The Grizzly lacks LED lighting and variable speed, and height adjustments are more difficult than on the DeWalt 611PK and Ridgid R2401. Also, it is not as comfortable as those two routers, but at $46 it is a great choice for a router dedicated to one job, like rounding over edges. Then you can lock it in place and leave it alone. Always at the ready, this router will save you time and effort. It is also light and easy to hold, perfect for one-handed use as you race around the edge of a tabletop. I am tempted to buy two or three, setting up each one for a different task.
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Bosch 12V Trim Router
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