Black & Decker RP200 1-3/4-Horsepower Plunge Router

by Black & Decker

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Black and Decker designed versatility into this plunge router to let you do everything that a fixed base router will do, plus free-hand routing cut-outs, template cuts, inlays, and more with better control and precision. The powerful 1-3/4-horsepower motor generates up to 25,000 rpm for a top-quality cut in a wide range of materials, and the Sightline design provides an enlarged view of the router bit and worksurface.

As with all Black and Decker Sightline features, the Sightline design enhances visibility of the worksurface up to four times over traditional fixed base routers, to aid in more control and accurate cuts and edges -- plus a large, durable clear plastic window that's contoured to the router base to protect against wood chips and other debris. A dust extraction chute also clears the worksurface when attached to a shop vacuum. The push-button spindle lock makes changing router bits a snap, and with the push of another conveniently located button, the router's shaft locks in place for your bit changes. An enlarged base makes it easier to keep the router flat and level to the worksurface. The router comes with the 1/4-inch collet and collet wrench.

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Black & Decker 1-3/4 HP 9A Plunge Router RP200 1-3/4 HP, 9A Plunge Router, 25,000 RPM, Built In Dust Extraction, Trigger Switch With Lock On Button,

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 8 x 12.1 inches ; 9.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005RV8P
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: RP200
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #271,402 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Don't Let The HP Fool You, April 7, 2004

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Glenn (NS, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker RP200 1-3/4-Horsepower Plunge Router (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have been using this router for 2 full years now. I use it daily in a large router table for anything from routing mouldings to doing raised panel doors. Don't let the 1 3/4 hp fool you. It has all the power of the big guys. I have routed everything from soft pine to hardwoods such as oak and birch and have never had a problem with the machine bogging down. The easy finger latch makes it quite easy to change the bits. All of the bits I own are 1/4 shaft so the collet size is fine for me. If I need to move up to 1/2" shafts then I will consider a bigger router. The plunge action in the router is superb. It is smooth and the spring action is very durable. The only drawback to the router is that it doesn't have a micro-adjustment on it like most routers in it's category. This makes it especially hard to use on a router table (although the experts say you shouldn't use a plunge on a table). But this tool has proven itself time and time again and I do not regret purchasing it.

28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Quality, low price, January 18, 2002

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Joseph C Ventura (Las Vegas, NV United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker RP200 1-3/4-Horsepower Plunge Router (Tools & Home Improvement)

I've only accomplished a little w/ my router. Most of it having attached it to a "value-priced" router table. I bought this router w/ a beginner 10 piece bit set and have been having fun ever since. I've made nameplates, etc.... and would recommend it to anyone who is breaking into woodworking such as myself.

5.0 out of 5 stars Router is AMAZING, June 19, 2010

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Amanda Grant (St Pt, WI) - See all my reviews
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I have done a lot of remodeling around the house, and this is my buddy wen it comes to trim, doors you name it, it does a great job! I recieved this as a gift and love it, wouldn't want any other one! Great for many decorative trims and shelves, doors. This is a keeper and have been using it for the past 4 years, and its still working! Would recommend to anyone that this is an awesome buy!