The Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Router combines power, speed and accurate depth adjustments to deliver clean accurate cuts in a variety of materials and applications. The compact router leverages the POWERSTATE Brushless Motor and REDLINK PLUS electronics. This delivers the power of corded 1.25 HP trim routers and best-in-class 31,000 RPM delivering users with power and speed for clean, quality cuts in hard materials. With an M18 REDLITHIUM XC5.0 battery, the cordless compact router cuts up to 250 ft. of 3/8 in. round overs in red-oak, providing users with all-day run time with fewer trips to the charger. The handheld router is equipped with a micro-adjust dial and macro-adjust button, giving users fast and accurate depth adjustments for highly accurate work. A variable-speed dial with speed from 10,000 RPM to 31,000 RPM gives users control in all applications. The trim router also features a sturdy 4 in. sub-base plate giving users stability and dual-LED lights illuminate their work surface. Milwaukee Compact Router Plunge Base expands the versatility of the Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Router. The plunge base allows users to perform smooth plunges at precise depths with a comfortable spring lever and accurate depth stops. The trim router plunge base has a 6-step depth turret at 1/8 in. increments and a micro-adjustment on the depth rod, enabling users to make simple and accurate adjustments for repeatable cuts.
- POWERSTATE brushless motor: power of corded compact routers and higher SPM to complete cuts in hard woods
- REDLINK PLUS Intelligence ensures maximum performance and protects from overloads, heating and over-discharge
- REDLITHIUM battery pack: delivers more work per charge and more work over the life of the pack than competitors
- Variable speed dial ranges between 10,000 RPM and 31,000 RPM, providing precise control for clean edges and details
- Macro adjust button allows for fast macro-adjustments and 1.5 in. of adjustable range
- Fine adjustment screw allows for precise adjustments beyond 1/64 in. increments
- Tool-free spindle lock provides easy bit changes with one 11/16 in. collet wrench
- Accepts 1/4 in. shank router bits
- LED light illuminates the cut surface
- Compatible with Milwaukee plunge base and offset base attachments (sold separately)
- Includes straight edge guide, dust extraction attachment and 5-3/4 in. sub-baseplate which accepts 1-1/4 in. template bushings
- Part of the M18 system, featuring over 150 plus tools
- Includes: (1) M18 FUEL compact router console, (1) fixed base, (1) 1/4 in. collet, 4 in. round sub-base plate, (1) 5-3/4 in. template sub-base plate, dust shroud, (1) straight edge guide, (1) 11/16 in. collet wrench, (1) 7/16 in. spindle wrench, (1) compact router plunge base 48-10-5601
Alaina Aufderhar (verified owner) –
Surprisingly powerful and comfortable to use! Very pleased!!!
Domingo Von (verified owner) –
Last bought a router in 1988. An excellent Makita. This one made grateful I had to replace it. If you’re doing on-site work, I highly recommend this option.
Norma Bartoletti (verified owner) –
Router is great. Very easy to use and adjust. It is way quieter than I expected.
Chasity Lemke (verified owner) –
Great tool, Milwaukee hasn’t disappointed yet.
Van Kulas (verified owner) –
Awesome simply awesome
Isobel Cruickshank (verified owner) –
Well madeWorks great
Junius Toy (verified owner) –
Great tool would be a 5 star review if battery life was better.
Jonatan Zemlak (verified owner) –
I pulled into my local Home Depot that I frequent nearly every day for my business. This time I wanted to buy a router. I browsed the tool section and found what I wanted. The routers, except for the displays, are all locked up. I spent 20 minutes, yes 20 minutes trying to find someone to open the cabinet so I could get the tool and go. I asked two inventory people – who couldn’t help, one person stocking plumbing parts, who paged someone to meet me at the tools. No one arrived for 10 minutes. I went to the service desk where another page was sent out. I waited for another 5 plus minutes. I put the router bit I had selected back on the shelf and was headed to the door when Katie, from the service desk – who had sent out the second page, had the presence of mind to meet me and help me out. I already expect ho-hum service from H/D, after all they obviously have a heavy turnover of employees, and many of them are young college students. I have been marooned at this store before trying to get help, but today set a record. Katie was polite and helpful, and I was finally headed to the car with the router and bit.If I didn’t need this tool today, I would have spent my money elsewhere. I can’t believe that there is no one working in the front of the store where the most expensive items – power and hand tools are. Management needs to get their act together, or hire Katie for the job.
Jackie Kihn (verified owner) –
Exceeded my expectations!
Danika Hegmann (verified owner) –
Great deal. Buy 2 batteries and get a free tool. What a great deal!
Trisha Hackett (verified owner) –
Great product! Very happy with it!
Estrella King (verified owner) –
An excellent tool smooth and very useful easy to operate
Leif Boyle (verified owner) –
Amazing tool, smooth operation. No complaints
Zack Hermiston (verified owner) –
Probably would really only give 3.5 stars but 4 is a round number. There is nothing wrong with this plunge base, but having used both the fixed base and the plunge, the fixed base works just fine for plunging if you are not going more than 3/16” which you should probably not do anyway. The plunge base is a little bigger and wider which can be both good and bad depending on your application. I personally prefer the compact control the fixed base that comes with the fuel router better for most applications. Again, it’s not that this is bad but I just don’t think it’s great either and it is expensive.
Elfrieda Wolf (verified owner) –
Great tool lightweight easy to use
Ottis Zemlak (verified owner) –
Works great for all of my projects. Milwaukee M18 series have proven to be strong dependable products for most of projects I’ve worked on.
Nick Lowe (verified owner) –
Milwaukee always performs
Saige Douglas (verified owner) –
Good product but depth adjustment seems to wander a bit
Merl Haley (verified owner) –
Another great Milwaukee cordless tool. Have 11 other fuel products. Every one is as good or better than its corded or pneumatic counterpart.
Araceli Weimann (verified owner) –
Great router for the price