Tools & Materials
Ridgid - Ridgid R22001 Midsize Fixed-Base Router
Micro-adjustment scale
Oct 01, 2014
Good Control
Power: 11 amps
Street price: $180
Cut quality: Very good
Router accuracy: Very good
Control and handling: Very good
Cut visibility: Very good
Ease of bit changes: Fair
The rack-and-pinion-type base on the Ridgid was easy to remove, the micro-adjustment scale was the most accurate, and the grips offer good control. Also, it has a work light, its variable-speed dial lists actual rpm, and it comes with a handy cone for centering the base. However, with one wrench and a spindle lock, removing the bit was a little awkward. And while it made good cuts, the motor had more vibration than we would like.
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