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The 5 Best Table Routers – Guidebook

The 5 Best Table Routers – Guidebook

Only with a router you can achieve clean and precise results in woodworking. Shape strips, boards and panels. Our checklist tells you everything you need to know about bench routers . Our product recommendations

Checklist for Table Routers

The Size and Weight
  • In principle, larger devices usually also offer more stability. The situation is similar with the weight. The heavier the bench router, the greater the feed rates possible. At the same time, wear and tear is reduced.
  • A solid table saw is robust and absolutely stable. To meet these characteristics, a certain size and the appropriate weight are required.
  • Mobile devices are not suitable for professional use. They are small and compact, measuring about 40 x 25 cm, and weigh just about 2 kg. In comparison, stable floor-standing devices weigh approx. 100 kg with dimensions of approx. 60 x 40 cm.
The Workpiece Table
  • Ideally, it can be adjusted in three directions. This allows you to use it more variably.
The Tool Shaft
  • Make sure that the tool shaft can also be adjusted. It should be possible to set it at an angle for more machining options.
The Spindle Speed
  • The higher the possible spindle speed, the better the results you can achieve. On good machines, the spindle speed is up to 9000 revolutions per minute.
  • The spindle shaft and a good table guide ensure that the router can achieve a high removal rate and that the routing pattern is smooth.
Equipment
  • In addition to a robust body, high spindle shaft speeds and as many adjustment options as possible, there are numerous additional functions that can make your work much easier.
  • A touch-screen display and digital length measurement make your work much easier and more efficient. Some routers also offer an electrically adjustable feed rate with an additional locking mechanism.
  • If you only need the router occasionally for DIY, such high-quality equipment is not absolutely necessary, but it increases the fun of routing.
The accessories
  • As a rule, the accessories are not included in the scope of delivery. Unless it is a case for storage or transport.
  • However, to get the most out of your bench router, you should have some extras. These can be flexible rulers to be able to measure curves, but also practical push sticks.
  • Push sticks in particular are very important, as they significantly increase safety when working. They ensure that your hand is always the proper distance from the rotating milling tools.

Here you can find the top 5 among the most popular table routers.

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The Best Sellers Of Table Routers

We have compiled the most popular table routers.

