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Woodcraft has Skil 14 Amp 2.5 HP Plunge & Fixed Base Router Kit (RT1322-00) for $99.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to community member MissileBear for finding this deal.
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Thanks to community member MissileBear for finding this deal.
Deal Instructions:
- Go to Skil 14 Amp 2.5 HP Plunge & Fixed Base Router Kit product page
- Add to cart
- Apply free promo code SAWDUST
- Final price will be $99.99, shipping is free.
- 14A Router
- Parallel guide
- Collet wrench
- Fixed base
- Dust extraction adapter
- Plunge base
- 1/4" collet and 1/2" collet
- Powerful 14 amp, 2.5 HP motor
- Speed control LCD display to select bit type and material for suggested speed settings, based your task
- Fixed and plunge base options for a variety of work
- Fast and accurate setup with three coarse depth settings, plus micro-depth adjustment
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Written by johnny_miller | Staff- About this store:
- Details of Woodcraft's return policy can be found here.
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Woodcraft has Skil 14 Amp 2.5 HP Plunge & Fixed Base Router Kit (RT1322-00) for $99.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to community member MissileBear for finding this deal.
Deal Instructions:
Thanks to community member MissileBear for finding this deal.
Deal Instructions:
- Go to Skil 14 Amp 2.5 HP Plunge & Fixed Base Router Kit product page
- Add to cart
- Apply free promo code SAWDUST
- Final price will be $99.99, shipping is free.
- 14A Router
- Parallel guide
- Collet wrench
- Fixed base
- Dust extraction adapter
- Plunge base
- 1/4" collet and 1/2" collet
- Powerful 14 amp, 2.5 HP motor
- Speed control LCD display to select bit type and material for suggested speed settings, based your task
- Fixed and plunge base options for a variety of work
- Fast and accurate setup with three coarse depth settings, plus micro-depth adjustment
Editor's Notes
Written by johnny_miller | Staff- About this store:
- Details of Woodcraft's return policy can be found here.
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The Bosch 1617EVSPK seems to be the go-to plunge router kit as it's a solid router at a pretty good price point, even better when on-sale. This Skil unit is less than 1/2 of that price.
Since Chervon bought Skil from Bosch they have been making efforts to improve the brand. I don't think that they are trying to move into the professional/contractor grade market, but their tools have been very aggressively priced and generally well received. The build quality seems much better than it was 10 years ago.
If I needed a router (with or without the router base) I would definitely give this hard consideration. The soft start, LCD screen & controls, and other options are hard to beat at this price.
The speed is stuck at max RPM, the display is frozen and none of the buttons are responsive. Of course I tried unplugging and plugging back in several times. I asked in the amazon questions if there was a way to reset it, but Skil said no.
The first time I bought this, it worked for maybe 3 times before it got stuck. Luckily, I was within the amazon return period, so I got a replacement.
The second time, I used it a single time before I had the same problem. Unfortunately, I was out of the Amazon return period.
So I contacted Skil customer service and filed a warranty claim. They said they'd send a replacement unit and a pre paid shipping label. It's now been almost a month since they said this and I've seen neither of them. I called today and the lady said there was a shipping delay and that IT HADN'T BEEN SHIPPED OUT YET. Almost one month later, they haven't shipped out a replacement.
Now, this stuck-at-max-rpm problem didn't happen to me while I while I was using a bit. I don't know if this will happen while you're using a large diameter bit and make it explode.
The first time I spoke with them, I asked them if they were aware of the problem and they said no. Even though if you check the reviews for this item ont heir website, there is at least one review describing this exact problem.
Edit: in case anyone cares, a new router was delivered today. We'll see how long it lasts...
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The speed is stuck at max RPM, the display is frozen and none of the buttons are responsive. Of course I tried unplugging and plugging back in several times. I asked in the amazon questions if there was a way to reset it, but Skil said no.
The first time I bought this, it worked for maybe 3 times before it got stuck. Luckily, I was within the amazon return period, so I got a replacement.
The second time, I used it a single time before I had the same problem. Unfortunately, I was out of the Amazon return period.
So I contacted Skil customer service and filed a warranty claim. They said they'd send a replacement unit and a pre paid shipping label. It's now been almost a month since they said this and I've seen neither of them. I called today and the lady said there was a shipping delay and that IT HADN'T BEEN SHIPPED OUT YET. Almost one month later, they haven't shipped out a replacement.
Now, this stuck-at-max-rpm problem didn't happen to me while I while I was using a bit. I don't know if this will happen while you're using a large diameter bit and make it explode.
The first time I spoke with them, I asked them if they were aware of the problem and they said no. Even though if you check the reviews for this item ont heir website, there is at least one review describing this exact problem.
Edit: in case anyone cares, a new router was delivered today. We'll see how long it lasts...
Hard to say if the componentry is the same or not, but I wouldn't be surprised to see that they just carried over a lot of the same parts to keep costs down.
I've had a Craftsman Professional 320 28190 (non-plunge 2 1/4 HP) router for years. It has been an absolutely stellar tool and is my go-to for the majority of the work I do.
However, any router you will get after this, will seem like it was made by an advanced civilization on the other side of the galaxy!
You'd be better off buying an old used craftsman lol. Skil is known as the worst router in history. Harbor Freight has better choices.
Hard to say if the componentry is the same or not, but I wouldn't be surprised to see that they just carried over a lot of the same parts to keep costs down.
I've had a Craftsman Professional 320 28190 (non-plunge 2 1/4 HP) router for years. It has been an absolutely stellar tool and is my go-to for the majority of the work I do.
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If none of those things sound interesting, I would borrow.
I think it's important to note that router bits can be a big investment and are kind of an unseen cost. Specialized router bits from Freud, Whiteside, Infinity, etc can easily cost more than the router.
My Bosch was destined for my custom 40 x40" CNC machine, but I may put this in it's place and keep the Bosch for hand held use. I'll try to remember to update this post once I get it and see how they differ.
This deal runs for the rest of the month (3/31/21) in case anyone is worried about missing a short deal.
I can't be the only one that is curious beyond buying a ready to go model that would certainly put a dent in the bank account for what would otherwise be a hobby. The price, like most technology does seem to be coming down, but have no idea what a bargain is.
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