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10 Best plunge routers of 2026
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Best Choice1
Makita9.7Exceptional
Makita RP2301FC 3-1/4 HP* Plunge Router, with Variable Speed
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color: Teal
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batteries included: No
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item model number: RP2301FC
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best sellers rank: 108,526 in Tools & Home Improvement See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement 67 in Routers
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included components: Unit Instruction Guide
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Value for Money2
Makita9.6Exceptional
Makita RP1800 3-1/4 HP* Plunge Router
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color: Factory
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batteries included: No
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item model number: RP1800
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best sellers rank: 136,619 in Tools & Home Improvement See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement 84 in Routers
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included components: Unit Instruction Guide
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Bosch9.5Excellent
Bosch 1617EVSPK 2.25 HP Combination Plunge- and Fixed-Base Router
14% Off-
color:Black
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batteries included:No
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item model number:1617EVSPK
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best sellers rank:#16,082 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #8 in Routers
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included components:Router, 1/4 In. and 1/2 In. Self-Releasing Collet, 16 Mm. Shaft Wrench, 24 Mm. Collet Nut Wrench, Carrying Case
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Skil9.3Excellent
SKIL 14 Amp Plunge and Fixed Base Router Combo — RT1322-00
18% Off Limited Time Deal-
color:N/A
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batteries included:N/A
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item model number:RT1322-00
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best sellers rank: 22 in Routers
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included components:N/A
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DEWALT9.2Excellent
DEWALT Router, Fixed and Plunge Base Kit, Soft Start, 12-Amp, 24,000 RPM, Variable Speed Trigger, Corded (DW618PKB)
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color:N/A
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batteries included: No
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item model number: DW618PKB
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best sellers rank: 73,113 in Tools & Home Improvement See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement 42 in Routers
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included components: DW618M motor pack, DW6184 fixed base, DW6182 plunge base, 1/4 and 1/2 collets, Wrench, Large hole sub base, Vacuum adapter and soft carry bag
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Bosch9.0Excellent
BOSCH GOF13-25 1-3/4 HP Mid-Size Plunge Router - 11,000 to 28,000 RPM, Ergonomic Design, With Detachable Parallel Guide
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DEWALT8.8Very Good
DEWALT 20V MAX XR 2-1/4 Peak HP Plunge Router (Tool Only) (DCW620B)
16% Off
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DEWALT8.7Very Good
DEWALT Router Fixed/Plunge Base Kit, Variable Speed, 12-Amp, 2-1/4-HP (DW618PK)
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color: Factory
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batteries included: No
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item model number: DW618PK
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best sellers rank: 256,398 in Tools & Home Improvement See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement 157 in Routers
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included components: DW618M motor pack DW6184 fixed base DW6182 plunge base 1/4 and 1/2 collets wrench Large hole sub base Vacuum adapter
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DEWALT8.6Very Good
DEWALT 20V Max XR Cordless Router, Brushless, Tool Only (DCW600B)
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color: Black
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batteries included: No
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item model number: DCW600B
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best sellers rank: 2,183 in Tools & Home Improvement See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement 1 in Routers
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included components: 1 Compact Router
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DEWALT8.5Good
DEWALT Router, Plunge Base, 10-Amp, 2 HP (DW621)
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color: Factory
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batteries included:N/A
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item model number: DW621
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best sellers rank: 633,231 in Tools & Home Improvement See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement 333 in Routers
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included components: Template guide bushing adapter wrench 1/4 and 1/2 collets
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