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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

Works great, just problems adjusting the bit

Would Recommend

Works great but can be hard to adjust while on the table, the adjustment knob likes to bind when the router is inverted, on our off the table

January 15, 2025
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Good deal

Would Recommend

For $129 it was a great deal. The table is big and stable. It might need to be hit with a scotch bright pad or some steel wool to knock down the sharp corners, but that's to be expected.

January 15, 2025
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Used it and loved it.

Would Recommend

For the money, works great!

January 10, 2025
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Good price

Would Recommend

Nice unit for what I'm doing

January 9, 2025
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Good table, Router should be upgraded

Would Recommend

I like the fact that it is lightweight and seems to be well constructed. The router itself is fair. I think one would be better suited to using a higher quality router with a better adjustment. Overall, the table is solid and lightweight, making it easy to move around the shop/site. I would recommend it for rough routing or shop projects, but NOT for fine cabinetry

January 6, 2025
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Would Recommend

Love it.

December 31, 2024
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Does job

Would Recommend

Works

December 28, 2024
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Good for the price.

Would Recommend

Works as expected.

December 12, 2024
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Great tool for basic routing needs.

Would Recommend

The price was the initial draw and most of the reviews were good. I am doing light router work, so didn't need a high end model, so this met the need. Easy to set up and works well for my purpose.

December 8, 2024
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The router is OK, the table is pretty bad

Would Not Recommend

The big problem with this combo is that the height adjustment is basically unusable. Once you loosen the snap-collar thing around the body of the router it loses whatever adjustment you had previously. As others have stated, the sides are plastic. They flex. The internal cavities collect sawdust. They aren't long enough to change router bits while the router is installed. There is nothing good to say about the table legs. The table itself is a mixed bag. The top is aluminum, so it is lightwe...

November 12, 2024
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Once set up, it cuts nice grooves/rounded edges

Would Recommend

Works well and easy to use.

October 8, 2024
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Router does not hold the bit steady.

Would Not Recommend

Needed to return this item. The router does not hold the bit steady.

September 24, 2024
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If the only thing you want it's to rounded edges

Would Not Recommend

For edges it's great. Table and accessories some of them don't work. Cons: to make lines not good.

August 18, 2024
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A fine little tool

It works. And so does the price

August 16, 2024
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A very decent tool for the casual woodworker

Would Recommend

I bought this about 4 years ago because I needed a router and table that was moderately priced given the projects I have. You can spend considerably more money and get a setup that's a bit more refined, but for this price you cannot beat this. I've used it fairly often and have had no problems at all. I kept the box and the receipt just in case, but the 5 year warranty expires soon and it looks like I will not need to take advantage of it. This is my third Kpbalt tool - a set of sockets, a circu...

August 8, 2024
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Table

Easy assembly

July 21, 2024
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