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Are you in the market for a new router?  One question you probably have is what is the best router on the market?  This is a common question and one that can not be answered easily since everyone has different needs and different uses.  Almost every manufacturer makes a router, but not all routers are created equally.  If you are looking for router reviews, you came to the right place.  Tools in Action reviews the top brands and the top models of routers to help make your buying decision easier.  One great resource is our buying guides.  These guides help with understanding the routers and router accessories.  Take a look at our Router Buying Guide and Router Bit Buying Guides.  If you still have questions after reading our router reviews, don’t forget to talk with the TIA Crew in the Power Tool Forum.  There are a ton of professionals and knowledgeable people in the forum who are always willing to help.  Chances are if you are looking for other router reviews, one of the TIA Crew members have probably used and reviewed a router you are looking to buy.  Don’t forget you can check out our Guide section and narrow your search down with more information about power tools.

Metabo HPT Cordless Trim Router

Metabo HPT Cordless Trim Router

One of my favorite tools is the router.  I love being able to add fine details to a great woodworking project.  A router lets...
Skil Router Table

SKIL Router Table

I remember when I bought my first router, which was a Porter Cable router, it was one of my favorite tools.  Then I wanted...
Skil Router

Skil Router

When I think of routers, I think Porter-Cable and Bosch.  I think Porter Cable because that was my first router.  I think Bosch because...
Milwaukee Cordless Router Review

Milwaukee Cordless Router Review

Battery technology has come a long way.  It's amazing to think of all the different high demand tools that can be run off batteries. ...
Dewalt DW618 Router Review

Dewalt DW618 Router Review

A router lets your true creativity come out.  It can take a normal piece of wood and turn it into something beautiful.  When it...
Bosch 1617EVS Router Review

Bosch 1617EVS Router Review

I have always said, a router is simply one of the most powerful and versatile tools in your workshop. For any woodworker, having a...
Bosch Benchtop Router Table Review

Bosch Bench Top Router Table Review

I love Routers. It would be difficult to even quantify my affection for these versatile tools that can pretty much do it all. I...
Bosch Cordless Palm Router Review

Bosch Cordless Palm Router Review

Routers are a shop staple. Very few tools can add so much beauty and function to your builds, and you'd be hard pressed to...
Ridgid 18 Volt GEN5X Compact Router Review

Ridgid 18 Volt GEN5X Compact Router Review

The days of running extension cords to get power to your trim router are over.   Better yet, there is no more need to stop...
Bosch Router Review

Bosch Router Review

What do you think of when it comes to Bosch?  I know I think of concrete tools, measuring tools and cordless tools.  In the...
Makita Cordless Router Review

Makita Cordless Router Review

Routers are one of my favorite power tools.  A router is a great way to take a finished project and turn it into a master piece....
Bosch Colt Palm Router

Bosch Colt Palm Router – Electronic Viable Speed PR20EVS

Here is the deal.  I love woodworking but by no means am I an expert.  As you know I am a huge fan of...
Ryobi Router

Ryobi 18V Palm Router Model P601

Ryobi currently has a palm router on the market that runs on their 18V platform.  If you check it out at Home Depot, people...
Ridgid 18V Router

Ridgid 18V Router – Brushless Compact Router R86044B

A router is one of my favorite tools.  A router can turn any woodworking project into a master piece, it's like the icing on...

Milwaukee EVS BodyGrip Router Kit Review – 5616-21

What do you think of when you heard the word Milwaukee?  Okay, let me rephrase that because when I hear the word Milwaukee I...

Porter Cable Compact Router Combo Kit Review – 450PK

I am a big fan of Porter Cable routers.  Primarily because I own the 690 and it has lasted, even under the conditions I...