KATSU Compact Electric Palm Router 710W, Variable Speed Wood Trimmer with 1/4” & 3/8” Collets for Wood, MDF and Laminate, 220–240V

Bought this to fit a new b-fold door to our en-suite. I have a plunge-router but got this for ease of use, and it's been brilliant. I opted for the round base so I could rotate the router as I worked, to get better visability of the cut; this wouldn't be possible with a square base. This is only my preference, though. It's not too loud when in operation. I actually forgot to put on my ear-defenders for a couple of cuts, and didn't really notice, to be honest; it's noisy, obviously as it's a power took, but not uncomfortably so. I set the router speed to '3'. which seemed fine, as I was cutting a relatively softwood door. The depth adjustment wheel on the supplied collar worked well, although the scaled rule printed on the side was not entirely useful (I used vernier depth gauge to check the bit depth, but a steel rule would work just as well). The quick-release depth locking-mechanism did the job, and it was a doddle to remove the collar. I used the offset edge tool, when recessing the hinges, and it worked well. Changing the bit was easy, too. Far less hassle than than changing the bit on my plunge-router. I had to make a freehand cut to fit a flush-handle, and it was surprisingly easy. The router is not too heavy to move (although I would recommend using two hands for added control) , and it didn't try to jump ahead as it was moved about. NOTE If making a deep cut : TAKE YOUR TIME! I had to cut out a 12mm recess, and (through lack of experience) went straight to that depth. The router obviously struggled, as too much wood was being taken off in one go. Once I dialed it back and did several runs, each time increasing the depth by 2-3mm, it was far easier. Overall, I am extremely impressed with this great, little router, and for forty quid, it's a real bargain.

I bought this for a little lightweight work in MDF - mainly some biscuit joints and a bit of rebating. It managed these with ease and even managed a quite deep rebate with a larger cutter that I would normally have chucked on my bigger router. Comes with a rack and pinion adjustable base, fence and transparent dust collection cover as well as an offset edge guide bearing and a pressed steel spanner. The router sits comfortably in the hand and seems well balanced. Easy to reach the switch and speed control. The base is easy to remove, adjust and secure. Runs smoothly - no obvious runout issues. Quite loud but no worse than most small power tools. Cable is good quality, flexible and reasonable length. Cutter change is easy with an easy to access spindle lock. The supplied spanner is a bit rubbish but adequate. On the downside, the casting of the body is slightly rough in parts but is concentric and solid. The rack and pinion mechanism could be smoother but I have not had any problems setting and adjusting depth. The clamp mechanism seems secure. There is no soft start but that would be surprising on an item at this price point. Comes in a cardboard box with an insert but no tool storage box. Pleased with my purchase and think it will be more flexible and useful than I was expecting.

Do not be put off by the price or the wired connection. This is a very good router and will save you a lot of cash. I had never previously used a router, used it to rout a hinge. Delighted with the results thus far.

I would consider myself an enthusiast when it comes to diy and simple furniture making; blanket chests, book cases etc. I was reluctant to spend over £100 on a branded trim router that may only get used a handful of times a year! I am extremely impressed with this trim router. Out of the box it came with more than enough accessories to get you going; dust shield/ extractor adaptor, adjustable guide / fence, spanner to remove bits, and a few other bits you can use to achieve all sorts of cuts with. The size makes it easily to manipulate for smaller jobs, but at no point has is bogged down with it having a smaller motor than some routers, I have used it on up to 21m furniture ply, flush trimming and didn’t seem to struggle. As I say, it is far from used daily, but seems sturdy enough, my only gripe would be the depth adjuster, initially there was some play when tightening down the clip, which meant the depth of cuts didn’t always stay consistent on the first few cuts I did, easily sorted though by tightening the small bolt on the side of the clip which clamps down securing the adjustable base in place. This did cause the thin metal the clip clamps onto to slay out, however if you pinch these together while clamping down this seems to work fine. Ultimately this is an extra 10seconds of work I am happy to do in order to pay close to a third of the price of branded alternatives, which to my untraining eye look identical? Would recommend to anyone.

I have never used a router before, this one seems ideal for me using the jig in the box my first job was to cut a disc for a job I'm doing it went well so I'm happy with my purchase

Very good quality unit that produces good results. The adjustment knurled wheel is very handy, and makes depth setting very easy. Best useful tool I've purchased in ages.

Title: Precision Woodworking Made Easy The KATSU Electric Wood Hand Trimmer Laminator has truly elevated my woodworking experience. With its versatile 1/4" and 3/8" capabilities, it's become an indispensable tool in my workshop. The 220V power ensures consistent and reliable performance. What sets this trimmer apart is its precision - it handles delicate tasks with finesse, leaving clean and polished edges. The ergonomic design makes it comfortable to use for extended periods, reducing fatigue. The build quality is impressive, promising durability for long-term use. Whether you're a seasoned woodworker or a hobbyist, this trimmer is a worthwhile investment that will undoubtedly enhance the quality of your projects.

