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The SKIL RT1430B-10 is a cordless compact trim router built around a brushless 20V motor rated up to 1 HP. It runs on the included 4.0Ah battery, which SKIL says cuts up to 260 feet of pine with the 3/8-inch roundover bit, and it adds a variable speed dial, quick depth adjustment, soft start and an LED light. The kit ships with three bits, an edge guide, dust shroud and 60W charger. At $159 at Distritech as of November 3, it sits at the low end of its recent price range, making it a cheap entry into cordless routing.
Lowest price we've seen: $169.99 on Nov 1 at Amazon. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 1.
Owners rate it 4.7 out of 5 from 33 ratings, and the pattern in compact-router feedback is that buyers like the light weight, soft start and included bits for trim jobs. Complaints tend to focus on power and run time in harder woods.
Shave smooth edges for furniture, shelves, and cabinetry projects or cut an indentation for a new door striker plate with the SKIL 20V Brushless Compact Router. The cordless compact router features a powerful brushless motor that delivers up to 1 HP, and it will cut up to 260 feet of pine with the included 20V 4.0Ah battery using the 3/8-inch roundover bit for extended runtime. Its compact, ergonomic design provides maximum comfort with a variable speed dial for precise control. Make quick, accurate depth adjustments with the quick depth adjustment dial and enjoy enhanced edge control with quick and easy adjustments with the edge guide’s patent pending design. The battery-powered router features soft starts to prevent damage to your woodworking project along with an LED light for improved visibility in dark work areas. This cordless router includes a bonus 3-piece router bit set complete with a ¼-inch straight, 3/8-inch roundover, and ½-inch laminate trim bit for a variety of projects. The compact router kit includes the 20V router, 4.0Ah battery, 60W charger, spanner, edge guide, dust shroud, and three-piece router bit set.
