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Metabo HPT 1/4-in 2.25-HP Variable Speed Fixed Corded Router (Tool Only) Lowes.com - $69

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Model: Metabo HPT 1/4-in 2.25-HP Variable Speed Fixed Corded Router | M12VCM

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IncompletePerfect
03-19-2022 at 09:19 PM.
03-19-2022 at 09:19 PM.
How, and why they thought a ¼" router needed that much power is silly. They couldve thrown a ½" (or even ⅜, or an 8mm) in the design.

(Seeing this reminds me of a more amazingly silly router like this... the makita xgt 40v router... I use their 18v and I love them (due to their plunge base's design), but the 40v is a cash grab.. Shame Makita. Shame.)
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backmenuinfo
03-19-2022 at 09:29 PM.
03-19-2022 at 09:29 PM.
This router accepts both 1/4 and 1/2 bits. You can see it in pictures.
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03-19-2022 at 09:31 PM.
03-19-2022 at 09:31 PM.
Quote from IncompletePerfect :
How, and why they thought a ¼" router needed that much power is silly. They couldve thrown a ½" (or even ⅜, or an 8mm) in the design.

(Seeing this reminds me of a more amazingly silly router like this... the makita xgt 40v router... I use their 18v and I love them (due to their plunge base's design), but the 40v is a cash grab.. Shame Makita. Shame.)

It includes a 1/2" collet as well, ding dong
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03-19-2022 at 09:33 PM.
03-19-2022 at 09:33 PM.
Quote from nirvanaguy :
It includes a 1/2" collet as well, ding dong

The metabo?
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somethingSomewhere
03-19-2022 at 09:40 PM.
03-19-2022 at 09:40 PM.
this doesnt come with the plunge base which is a bummer. Does anyone know if a different brand plunge base would work for this router?
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IncompletePerfect
03-19-2022 at 09:46 PM.
03-19-2022 at 09:46 PM.
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The metabo?

You're correct... I'm a dingus. I think.... I thought the M12VC came with the 1/2 and 1/4 and the M12VCM had a smaller shaft and a ¼ collet was all that it would allow... but I might be thinking of another brand? Or I worked with MDF too much today. 🤣 🤣
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03-19-2022 at 09:50 PM.
03-19-2022 at 09:50 PM.
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this doesnt come with the plunge base which is a bummer. Does anyone know if a different brand plunge base would work for this router?

I'd assume not (sadly). I could be wrong, but I know plunge bases are a big profit in routers (since they often cost more than the routers themselves. )
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jeff34270
03-20-2022 at 05:29 AM.
03-20-2022 at 05:29 AM.
Quote from IncompletePerfect :
How, and why they thought a ¼" router needed that much power is silly. They couldve thrown a ½" (or even ⅜, or an 8mm) in the design.

(Seeing this reminds me of a more amazingly silly router like this... the makita xgt 40v router... I use their 18v and I love them (due to their plunge base's design), but the 40v is a cash grab.. Shame Makita. Shame.)
Blame Lowes and their stupid page editors. I wonder how they come up with the stuff in their item titles sometimes.

No other store calls this a 1/4" router and all other stores show that it comes with both 1/4" and 1/2" collets. But if store listings aren't clear, I find it best to go to the manufacturer's site: https://www.metabo-hpt.com/us/mai...item/M12VC
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DinkinFlicka
03-20-2022 at 06:21 AM.
03-20-2022 at 06:21 AM.
Looks like it's out of stock again.
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04-04-2022 at 11:39 PM.
04-04-2022 at 11:39 PM.
Available again
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