Cordless Routers
What is a cordless router?
A cordless router is a handheld tool for woodworking. A router bit of the desired shape is installed in the collet: straight for grooves, radius for rounding, chamfer for cutting a sharp edge. A cordless router does not saw the board, but removes material in a specific location. Electric routers are designed for the same work but require a power connection.
What is a cordless router used for?
A cordless router is used after cutting a workpiece to prepare it for assembly. It is used to make grooves for joints, spaces for hinges, to level the edge of a furniture panel, and to round the ends of shelves and facades. For longitudinal cutting, cordless circular saws are used. Routers are used in the final stages of work to precisely fit parts together.
Cordless router characteristics
Before buying a cordless router, consider the following characteristics:
- 6 or 8 mm collet — determines the size of compatible router bits;
- routing depth — affects the depth of the groove;
- speed adjustment — for bits of different diameters;
- parallel guide — helps to keep the groove straight;
- base without play — keeps the tool flat;
- weight with battery — a heavy body tires the hand faster.
Advantages of using cordless routers
A cordless router offers the most significant advantages during installation. When a shelf is already screwed in, a panel is against the wall, or a door is inconvenient to remove, a cordless router can be easily brought directly to the part. The cable does not lie on the workpiece and does not pull the body sideways when you need to go around an edge. For long repair jobs with access to power, corded tools are more practical, but a cordless router is more convenient for short, precise finishing touches.
Recommendations for choosing a cordless router
When choosing which cordless router to buy, select based on the work. For chamfers, rounding, and finishing edges, a compact trim model is sufficient. For deep grooves, a plunge base, a precise depth stop, and a rigid guide are needed. Cordless miter saws will be useful if you need to make a cross-cut at an angle before routing. Before buying a cordless router, check the collet, weight with battery, and completeness of the set.
Where to buy a cordless router?
You can buy a cordless router at Flash Army. The website features models for any budget and work format, and you can also purchase it along with tools for preliminary wood cutting. If both tools operate on the same platform, they can share batteries and a charger. If you have any questions, our store consultants are always happy to help with your choice.