With its orange color scheme and high-tech design, you might think the Triton TRC001 precision plunge router is trying to overcompensate for a less-than-impressive ability to get the job done. You'd be wrong. It's a powerful tool with several notable features, including design elements that make it easy to use no matter if it's handheld or table-mounted. Most notably, the bit can be changed with a single wrench without reaching under the table. It's a convenient feature that speaks volumes to this model's user-friendliness.

This tool is powered by a 3.25-hp engine with soft start and features a variable-speed control that runs between 8,000 and 21,000 rpm. You can use either the micro winder knob to control the depth, and can switch between free-plunge and rack-and-pinion mode with the touch of a button. The illuminated on-off switch is fully sealed in a rubber boot to keep dust out, and features a lock-out shield to make sure you don't accidentally start the unit. And front and rear shields add an extra element of safety. The Triton TRC001 precision plunge router is covered by a 3-year warranty.


Pros: Design
Cons: Price

Warranty
3 years