KATSU Cordless Router Review

Main view of the KATSU 18V Cordless Router.

Our Rating:

Read our review of the KATSU 18V Cordless Router. Suitable for trimming, edge forming, slot cutting, decorative work, etc. Features a variable speed controller, depth adjustment up to around 20mm, a compact/lightweight/powerful design, and accessories.

✔ Price £	✅ View current price £ on amazon.co.uk
✔ Colours	Blue
✔ Power	18V Battery
✔ Speed Adjustment	Yes
✔ Depth Adjustment	Yes
✔ Accessories	2 Collets (1/4 Inch and 3/8 Inch) / Wrenches / Guides
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Our Review

The KATSU 18V Cordless Router is a well designed tool which delivers a powerful and consistent performance. It can trim, form edges, cut slots, perform decorative work, and more. It boasts adjustability in two senses. Firstly, it has a variable speed controller which lets you set the speed based on the current task at hand. Secondly, the working depth can be adjusted up to around 20mm.

KATSU 18V Cordless Router's accessories.

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The KATSU 18V Router is cordless. As such, you get a huge level of flexibility/freedom, and don't have to worry about any power cables getting in the way. It comes with a 4000mAh battery which takes about 1 hour to charge with the included charger. From a design perspective, the router is lightweight and compact. It comes with two LEDs for work piece illumination.

Specification

The features are as follows:

Suitability - The KATSU 18V Cordless Router is ideal for trimming, edge forming, slot cutting, decorative work, etc. It's a well built tool with an easy to use design.
Power - The router is cordless. It's an 18V tool which comes with a 4000mAh battery and a rapid 1 hour charger. It's easy to turn on/off, and features a lock-on switch for continuous use.
Variable Speed - A control dial lets you adjust the speed of the tool to suit both the job and the material at hand.
Depth Adjustment - The KATSU 18V Cordless Router offers rack and pinion depth adjustment with a maximum depth of about 20mm.
Design - The router is compact, lightweight and powerful. It has a durable aluminium body, two LED lights for work surface illumination, and a dust extraction facility.
Accessories - The tool comes with 2 collets (1/4 inch and 3/8 inch), wrenches, and guides.

KATSU 18V Cordless Router's variable speed controller.

Summary

In summary, the KATSU 18V Cordless Router is a powerful, adjustable and durable tool which is ideal for trimming, edge forming, slot cutting and decorative work. We particularly like its variable speed control dial which lets you choose a speed appropriate for the job. We also like its rack and pinion depth adjustment up to about 20mm, its compact/lightweight design, and its accessories. We rate the KATSU 18V Cordless Router 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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