SKIL 14 Amp Plunge and Fixed Base Router Combo — RT1322-00
$149.00
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Versatility and Power
This woodworking router allows you to easily switch between fixed- and plunge-base, and has the power of 14 Amps so you can take on more tasks. With soft start technology, the router starts slow and ramps up to provide time to adjust. Plus precise depth adjustments and speed control to maintain optimum RPMS. Ergonomic handles limit vibration and reduce fatigue over long use.
More About This Product:
– 14 Amp, 2. 5 horsepower fixed and plunge router;
– Speed control LCD display;
– Three coarse depth settings and micro-depth adjustment;
– Three LED lights at base of motor;
– Soft start function increases motor speed slowly from 0 to 25, 000 RPM;
– Power-on safety indicator;
– Ergonomic handles and die-cast motor housing;
– Quick-set edge guide screws;
– Vacuum ports can be attached for dust extraction;
– Fixed base depth of cut: 1-3/4 inch;
– Plunge base depth of cut: 2-1/8 inch;
– Includes: 1/2 inch and 1/4 inch collets, collet wrench, clear sub-base, two 1-1/4 inch dust extraction adapters, edge guide, depth adjustment wrench, and chip shields.
14 AMP PLUNGE ROUTER – Powerful 14 Amp, 2.5 HP motor includes both fixed and plunge bases for a variety of work.
SPEED CONTROL LCD DISPLAY – Lets you select the bit type and material for suggested speed settings based on the task at hand.
ELECTRONIC FEEDBACK – Ensures motor maintains RPM while the material is being routed.
SOFT START – Provides a safe and controlled start to routing.
LIVE TOOL INDICATOR – Stay safe and alert with an indicator that lights up when plunge router is connected to power.
J –
Best value battery router I’ve tried
I own around 7 routers and I would say this one is excellent value. For what I do I don’t like spending time changing router bits so I just have multiple routers with different bits ready to go. Only other battery powered type I have is Ryobi and so far this is better quality. I built this custom guitar using mostly this Skil router for main cavities. I only have 2 complaints about it but they are not a big deal. First is the plastic base shape. The rounded side should extent out more because if that falls into a template cavity hole which happened to me on the largest cavity, it can damage your project or template. I usually replace the base on routers anyway. Second thing that happened bothers me more but is something you just need to be aware of. After charging the battery I put it back in and the router light turned on and stayed on which was unusual. I put the router in my template and turn it on and nothing happens. Right as I start to pull it out to check what’s happening the router starts after delay which was both dangerous and also damaged my template which upsets me. If you change battery you need to expect possible router delay for starting. Overall it’s great value
Jabbar Ismadi –
Great router ❤️
Great powerful router. I paired it with some Whiteside router bits and it cuts hard and softwood butter smooth.the dust collection is also quite good. The digital screen and settings are extremely helpful. I just input bit type, size and wood type (soft/hard) and then it gives me the correct speed that I should run on the bit. It also comes with all the peripherals (1/4″ collet and edge guide) that are sold separately with other higher end routers.The cons of this router would be that when the product was delivered – the box was pretty beat up. I would recommend getting the amazon box to pack the router box for better albeit a little more protection. When i first used the plunge base it was a bit catchy where it wouldnt retract smoothly, but i suspect this might have been due to the rough delivery. After a bit of use the plunging became smoother but not perfect.At this price this is definitely a great, if not perfect router for a passionate hobbyist wood worker like myself.Would highly recommend.
Tina –
A fine router kit
My first impressions are positive. It quite a bit heavier than I expected but very easily handled. If it holds up for many years, I’ll be a happy buyer.
KC Jones –
Plenty of power. Works great.
Vast improvement over my 1970-something era Black & Decker… though it lasted forever (still works). Plenty of power and love the plunge function. Most recently used it to flatten a large slab with a 2.5″ bit in a router sled, and it never even hesitated.
