working surface and the fence with three clamps for securing your work. You will also get Perspex guards to protect your face from any chips, plus a dust collection port.

This unit, like many Makita products, is modular and can be used with other products such as the Makita plunge base, offset base, tilt base, and vacuum cleaner. All of these, and the Makita battery to run this tool, are sold separately. Makita have long been the chosen brand of professional workmen, especially when it comes to battery powered, cordless tools like this trimmer router. Used as a trimmer router, it performs really well and the design of this model makes it really easy to see what you are doing while working, especially if you attach a dust extractor pipe to clear the debris as this actually works really well with this model.Variable speed controls are at hand to get that ideal speed for various materials, and you can even make continuous depth adjustments by using the micro winder. If you prefer to simplify things, you can always preset three different depths through the height adjustment system with a little help from the clear reading scales to keep things precise. Without any further ado, let’s take a look at six of the most-popular products the UK market currently has to offer: Trend CRT/MK3 Craft Pro Router Table: good value The first thing you’ll notice is its easy setup. Just look at the assembled pieces to see how the parts fit together.

If you are looking for a router table that offers real value for money, then this has to be one of the best router tables on the market where you won’t blow your budget. Still, for cutting through multiple pieces of hardwood and other heavy duty materials, this wood router just can’t be matched by any of our other reviewed products, so I guess it’s just a good old trade off- power for manoeuvrability.

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Another useful design feature is this table’s tubular open-framed leg build. That way, you can reach the router easily to make changes on the go. You will also appreciate the adjustable feet because that way this Trend WRT benchtop can remain stable on uneven areas too. Here, you also get two clamps for holding everything in place, and in the case of the feather boards, then this model comes with one that is fully adjustable. It all sits on a steel frame, but this is still a portable router table as everything folds up and is easy to move around.

But this benchtop router table also comes with some additional storage on the sides, and that is cool as it gives you a place to keep all of the accessories without wondering where they are. It also comes with three feather boards, and it comes with two collets supplied as standard.

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What we love about this router table more than anything else is the way you can set it up in next to no time. A router table should not be as complicated as you think. The best router tables should make adjusting the guard and adding in the router bit as easy as possible, and that is where this router scores.