Metabo HPT36V MultiVolt™ Cordless Plunge Router Kit | Includes 1/2-Inch and 1/4-Inch Collets | Variable Speed | Optional AC Adapter | M3612DA

As a career woodworker I use routers all the time, I had previously bought a corded Bosch router kit but didnt like it that much- mainly the power switch was not near the handles and I have to reach up and around to fumble the switch.This Metabo cordless is fantastic, I bought it after using a co-worker's unit and seeing how much power it has etc.It came with a bunch of accessories as well as a set of insert guides.The ergonomics are perfect, the power switch is right there on the handle as is the lock, it takes a little getting used to the switch and locking sequence to start and lock it on, but I'm really liking this kit!The charger charges the battery FAST, it's a good sized battery but the router uses a pretty fair amount of power out of it, so depending on your depth of cut and size of router bit and feet travelled, the battery will drop from 4 bars to 2 pretty fast. I used a 1/4" wide slotting bit cutting about 12 mm deep in poplar, running the router down 10 feet per cut, and 4 cuts for each of my projects, so 40 feet total. I stopped to readjust the boards after 2 cuts (20 feet) and the battery was about 2 bars, so I stuck it on the charger and in about 3 minutes it was back at 4 bars!I would still suggest getting a second battery if you use the router like this for an extended time and let the 2 share the load and have one fully charged at all times to swop out as needed.I will probably get a second battery, in any case, it's SO nice not having to deal with a stupid power cord!!!!Other than that, the router is low profile which gives it some nice stability the taller ones can lack, it's SMOOTH, it has a 73db sound level at just free running which is very tolerable, of course cutting with ANY router will increase the noise level, but this router itself adds very little TO that, being it's only 73db itself.Time will tell on longevity etc., but I'm really liking this kit and I'm happy I purchased it!

Was dead on arrival and had been dead since the day it fell off the assembly line. It was beautiful, smooth & tight, I toyed with everything tring to unlock a mystery on/off switch, watched youtube videos, setup and troubleshooting until I finally accepted the the warehouse does not inspect or test returns. The router was not used, it was brand new but hatched from a rotten egg.So I bought a new router from Amazon.com 5 minutes after I returned the dead one and it has arrived 3 days later!! This one works as it should and I would rate it 5-star but I got charged $8 bucks for the return, I was very lucky to have the dead router delivered on cyber monday cause I got the new one for $147, $161 with tax....the same price I paid for the broken used router a week earlier.In the end I got a new one for used price,. maybe I will give a 5-star rating because it seems that the heavens made it happen.

I had never used a router in the past but as we are working on renovations, I just wanted to add one to my arsenal of tools. We own a few other Metabo cordless tools, so this seemed like the correct choice. Again, we were not disappointed. It was easy to use, powerful, not too heavy and I was quite successful routing my first door hinges. I like that it can be plugged in with the proper electric adaptor if one desires. Highly recommend.

The only cordless half inch router on the market, and it is very good.I wouldn't want to use it regularly on kitchen worktops but on a full battery it can get it done.

Honestly this thing kicks it.Has all the power you ever need, functions great and can run off my batteries or a cord.Can plunge a couple hundred screw slot holes in laminates on a single 8ah battery and was the last thing I really needed to remove the cord from my jobsites.Actually that's not true, I'd like a full sized fixed based router as well, the red brand cordless one doesn't do the job.

Great size and weight. I wish the dust connector was a little easier to see through

Fantastic

Description says it comes with a tool bag but it does not...lame

Buenas potencia, práctico, bien diseñado, ligero y no tiene esas vibraciones como otras marcas lo recomiendo

works really well. its nice to be able to use the different size collets depending on what I'm routering. the ac adapter also works on this so thats a plus when i have a lot of routering to do and don't wanna kill all my batteries.

This is my first router, so I don't have a lot of experience on this tool. The router is well designed and the grip is comfortable. The depth stop adjustment works well and the fence is good. The plunge function has a tendency to block at the beginning but is fluid after I get it moving. Power-wise, it handled everything I threw at it quite nicely. I am very satisfied with my purchase.