# Preview Product
1 SKIL RT1323-01 Router Table and 10Amp Fixed Base Router Kit SKIL RT1323-01 Router Table and 10Amp Fixed Base Router Kit
2 SKIL SRT1039 Benchtop Portable Router Table with Dual Sided Integrated Bit Storage SKIL SRT1039 Benchtop Portable Router Table with Dual Sided Integrated Bit Storage
3 BOSCH RA1181 Benchtop Router Table 27 in. x 18 in. Aluminum Top with 2-1/2 in. Vacuum Hose Port BOSCH RA1181 Benchtop Router Table 27 in. x 18 in. Aluminum Top with 2-1/2 in. Vacuum Hose Port
4 BOSCH RA1141 26 in. x 16-1/2 in. Laminated MDF Top Portable Jobsite Router Table with 2-1/2 in. Vacuum Hose Port BOSCH RA1141 26 in. x 16-1/2 in. Laminated MDF Top Portable Jobsite Router Table with 2-1/2 in....
5 Leegol Electric Benchtop Router Table Wood Working Craftsman Tool (Router Table A) Leegol Electric Benchtop Router Table Wood Working Craftsman Tool (Router Table A)
6 Rockler Trim Router Table – Adjustable Table Router - Best Router Table w/ Pre-Drilled Holes on Back - Router Table w/ High-Visibility Bit Guard, 1/4' Thick Acrylic Base – Router Tools for Woodworking Rockler Trim Router Table – Adjustable Table Router - Best Router Table w/ Pre-Drilled Holes on...
7 NAGU Router Table with Stand and Adjustable Fence NAGU Router Table with Stand and Adjustable Fence
8 Kreg PRS1045 Precision Router Table System - Self-Squaring Router Table Fence System - Sits on Precision Router Table Top - Carpentry Tools & Accessories Kreg PRS1045 Precision Router Table System - Self-Squaring Router Table Fence System - Sits on...
9 BOSCH RA1171 25-1/2 in. x 15-7/8 in. Benchtop Laminated MDF Top Cabinet Style Router Table with 2 Dust Collection Ports BOSCH RA1171 25-1/2 in. x 15-7/8 in. Benchtop Laminated MDF Top Cabinet Style Router Table with 2...
10 Router Table with Stand and Adjustable Fence for Home and Personal Enthusiasts Diy Router Table with Stand and Adjustable Fence for Home and Personal Enthusiasts Diy
11 Dremel 231 Portable Rotary Tool Shaper and Router Table- Woodworking Attachment Perfect for Sanding, Shaping, and Trimming Edges Dremel 231 Portable Rotary Tool Shaper and Router Table- Woodworking Attachment Perfect for Sanding,...
12 BOSCH RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with Above-Table Hex Key,Silver BOSCH RA1165 Under-Table Router Base with Above-Table Hex Key,Silver
13 BOSCH 1617EVS 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Router BOSCH 1617EVS 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Router
14 Aluminium Router Table Insert Plate Table for Woodworking Benches Router Plate Wood Tools Milling Trimming Machine with Rings (Silver) Aluminium Router Table Insert Plate Table for Woodworking Benches Router Plate Wood Tools Milling...
15 Kreg PRS2100 Bench Top Router Table Kreg PRS2100 Bench Top Router Table
16 POWERTEC 71536 Deluxe Router Table Fence System 3-3/8” Tall 24' Long POWERTEC 71536 Deluxe Router Table Fence System 3-3/8” Tall 24" Long
17 FLYBIRD Adjustable Bench,Utility Weight Bench for Full Body Workout- Multi-Purpose Foldable Incline Bench (Black) FLYBIRD Adjustable Bench,Utility Weight Bench for Full Body Workout- Multi-Purpose Foldable Incline...
18 NETGEAR Wi-Fi Range Extender EX3700 - Coverage Up to 1000 Sq Ft and 15 Devices with AC750 Dual Band Wireless Signal Booster & Repeater (Up to 750Mbps Speed), and Compact Wall Plug Design NETGEAR Wi-Fi Range Extender EX3700 - Coverage Up to 1000 Sq Ft and 15 Devices with AC750 Dual Band...
19 Lutron Caseta Single-Pole/3-Way Smart Lighting Lamp Dimmer and Remote Kit | P-PKG1P-WH | White Lutron Caseta Single-Pole/3-Way Smart Lighting Lamp Dimmer and Remote Kit | P-PKG1P-WH | White
20 KETIPED Aluminium Router Table Insert Plate,Woodworking Benches Router Flip Plate with Miter Gauge Guide Aluminium Fence Sliding Brackets,Multifunctional Trimming Engraving Table(Gold),MG-051 KETIPED Aluminium Router Table Insert Plate,Woodworking Benches Router Flip Plate with Miter Gauge...

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Current Offers For Table Routers

Here you will find a selection of offers that are currently available in the table routers.

SaleBestseller Nr. 1
SKIL SRT1039 Benchtop Portable Router Table with Dual Sided Integrated Bit Storage
SKIL SRT1039 Benchtop Portable Router Table with Dual Sided Integrated Bit Storage
ROUTER CLAMP: Allows you to easily access tools attached underneath the table
$149.99 −21% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 3
Routers & Router Tables (New Best of Fine Woodworking)
Routers & Router Tables (New Best of Fine Woodworking)
Fine Woodworking (Author); English (Publication Language); 176 Pages - 10/30/2012 (Publication Date) - Taunton Press (Publisher)
$21.95 −42% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 4
Milescraft 3406 GrabberPRO - Push block for Table Saws, Router Tables, Band Saws & Jointers
Milescraft 3406 GrabberPRO - Push block for Table Saws, Router Tables, Band Saws & Jointers
Cut clean, precise strips as small as 1/8" thick.; Adjustable heel can be cut through and lowered for more control.
$39.99 −25% Amazon Prime
SaleBestseller Nr. 6
Routers and Router Tables American Woodworker: How to Choose and Use the Most Versatile Power Tool in the Workshop (Fox Chapel Publishing) (Tool Smarts)
Routers and Router Tables American Woodworker: How to Choose and Use the Most Versatile Power Tool in the Workshop (Fox Chapel Publishing) (Tool Smarts)
Johnson, Randy (Author); English (Publication Language); 240 Pages - 08/01/2011 (Publication Date) - Fox Chapel Publishing (Publisher)
$19.95 −15% Amazon Prime

FAQ About Table Routers


How much does a table router cost?

Common table routers cost between 300 and 1000 euros. Professional table routers can quickly go into the five-figure range.

What can you do with a router?
A router can be used to machine and polish edges, make prong joints, and mill circles and ornaments.

What is a bench router?
A bench router is a machine tool that uses a rotating cutting tool to chip material from a workpiece to reshape it as desired.

What is a hand feed?
A manual feed is when the machine tool is operated by automatic feed. This is usually done in combination with a sliding carriage as a manual feed.

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