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

The SKIL RT1323-01 Router Table with 10Amp Router Kit delivers excellent stability and smooth operation. Easy setup, durable construction, and precise depth adjustments make it perfect for DIYers and pros. Great value!

Powerful, precise, and easy to use! Smooth operation, sturdy build, and excellent value. Perfect for pros and beginners. Highly recommend—5 stars!

Table top made of unsealed MDF is perfectly flat, but will certainly deform over time with humidity. Fence is made of plastic, but is perfectly square. I was afraid the plastic legs would be flimsy, but it was surprisingly stable once assembled.Router has reasonable power and even has a nice dust post and opposing dust shield. Unfortunately when mounted under the table the router dust port faces forward (a bit design oversight). Replacing bits is a bit of a pain without removing the router motors from the base.Assembly instructions are virtually inexistent, but it comes mostly preassembled anyway.All is all it is a great inexpensive beginner router table. Simple, but workable.It has none of the problems the Bosch RA1181 I just returned elsewhere have and costs less than half of the 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.

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.