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Posted 22 December 2023
Parkside Router
In store: National ·
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This is a cheap router, no doubt, and it will be decent quality for the money.
However, I am kinda not recommending it. The reason being the chuck size. It's either 6mm or 8mm, both popular in Germany and others but very much not so common here.
Years ago I bought one from Aldi and it also had max of 8mm chuck. When I came to actually do anything useful with it (kitchen worktop) it was a no go. So I sold it, unused (got more than I paid for it, strangely) and bought a 'proper' half inch chuck router from Screwfix.
This one may suit you, if you have light DIY stuff to do or fancy yourself as a carpenter. But it seems when it comes to routers, the UK is still imperial and it's either 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch. Look online for the bits if you don't believe me. 6mm and 8mm bits are like hens teeth.
So there is my warning, but also my deal, because this is a fraction of the price of other routers.
The blurb from their site is:-
For versatile and precise working of wood, lightweight building materials and non-ferrous metals
Adjustable depth stop with fine adjustment
Precisely adjustable parallel guide with fine adjustment
Fast routing depth selection with 6 stage depth stop
Adjustable rotation speed
Integrated SPINDLE LOCK for easy tool exchange
Template guide for precise reproduction of cutting shapes
Centering pin for the circular cutting function
Quick-release lever for locking the depth stop
Connection for external dust extraction including adaptor and reducer
Suitable for the PARKSIDE Router Bit Set PFB 12 and for standard routers with a 6 or 8mm shank
Power consumption: 1200W
No-load rotation speed: 11,000-30,000rpm
Routing depth: 55mm
Tool holder: 6 and 8mm
Included accessories: 6-piece router set for wood, 2 collets (6 and 8mm, one pre-mounted), 1 parallel guide with fine adjustment, 1 template guide, 1 centering pin, 1 adaptor for external dust extraction including reducer, 1 open-ended spanner, 1 hex key
Power cable length: 4m
3-year warranty
However, I am kinda not recommending it. The reason being the chuck size. It's either 6mm or 8mm, both popular in Germany and others but very much not so common here.
Years ago I bought one from Aldi and it also had max of 8mm chuck. When I came to actually do anything useful with it (kitchen worktop) it was a no go. So I sold it, unused (got more than I paid for it, strangely) and bought a 'proper' half inch chuck router from Screwfix.
This one may suit you, if you have light DIY stuff to do or fancy yourself as a carpenter. But it seems when it comes to routers, the UK is still imperial and it's either 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch. Look online for the bits if you don't believe me. 6mm and 8mm bits are like hens teeth.
So there is my warning, but also my deal, because this is a fraction of the price of other routers.
The blurb from their site is:-
For versatile and precise working of wood, lightweight building materials and non-ferrous metals
Adjustable depth stop with fine adjustment
Precisely adjustable parallel guide with fine adjustment
Fast routing depth selection with 6 stage depth stop
Adjustable rotation speed
Integrated SPINDLE LOCK for easy tool exchange
Template guide for precise reproduction of cutting shapes
Centering pin for the circular cutting function
Quick-release lever for locking the depth stop
Connection for external dust extraction including adaptor and reducer
Suitable for the PARKSIDE Router Bit Set PFB 12 and for standard routers with a 6 or 8mm shank
Power consumption: 1200W
No-load rotation speed: 11,000-30,000rpm
Routing depth: 55mm
Tool holder: 6 and 8mm
Included accessories: 6-piece router set for wood, 2 collets (6 and 8mm, one pre-mounted), 1 parallel guide with fine adjustment, 1 template guide, 1 centering pin, 1 adaptor for external dust extraction including reducer, 1 open-ended spanner, 1 hex key
Power cable length: 4m
3-year warranty
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Edited by a community support team member, 22 December 2023
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sorted byThis can do the latest WiFi 8 DoveTail®© mode though!
In the end I decided on splashing the money on a decent half inch router. No regrets.
I find the depth stop a bit feeble on mine as it's just plastic, tightening the screw easily starts squishing it
You can get a Katsu clone of the Makita palm router that's very good value and well made for the money, for around the same price as this (if you shop around) that'll be much more manageable for that task, and will also take standard 1/4 inch size bits.
I have one since a few years ago, I did used it here and there, but it was the first router I ever had. I always thought it was something strange with bits sizes and I kept ordering different collets from aliexpress thinking Its just about the collet, but never worked it out why I kept having trouble.
This must be the explanation.
Thank you.
Which corner are you in?