SKIL 14 Amp Plunge and Fixed Base Router Combo — RT1322-00
€169
Price: $54.99 - $169.00
(as of Aug 02, 2025 11:26:05 UTC – Details)
Versatility and Power
This woodworking router allows you to easily switch between fixed- and plunge-base, and has the power of 14 Amps so you can take on more tasks. With soft start technology, the router starts slow and ramps up to provide time to adjust. Plus precise depth adjustments and speed control to maintain optimum RPMS. Ergonomic handles limit vibration and reduce fatigue over long use.
More About This Product:
– 14 Amp, 2. 5 horsepower fixed and plunge router;
– Speed control LCD display;
– Three coarse depth settings and micro-depth adjustment;
– Three LED lights at base of motor;
– Soft start function increases motor speed slowly from 0 to 25, 000 RPM;
– Power-on safety indicator;
– Ergonomic handles and die-cast motor housing;
– Quick-set edge guide screws;
– Vacuum ports can be attached for dust extraction;
– Fixed base depth of cut: 1-3/4 inch;
– Plunge base depth of cut: 2-1/8 inch;
– Includes: 1/2 inch and 1/4 inch collets, collet wrench, clear sub-base, two 1-1/4 inch dust extraction adapters, edge guide, depth adjustment wrench, and chip shields.
14 AMP PLUNGE ROUTER – Powerful 14 Amp, 2.5 HP motor includes both fixed and plunge bases for a variety of work.
SPEED CONTROL LCD DISPLAY – Lets you select the bit type and material for suggested speed settings based on the task at hand.
ELECTRONIC FEEDBACK – Ensures motor maintains RPM while the material is being routed.
SOFT START – Provides a safe and controlled start to routing.
LIVE TOOL INDICATOR – Stay safe and alert with an indicator that lights up when plunge router is connected to power.
Customers say
Customers find the router works well, with one noting it performs as well as more expensive models, and appreciate its affordability and ease of use, particularly for beginners. The tool features a strong motor, powerful performance, and precise depth adjustment capabilities, with one customer highlighting the micro-adjustment mechanism from above the table. While many customers find the router fits perfectly on their tables, some mention it’s slightly too small for larger diameter bits.
Chris P –
Works great. Amazing price.
This is a great beginner and advanced router if you are on a budget. I am a woodworker and I would use this over many HD brand routers. It is powerful and it is adjustable, which is good. The plunge base works very well for juice grooves on cutting boards, sign making or anything else you would need it for. Iâve had it for over a year now and itâs still running strong and good.
Richimaru –
Far more premium than the price would suggest
Solid chunky build quality. Amazing considering the price, this feels way more premium. Operation is smooth and powerful, handling is comfortable. Great product, well recommended
Kindle Customer –
Powerful, Smooth, and Great for Beginners
Tons of power, and switching between the plunge and fixed base is easy. Soft start is a nice touch, and it runs smooth with minimal chatter. Great control for someone new to routing.
Don’t Stop Banana –
Does the job for a first-time router-buyer. I can already see the quality and engineering.
Something worth noting about this router is how solidly engineered it feels. Right from unboxing, you’re holding a heavy, but well-balanced piece of machinery in your hands. The depth adjuster and locks are well-engineered and easy to work without being something you’ll hit by accident. The power and speed switches have a good feel to them and the operation indicator light is easy to see even in a bright room. All of the mechanical parts fit perfectly, and the soft start feature helps the tool from kicking out when you start it, particularly at higher speeds.I was able to get a new bit mounted and round-over the edge of a piece of wood very quickly. The handles have a great shape and feel to them, and there’s great visibility of the cutting area with the LEDs shining down in there. For an around-the-house hobbyist, this does a great job at a very nice price. A case or bag would have been a nice addition, but its absense probably kept it under $100.I also really wish the power switch was something other than a horizontally-operated toggle switch. I would have preferred something more easily visible, like an up/down switch or a push/pull like on Craftsman tools, although if you’re mounting this on a table, that doesn’t really matter.
Mike –
Good price
This is my third router, I was looking for a plunge base and this combo was a great price. the fixed base is going on my router table and I will then have another fixed base and the plunge. So far it is working great. I gave it a four because it is a little loose at times.
Chud –
Solid router
Itâs a nice router the plunge part of it is a solid feature. Variable speed and led reading on the top is really a nice feature.
Dean Sprock –
Great tool may be better than the big name ones.
Skil did a great job making this router.
