Originally Posted by
Bernmc
Hi All. I’m after some help choosing a little trim router.
I have a festool OF1400 which is all I need for most work, but I’d like a small trim router for simple finishing work such as tidying up and rounding off corners of work and so on.
Easily available options seem to range from super cheap Ozito or Ryobi, to mid-range Makita (RTO700) and Bosch (GMR1), and then upwards to Festool MFK700.
The Festool looks like a beautiful tool, but I can’t justify that kind of money for the basic use I’ll be putting it to.
I don’t like ‘buy cheap buy twice’ tools, so I’m not sure about Ozito and Ryobi, although they’re probably not going to get much stress.
Are the $200-250 Makita and Bosch options worth the little bit extra over the cheapies, and any thoughts which might be better? Easier to handle, longer lasting, more common accessories, guides and so on?
And have I missed any options?