Features

• Two Tools In One, Buy A Router Base, And You'Ll Have A Great Air Router, Too. Burn-Out-Proof Motor
• Speed, 23,000 Rpm, Horsepower, 75 Hp, Collet, 1/4"
• Lever-Lock Throttle
• Router Base Available (Sio 1992)
• Weight, Less Than 3 Lbs,Lever-Lock Throttle

Features

• One year warranty/30 day performance certification
• Offset base
• Provides a smooth finish cut
• Easy one-wrench bit changes
• 100% ball-bearing construction

Features

• One year warranty/30-day performance certification
• 3.8 amp motor turns at 28,000 rpm for a smooth finish cut
• 1/4-inch collet accepts standard laminate trimming bits
• Double sealed ball bearing construction for durability
• Flat top design permits safe, easy "up-right" bit changes

Reviews (3)

buy a 310 instead
why bother with this router? spend 20 bucks more and buy a Portercable 310 instead. Better housing, micro adjust. this tool is a copout from PC, I don't know why they bother making it.

A Must For The Big or Small shop!
I don't know how I got by without this little router. I have other larger routers that are very nice, but if at all possible, I now use this little sweetie. It is so easy to use that my 12 year old son does alot of the decorative edging needed in the shop (he enjoys using it and is not afraid of it like the larger routers). It has plenty of power, but of course doesn't fully replace a larger router. When I ordered this router I thought it may be used just here and there (rare occasions) in my shop, boy was I wrong!

This is a nice router
This is a pretty nice router. It boasts a nice grip, lots of adjustment travel, easy bit changing, good power, and good bit visibility. It comes standard with a roller edge guide. ... Read more

Features

• Standard base accepts Bosch Standard-style templet guides - Excellent for templet routing, light edge forming and general trim routing
• 5.6 Amps, 30,000 RPM
• Exclusive wrench system - Locks armature for easy bit changes
• Full 360° positioning of the base
• Accepts the full range of bases

Reviews (1)

Great Little Work Horse
I originally bought this little router for a laminating project. Being primarily a carpenter by trade, I started using the "little router" simply because it was so easy to handle. So use it I have. For all kinds of trim and template work. This Bosch Trim Router has stood up to miles of heavy use and occasional abuse. In fact I was just working with yesterday, will be next week and hopefully for some time to come. ... Read more

Features

• Excellent for template routing and inlay work
• Wrench system allows use of both hands for easier bit changing
• Ideal with piloted or ball-bearing bits
• Powerful 5.6-amp, 30,000 rpm motor maintains high speeds for smooth cuts

Reviews (2)

Very hard to find aftermarket parts.
I agree with the last reviewer 100%. I looked near and far for template guides so I could route out the hinges on some doors I was hanging. This tool would be ideal for the light routing work involved. I looked everywhere for template guides. The manual stated that the same guides that can be used on the 1600 series routers could be used on this trimmer. No universal guides would fit so I went to an authorized Bosch distributor to get them. Even the guides that the employees told me would work did not work. I had little choice but to go out and purchase a new router that could do the job and that had the accessories available. The quality of this trimmer is 5 stars all the way. The accessories are what keeps it from being great all around.

BOSCH LAMINATE TRIMMER
I AM A FLOORING SUB-CONTRACTOR AND HAVE USED THIS LAMINATE TRIMMER WHILE INSTALLING LAMINATE FLOORS. I OWN 4 OTHER BOSCH PRODUCTS BECAUSE OF THIER QUALITY AND RELIABILITY. THIER TOOLS PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY ARE SECOND TO NONE AT THIS PRICE RANGE; BUT THE COMPANY GETS LOW MARKS FOR DIFFICULTY IN OBTAINING PARTS AND ACCESSORIES IN THE AFTERMARKET. THIS IS THE ONLY REASON I GIVE THIS PRODUCT A 3 STAR RATING. ... Read more

Features

• Trimmer base and angle base included
• Plunge base for precision laminate fabrication
• 7.5-amp motor for fast, smooth cutting
• 20,000 to 30,000 rpm for working with a variety of materials and designs
• 1/4-inch collet capacity for most common router bits

Reviews (5)

NOT DISSAPOINTED, BUT NOT IMPRESSED
I ordered this tool because I needed a smaller router to do trim and decorative work on box's and tables. The price and listed attachments were the big selling point, also the Freud name. I exclusively use their saw blades and router bits, and have never been dissapointed in their performance. The package arrived fairly quickly and the shipping box was in good shape, however when I opened the box, removed the bubble packing and lifted the plastic case out of the box (by the handle), the hinged side of the case failed and dumped all the contents on the floor. Luckily it landed on the carpet and I don't think anything was damaged, but it still was not a good beginning. I have to agree with the other folks reviewing this product, the manual is the pits. There is no parts list that I can find, so I'm not sure I recieved everything or not. I downloaded the picture from this web site and will compare it to what I recieved. The fit and finish of the tool and attachments seems adequate and does have more "metal" than most of the competition. The controls are fairly easy to reach and the handles on the plunge base are comfortable. It does take a little muscle power to "plunge" the router down, but I like the return tension. I have only "played" a little with the router (just recieved it yesterday), but I think it will do what I want it to. I like the soft start and the variable speed and the spindle lock. It will probably take some time and thought to figure out exactly how to use the attachments as once again the "manual" is dismal. The machine is a little larger than I imagined, but I do like the large base. All in all I am not dissapointed but I was hoping to be impressed and I am not. I'll keep this tool and I'm sure it will do the work that I want, but I did expect more from Freud. I rated it a 3 because of the "manual" and the case.
PS....It's now the end of November and I have had a chance to do some "serious" work with this router. I upgraded my rating to 4 stars because of the way this little router performs. I just finished doing some "raised panel" work on a walnut bookcase. Wasn't able to do it on the router table as the original design was changed (after assembly)by the "client" (granddaughter), so using a homemade jig and crossing my fingers I was able to do the panel work with this little router. It performed admirably and I was very pleased with the results. I was able to maintain control and it had no problem with the medium size panel bit.
Am starting to be impressed.

