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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.

Bosch Cabinet Style Router Table RA1171 Review

I can't say I am an expert with Router Tables because this is my first router table I have owned.  Before I bought this...
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...
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. ...
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...

Porter Cable Compact Router Review – 450PK

Porter Cable is known for great routers, we take a look at the Porter Cable router combo kit the 450PK and see if it worthy...
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...
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...
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...

DEWALT COMPACT ROUTER REVIEW – DWP611PK

DEWALT has released some great routers over the years, and the NEW DW611PK combination set is no exception! We ordered this from ACME Tools...

Trend T4 Plunge Router Review

We recently received this router from Trend. I anxiously awaited its arrival and have been excited to put it to the test! When the...
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...

Porter Cable Router Multi-Base Router Kit Review – 693-LRPK

Routers are one of those tools that can make your work really stand out.  You can create designs on the face of wood, build...
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...

Bosch PR20EVS Colt Palm Grip 5.6 Amp Router Review

I own a larger Porter Cable Router and decided I wanted a little Palm Router, so I picked up the Bosch PR20EVS at Home...
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...
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...