Adapting to metric collets might require additional conversions or accessories should you wish to use imperial router bits with this router. Fit and Finish was not scored but does show through in the total Head-to-Head scoring. Milwaukee all has durable aluminum router housings. Better quality construction, materials, seams, and adjustments show thorough here. Cordless Router Run-time Test The Milwaukee router variable speed switch is set up for right-handed users. As a right-handed user, the dial is perfectly placed for your thumb to adjust the tool while gripping it. The speed dial knob has protruding ribs, for easy grip and use. It was easy to adjust on the fly. Router Base Depth Adjustment

Supplied in a sturdy Milwaukee HD Box carry case, this router also comes with 2x dust extraction attachments, a 146mm sub-baseplate which accepts 31.75mm guide bushings, 6mm and 6.3 mm collets, a plunge base and 2x side fences. Comes as body only in the case - batteries and chargers sold separately. FEATURES It is no secret that the routers with the larger base opening provided a better line of sight. The Milwaukee has a large base opening at 2-5/8″ and 2-1/2″ respectively. The larger opening and strong LED light help provide an excellent best line of sight. Router Housing – Fit and Finish Variable speed dial allows users to adjust the speed between 10,000 and 31,000 rpm to choose the best control for the application at hand.POWERSTATE™ brushless motor delivers the power of AC trim routers, max. 31,000 rpm for powerful, smooth cutting There are a few reasons why Milwaukee chose to use metric collets on this router. First, metric collets are more common in Europe, where Milwaukee is a major player in the woodworking market. Second, metric collets are more precise than imperial collets, which can be important for some woodworking applications. Enhanced Performance & Protection: Thanks to the advanced REDLINK PLUS technology, you can count on maximum performance and reliable protection while using the tool. This beautifully compact, cordless trim router delivers the same if not more power than an AC trim router, with up to 31,000rpm for smooth cutting and results. Performance – The performance evaluation took a very deep dive into router motors and how fast cut a dado into AC plywood.

The Milwaukee FUEL M18 Router 2723-20 comes with some [value added] accessories, clearly, they were thinking of their users and common applications. The bare tool accessories are: As part of the design, the tool utilizes every bit of battery power when you need, all while reducing the need for ongoing maintenance by reducing the amount of heat generated and working more efficiently. Ergonomically speaking the easiest base adjustment of all the routers on the market is the Milwaukee, utilizing a push-button macro adjustment and a dial for micro-adjustments. The rubberized knob is easy to grip, adjust and precise. Line of SightREDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence ensures maximum performance and protects from overloads, heating, and over-discharge. Impressive Battery Life: Enjoy over 225 linear feet of runtime per charge, ensuring you can work for extended periods without interruptions. Unmatched Cordless Excellence: Enjoy the best-in-class cordless performance that sets this tool apart from the rest. Unobstructed line of sight to the bit to gauge cut quality, feed rate, and material removed per pass POWERSTATE™ brushless motor delivers the power of AC trim routers, max. 31,000 rpm for powerful, smooth cutting.

Part of Milwaukee's M18 range, this FTR-0X Trim Router's powerful brushless motor delivers the performance of AC trim routers, providing up to 31,000 rpm for effective, smooth cutting. The Milwaukee FUEL M18 Router 2723-20 is one of the nicest designed compact routers Ive tested. It is a VERY comfortable too to use for long periods. It has excellent balance, is easy to change the bit, has an excellent line of sight and is one of the easiest routers when it comes to depth adjustment. Milwaukee Router Grip Ergonomics – Ergonomics is really important to users and an important category to consider when purchasing any power tool. In addition to traditional ergonomics, we also included functionality in this category. The Milwaukee M18 FTR FUEL ¼” Trim Router from ITS delivers precision, speed, power and smoothness precisely when and where you need it. Efficient POWERSTATE Brushless Motor: The tool is equipped with a highly efficient brushless motor, ensuring top-notch performance and extended lifespan.

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The tool feels good in the hand—smooth and powerful and not too big to hold on to. There are a couple of models we like a little better, but not by much. Overall, Milwaukee’s combination of barrel diameter and overmold make it a comfortable tool to use.

Easily controlled with one hand, comfortable to use at extended duration's, and well-balanced across the base plate onto the work surface Clint’s career has covered nearly the entire realm of audio and video production. After graduating at the top of his class with an Associates Degree in Recording Engineering, he began working for the famed Soundelux studios in 1994, one of the largest post-production companies specializing in audio for feature films & television. Working on a myriad of feature films, Clint honed his skills as a dialogue editor, foley editor, and sound designer. Years later, he moved into the expanding area of video editing, where he served as the company’s senior AVID video editor for three years. Working for such clients as Universal Pictures, Hollywood Pictures, Paramount Home Entertainment, NASA, Universal Studios, Planet Hollywood, SEGA, NASCAR, and others, Clint DeBoer dealt extensively with client management as well as film & video editing, color correction, and digital video & MPEG compression. He also carries several THX certifications (Technician I and II, THX Video), and is ISF Level II Certified. A variable speed dial allows you to control and adjust the speed of the router and choose the best control for the application and surface at hand.Ergonomics is the science of designing and producing tools that improve a worker’s efficiency while reducing discomfort, fatigue, and risk of injury. Run time – The run-time evaluation proves the user with a good baseline of expected work per battery charge. We use 1/2 round router bits to come up with a linear foot length and compute that to carpenter speak of “number of window sills” routed.