1-2hp Fixed Base Routers are the basic workhorse routers of the shop. They can be used for any application that does not require a plunge router. Remember that very small routers (1 1/2hp or less) can only remove small amounts of material on each pass.

There are 33 models in the 1-2hp Fixed Base Routers analysis with an median letter grade of B. The median grade rating of the 93 products in the Routers category is B. Click on the 1-2hp Fixed Base Routers product links for additional reviews and data on the models.

Toolcritic's Picks

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Bosch 1617EVS (Details)

Purchase Buzz Reviews Grade Shop at   $155.00 Shop at   $129.00-$181.00 Newsgroup Buzz (52 Reviews) Support Toolcritic Buy from our Affiliates

There are lots of good choices for 2hp fixed base routers. This is not a category with a clear frontrunner, but if we were buying one tomorrow we'd get the Bosch for it's variable speed, low vibration, and soft-start. Click here for more details about why we picked the Bosch 1617EVS for the 1-2hp Fixed Base Routers analysis.

Porter Cable 9690LR (Details)

Purchase Buzz Reviews Grade Shop at   $156.00 Shop at   $139.00-$179.00 Newsgroup Buzz (7 Reviews) Support Toolcritic Buy from our Affiliates

If you want to save a little money and are willing to sacrifice features and a little power, the basic Porter Cable is a steady, durable, and well loved by those that have reviewed it. For data on why we picked the Porter Cable 9690LR for the 1-2hp Fixed Base Routers analysis, click here.

Products

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	Brand	Model	Description	Reviews	Buzz	Price	Grade
	Craftsman	17511	Router (1.75HP, 9 Amp, Variable Speed)		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Craftsman	26834	Craftsman Professional Router with Carrying Bag (2HP, 9.5 Amp)		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Ryobi	R162-1K	Fixed Router (1.5HP)		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Jepson Power Tools	7112	Router (2HP)		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Ryobi	RE1803BK	Router	(1 review)	Newsgroup Buzz	---	C
	Craftsman	26620	Variable-Speed Fixed Base/Plunge Base Router Combo Kit (2.25HP)	(1 review)	Newsgroup Buzz	---	A
	Porter Cable	690LR	Router (1.75HP)	(26 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$89.49	A-
	Bosch	PR20EVSK	Colt Palm Grip Fixed Base Router (1HP, 5.7 Amp, Variable Speed, includes Edge Guide)	(42 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$84.00	B-
	Hitachi	M12VC	Router (2.25HP, Variable Speed)	(16 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$69.00	B
	Porter Cable	690LRVS	Router (1.75HP, Variable Speed)	(13 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$139.95	B
	Porter Cable	691	D-Handle Router (1.75HP)	(6 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$157.00	B
	Bosch	1618EVS	D-Handle Variable-Speed Router (2.25HP)	(22 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$193.00	B
	Bosch	1617EVS	Variable-Speed Router (2.25HP)	(52 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$129.00	A-
	Black and Decker	RP400K	Evs Plunge Router Kit (2HP)	(7 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$69.90	C
	DeWalt	DW618D	Electronic D-Handle Router with Soft Start (2.25HP, Variable Speed)	(5 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$196.00	A-
	Porter Cable	892	Router (2.25HP)	(15 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$160.00	B
	Porter Cable	0100	7/ Router (8HP)	(5 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$159.95	A
	Milwaukee	5615-20	Max Hp Bodygrip Router (1-3/4")	(15 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$136.46	B
	Milwaukee	5619-20	1.7 Max Hp D-Handle Router Kit	(7 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$137.00	A
	Freud	FT1700VCEK	Fixed Base Router with Above-the-Table Micro-Adjustibility (2.25HP, Variable Speed, includes Case)	(15 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$149.00	B-
	DeWalt	DW618	Evs Fixed Base Router W/Soft Start (2.25HP)		Newsgroup Buzz	$179.95	---
	DeWalt	DW618PK	Plunge and Fixed Base Router Kit with and 1/2" Collets (2.25HP, 1/4", 12 Amp, Variable Speed)	(1 review)	Newsgroup Buzz	---	A
	Porter Cable	9690LR	Router Kit (1.75HP)	(7 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$139.00	A-
	DeWalt	DW616	Fixed Base Router (1.75HP)	(2 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$125.00	A-
	Makita	RF1101	Router (2.25HP, Variable Speed)	(14 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$177.00	A-