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(Image credit: Ryobi) Ryobi 18V 1/4' Cordless Trim Router Review: performanceĪs previously mentioned in my Bosch POF 1200 AE wood router review, I'm okay with some general DIY but I'm not a professional woodworker, so in no way did I test this tool to its absolute limits. You'll have to locate a small socket set to make your life easier. Fret not, there's a nut to do this and Ryobi includes the correct spanner but it's almost impossible to get it around said nut. Secondly, the latch that adjusts the aluminium collar requires adjustment after some use, as it too works loose. This isn't such a big deal but it's enough to move the bit up or down by a few millimetres during long cutting projects. There are a few areas that could be improved though, such as the micro-adjustment dial at the top of the tool, which rattles around like crazy when the tool is switched on. On top of this, Ryobi throws in a tough perspex cover, which protects the user but also allows for great visibility when cutting, as well as LED lighting for better visibility. The on/off toggle switch also has a nice weighty action to it and the latch mechanism for adjusting the routing height is also similarly professional grade. The chunkiness does add an element of peace of mind, because the collar - the area taking the brunt of the weight of the tool - is fashioned from die-cast aluminium and it definitely feels like it can withstand a bit of a beating. Without the battery, it's lightweight and not particularly daunting and feels ergonomically designed, but strap the recommend 5.0 Ah One+ pack onto it and it suddenly gets quite heavy and fairly bulky to hold.

There is a really nice heft to the Ryobi 18V 1/4' Cordless Trim Router and it has been designed so it features dimpled rubber grips in all of the areas you are likely to hold it. (Image credit: Ryobi) Ryobi 18V 1/4' Cordless Trim Router Review: build quality

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