Additional information
Brand | Skil |
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Material | Blend |
Power Source | AC |
Product Dimensions | 1"W x 1"H |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Item Weight | 41.4 pounds |
Horsepower | 2 hp |
Maximum Rotational Speed | 2.5E+4 RPM |
Amperage | 10 Amps |
Base Type | Fixed |
UPC | 039725042972 039725001443 |
Manufacturer | SKIL |
Part Number | RT1323-01 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | RT1323-01 |
Size | One Size |
Color | Multi |
Style | Router Kit |
Finish | Brushed |
Pattern | Solid |
Shape | Rectangular |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Included Components | 10Amp Fixed Base Router, Router Table, Parallel Guide, Collet Wrench, Dust Extraction Adaptor, 1/4" and 1/2" Collets, (2) Featherboards, (3) Inserts, Miter Gauge, Hex Key, Starting Pin, (10) Screws |
Batteries Included | No |
Batteries Required | No |
Warranty Description | 1 Year limited warranty |
Tony –
I m placing a cedar ceiling and need to create my own trims so this option was the most affordable and built strong… To get the job done 🙂
Gord –
Router table worked well for the amount of time I have used it
Storage shelves are quite handy
Dr RC –
Arrived ok. Looks good but can’t use it as the plug is USA standard. Would have been useful to know this in advance. It turns out you need a step down voltage converter £90. It should be made clear at the point of purchase that this is not compatible with UK mains voltage.
Konamonster –
I waited awhile to complete a few projects before writing the review. I’m now 3 projects in and feel I’ve gotten to know the machine pretty well.
Important note, I only use the router attached to the table. I have a handheld and plunge for hand use.
Table:
Assembly: easy, some may find the table a bit fiddly to assemble but it’s a 15 minute job and pretty straight forward.
The table and fence are laminate covered mdf, very solid. I comes with multiple hold downs to keep your work from slipping or jumping away from the router, the work well. Though I would actually like 2 more of them.
The legs are plastic and actually pretty sturdy. I had read reviews talking about the table not being sturdy. I dud not experience this at all. Of course. I clamped the table down to my workbench to prevent it from moving.
The legs have storage in each, this is the one thing I have a rub against. It’s just not well designed. But it wasn’t a selling point for me so no big deal.
Router, I’ve used it thusfar on mdf, pine, and cherry and it powered though it all with no issues. The parts I worked were up to 4’6″ and I felt comfortable at all times.
The router absolutely has the power.
Since I use it exclusively in the table I was happy to see a quick release allowing me to remove the router from the table with ease. My last table required me to remove the mounting screws.
The router also has a quick adjust feature allowing you to drop or raise the body quickly by pushing a button, then dial in hour height with the geared adjuster. This makes swapping out bits much easier.
The router also has a slow start when you power it up. It prevents that jerk in your hands from tge torque of the router when you start it up. Not as important for a table mounted router but a nice feature nonetheless.
Lastly, I love that I can hook my shop vac plug into the table power so that it starts up and shuts off as I power the router up and down.
Ultimately this is a great value, I paid the same for the router and table as I would have for just the table of similar quality.
I’m very happy with the purchase and would absolutely buy it again.
Matt Smith –
I was able to pick this up for a very reasonable price on sale. Under $135 and so for it has worked very well with only a few negatives.
ROUTER
1. The full-size Skil router comes with a 1/4″ collet and a 1/2″ fixed bit fitting
2. has a removable plastic dust deflector
3. Extremely well-built, sturdy, and rugged.
4. It easily fits into the table mount and the height can be adjusted from the router itself or an adjustment port on the tabletop
TABLE
1. The top is smooth and the wood moves freely when routing
2. The measurement lines are accurate but wear off quickly – CON
3. The fence works very well, however, it has a lot of flex because of the plastic dust collection area at the center.
4. The plastic legs have storage for all your bits and tools – worthless and just collect tons of dust and do not securely hold anything. The doors swing open easily and are just a hassle.
5. The dust port has a plastic bar in the center to block large pieces from going through into your collector. This just makes it clog easily.
6. Dust collection is poor. It needs a dual port system like Milescraft makes to bring that percentage up to 80-90%
Despite the negatives, there is a lot you get for the price of this small table. The price is unbeatable for what you get and most of the isses can be fixed with just a few adaptations.
L.G. Kugel –
Works perfect easy to set up. I am limited in space and works great for what I do, can easily move and get started with projects.
Leonard –
For what you pay this is a very nice tool. I used this to make pieces for kitchen cabinets including tongue and groove for five foot section of plywood bottom. You do have to be careful working with large pieces. The feathering blocks included very very helpful for holding wood in place while routing edges.
Took was straight forward to assemble out of the box. Just make sure you line up the height adjustment on router to the correct hole and everything is easier.
Router itself worked fine. I like the slow start motor and light.
I used a Home Depot bucket head vacuum to help clear sawdust, seemed that work reasonably well. I do recommend hooking up some kind of dust collection system to make it easier to see your work. Tool has two outlets built into switch on table, so you can make vacuum and router come on together if you want.
Clamped table to workbench using one c-clamp and had no troubles with my work. However, better to use two clamps or bolt it down if you can.
Storage areas are handy.
“Quick” change and mounting not all that quick and you should check that connections and settings are secure while you work as things can shake loose with any router systems. I did not have any issues with bits floating up or down, so clamps and settings worked well for me.
The fence system also worked well for my project, but I can see where it may not be suited for very fine detail work. However, for table and router I don’t think you can beat the price.
Will Lariviere –
Love this tool works great!
Juan C. Bernal –
Buen calidad de materiales de la mesa, solo el grabado de las medidas se borró rápido pero lo demás funciona correctamente. El router tiene buena potencia.
Eduardo –
Realmente quede sorprendido por la relacion calidad/precio de este producto, el router es robusto y potente y la mesa de muy buen tamaño.