A separate on/off switch connected to the body of the router table is a very important feature that you can activate with your knee in case of an emergency. While professional might want to shell out more and go for something that suits bigger jobs, most of us will find that this Bosch wood router is more than up to any of the tasks we set it to. Here at Kendal Tools, we have been supplying woodworking machinery and bandsaw blades for many years, and provide all you need to get the most from your machines – be it spindle tooling, router cutters or router tables from big names, such as Charnwood, Draper and Scheppach.

For instance, you would be able to route edge profiles and grooves that you would have never achieved working with a standard router without a router table. In simple words, a router table can help you accomplish stylish woodwork. If you already have a Trend 1/4” or 1/2” router, you should get the Trend WRT Workshop Table because they fit well together. However, you can also use this table with different routers. The motor isn’t the only powerful piece. The tabletop itself is sturdy because it’s made from steel . You will also get a wide enough work area considering this table is 600 x 460 mm. The Charnwood W012 Bench Top Router Table is the best budget option because it’s useful even though it’s inexpensive.Used as a trimmer router, it performs really well and the design of this model makes it really easy to see what you are doing while working, especially if you attach a dust extractor pipe to clear the debris as this actually works really well with this model.

Still, for cutting through multiple pieces of hardwood and other heavy duty materials, this wood router just can’t be matched by any of our other reviewed products, so I guess it’s just a good old trade off- power for manoeuvrability. I’ve said many times before, and I’ll say it again, with more power inevitably comes more weight, and it rings true once again here. The 6.4 kilograms that this cutting monster weighs, and the slightly bulky frame, makes it ideal for using on a fixed table or bench, but not so much for jobs that require you to use it otherwise unless you are quite strong with very stable hands.Besides, this table offers you very accurate insert plate levellers. Thanks to their innovative bottom-up insert design, these levellers allow increased precision when you’re doing your levelling work. The inside of this tool also got the Makita durability treatment, with a brushless electric motor. Brushless motors are so called because they don’t have the common copper brushes inside them. This helps to keep the motors cool which gives us better energy economy so the batteries last longer and also a longer working life. You are looking at 98 mm diameter for the aperture, which is pretty standard for tables from Trend. This also means it will be suitable for cutters up to 86 mm, which is impressive. However, if you have a cutter that is smaller than that size, then don’t worry. You also get several reducing rings to make sure everything is safe. The Kreg Router Table is another value for the money item, but its unique selling proposition is that it’s portable. As such, you can easily transport it from one location to the other depending on your project. Adjusting and removing the fence is easy, and the guard assembly can be done in next to no time. It does seem that Trend has sought to make life as easy as possible. They have then included a starter pin and guard, resulting in making it easy to guide things along and get the cleanest and smoothest cuts.