2.25 Peak HP Variable Speed Fixed Base Router

router is great I use it for a cnc machine this is the 2nd router that I have used on machine and it runs great.

I bought this router to replace a 30 year old Craftsman, and I am so glad I did. The kit comes with the router, plunge adapter, 1/4" & 1/2" collets, a bunch of edge guides and a really nice case. I installed it on my table and have been using it a ton, and I'm very happy with it. It's also not too loud in comparison to my old one and my battery powered one as well

I've had many routers from different manufacturers but this is the first Hitachi product I've ever owned. This router is the most efficient, reliable and easy to setup and operate. I am completely sold on Hitachi. I will definitely check out other tools for my shop.

Really like how quiet the motor runs and the soft start is grate. Changing bits and set up is a breeze.I hand problems using the dovetail guides they keep coming loose.The instructions book was not clear on how to use the router. Overall great product would buy another router from hitachi.

Have had one of the same model for a number of years . Has served me well. Was time to replace my router table unit ( not this brand) Decided since the M12VC had served me so well I would just get another one. Made a mount to hold the new M12VC and the combination of the new mount system and M12VC router work great. My new mount is from plans purchased thru E bay . Far superior to having router hanging from a plate. With one wrench and 2 minutes or less this router can be returned to hand held unit. No modification to router needed.

Nice quality , plenty of power with both 1/4 and 1/2 collettes gives lots of flexibility. Plunge and fix bases work perfectly and are easy to adjust. Bushings are included and everything comes in a heavy hard sided case that protects your purchase. I have used this in and out of a taable and it all works great.

I bought this router based on good reviews and the low price compared to other brands. I traditionally like Porter Cable routers. I am very pleased with how smooth the variable speed is, the solidness of the router, and it is amazingly quiet. I use this router for building cabinet doors. Will recommend this router to friends.

I have not had this product for too long and so cannot comment as to it's durability, but so far I am impressed. The power level is more than adequate, the noise level is surprisingly low compared to other routers I've owned, and the ease at which depth adjustments can be made is very good. The design with the base being fully removable is a great improvement over my previously owned tool. This makes cleaning very easy and small adjustments of a couple thousands are easily made. Haven't noticed any problems with the collet being difficult to release as commented by others. Since the collet is encapsulated by the nut it seems easy to actually pull the the collet out by backing the nut further out than just enough to loosen it.

it works OK. Adjusting the depth is not simple or exact. If the is a fine adjustment option I have not been able to figure it out from the instruction manual. The metal insert in the base plate is a mystery to me and it makes inserting and tightening the guide for my dove tail joiner difficult. it works but the guide tends to vibrate loose because i can not tighten it enough because of the screw in the metal plate in the center of the base plate

When I first got it it worked great, now it about 90 days old and the speed control is going bad ,it changes the speed on it owned ,the guy who recommended it has the same problems ,it replaced the speed control (his is about 9 months old and paid for it himself )and now it works great again