Wood routers … Talk to me

Hi Folks,

I’m after a wood router and honestly not sure where to start.

I have a couple of oak thresholds to fit where one length will abut some LVT ~5mm in height.

I need to take off an edge strip from the underside of the thresholds so it will sit on top (but not compress) the LVT.

Not fancying my chances of neatness using my multi tool I find myself looking at routers.

I think probably a battery one and given it’s probable sporadic usage I’m not bothered about tying into a specific ecosystem (I’ve Makita and Ryobi at present).

Some seem to come with guides, others not. Tools seem very specific (and expensive!)

Where do I start and what to I look for and avoid?

Thank you in advance 🙂

(I’ve Makita and Ryobi at present).

the little Makita palm routers are very good and theres are bunch of different packages bundling main spindle with laminate trimmer and plunge router type bases.

The most basic package will give you the spindle and the laminate trimmer base – that may well be plenty for what you want to do if you don’t need the plunge action. You can fix a larger plate of something (I had some spare thick perspex) if you need more stability

Theres quite a little aftermarket that has evolved around that model with people making useful little 3d printed add-ons and adaptors too

Its potentially quite limiting to only  look at battery powered models though – mains ones will give you more for your money for the most part

KATSU FIT-BAT 18V Brushless Cordless Wood Trimmer Laminator Router Joiners Tool with Trimmer Base, 3 Chucks Collets 1/4″, 6mm and 8mm, No Battery and Charger 102770 https://amzn.eu/d/bOT1qDm