A router is just the tool you need to take your wood-working projects from average to spectacular. Whether you’re looking for a router to create intricate decorative patterns, cut mouldings, create custom cabinetry and door panels, do wood joinery or craft traditional wood signage, The Home Depot has what you need.
Typically routers are divided into two categories: fixed and plunge. Fixed routers work brilliantly for edging and work that requires very precise depths. Most fixed routers are also conveniently designed so that they can be attached to a router table for working on long or oversized projects. Plunge routers offer more flexibility because they can begin cutting on an interior cut, as opposed to a fixed router which needs an edge.
Porter Cable’s 1 ¾” Peak HP Plunge Router Kit is a great buy for the fully-loaded workshop. With an 11-amp, 27,500 motor this plunge router can do just about anything. And the micrometre depth-of-cut adjustment to 1/128” promises precise cuts, which makes this tool a super choice for the workshop perfectionist.
For oversized projects check out the Ryobi Router with Table Combo Kit. This attractive tool has an 8-amp motor that delivers 25,000 rpm of power, and the added table will significantly simplify the process of cutting large pieces of lumber such as panelling.
Throughout the tool industry Freud is recognized for producing superior quality tools and their 15-amp, 3 ¼” Plunge Router is no exception. Its high-quality motor is capable of 8,0000-22,000 rpm and the Electronic Constant Speed feature ensures that you’ll be able to achieve consistent results on all of your wood working projects. This tool is a great investment for the wood worker who places a premium on quality.
DeWalt's Heavy Duty HP Plunge Router meets the needs of the professional and recreational craftsman. The full-wave electronic, variable speed motor with soft start, runs at 8,000-24,000 rpm to ensure you have the exact amount of power you need for every job. And with a name like DeWalt, you know it’s durable.
For the beginner craftsman, Ryobi’s 2 HP Peak Plunge Router is a practical choice. This 10-amp, soft-start router offers plenty of power at a reasonable price.
Plunge Routers
Freud
FT2000EP
(135307)
DeWalt
DW621
(940025)
Ryobi
RE180PL
(171022)
Type
Plunge
Plunge
Plunge
Power
15-amp
10-amp
10-amp
RPM
8,000-2,000
8,000-4,000
15,000-3,000
Soft Start
Yes
Yes
Yes
Variable Speed
Yes
Yes
Yes
Collet (s)
½" and ¼"
½"
½"
Extra Features
Edge guide
Constant speed
Micro-adjust knob
Rack and pinion depth adjuster
Constant speed
Micro-adjust knob
AccuStop micro-adjust depth stop
Spindle lock
Plunge Routers
Black & Decker
RP200
(944290)
Type
Plunge
Power
9-amp
RPM
25,000 rpm
Soft Start
No
Variable Speed
No
Collet (s)
¼"
Extra Features
Patented Sightline™ base for improved visibility and control
The Raised Panel Door Set from Freud cuts plywood, hardwood and soft wood to create precise fitting rails and site doors every time. Click here to learn more.
Freud’s durable Router Table Package includes a router tabletop, router mounting plate, 32” t-track, premium router table fence, feather board for safety precision and guide pin for starting freehand work. Click here to learn more.
Freud also carries a huge selection of quality router bits for every project.
