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Routers and Accessories

New! Fein Unveils its First Router: Tough, Gutsy and Worth it
Fein's first router for the U.S. market is a large brute in a tight package.

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Makita's Newest Routers
With the introduction of four new routers, Makita has refreshed its router line with some of the best fixed-base routers we've reviewed. Makita has paid a lot of attention to user comfort, while still increasing power and performance with these new 11 amp, 2-1/4 hp routers, making them a joy to use. Click HERE.

Benchdog Router Table
The scrappy and inexpensive ProTop RT100 router table has everything the serious home woodworker needs, including an excellent 22" fence made from a heavy aluminum extrusion, easily adjustable MDF sub-fences for quick zero-clearance settings (or to set up the fence to be used like a jointer) and T-slots on the front and back of the fence for accessories. Click HERE.

Bosch's 1617 & 1618 Routers
The model 1617 and its D-handle variant, model 1618, ($179) sport 11-amp, 1-3/4 hp motors delivering 25,000 rpm. The 1617 EVS ($209 as shown) is powered by a 12-amp, 2 hp motor with a variable speed range of 8,000 to 25,000 rpm. Click HERE.

CMT Router Tables
Known for their quality router bits, CMT has just introduced new bench-top and floor-model router tables. Click HERE.

Jacob's PowerCollet Router Chucks
PowerCollet is now available for the following routers: Makita 3612, Bosch 1615, DeWalt 625, Porter Cable 690 series and the Porter Cable 7500 series. Click HERE.

Porter-Cable's new
7529 plunge router
The 7529 fills out Porter-Cable's extensive router line with a precision plunge that has cutting-edge features and will stand up to the rigors of hard use. Click HERE.

Porter-Cable's router kit
The 690 router is a 10-amp, 1-1/2hp motor with both 1/4" and 1/2" collets that has provided outstanding performance for home and commercial woodworkers for years. The three bases in this kit offer versatility usually only provided by three separate routers. The fixed base can stay in the router table, the D-handle can be used for hand routing and the plunge base for plunge cuts. Click HERE.