Carbide 3D Compact Router vs SKIL RT1322-00 Router Combo
Buy the Carbide Compact Router if the router is going into a CNC machine, especially a Shapeoko. It is a 65mm trim router with a 12 ft cord, spare brushes and 1/8 and 1/4 inch collets, and CNC owners report it holds up well in that role. The SKIL RT1322-00 is the better hand-held router: a 14 amp, 2.5 HP motor, fixed and plunge bases, a 1/2 inch collet and a dust collector, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 216 ratings. The Carbide is a spindle for a machine; the SKIL is a woodworking tool for a bench.
- Choose the Carbide Compact Router if you are mounting it on a CNC router and want a 65mm body, a long cord and spare brushes without paying for bases you will not use.
- Choose the SKIL RT1322-00 if you route by hand and want both a fixed and a plunge base, a 1/2 inch collet and more motor power in one kit.
Prices
- Carbide 3D Compact Router: $89.99 at Flushtek (last seen Nov 2)
- SKIL RT1322-00 Router Combo: $144.00 at Workshop Tools (last seen Nov 8)
- Difference: the Carbide 3D Compact Router is $54.01 cheaper than the SKIL RT1322-00 Router Combo at the latest prices (Nov 2 and Nov 8)
