SKIL 1817 120V 1-3/4 HP Fixed Base Router
Take your home woodworking projects to the next level with the Skil 1817 fixed-base router. Designed for do-it-yourselfers, this router is ideal for rounding and forming smooth edges as well as cutting basic patterns in wood. A micro-fine depth adjustment enables you to make precise, professional-quality cuts, and soft-grip handles make the router easy to hold. Skil's Soft Start technology delivers smooth starts and less kickback.1817 120V 1-3/4 HP Fixed Base Router At a Glance:Ideal for rounding and forming edges and cutting basic patterns in woodHas micro-fine adjustment to make precise cutsSoft-grip handles and LED SiteLight for easy operationBacked by a one-year warrantyThe Skil 1817 fixed-base router is ideal for rounding and forming edges, as well as cutting basic patterns in wood (click to enlarge).Woodworking with Professional-Quality ResultsWhether you're a novice woodworker or an adept do-it-yourselfer, the Skil 1817 fixed-base router is ideal for cutting basic patterns in wood as well as rounding and forming edges. The tool's fixed-base design enables you to set the cut depth before you turn on the tool. A micro-fine depth adjustment allows you to make precise cuts for professional-quality results.Designed for Comfort and ConvenienceThe Skil 1817 fixed-base router is built to be easy to operate for extended periods, with a design that doesn't intimidate beginners. Comfortable soft-grip handles reduce fatigue, while an LED SiteLight improves visibility and provides a powered tool alert. A dual-position on/off switch offers greater convenience and control. The router is also equipped with a quick-release lever that makes it easy to adjust or remove the motor.Less Kickback with Soft Start TechnologyThanks to Skil's signature Soft Start technology, the Skil 1817 fixed-base router starts smoothly and gradually increases in speed, rather than jumping right to top speed like other routers. The result is less kickback, better control, and a longer motor life, allowing you to complete more projects.The Skil 1817 fixed-base router features a 1/2-inch collect capacity and comes with a 1/4-inch collet adapter for larger profile applications. The tool weighs 7.2 pounds.About Skil Power ToolsSkil Power Tools is a leader in portable electric power tools and accessories serving the consumer do-it-yourself and professional construction markets. Founded in 1924 with the invention of the worm drive SKILSAW, Skil now delivers a complete line of power tools designed and engineered to help DIYers achieve home project success, while providing professionals durable, cost-effective tools for the jobsite.What's in the BoxOne Skil 1817 router motor unit, one fixed base, one chip deflector, one 1/4-inch collet adapter, and one collet wrench.Soft-grip handles and a micro-fine adjustment make the Skil 1817 fixed-base router easy to control (click each to enlarge).