ğine adjustment screw allows for precise adjustments beyond 1/64″ increments.Macro Adjust button allows for fast macro-adjustments and 1.5″ of adjustable range.Variable speed dial ranges between 10,000 and 31,000 rpm, providing precise control for clean edges and details.REDLITHIUM™ Battery Pack: Delivers more work per charge and more work over the life of the pack than competitors.REDLINK PLUS™ Intelligence ensures maximum performance and protects from overloads, heating and over-discharge.POWERSTATE™ Brushless Motor: Power of corded compact routers and higher SPM to complete cuts in hard woods.
Here’s the full set of features and specs from Milwaukee, followed by a video that’ll make you say “Ogee!”: And you can ditch the cord without sacrificing any power the Milwaukee M18 Compact Router has power equal to that of a 1-1/4 HP corded router. Whether cutting a roundover on the edge of a long countertop, or adding a nice profile around a table top, not having to worry about where the cord is in relation to the 31,000 RPM spinning bit takes a bit of stress – and risk – out of the task. On the list of “Tools that are easier to use without a cord,” a router has to be near the top. The Milwaukee M18 Compact Router, ready to make some free-range sawdust… While Steve was off somewhere playing in his workshop, we snagged the router off its purple shelf, to get a well-rounded look at it. Much of the project was accomplished using a couple of tools recently added to the Milwaukee M18 lineup of cordless tools: The Milwaukee M18 jigsaw and the Milwaukee M18 compact router.
It came out looking great, especially if you like purple, and his tutorial was full of handy woodworking tips, like how to make a dadoing jig. A heavy-duty, 22 amp switch and speed control dial positions are conveniently located to allow the operator full motor control while keeping both hands.Recently, our woodworking guru, Steve, showed us how to build a sturdy custom bookcase on the cheap. For maximum operator control and comfort, the 5625-20 router has impact-resistant, tactile-grip handles set wide apart and angled forward. The router also features a durable, rubber shield for dust-free access to the height adjustment system. For added protection when table-mounted, the router features an exclusive motor contamination shield that keeps damaging debris out without sacrificing airflow. With an industry standard bolt-hole pattern and router base diameter along with removable handles for insert plate clearance, the 5625-20 readily converts any existing table or production jig set-up. hex socket wrench with extension, eliminating the need for awkward, below the table adjustments or the need for an auxiliary router lift. The revolutionary system can be accessed from above a router table with the included T-wrench or any 3/8 in. Unlike helical systems, the motor doesn’t spin as the height is changed, ensuring that the motor controls and power cord remain in a constant, optimal position. and micro-fine adjustments to within 1/64 in. Fully-loaded for production free-hand and router table routing, the router features Milwaukee's exclusive linear height adjustment system with above-the-table access, providing fast, precise coarse adjustments to within 1/8 in. For controlled start-up and reduced motor wear, the 5625-20 router also features a reliable electronic soft-start.
To ensure a consistent, quality finish, the 36-position speed dial allows the user to precisely match the tool RPM to the bit diameter while the premium electronic feedback circuitry maintains speed and power under load. Milwaukee's heavy-duty, 3-1/2 max hp fixed-base production router, model 5625-20, features a powerful 15 amp Milwaukee-built motor with electronic variable speed (10,000-22,000 RPM), premium feedback circuitry and soft-start.