AVID POWER 6.5 Amp 1.25 HP Compact Router Tools for Woodworking, Fixed Base Wood Router with Trim Router Bits, 6 Variable Speeds, Edge Guide, Roller Guide, Dust Hood (Red, 65mm)

This little thing is a monster. I use it to make keyholes in some plaques I make and it chews through the job like it’s nothing. Good quality and honestly better than I expected for the price. Smooth, strong, and easy to control.

I recently got a FoxAlien Masuter Pro table top CNC router. It came with a 52mm clamp for the included 60W spindle but it was a little under powered to route deep cuts in hard wood. It also came with a 65mm clamp to accommodate a larger router like the Makita or DeWalt compact routers. I really didn’t want to spend over a hundred dollars on one of those and I saw this Avid Power. I never heard of this brand and it had gotten good reviews. For 64$ (with a 5$ off coupon), I figured I’d take a chance. My Review: When I got it and opened the box, my initial reaction was, wow, this looks like a quality router. Build really nice, and nothing that looked cheap about it. It also almost looked like the Makita but red! It also came with a nice set of router bits, router edge and roller guides, dust hood, 3/8 and 1/4 collets, wrench and a nice soft carry case. And not to mention a pair of gloves. I really liked the fact that it had a soft start and only takes a second or two to come up to full power. And there’s 2 LED work lights on the bottom that are a nice bonus. When I first powered it up, you could feel the power and ran smooth with no obvious vibrations. The variable speed claims it runs from 10K to 32K RPM which for my needs is perfect. Since the smallest collet this router comes with is 1/4” and no 1/8” collets were available, I was able to purchase a 1/4” to 1/8” adapter which worked out great for my smaller 1/8” bits. The router also fit perfect in the 65mm clamp that came with my CNC. After I installed the router on my CNC, I did a test carve that took about 30 minutes. This Avid Power router ran flawlessly and never skipped a beat. After it was done, I immediately put my hand on the router to see if it got warm or hot after running 30 minutes straight, and to my surprise, it wasn’t even warm at all! My Thoughts: For the money it’s definitely worth buying. As for dependability, only time will tell (as with anything). Would I recommend it, YES, I think it’s a good buy with everything you get. If you’re thinking about upgrading your CNC router, or just having a nice compact router in your shop, then this Avid Power compact router is worth getting!

First off let me tell you this is absolutely worth the money. It's a basic trim router with all the stuff you need to get going, it does the job and doesn't break the bank. I'm really happy with it. However, the low price comes with the penalty of the accessories being low but acceptable build quality. In my initial tests the the routing guide worked its way loose by the end of a long 6 ft run and allowed an unfortunate drift in the straight line. I'm now cranking down hard on all the screws and nuts to keep this straight and it shouldn't be a problem if I make shorter runs and make sure everything stays in the right place. Still, my takeaway is this is a very good value for the money all the features you need to get serious DIY work done are there including a very odd included in the box set of white gloves that I don't understand but I'm sure I'll find a use for.

I’m really impressed with this router! The build quality feels solid and reliable right out of the box. It’s very easy to use, even if you’re new to woodworking everything is straightforward and intuitive. The variable speed control is a big plus, and it handles different materials smoothly without any issues. The included bits are surprisingly high quality and perfect for beginners getting started. Overall, this is a great value for the price powerful, user-friendly, and well-made. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a dependable compact router!

For the price the quality is excellent and it comes with the router bit.

After 3 failed cheaper routers we settled on this one. It works perfectly, has multiple speeds and a dust extractor. the bits that came with is are good and work well.

The first one they sent me broke after about two hours of use. The motor would spin up and then stop. It also didn't sit correctly in the casing, and every time I'd adjust the height the metal cylinder would get scratched up. But when I contacted the company, they were extremely nice and sent me a replacement right away. I've made about a dozen picture frames on it and have had no issues. This one rests fine in its casing, and I do think the first was faulty. Considering the price and the great customer service, I think it was worth purchasing. I also assume most people won't get a dud the first time. Update after several months: I upgraded the review from 4 to 5 stars because the replacement router has been so good, and I've used it for many hours' worth of routing. Sometimes the smallest bit that came with it slides in the collet, but I haven't had issues with the other bits or bits that I bought separately. Thank you.

Failed after couple months of occasional use. Web site has warranty registration but nothing about how to claim for warranty repair/replacement. No response from multiple emails. Waste of money. Update: The seller did contact me and offered a replacement or refund. So it's good that they stand by their product.

