Recommend a compact router!

[Stuart M]

I've got a corded Einhell, which is plenty powerful for my needs, and I'm looking for something a bit more lightweight and cordless, but still powerful enough to do most of the things an amateur would need it for.

I'm probably looking at around £50-£60, and my only real requirement is that it doesn't struggle to get through tasks such as dados and trims. Parkside have one for £45, but I don't much like the 'h' shaped design.

Thanks all

 

[sammy.se]

Katsu now do a cordless router that takes a Makita battery.

 

[ChaiLatte]

Katsu now do a cordless router that takes a Makita battery.

I think Aim Tools are a UK supplier (https://www.aimtools.co.uk/collections/routers).

Please could you point out the model to which you refer that is (a) in his price range; (b) in stock available for purchase.

 

[Spectric]

How about this one, body only no battery but takes Makita battery.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/KATSU-Brus...cab9df6dbf4d38e89bfae173c710d18e&gad_source=1

 

[Cabinetman]

I haven’t weighed them so don’t know but won’t a corded one weigh less if you are looking for a lightweight one.
Ian

 

[Ken Povey]

Have a look on Amazon for katsu trim router. They do a kit which includes a trim router and a plunge base for it's well as other bundles. Good value for not a lot of money

 

[TheUnicorn]

once you've added the (single) battery and charger to the katsu you've got to the ballpark of £120, (more for a spare battery), I have the makita trim router, corded, can't remember the model number but it is the one that katsu copied, bought in a sale from its.co.uk for around £65. I can see the appeal of a lightweight cordless trimmer, but I wonder about the cost vs a corded tool, if you happen to have makita kit anyway it is obviously a different equation

 

[HamsterJam]

I have a couple of ancient Bosch POF500’s. Not cordless, 1/4” collet and fixed speed but light, very easy to use and plenty powerful for most small tasks. Dust extraction is rather poor though (one is the 500A so I have the extraction fitting).
If you look carefully they can be picked up in good condition for around £25.
Much easier to use for edge trimming etc than a 1/2” machine.