Picked up two of these routers based on reviews, videos etc that spoke highly of them. Now of course there was negative and neutral reviews so I went into the purchase not expecting an amazing high end tool but something half decent and better still, two for just over €100 delivered. The Makita router it's based on (and obviously a far superior machine) was for sale locally at €165! The routers were delivered before the delivery date....super! They are nice heavy machines, there is a feeling of a level of quality with them......just don't look too closely, they are, litteraly, a bit rough around the edges. The plastic and metal castings could do with a bit of tidying up but in reality this won't affect the performance surely?! I bought two as I need them for specific tasks in a production so they'll be assigned a cutter and used for that task alone. They work fine, speed is good, lock mech on the base is solid etc although I have noticed with one of them the bit does seem to be slipping outward ever so slightly in the collet (they are supplied with 1/4" collects fitted) using Trend 1/4" bits. I'll have to take a closer look at this one, and see if this can be remedied. Overall, yeah perfectly fine for the price, these will not get hard or heavy use, I have other routers for that so I'm happy with what I got for the monies I paid 😎👌

Excellent machine. Very well made, feels solid, largely metal construction well assembled and delivered ready to use. Accessories also well made and dust port works well. The 3/8" collet is not a common size for router bits so an 8mm collet would be more useful. Well packed to deliver the items in good order, the Hand Trimmer is extremely good value for money and I highly recommend it.

Dass der Kantenfräser baugleich mit dem ca. 200€-Modell von Makita ist, wurde hier ja schon mehrfach erwähnt. Ich benutze ihn vor allem, um an Plattenwerkstoffen die Kanten abzurunden und da geht er durch wie durch Butter. Der Stromanschluss ist kein normaler Schuko-Stecker, sondern ein ausländisches Modell (englisch?). Das spielt aber Oberhaupt keine Rolle, denn von der Ersparnis kann man sich ja einfach einen passenden Reiseadapter kaufen oder einfach das Kabel abschneiden und einen normalen Stecker in bester Kellerwerker-Manier selber dranfriemeln. Entgegen aller entsetzter Aufschreie ("Kannste doch nicht machen..."/"Wirst Dich umbringen!") bin ich auch nach häufigem Gebrauch noch immer am Leben und erfreuen mich bester Gesundheit...

Consiglio sicuramente l'acquisto a chi vuole una buona fresatrice ad un altrettanto buon prezzo. ATTENZIONE però ai colletti in dotazione: sono due, uno da 6,35mm (1/4 di pollice) e l'altro da 9,52mm (3/8 di pollice). Come ho risposto ad una precedente domanda, se avete già le frese con gambo 6mm non sarà possibile serrarle con il colletto da 6,35mm! Se vi occorrono i colletti da 6mm e 8mm, si possono acquistare anche direttamente dallo stesso venditore. Se invece non avete il set di frese, a questo punto consiglio di acquistarle con il gambo da 1/4 di pollice.

Non avrei mai pensato ma è di ottima fabricazione e nella qualità dei materiali molto simile a ciò che somiglia della marca più blasonata Sono un pò meno accurati gli accessori ma va benissimo per quel costo Bisogna procurarsi un adattatore per la presa e prendere gli adattatori conici con misure in mm in quanto quelli in dotazione sono per misure inglesi, si trova tutto su Amazon Penso di prenderne qualche altro, si proprio qualche merita

Ich empfinde diese Fräse als sehr handlich und für meine Zwecke ausreichend leistungsstark - u.a. gröberer Materialabtrag in Multiplex-Hartholz. Einen Vergleich zum ähnlichen Modell von MAKITA kann ich mangels Erfahrung nicht ziehen. Wie mehrfach beschrieben muss der Stecker ausgetauscht (oder ein Adapter verwendet) und metrische Spannzangen ergänzt werden... Die von anderen Käufern empfohlene MAKITA-8mm-Spannzange A-86181 passt einwandfrei, allerdings muss die Überwurfmutter sehr fest angezogen werden, sonst verrutscht der Fräser im Betrieb... Fazit: gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis für ein sehr handliches Gerät Ergänzung nach 3 Jahren: bin noch immer sehr zufrieden - die Fräse funktioniert nach wie vor einwandfrei und liefert bei mir - meistens im Tisch eingebaut - ordentliche Ergebnisse. Für den handgeführten Einsatz fehlt mir allerdings der gößere, schnell verstellbare Tauchkorb...