This range covers handheld and plunge routers for cutting grooves, edges, mortises and profiles in wood and plastic. It suits cabinetmakers cutting joinery, woodworkers shaping edges and profiles, and anyone setting up for table-mounted router work.
Choosing a router
Collet size, commonly 1/4 inch or 12.7mm in this range, sets which router bit shanks the tool will accept, so check compatibility with bits you already own. Plunge routers allow the cutter to be lowered into the workpiece for stopped cuts and mortises, while fixed-base and trim routers suit edge profiling and lighter detail work. Motor power and variable speed both matter for larger-diameter bits, which need to run slower to cut cleanly and safely. A router intended for table mounting should have a base suited to a router table's insert plate and fence system.
Brands stocked
The range includes Festool, Makita, Makita MT, Einhell, Bosch Professional and Hikoki.
PTS holds stock in Cape Town with nationwide courier delivery, and staff experienced with router setup can help match collet size and power to your joinery work.
