Need a router

[Chris1004]

Hi all, What is a cheapish router that will be okay for doing multiple kitchen worktops, I have a jig just need a router. Was thinking about Makita. Please if there Is there any tips that you can pass on to me as I've only ever routed one worktop before?

 

[Jord86]

Hitachi m12ve. There’s absolutely tons of explanations on this forum and the kitchen fitters forum, plus a decent video on youtube titled Tommy’s Trade Tips or something.

 

[KIAB]

Hitachi m12ve. There’s absolutely tons of explanations on this forum and the kitchen fitters forum, plus a decent video on youtube titled Tommy’s Trade Tips or something.

Superb router,Hitachi has changed it's name to HiKOKI.

 

[Jord86]

Yeah, but Hitachi routers are still available online, old stock I assume.

 

[wiggy]

After getting through a couple of trend routers I bought this one as a throw away tool and it's been faultless for a few years now.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-er2100-2100w-electric-router-220-240v/535fx

 

[jake67]

For the money, these are good value. based on the old Elu routers.
Was only £250 on black Friday. Mine is still going strong after nearly 20 years of abuse.

https://www.axminster.co.uk/dewalt-dew625ekt-router-tstak-case-ax967913

sorry screwfix, should have mentioned that you sell it as well, oops

https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dw625ek-gb-2000w-electric-router-240v/81683

 

[Tony Goddard]

Yep I've still got my 20+ year old Elu, rebranded now as DeWalt, but the same animal.