Mike –
Good price
This is my third router, I was looking for a plunge base and this combo was a great price. the fixed base is going on my router table and I will then have another fixed base and the plunge. So far it is working great. I gave it a four because it is a little loose at times.
David Padgett –
Great router
This is a great router to have in your workshop. Ive been using it for a while, and it is still going strong. Easy to change from fixed base to plunge routing. The pre programed speed settings are nice to have also.
PBrady –
Outstanding Performance
I’ve used them all Triton, Dewalt, Bosch, Makita and yet I buy my 2nd 14 amp Skil router (mdl 1322) Why? because the extra features that come with this router along with the power and stability. I have yet to have a problem with this router. Skil has come along ways to compete with other big name routers such as I listed already. Face it you know as well as I do that you are paying for the “name” on some of these products. In my view I am getting a quality product for a good price with features that don’t exist with the some of the other products. Like 14 amp power, LCD speed control, Electronic feedback, Soft start and live tool indicator, LED lights that light up the area where the action is. By the way I’m still using my 1st 14 amp Skil router the 2nd one I have dedicated to my linear table sled and for larger bits. It’s very comfortable to use.
Jason D. Neel –
Tiny But Mighty – This Router Means Business
The SKIL 20V Brushless Compact Router Kit may look small, but don’t let its size fool you—it’s like the superhero of routers. That brushless motor hums like it’s ready to conquer wood, and the 4.0Ah battery plus 1-hour charger mean you’re never left staring at a dead tool wondering where your life went wrong. It’s so compact and easy to handle that even my shaky hands feel like a master woodworker. Precise cuts? Check. Smooth edges? Check. Feeling like a DIY legend? Double check. Honestly, I’m starting to talk to it like it’s my tiny woodworking sidekick.
Erwin –
I bought this as a dedicated router for my SKIL RAS900 Router Table.It fits the table perfectly and all of the controls for speed and height adjustment are at the front if one puts the plate on the proper way.On my first install I had all of the controls at the back and realized that was not handy. I then saw that I could turn the router 180 degrees on the plate and as such all of the controls are at the front of the router table.It is very easy to adjust the height from huge adjustments to minor or micro ones. I am able to change any bit with the router installed so that is a plus. No need to remove the router or reach under the table as the bit can be installed or removed with the included wrench at the top of the router table.When I first turned on the router in the house with no bit attached I did a speed test and one could hear the huge difference from the 1 to the max 6 adjustment on the speed dial.For those interested in how much voltage this router uses, my tests showed it used 105 volts on the lowest speed and 535 volts on the highest speed. Now that was tested with no bit attached. Now with a bit cutting into wood creating a workload one would think that all of my voltage numbers would be a bit higher.It comes with an edge guide and all of those cheap ones are next to useless, unless one just wants to cut a dado straight down the board with no concern of an exact measurement in distance from the edge.The included 1/4 inch collet that plugs into the 1/2 inch collet is solid and a perfect fit for 1/4 inch shank bits.For the price this looks to be a really good router and will handle most tasks that one will ever do with a router table.
Bernd Weiss –
Leider konnte ich das Gerät noch nicht testen. Bei der Bestellung war leider nicht beschrieben das dieses Gerät in der USA Ausführung geliefert wird. Ich mußte mir extra einen Spannugswandler kaufen damit ich den Akku aufladen kann. Es wäre Empfehlenswert dieses USA Geräte die mit 110V Spannung betrieben werden ausführlich darauf hinzuweisen. Die Qualität des Gerätes ist OK.
Dale –
High quality product but is unable to be used in Australia
Greenjob –
Sadly, I had to send this back as it is 120 volt, so I would have to buy a transformer to use it. Loved the spec and it looked great, but it was not meant to be.If you have a transformer, then yes, it looks like a great bit of kit for the money.
Héctor –
Llego en buenas condiciones solo que la caja venia abierta eso no me.gusto pero si trae todos sus accesorios y la herramienta esta excelente de muy buena calidad la recomiendo