Customer Reviews for RIDGID 11 Amp 2 HP 1/2 in. Corded Fixed Base Router

Very pleased with this choice, bought primarily for my router table. I looked at Porter Cable, Triton, Bosch, et.al., and compared reviews to my value. Great packaging, all parts present, and easy assembly. First job was to flush trim 1-1/2" mahogany to a 3/4" template. Consistent speed and power made the job safe and accurate. Would definitely recommend!

I have owned this router for about 4 years now and I use it fairly often, and I'm very happy with the product. It lives up to the Ridge name, providing you the best combination of quality and price you will find. I haven't had any part break or fail in all this time. You can run any type of bit through this, small all the way up to chair rail. I've made so many things over the years. General features I like are the clear base plate and the light, which allow you to easily see what you're working on. Its also easy to remove if you want to attach the router to a router table, which I often use. The adjustable speed is ideal for using different types of bits. The height adjustment is easy to use, I particularly like the ability to reset the height/depth gauge back to 0, this allows you to always keep track of even the smallest adjustments no mater where your starting position is. The collet is easily removed, so if you need to use a smaller router bit you can quickly make that change. The motor holds its place quite well, the spring latch is very sturdy. The handles are in an ideal location, allowing for greater overall control. It also doesn't weigh too much. The only thing I would like to see changed is the location of the on/off switch.

Love it! Helped us achieve the impossible. I was building a live edge table with steel legs and the table had warped some on the ends, so we were able to construct a sled to router out the places for the leg to even out the warp. Turned out amazing. If you need to do some damage to a piece of wood, this will do it. I plan on leveling some live edge slabs soon with it.

This router has been great in my framing job. Cutting out windows and doors is a breeze! No problems nor issues with this router. The grips provide perfect handling, and the speed dial is helpful depending on the application.

The router meet my expectations and then some. It cuts thru the hardest woods without leaving burn marks. I liked it so well, that I now own two of them. One for the tongue bit and one for the groove bit. I also use them for my dove tail jig. One has the tail bit and the other has the pin bit. I have two routers to cut down on the change over time from one bit to the other. The handles on the base fit firmly in my hands which gives me better control when routing fine cuts and curves. The built in light is an added plus. The micro depth adjustments makes this router stand above the rest.

much easier to handle then the (craf------) one it replaced. great power, adjustable for different grades of wood and sure makes it easier to build this log home.

We use plunge routers in a sled style planer, in order to plane large slabs of wood. I've burned up numerous other brand routers. I like the rigid, due in large part to the lifetime warranty. This router has chewed through everything I've fed it.

Perfectly fine router when it was new, but unfortunately it has a fatal flaw. The router body corrodes badly because it is aluminum and the base is magnesium, see picture. After less than a year the height adjustment screw barely turns.

Came outta the box ready to go pretty much just had to put a bit into it. The power is great no lag at all. Handles are in a great position. Great buy

Just purchased this router at Home Depot. Seemed like a good deal as it came with both fixed and plunge base as well as a 1/4" collet that fits into the 1/2" collet. The 1/4 inch bits dot not tighten and slip very easily. I have tried other collets that also will not tighten properly. So much for that idea. I have also read that the half inch collet supplied also suffers slippage. I looked on line for a replacement collet (just in case) and it says the part has been discontinued. As well I have tried to register this product on line but for some reason I cannot find proper serial numbers for the fixed base or the plunge base. There are numbers on the casting but these do not work. So much for lifetime warranty. After several attempts at live chat I gave up as they kept repeating the same question ; also not impressed. Do not buy this router. Stick to Makita or Bosch or even Ryobi. No more Rigid tools for me.

I did buy a different Router first but that one brunt out after a mouth. I should had gotten this Router

Be Careful, This product, which is stocked, comes with significantly less features than the one that includes the plunge attachment and edge guide. Don't buy this one. You'll be unhappy like me if you did.

very happy with this router

performed as needed and expected.

Like the fact that I can use 1/2 or 1/4 bits in the same router. The depth adjustment is easy to use and accurate. Also use the variable speed a lot and it works fine. Plenty of power for hardwoods as I use a lot of White oak.

Works as expected for a Router

Powerful, smooth and heavy duty

was pleasantly surprised at the power and smoothness of the operation of this router. I would buy it again. I also have one of rigids circular saw and had it for years and its the best one I've ever used. Jacksonville FL 3221 Great quality Good price

does not work with the Bosch router cabinet RA1171 and only comes with a round base with no other type of bases. It does have a carry case bag with wrench and collets