Tony Jones –
Skil plunge router
I was a bit dubious about getting this skil router purely because Iâve never bought any skil power tools before but I was pleasantly surprised,with the speed control and the digital display itâs so easy to use,has plenty of power tools,and it comes with a vacuum port so I tried it with my shop vac,that combined with the on board light you can easily see what youâre doing because the vacuum sucks up all the dust,none of my other routerâs capture all the dust,so if youâre a bit hesitant as I was,donât be,just take the plunge and get it,no pun intended.
ian fulleylove –
Nice little machine easy to use
Graham Goodenough –
I purchased this router after checking several reviews on YouTube and the internet and most of which were very positive. I was originally looking at the 14 amp combo kit, but there has been several issues with the control panel malfunctioning and causing the router to change speed all on its own or failing to work correctly or failing to work at all, so decided to stick with the 10 amp version. I wanted something with comparable specs to my old Porter Cable 6902 combo kit but with variable speed, soft start and electronic feedback for use with larger diameter 1/2″ shank router bits that would not break the bank and this fits my expectations very well. The first thing I did was replace the sub base for a MilesCraft with a larger opening to accommodate the larger diameter bits that I will be using. Then I put a 3/4″ straight cut bit in a cut a dado on a piece of 2 X 8 spruce and it cut through with ease. I then put a 1-1/2″ 45° chamfer bit in and cut the same lumber at full depth in a single pass and again it cut with no problem. I then put a 3/4″ rabbet bit in and cut a full depth rabbet with no problems. The only issue I had was the 1/2″ router collet would not accept my 1/2″ shank bits (collet seemed to be too small), but I watched a video on YouTube tube that showed how to resolve this issue by removing the collet completely and this would allow the collet to open back up again and it worked perfectly. If there is one negative about this router that I have found, its the very cheap and basic 1990s on/off toggle switch, it makes the router feel cheaper than it actually is. Apart from this minor issue, the router is built extremely well for the price and comparable to machines a lot more expensive. It’s very easy to set up and use, I really like the macro adjustment, rubber overmold on the comfortable handles and top cap (stops the motor from sliding when doing bit changes). I like the solid construction, the 3 LED lights, the color scheme, the power of the router, the soft start, and how quiet it is compared to my Porter Cable and Bosch PR20EVS Colt routers. All in all, a great mid size router that should last a long time (if looked after properly). I would recommend this machine to anyone looking for their first router, or even someone looking to add a second or third router to their collection, way to go Skil.
Dale –
High quality product but is unable to be used in Australia
Jorge Elliot –
Muy buena herramienta a un precio excelente, los acabados y el material del router son de la mejor calidad.También tengo un router Bosch, mod 1617, muy bueno también, aunque no está tan bonito como el Skil, el Bosch es para trabajo industrial, le he dado buena carga de trabajo,El Skil se calienta poquito más que el Bosch, pero también es más potente el Skil, y de mejor precio,Tengo otras herramientas Skil y me parecen de excelente calidad a un precio justo, el único detalle que no me gustó es que el cable de alimentación podrÃa ser más largo y el orificio de la base de plástico del router,mide 1 1/4 de pulgada, lo limita para usar brocas mas anchala solución es comprar o hacerle una base con acrilico o MDF para poder usar brocas de más de 1 1/4″
Brian S. –
This router has everything one could ask for. I had asked the question about the hole diameter in the sub-base as I wanted to be able to use my CMT guide inserts. The replies were not helpful as they may have been based on the dual base router, but the online manual showed 1-1/4″ diameter for the fixed base model. As it turns out there is also a 1-3/8 diameter recess in the base which accepts my router guides perfectly, with a few thousandths of an inch recess to prevent the guide from catching on the part. (See photo)The variable speed, soft start, dual chuck and large range of depth adjustment are all great features in addition to the light weight & easy handling. I noted a complaint about the switch type, but itâs location directly above the right handle make it easy to flick on or off.I also have a 3 HP Craftsman (Ryobi made) plunge router weighing about 12 pounds and as such, has become permanent in my router table running cabinet-making bits up to 3-1/2 inch diameter. This SKIL router is a vast improvement over my old fixed speed Craftsman used previously and so far has been a real pleasure to use. Highly recommended.Update: I was asked whether the router was suitable for use in a router table. Since I had intended to do this anyway, I installed it in my table. In terms of adjustment, it was much easier to set the collet position and bit depth than my larger router. Though I would not normally recommended this amount of load, I set it up with a 3-1/4 inch diameter raised panel bit at the lowest speed and tried it out (3 increasing passes) on a pine scrap. See the photo – it worked just fine. (note that I have removed my safety bit guard in order to show the setup) . I think it would be too high a load to use a bit of this size for hardwood such as oak with a 1-1/2 HP router, but for a softwood such as pine quite OK.