1-2hp Plunge Routers are a good place to start when you are considering your first router. A plunge router can do virtually anything you can do with a fixed based router, but has the additional capability of being able to plunge into the work piece and then be removed from the work at the end of the cut. Fine depth adjustments are generally easier with plunge routers. Dust ports are generally available to collect waste. These are generally a little more expensive than an equivalent fixed based router and they are a little more bulky, but the added versatility is essential for some applications.

The average letter grade ranking of the 34 models in 1-2hp Plunge Routers is B. The 93 models in the Routers category have an median grade of B. The specific product links have additional reviews and information on each model.

Products

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	Brand	Model	Description	Reviews	Buzz	Price	Grade
	Black and Decker	FS1000RP	Firestorm Plunge Router (2HP)		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Chicago Electric	37793-4VGA	Plunge Router (2.5HP)		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Chicago Electric	41348-1VGA	Plunge Router (2.5HP)		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Chicago Electric	43585-5VGA	Plunge Router (1.75HP)		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Chicago Electric	47937-0VGA	Plunge Router (1HP, Variable Speed)		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Craftsman	1617-12	Professional Router Kit (2.25HP, 12 Amp, Variable Speed)		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Craftsman	17515	Plunge Router (1/4")		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	Craftsman	17533	Plunge Router Combo Kit (2HP, 9.5 Amp)		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	DeWalt	DW621	Evs Plunge Router (2HP, maximum motor HP)	(1 review)	Newsgroup Buzz	$199.00	A
	Ryobi	RE180PL	Plunge Router (2HP)	(1 review)	Newsgroup Buzz	---	A
	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
	DeWalt	DW618B3	3-Base Router Kit (2.25HP)	(39 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$259.00	A-
	Hitachi	KM12VC	Router Kit with Fixed and Plunge Bases (2.25HP, Variable Speed)	(17 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$109.00	B
	Triton	MOF001KC	Triton Precision Router Kit (2.25HP)	(15 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$199.00	A-
	Porter Cable	895PK	Fixed Base, Plunge Base Kit with Height Adjuster (2.25HP)	(46 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$250.00	B
	Bosch	1617EVSPK	Plunge and Fixed Base Router Kit with and 1/2" Collets (2.25HP, 1/4", 12 Amp, Variable Speed)	(90 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$180.00	A
	Black and Decker	RP400K	Evs Plunge Router Kit (2HP)	(7 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$69.90	C
	Skil	1825	Hybrid Router (2.25HP, 120 Volt, 1/2")	(18 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$79.00	B
	Porter Cable	693LRPK	Fixed Router and Plunge Base Kit (1.75HP)	(9 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$149.00	A-
	Porter Cable	694VK	Router Kit (1.75HP, Variable Speed)	(19 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$179.00	C
	Porter Cable	893PK	Fixed Base, Plunge Base Kit (2.25HP)	(13 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$189.00	B
	Bosch	1617EVSPKE	Variable-Speed Plunge/Fixed Base Router Kit (2.25HP)		Newsgroup Buzz	---	---
	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
	Makita	3621	Plunge Router (1.25HP)	(6 reviews)	Newsgroup Buzz	$130.00	B