I bought it and didn't expect much. But I was truly surprised at how functional it turned out. It's got a limited max bit size as I found out that a 1/2" quarter round bit won't fit - It seems 3/8" round corner is the max it will do. It will cut 3/8" deep 3/4 wide miter tracks on plywood quite easily in 2 passes - just with the supplied 3/8" straight cut bit. Curious how it would perform I bought a router plate on amazon to use as a table router and it worked surprisingly well. In fact, I used this and a jig saw to cut out the exact insertion place for the router and plate. The unfortunate part was the aluminum plate turned out to be slightly bowed but that's not the fault of the router. As a table router it ran much noisier than hand held. I turned the adjustable power knob from the 6 max to 4 and it was a lot better. It could just be the bench or the plate needs two more new bolts to secure to the table. I have to say, although it's just a trim router and not a full sized one, I've had a lot of use of this - compared to the full sized plunge router, the fact that this small size is much more convenient for smaller tasks. For what I paid for this, I'm surprised how useful it has become. There are name brand palm routers that cost more - however considering this comes with functional starter bits, if you are new to this and are just starting to need a router to improve your DIY projects, this will be an exceptional first router that will take you a long way. Eventually you may need to cut that 1/2" round corner and you'd need a bigger tool, but this is good enough for me. I liked this tool so much that I decided to get a 2nd fixed base avid power router and use that as the bench router while keeping this as my hand held.

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Generally same performance as all 6.5 amp routers. Attachments are Ok, A bit clumsy, but above average. My edge guide had a small burr but is of good quality strong bent steel. Check for burrs and file off if present. Both roller and edge guides were slightly out of square. This may not matter for most uses, but brand new like that - not a great start. I'll work with it. The fence and guide combination have a blind spot under the baseplate where they won't fit - limiting your use of certain types of bits. This is mostly a trim router where portability is important; So, it has a very long twelve foot cord to help get it around. I really like that, plus a dust shield with 1 1/4" connection to a vacuum system, which would impair the ease of using a trim router "in the field" so to speak. (Kitchen counters, laminates, door hinges (to which this router is well suited) or other places not in workshop attached to the dust collector. It has a valuable shaft-locking button negating the need for TWO wrenches to change the bit, I like that. All in all it's suited for simple tasks as it comes out of the box. Also has a better manual than most. Not great but pretty good. Pictures could be bigger - they are tiny. I bought it because it has two LED lights in the base to let me see my work better. I will be wearing eye protection so more light is better. The base is milled from cast iron not plastic and the unit only weighs 5 pounds; Lighter is better. The lock handle is adjustable. If it's too tight, loosening the nut (just a tiny bit) with needle nosed pliers, will loosen it's grip, otherwise you'll never get the lock undone without hand pain, sudden latch release and all your fine adjustments go out the window. The nut is just under the handle when open. The fine adjustment depth knob works as well, is easy to incrementally adjust bit depth and locks-up easily and tightly if you've loosened the nut as described above. A wooden box of 5 bits is included (to mock your desire to use them). I like having the wooden boxes to protect bits. Stains up nicely and increases the value of the box when used to display five coloured pencils. In addition to the two LEDs under the base, there is a very important safety feature LED on the top. As long as the router is plugged into the wall (active with AC power) the Pilot light is always on. This to remind you to UNPLUG the router if you intend to adjust anything on it. The power On switch is a rocker, and the six speed 'transmission' is continuously variable like a volume control. Min/max spin: 10,000 to 32,000 rpm. The manual suggests a few tips to prevent overheating... Don't run the router on 1 or 2 for long. Maintain a higher speed, by not making deep cuts. Don't labour the engine. Limit depth to 1/8 inch and make more than one pass or overheat or ruin wood, your choice. On first use, run feely for 15 seconds with a bit installed to make sure everything is as it should be spinning. Then turn off. No rattles etc. Everything Ok? If you intend to touch, unplug it. Or else, turn it back on and use it. Never tighten the collet without a bit installed. You get two extra brushes when the first two wear out. The straight edge can also be used as a circle cutter. Lots of features

Over the last week or so, I've been using this quite a bit. The unit itself seems to well made and holding up well all things considered. I haven't tried other palm routers and got this one to see how they work and don't know if they would hold up better. The fact that it does come with accessories to get you going right away is a HUGE plus and a great value. Longer cord is a great touch. The base itself seem very well made and doesn't catch. Are there any nitpicks? One thing that I found is that you need to make sure the attachments are fastened quite tight or they will vibrate off. I found that the hole is a bit on the small side so you have to be careful of using larger bits. I lost the rubber tip on the clamping unit right away (nothing that some heat shrink tubing didn't fix) and the clamp itself is a little hard to close though it does work very well. Some afterthoughts. There are a lot of other palm routers out there and I would say this is quite a good choice. It sits in the middle pretty well. In saying that, now that I've used it, I would have preferred two things - first is a rectangular base and next would be a transparent base though a clear one may not hold up as well.

Great little router, bits included were good.