Skil 1823 1-1/2 HP Plunge Router

by Skil

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The 1.5 Horsepower 8.5 AMP, 25,000 no load RPM router offers all ball bearing construction. Other features include: easy-view depth indicator, fine adjustment knob, integral self-releasing collet, durable chip deflector, and 2 year Warranty. Comes standard with a template guide adapter and collet wrench.

Product Details

Product Manual [1.17mb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 7.7 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.
• ASIN: B0000302R7
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 1823
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #500,198 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Entry Level Router, December 6, 2000

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yuvak tuladhar (Richmond , CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Skil 1823 1-1/2 HP Plunge Router (Tools & Home Improvement)

It works pretty good for most work. Only think is you are limited to using 1/4" shank bits. When overheated sometimes the bit gets stuck. Other than that it is a very reliable router. If you are planning to use with table I would go for a PC 690 or similiar model. That way you will have a lots of choice for tables and the accesories. The power of this Skil router is good. The depth table and the plunge action make it a very easy tool to use. I also bought an accessory guide sold by Skil which I find is useless. Don't spend money on that instead buy an edge guide titled 'Clamp n' Guide'. You can get that in ToolCrib.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars plunge router review, November 12, 2000

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dennis preston (east providence ri) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Skil 1823 1-1/2 HP Plunge Router (Tools & Home Improvement)

i have found this router to be very reliable. the cost was a factor for me choosing this as well. i'm an old yankee who dosen't part with his money very well. this router gets the job done. i guess one could spend a lot more, but in the end a router is a router. the skil does what it's designed to do. and very well.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Low Quality Tool, March 25, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Skil 1823 1-1/2 HP Plunge Router (Tools & Home Improvement)

OK. This router is inexpensive. Why spend so much on a real router? Because this one has plenty of probelms. It is a very light weight, low powered, tool that lacks precision. When plunge cutting, the base and motor-housing do NOT remain on course. The very light weight columns connecting the base to the housing do not hold with adequate precision. Thus the machine tends to cut "u" shaped mortises. There is a lot of wiggle in this machine.

It has no speed control. Only a quater inch collet, that has a tendency to come loose while routing. A very flimsy guard. Any one who needs a decent router does not need this tool. Save your money a get a good Makita or DeWalt.