Ratings & Reviews for Kobalt 1/4-in and 1/2-in 12 -Amp 2 -HP Variable Speed Fixed Router
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise this router and table combo for exceptional value, solid construction, and user-friendly design. The 12-amp motor with variable speed handles diverse tasks, while the smooth aluminum top and sturdy plastic base deliver reliable performance. Most appreciate the compact, lightweight design, clear assembly instructions, and compatibility with both 1/2-inch and 1/4-inch bits. The effective dust collection and handheld router compatibility add further appeal. A few note minor issues like fence adjustment difficulty or non-standard miter slots, but nearly all agree it exceeds expectations for the price and recommend it for DIY and hobbyist woodworkers.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Love it!
Would RecommendThis is the best $100 I have spent on a tool. It’s making my router jobs easy, cleaner and safer. The dust control works great. The only thing I would do differently if I was the manufacturer is make a way to store the accessories. I used some strong earth magnets and screwed them to the plastic legs to store the accessories.
Great Starter table with a good router...low price
Would RecommendThe fence and included feather boards are great, but the miter guide is below my standard, for sure. legs to table are plastic, wish they were cast too, but they work for now. The router is awesome! Very capable and easy to operate.
Great combo
Would RecommendVery nice combo. Router is heavy duty and the table has some nice features.
Happy, would buy again.
So far its been great I am new to table router, easy assembly. Setup was quick got it on sale for 100$ which was a steal as most are more without a router. Router has been stalling a little but could be beginner error. Overall happy. Take your time and dial it in and she works great.
Reliable product
This product was easy to assemble. I normally buy dewalt products but since they didn’t have this combination I gave this a shot. The reviews were great on it. The product was easy to use an did great work. It was my first time ever using a router. I recommend this product to people who are new and getting into wood working. I am looking forward to using this for many more projects. Even the bits for this came at a fair price.
This router will handle your diy needs
Would RecommendThe product includes a router, a great value for a diyer
Great router and table, great price.
Would RecommendI like that it was easy to assemble and easy to use. Well manufactured equipment.
this table does not have a 3/4 T slot , so no add
box was open and was missing parts took picture of box Fed X should of not delivered product
Good beginner budget router kit
Would RecommendEasy assembly Works well Sufficient for pine, not sure how it would do with hardwood Would be nice if it offered but storage Good bang for your buck if you get it on sale
Great Value!
Would RecommendThe router and table are solid. I’m very much a beginner and they were easy to set up and use. The product is a really great value for all that you get.
Arrived Sooner Than Expected
Would RecommendI haven’t taken it out the box yet, it arrived two days early. The YouTube reviews says it’s a great starter/budget router table. I look forward to using it this weekend.
Really poor quality. Had to be fixed out of box.
Would Not RecommendIt appears my router was either assembled by novice Vietnamese worker or Kobalt tried to save pennies on stator screws resulting in the router being dead right out of box and needing repairs. The stator on my router was not attached to anything. It was missing the two long screws that bolt it down to the top housing. Only friction was holding it in place and free to move around about 1/2". During shipping the stator just slammed itself to one side and the wiring connectors that send power in...
Hello there, and thank you for reviewing the Kobalt Fixed Router. We are sorry to hear that the router had some damage and would be happy to take a c...
recieved a used item in a used open box.
Would Not Recommendarrived home to find my router table on the front porch, the first picture below will tell you that story. I opened the box, well lifted the flap, to see the table was all scratched up, the legs were dusty and the fence was dirty. Lowes your better than this!
Hi JT! Thank you for reviewing your Kobalt K12RTC variable-speed fixed router. We're sorry you received a used item in an open box. That is not t...
Late shipping
Would RecommendThe item was supposed to be here may 4th now its the 6th be nice if it would come when it's supposed to.
Beginning woodworking
Would RecommendI liked the low price I paid, especially since I am a novice user
Good quality for the price
works as described. Easy to assemble, wish the height adjustment was easier to fine tune and replicate. One you get it set make sure you route all of your stock before moving any of the settings
Top Quality table and router
Would RecommendI was looking for a 1/2" router to make Shake doors. Looked at all the different brands and the Kobalt router had all the same accessories. The price was about the same as the others but the Kobalt came with a table. It is not cheaply made. Nice sturdy table. Also has a brushless motor.
Hi there, Ray! Thank you for your review of our 1/2'' Fixed Router. We are very sorry to hear that this is how it arrived to you. We would hi...