Best Cordless Router? Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita

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When it comes to cordless routers, at this stage of the game they’re all trim and edge models. As we tested some of the most popular cordless routers on the market, we were looking for some specific things we think you should keep in mind as you’re shopping. Models from Milwaukee Tool, Makita, DeWalt, Kobalt, and Ridgid Octane headline our top 5 cordless routers, providing some of the best features, ergonomics, and performance we’ve seen from trim routers in a long time. In today’s video, we’ll cover everything you need to know about these tools, from size and weight to which bits work best with your router. Whether you’re a Do-It-Yourself handyman or a professional woodworker, this video will help you find the perfect fit when it comes to your cordless router.
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MAKITA 18V LXT ROUTER - bit.ly/3hoycEI
MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL COMPACT ROUTER - bit.ly/3tDEEKI
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@NWGR 3 года назад

Great comparison guys. I have two of the ridgid corded models and like how you have to pull the power switch up to turn it on. But for cordless, I have four of the M18 routers; they're simply amazing.

@rtgray7 3 года назад

I got the Kobalt last Fall as a free tool by buying a 2AH and a 4AH battery kit with a charger for $129. I use it way more than my router table now. Love it. Good review!

@ToolswithSoAlz 3 года назад

Man, I love my Ridgid. Good review.

@FahimibnDawud 3 года назад

I have 2.. I have my Milwaukee M18 and I bought a Bauer (from Harbor Frieght), and I have to say.. I was very impressed with the Bauer!! I bought it to mill out 80% AR15/AR10/AR9 lowers, so I didn't have to worry about harming my M18, and it truly surpassed all of our expectations for a $60 (on sale) router from HF! The only downside is that it's corded, and not battery powered. That's fine for me though as I keep it plugged in right above my workbench in my shop and only use it in that area.

@philthycoder 2 года назад

I looked at that Bauer router and ultimately ended up going with a refurbished Makita RT0701C (of which the Bauer is an earnest copy) for the exact same price as the new Bauer. Glad to hear they did a good job on the copy though!

@boostedbadboyzx12r31 2 года назад

What jig are you using it with?

@vincemorath676 3 года назад

Great video.

@carterscustomrods 2 года назад

I had to give it to Makita myself... primarily due to the quality of their plunge base and how Dewalt's "twisting" depth adjuster (which is a 40-year-old style of adjustment). With that said... Next year, or 2023 at the latest, a definitive winner will be crowned, and it will be a long-awaited newcomer. And it will change the way people see cordless routers. I can't wait till everyone gets to feel this tool!

@mikewaters6980 2 года назад

What do you see is coming next year?

@CarAudioInc 2 года назад

it's no secret, but if you want dope router bits, buy whiteside

@CSLFiero 3 года назад

Hey is the weight of the rigid measure with our without the battery? It looked top heavy

@dannymeil3294 Год назад

Cool thanks

@thebigdoghimself 3 года назад

I have the dewalt. Been pretty happy with it. Wish they accepted half inch bits as that's mainly what I have.

@ex8280 Год назад

I heard Makitas version have adapters for this..

@elizabethbeers9274 2 года назад

The ergonomic factor of the Makita would be important to me, plus I already have the plunge base for the corded model I bought several years ago. Strongly considering the Makita, although I do have a bunch of DeWalt batteries...

@carterscustomrods 2 года назад

Pssst.. an adapter can be used and you can get them for $25 or so. And, the 18v makita were on sale for Black Friday, at $79, from Fasteners Inc... I hope you got one.

@baseballdude8491 3 года назад

Awesome

@baseballdude8491 3 года назад

Metabo HPT/Hikoki already released the first 1/2 in beast overseas 36V-I just shipped one here-Luv it They also have an 18V and 36V trim router as well I have the Milwaukee trim router and it works well and has more raw power and easier micro adjustment than the Makita-my son in Law has the Rigid which also performs well-we also got the rigid planer that outperforms my older standby Makita

@baraksinz2937 3 года назад

PLEASE review the Metabo HPT 36v 1/2” router for us! Also, tell them to bring it to the States!! I love my Metabo HPT tools, but I wish they brought more of them to the US.

