Wood Magazine 159 by Bill Krier

Author:Bill Krier
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Wood, Home and hobby woodworker
Publisher: Meredith Corporation
Published: 2004-03-25T05:00:00+00:00

High points

*■ Dual-position power switch on fixed base can be activated near handles for handheld use and at top of motor for router-table use. It also locks out when the spindle lock is engaged to prevent accidental startup when changing bits.

♦ Ties with the Bosch/Craftsman for the fastest and easiest base changes.

♦ Fixed base quickly adjusts for large depth changes, yet also offers simple microadjustments.

#Two clear subbases (one that accepts guide bushings and the other with a larger bit opening) provide good bit visibility,

♦ In a router table, depth-adjustments can be made and the cutting depth locked from above the table using the included extension knob.

Low points

♦ The spindle lock doesn't work with the optional dust shroud or the guide-bushing subbase, making it difficult to change bits when using these accessories.

■#■ The most expensive kit in the test.

♦ Dust collection accessories are optional. We tested the optional through-the-handle system for the fixed base and it tended to clog with chips.

DEWALT

MAKITA

PORTER-CABLE

RYOBI

SKIL

DW618PK

RF1101KIT2

694VK

895PK

RE1803BK

1825

12

to

8,000-24,000

8,000-25,000

10,000-27,000

10,000-23,000

15,000-25,000

8,000-25,000

ss

SM

2W

2W

PB

PB

SB

1 3 /is

1 3 /18

1 3 /lS

21 k

2Vie

3 3 /a

3 3 /4

3 3 /4

4Va

4'/s

Vk

1V4

1'/2

Viz

(S) Steel, self-releasing

(SN) Spring steel, non-self-releasing

(SS) Spring steel, self-releasing

(*) Reducer sleeve for W bits

(2W) Two wrenches

(PB) Push-button spindle lock and wrench

(SB) Sliding bracket spindle lock and wrench

3. (C) Collar

(QR) Threaded rod with

quick release (RM) Rotating motor (TR) Threaded rod

4. (R) Round

(F) Round with flat edge

72

WOOD magazine November 2004

Skil 1825, $100

877/754-5999, skil.com

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