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1/4-in and 1/2-in 12 -Amp Fixed Router

Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 1/4-in and 1/2-in 12 -Amp Fixed Router

4.2
760
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 4.2 out of 5
760 Reviews


83% Recommend this product

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What Customers Are Saying

This router table offers a sturdy aluminum top, a powerful 2HP router with easy bit changes and height adjustment, and included accessories like featherboards and dust collection. However, the plastic inserts around the router bit opening are not flush with the table surface, the fence and miter gauge have some play, the single-speed router may not be ideal for larger bits or harder woods, and there is a lack of onboard storage. Overall, it provides solid performance and features at an affordable price point, making it a good starter option for DIY and hobbyist woodworkers, but more experienced users may want to consider a higher-end model.

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760 Customer Reviews

Good deal

I haven't used it yet but for the price it was a great deal . You get the router, router table, side guide for the router,vacuum attachment and more if bought separately would cost you well over $200. I give it 5 stars.

July 3, 2022
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Crap

Would Not Recommend

Took all the time to read instructions an assemble. Made one pass not even 1 inch and it quit working. Do not waste your money. Well taking it back to Lowes tonight.

June 8, 2022
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be prepared

I would say I got to test this thing out but the router didn't even come with all of the accessories to lock a bit on

May 25, 2022
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Excellent value, with a few serious negatives

Would Recommend

I’ve used this router+table for about 5 months. For ~$120 at Lowes, this is an excellent value. Positives: - sturdy Aluminum top, stable supports - router lift! - good fence, including adjustable depth on left half of it, serving as a jointer - vacuum port on the fence - two power outlets in the attached power strip. - has a 1/2 inch collett with a 1/4” adapter - router can be used as a handheld also, out of the table, though I toolk out the handles to have more room under the table! Easy remova...

May 10, 2022
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Falls down

Would Not Recommend

Havent had this very long and its already messing up. The channel that has the gears that allows the router to be lifted or lowered from the table slips. This makes it very hard to set the correct depth and it stay. Everything is tightened like its supposed to be and still it just slips and falls and you have to realign. Seems cheap.

April 21, 2022
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Good chance the router won’t hold up

Would Not Recommend

I only routed a few boards with this prior to trading in for the new one and the router about caught on fire

April 17, 2022
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Good tool but

Took a while to get everything assembled even with the manual. Book assumes you already know how to use and operate.

March 19, 2022
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Cheap cheap outfit.

Would Not Recommend

I should have left this in the store, the elevation knob turns a complete turn before anything happens. The miter slot is a 5/16 x 5/8 inch instead of standard 3/8 x 3/4 everything is plastic except for aluminum top

March 8, 2022
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Not so great for quick setup

Would Not Recommend

Problems: 1. Rip fence won't move in and out and stay parallel to the cut line. 2. Router shaft lock won't stay engaged so you are constantly fiddling with the bit, wrench and lock button to get the bit locked in where you want it. 3. Legs are flimsy and not easy to clamp to a table.

March 3, 2022
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can't beat the deal

$169 for a table made of machined aluminum AND a decent router as well...works great. my first router table. would absolutely recommend

February 26, 2022
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Decent bargain priced router table

Good tool for lower price. Not high end, but has all bells and whistles

February 24, 2022
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