@CSLFiero 3 года назад

The hikoki dual power is genius, but i don't think you can get the full cordless power unless you use those chunky batteries. Could be wrong, but i think when makita comes out with its xgt router it will be much more wieldable.

@CSLFiero 3 года назад

@@baraksinz2937 RU-vidrs putting out reviews might light a fire under hitachi to bring them over. I hope they realize breaking into the market with USA's big three means you have to show up with one of a kind products. Hitachi is too good to be on rigid/worx/kobalt tier

@baraksinz2937 3 года назад

@@CSLFiero Yes, their 36v stuff really does run with the best, so I hope they keep bringing tools here.

@baraksinz2937 3 года назад

@@CSLFiero Honestly, I don’t find the batteries size bad at all. Definitely nothing like Milwaukee’s 9 and 12 ah batteries.

@themegasexybasterd 2 года назад

sorry I think this was a poor test. How about was it consistent{the cuts} ? Did it feel cheap or parts weak? Any of them have a slow startup? Using a 1 hour then switching to a bigger battery or the other way make any cut off? Thanks for the vid.

@PhillyFixed 3 года назад

Snagged the Makita as a "free with battery kit" deal at Home Depot, returned the batteries, kept the router for a net $75 👍. The deal is still active, kit # BL1840BDC2.

@FyrFytr998 3 года назад

As a consumable commodity, wouldn’t it have been better to keep the batteries?

@PhillyFixed 3 года назад

@@FyrFytr998 Nah... at least not for me. I already have plenty of Makita batteries. I'm talking probably 10 or 12. And even my old 3aH packs that pre-date them adding a fuel gauge still hold a charge just fine.

@FunAtDisney 3 года назад

I do not see this at all, and Makita’s kit# all start with “XTR”. Also I have found once HD catches on they take the offer down, or make it a combp offer that cannot be separated.

@FahimibnDawud 3 года назад

@@PhillyFixed I think his point was that the battery cells WILL deplete and fail at some point.

@PhillyFixed 3 года назад

@@FahimibnDawud Agreed, and I think his comment made sense. For me, though, my batteries span a wide age range and I just didn't need two more. Plus, I prefer 2aH for compact and 5 or 6 for extended run, 4aH is in the middle and I don't really use them.

@felixf5211 3 года назад

I have the Makita. I'm not exactly a talented carpenter, and even I can get good results with the tool.

@tedwilkes8783 3 года назад

I’m on the M18 platform and love it. I have held off on the trim router due to reviews complaining movement in the micro adjust. Did your testing result in the bit moving up and/or down? I have red multiple complaints about the issue. Some reviews stated that the movement ruined projects.

@mr.t9976 3 года назад

I had this happen to me once but I thought maybe it was because I didn’t tighten the bit all the way. Now I make sure to snug it down good and haven’t ran into that problem again.

@baraksinz2937 3 года назад

Like Luis stated, it’s mostly due to not snugging the collet tight enough around the bit. If the whole router is slipping in the base, then just tighten the clamp up.

@NWGR 3 года назад

I have four of the M18 routers and have not had that issue once.

@tedwilkes8783 3 года назад

Thank you all! The orange store has it on sale with a free 5.0. I’m going to drop some $.

@NWGR 3 года назад

@@tedwilkes8783 That's a pretty good deal! I contemplated grabbing another one (or two!) for the free batteries. I love these routers.

@brollin2flybrollin2fly49 2 года назад

Hell ya

@baseballdude8491 3 года назад

Naw Makita had the 2.5 and 5.0 Hikoki/Metabo HPT had 2.5 and 4.0

@ex8280 Год назад

Makita for wood work, Milwaukee for mechanic, dewalt for home improvements.

@appletree196 3 года назад

🤩👍

@patbassman8251 2 года назад

Id go for a Makita purely because their batteries last longer unlike Dewalt , if Dewalt batterie are left for months on end without use they die thats been my experience .