SKIL RT1323-01 Router Table and 10Amp Fixed Base Router Kit

This is an incredible value, seriously. From Skil, I know. The router is excellent, the table is a cinch to set up, and it works great. For those who need a second router table, or portable router table, this is an excellent choice. The top access to the up/down router adjustment works well, it has plenty of power for grooving, round overs, and most precision work. I would not use it for panel raising operations, but it will do just about anything else.

For what you pay this is a very nice tool. I used this to make pieces for kitchen cabinets including tongue and groove for five foot section of plywood bottom. You do have to be careful working with large pieces. The feathering blocks included very very helpful for holding wood in place while routing edges. Took was straight forward to assemble out of the box. Just make sure you line up the height adjustment on router to the correct hole and everything is easier. Router itself worked fine. I like the slow start motor and light. I used a Home Depot bucket head vacuum to help clear sawdust, seemed that work reasonably well. I do recommend hooking up some kind of dust collection system to make it easier to see your work. Tool has two outlets built into switch on table, so you can make vacuum and router come on together if you want. Clamped table to workbench using one c-clamp and had no troubles with my work. However, better to use two clamps or bolt it down if you can. Storage areas are handy. “Quick” change and mounting not all that quick and you should check that connections and settings are secure while you work as things can shake loose with any router systems. I did not have any issues with bits floating up or down, so clamps and settings worked well for me. The fence system also worked well for my project, but I can see where it may not be suited for very fine detail work. However, for table and router I don’t think you can beat the price.

Nice little router table. The ability to micro adjust the height setting from above using the provided tool is game changing. The Skil router that’s included is awesome! I used this to build my kitchen cabinet doors and they turned out great! The only reason I did not give 5 stars was because of the fence. It has a little flex and I could never get it to stay completely still. I ended up putting a metal fence on it and now it works as an expensive competitor. Overall, you can’t find a better complete setup for this price.

My other router is very old and although it works like new, it is not compatible with nearly anything these days in the way of accessories. I really wanted a router table for so many reasons. I almost bought a combo that was over twice the price and I am really glad I found this first. The assembly was very easy even for a router table novice like me. The manuals are clearly written and were easy to follow. I had watched a review video where the person was really impressed in the ability/quality versus price. I paid attention to the items he pointed out to see if I saw the same on my router/table combo. I feel he was very honest in his statements. He did state the fence was not very strong and he didn't recommend for jointing. Perhaps they updated the fence since his was released, but the one that came with mine seems very sturdy. Two items I am very glad this combo boasts is above table height adjustment and it comes with a starting pin. I really didn't see much mention of the pin when reading the description. I only was interested to see if it was included after watching some videos to help me get the most out of my new tool. It appears having a starting pin in a router table is a wanted feature. Skil should make more mention of it if even just a sentence. I really like the router as well. The video mentioned it has a slow startup which is another item that is desired in the router community. The manual quickly walked me through getting it all set up. Attaching it to the mounting plate was really easy as was attaching the mounting plate to the table. I will be honest, the router is most likely in its permanent home. As my older router is still very versatile and came with a good assortment of accessories to include a plunger. I just can't use any of the more modern attachments so this router may get the occasional reprieve. The fence does have a vacuum hookup point. Thanks to keeping the hose from my first shop vac that was much smaller than my current one, I can join the hose from old and new and it adapts to the port perfectly. I made a few test cuts tonight and most all of the chips were whisked away to leave a nearly spotless work top. I will admit that some of the pieces are not high grade. The video I watched did point this out. My take on it is that this set is a value set (for lack of a better term) and you cannot expect solid gold fittings milled to within a millionth of an inch for the price point this unit is. Believe me, I am not complaining. This set is for hobby only so I am not needing professional grade. Honestly, I have seen similar comments about included items on much pricier router/table combos. I am grateful Skil included so much for such a great price. This will suit my needs and then some. One item that Skil could fix somewhat easily is the fact that when the router is in the table and you need to remove it, you have to lift up the table to get enough clearance to remove the router for bit changes. As I am going to build a custom stand for this unit, I will recess the center to make it easier to remove and replace the router motor. I really like the storage on the sides. They are just cubbies, but I will take that over the space being wasted and not utilized at all. The test passes I made tonight turned out great. Thanks to actually researching I learned the bit I have in the router needed a slower speed due to its width. Again the included manuals really helped a novice out. The router worked great and did not sound like it was strained in the slightest. As the router has lights on it for hand use, they do also light up here. I am not sure how useful that will be, but at minimum it does light up the workspace in the most important area, the finger eliminator. In my opinion, I feel this is an excellent value with very good quality. I would say expect to get what you pay for however I think you get you get far more than what the price tag implies you will get in quality and included items.

Router and table are both of good quality. The way the router mounts to the table is unique, and quite helpful. The Tool/router bit holders on the sides of the table could be handy (I don't use them), for someone that leaves the table out all the time. Router motor is smooth and quiet. This was the cheapest router & table available, and it does 100% of what the more expensive sets does.

An amazing combo set. The router is beyond praise - accurate, powerful, convenient, reliable, with a soft start. The table is not quite as good as I would like, but you have everything to start working. Assembly is straightforward and I never looked at the owner's manual - everything is clear and understandable. The table assembled and secured to the stand turned out to be surprisingly durable. Initially, I wanted to use only the table top, believing that the plastic sides would not be durable enough, but after checking the strength, I decided to leave it as is and not spoil such beauty. Overall, I am very glad that I bought this set.

For a combo tool that probably costs less than one of the components it’s a great deal. It works very well and is very sturdy and accurate. I mostly use it for edge molding and jointing rough boards. It works great for both. The fence is a little shaky for jointing so I made a wood fence or use a bit with a guide and aluminum strip. Good product for a reasonable cost!

I had a slight misunderstanding where to hook up the vacuum hose and originally thought it was suppose to hook up to the router vacuum port directly but instead realized it is suppose to hook up to the vacuum port located on the fence. I just used it for the first time to route out some aluminum bar and so far everything works pretty good. I like the router with the soft start, above table router adjustment, and the competitive price. I was going to place the router on my work bench but settled for placing it on a rolling cart which worked out great. Update: the fence is a little out of line and one side is off center from the the other side which causes the product being routed to jump inward when transitioning from the right side of the fence to left side of fence. To remedy this I used a thick metal ruler between the fence and the item that I am routing.