Skil 1823 1-1/2 HP Plunge Router

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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

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• 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.com Sales Rank: #242,077 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Low Quality Tool, March 26, 2003

By A Customer

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for plunge, bad for table, September 4, 2002

By	Koji Lyu (The Woodlands, TX USA) - See all my reviews

It has plenty of power to do the job, and it is excellent as a plunge router. I have attached this to the table and have noticed few things. It does not have positive locking system which may become loose during the use. Fighting gravity and its own spring may seem too much using upside down on the table. Also while on table, one arm is locked while other side is free causes uneven cut (depending on the type of bit you are using.) Finally bit has tendency to get stuck after several cut from the heat.
On the positive note, It has plenty of power and all the features you need as plunge router and price is nice. I have not had any problem with my machine and I think its a very nice starter router.