What can a compact router do?

A compact router can cut a decorative edge, make a profile for concealed woodworking joints, or straighten the crooked edge on a piece of lumber. It can be used as a palm router or with a two-handle base that’s extremely comfortable and provides an excellent grip.Click to see full answer. Also to know is, what is the difference between a trim router and a plunge router?A trim router is generall smaller and lower horsepower for lighter duty work like trimming the edges of laminate countertops. A plunge router is a good tool but a fixed base is also nice to have. Porter Cable makes a set with both bases that is hard to beat for the price. Plunge routers are much larger. what is the best compact router? Here’s a list of the best compact routers on the market: Makita RT0701C Compact Router. Variable speed control dial (10,000 to 30,000 RPM) enables user to match the speed to the application. Bosch Colt PR20EVS Compact Palm Router. DEWALT DWP611 Compact Router. Porter-Cable 450 Compact Router. Ridgid R2401 Compact Router. Considering this, do I really need a plunge router? Plunge routers This is necessary when you’re working on the top of a board (as opposed to the edge), for applications such as fluting, dados and mortices, grooves and rebates, insets, etc. However, plunge base routers can be used for edge work just as well (such as profiling edges with a round-over bit).What does a base router do?In other words, if you set a fixed base router at a cut depth of 1/4″, the router bit protrudes past the base 1/4″ until you change the depth. A plunge base router is designed so that you can preset the cut depth and then lower (“plunge”) the bit into the cut with the router’s base flat on the surface of the material.

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