Piece of junk.
Never got a chance to turn this tool on. The plunge base was skewed diagonally at least 5 degrees and the fixed laminate trimming base was tilted at least 10 degrees. I'm no machinist so I'm incapable of truing this tool. I've never had this kind of problem before and am sending it back. I don't have time to screw around with it. Too bad because I liked the moderate size and relatively powerful motor but I bought this for fine template work and I was extremely disappointed.

A lot more than meets the eye
I am a Mechanical Engineer by trade, but spend a lot of my time doing fine woodworking and special finish carpentry jobs. I wanted a tool that could rout, but didn't require 2 hands to operate it all the time. I needed it to do fine work without the bulkiness associated with a full size router.

When I received the FT1000EK, at first glance I thought this was a low quality tool for Freud. The blow-molded case is not the better of some I've seen, but it's not by far the worst either. I received all the parts & components intact and the finish of the tool is similar to any other that Freud produces. I guess the one place that Freud did better than some of the others I've seen (Bosch, DeWalt & Porter-Cable), is the alloy castings and machining involved in the various bases. Everything fits tightly, ensuring good and consistent alignment between the motor and the various bases. Most of its competitors have a plastic composite type material in the base. Freud is all metal with a replaceable phonelic plate. They did a pretty good job of ensuring that this is a stout tool. The 7.5 amps makes it a much better tool for doing solid surface work. In most other instances, you'd have to give up the laminate trimmer for a full size router, not here. I like the feel of the tool, it has soft start so you can wind it up with one hand if necessary, and the stop is reachable with your thumb. Without making this review too long, the only downside I see to the tool is the manual. They could have worked on this much better and included a more inclusive parts list. Would I buy it again? You Bet!

Doesn't Take A Rocket Scientist
I bought this tool in spite of the review below based on mygood experiences with Freud tools and am very pleased. Comes withthree bases that are made to be a tight fit on the motor like I would expect and the plunge base is the same as on my big 3 1/4 HP Freud router so it's big and stable and even accepts my template guides. Plenty of power and accurate variable speed. The case holds the tool and all the bases nicely.

lot of power but
I received this router,and imediately took it out of the box to try it.The first thing that struck me was the poor machining & fit.It was comparable to tools from China.There was missing parts& wrenches,the plastic case is the worst I ever saw.I am a an experienced woodworker with a background in marine engineering,but I can,t get this thing in the case the way it is manufactured.On a positive note the router does have a lot of power,and you had better have a lot of power to overcome the compression springs on the plunge base.I was surprised to see such poor quality on a Frued tool.I,m waiting to hear from Freud for the missing acc.,but I,m thinking of returning it.I hate to keep a tool that I might regret. ... Read more

Features

• Trimmer base and angle base included
• Soft-start motor for added control
• Variable speed 20,000 to 30,000 RPM
• Trim, angle, offset bases
• 7.5 amp 1/2 inch collet and case

Reviews (1)

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR
Before I ordered this unit I read the other two reviews. One said it was poorly made the other liked it. I have to agree with the first. The quality is not there. If you are the least bit picky save yourself the trouble of having to return it. Cheaply made is the best description. Spend the extra money and buy a Bosch, Porter Cable or DeWalt ... Read more

Features

• Hitachi exclusive 5 year warranty
• Compact and light weight
• 0-45 degree adjustable base
• Uses standard 1/4' bits
• Accurate and easy to use trimming and cutting depth adjustment

Reviews (1)

Finest Laminate Trimmer Available.


The Hitachi is the finest laminate trimmer available period. It is Hitachi quality, always pretty darn good. Cheaper than just about any other router on the market (and it's a PROFESSIONAL tool). The Hitachi also comes with a money, time, and energy saving pin router guide built in that is fully adjustable. No more buying ball bearing router bits. It also does bevels. ... Read more

Features

• One year warranty/30-day performance certification
• 5.6 amp motor turns at 30,000 rpm for a smooth finish
• 1/4-inch collet fits standard laminate trimming bits
• Base tilts 45 degrees left and 30 degrees right to reach hard to trim areas
• 100% ball bearing construcion for durability

Features

• 3" Router Base
• Standard Lever with built-in adjustable speed control
• Rotatable side Exhaust