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

Fence is a little hard to adjust

Loved the value, could not find a cheaper option and value than what this combo provides. Was easy to setup and really sped up my time on profiling smaller projects.

Good tool for woodworking details

Everything included to make details on wood projects accept for a bit to get you started. Having the table is a nice touch as opposed to just the tool. Everything arrived as described, packaging was a little poor, but everything survived the FedEx delivery. I look forward to finishing many projects with this tool.

Does the job.

Product is very well made. Packaged well and arrived in excellent condition. Product allows me to make cuts that I could not with handheld machine. Directions could have been a little clearer.

Starter kit

Works great for small projects, don't try to do to much with it.

Highly capable for DIY and great value

This router and table are totally sufficient for my homeowner level DIY work. I got it on sale for one hundred, and you will not find anything better for that price, even in the used market.

Compact and easy to use.

Compact and lightweight. Easy to setup and use.works well right out of the box

Solid deal if you see it available

Was looking for a router and table and this fit the bill for my son and I to start making projects

Custom Woodworking Projects

I used the Kobalt 2-HP Variable Speed Fixed Router while building a custom oak bookshelf for my home office, and it handled edge routing and dado cuts smoothly. The variable speed control was easy to adjust, and the motor felt strong without being overly loud. I enjoyed using the router overall because it stayed steady during longer cuts and produced clean results with minimal vibration. Setup took a little time at first, but once adjusted it performed consistently throughout the project.

Router works great.

Everything is great except for dust collection and narrow material against the fence.

If your thinking about it get it

It was good very useful for my project I was honestly shocked at the value was easy to put together and will last for years to come

Router uses 1/4 and 1/2 shanks

Router and table seems to be well made. Router should have enough power for most projects. The table has basic accessories but sufficient for most needs. Table surface is smooth and flat. Easy to assemble with the ability to use the router without the table. I haven’t used any of the tools yet. I have been looking at the table at other stores for the price this was the best option for me.

Kobalt = Dewalt of the West

Love it! For $100 on sale such a good deal. I’m an intermediate woodsman so I don’t use it often but for my recent project the frames came out beautiful. Can go wrong!

I have bought two Kobalt routers, and they are ...

Very good based on price and quality. You can’t find another product like this for such a low price. I have already bought two of these router tables. I bought one in 2021 and the other in 2026, and I’m very happy with the results. If it’s on sale, it’s an excellent purchase.

Good combo

Decent router table combo for the price. It didn’t come with the manual to assemble it.

Love it!

This 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.