Best Cordless Routers: Toolsday with RR Buildings

Today's Toolsday is all about cordless routers. I have the current battery powered cordless routers from the big three manufactures, and If you are curious which one is the best cordless router, I give my thoughts at the end.
Dewalt Router
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Milwaukee Router
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Makita Router
bit.ly/Makita18vRouter
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[@Katykat7777777]

I just finished building the handrail on my deck kzbin.infoUgkxfQ5_mgwq6PcudJvAH25t-I4D-3cTPz4z and used this great little router to clean up the top rail before the final sanding and stain. It was light weight but packed lots of power. Either size battery didn't seem to make it top heavy and I'm a 64 yr old women so I really appreciated how easy it was to use...................... CORDLESS only way to go !!

[@quanghuypham3406]

With Ryan's kzbin.infoUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan, I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!

[@T.E.P.]

I have 2 of the DeWalt routers and they impress me everytime i use them on projects

[@ifletcher-cook4776]

Particularly on rough cut timber, rub some candle wax on the base of the tool. The cut will go much easier/smoother. I always carry a candle in with my tools and use it on every tool that has friction on the timber in its operation.

[@cliftonobrien588]

Never bring your router backwards through the cut like that. It can so easily climb/jump out of the dado and onto your other hand. I know your a pro Kyle, but this is just for the new guys watching... bonus tip: there is a time and place to use the router in the opposite direction----- when rounding over edges of hardwoods like cherry or walnut that have changing grain patterns and are likely to blow out. One light pass (backwards) with a firm grip and then one clean up pass in the typical cutting direction.... I just wouldn't recommend going backwards in any cut like a groove or dado

[@MichaelDreksler]

Came here to say this too. I had to look away when Kyle started doing those dados and the square was moving all over the place

[@jameslappin5325]

Can you do more beginner video's? The top 10 tips with the square was perfect. A lot of people don't explain very well as the go but you do👍 My son's and i love woodworking but where beginner's

[@tristanpatterson3843]

He's definitely no pro on the router. You have touched on the best tip by far. pull back the first couple of mm then push through to avoid tear-out.

[@jeffscott3160]

Iv'e seen the pro's get hurt bad this way! Not a good idea no matter how much experience you have. Use a router table or shaper with a power feeder if you want to climb cut!

[@jimb2758]

Hey, give the guy a break!!! At 12:44 he says he's not a woodworker. He's a contractor trying to help all of us by exposing us to different tools and techniques. I think he does and incredible job with all the videos he produces and I think we should just say, "Thank You!!!" for all you present to us. Kyle has almost 500,000 subscribers, how many do you have? Come on!!!

[@chrisperry7963]

Nice comparison, thank you. I have the Makita, love it.

[@HBSuccess]

Have used all three but have been using the DeWalt daily since last summer. Like it don’t love it. Hate the on/off (trim routers need a comfortable momentary paddle or trigger switch IMO NOT a click on click off. The DeWalt base plate is by far the most useful of the three and the DeWalt is also the most powerful (but then it’s half again bigger than the Makita - bigger motor. But the one cool thing that sets DeWalt totally apart - the $50 corded trim router plunge base fits the cordless router. That makes the DeWalt 10x more useful IMO.

[@glen748]

Great information Kyle. Not being a woodworker, you should have used a UP spiral bit for the dados you made in the test. A up spiral clears the chips from the cut as they are pulled up towards the motor and out of the way. A DOWN spiral is pushing the chips away from the motor and into the work piece. If you are cutting all the way threw your material this is fine but if you are not it clogs the dado and causes more friction.

[@MrJCOlson5]

Anyone else get abit nervous cutting 1” deep in oak with a questionable bit on a 1/4” shanks?

[@Chris-vp9ht]

as far as I was concerned you are only supposed to go as deep as the bit is wide

[@hishamhamdan2105]

I don't beleive in 1 pass...

[@giveme2468]

The Dewalt does have a micro adjust. It's the little yellow ring on the adjust ring

[@catlady8324]

5:44 Watch it again and then explain to the KZbin community what you have learned.

[@levrone0075]

Its great to see you give your opinion and commentary throughout the review,so many reviewers just describe the product but don't give anything useful. Well done

[@FredMcIntyre]

Thanks for the comparison Kyle! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@andyvetter8672]

Great video Kyle . I’m in the market for one of these . I was pretty excited when Milwaukee came out with theirs , prolly the one I go with since that’s my heaviest platform that I have in all of my platforms. Thanks for the comparison on all 3 models. Killer job as always bro 👊🏻💥👊🏻

[@justinscomp]

I read the title and thought wireless routers and was confused when we didnt get into in home networking... I feel cheated. Good video as always Kyle!

[@douglasthompson2740]

Hello Kyle, Thanks for the info. Just the push I needed to pick up some more Makita tools. I found the cordless planer and the router kit packaged for $94 which included a 3 1/4" cordless planer, battery and charger at $89 with $5 shipping. I cannot complain about their 18v system and hope they keep it going as I am heavily invested in that platform. For me it is handier to switch batteries than lug a humongous one around all day. Take care. Doug

[@chaseweeks2708]

I ran into the problem of putting a "too big" quarter round bit in my dewalt. Fixed it by bottoming out the base, putting in the bit, turning it on, then used the bit to "bore out" that too small hole in the plate :P

[@davidrobins4025]

Very helpful information. Thank you.

[@BenSpitzerTX]

Been waiting on this one!

[@gabesmith6475]

I bought the Dewalt and I just use the micro-adjust to set the depth it’s faster than macro-adjusting and then clipping the base on. I also like the long part of the base it makes it seem more sturdy.

[@maintenancebynathan2150]

Another great vid. Thanks man. Specs are like stats and can be manipulated and so many conditions and variables to consider. When a battery runs down I think we alll just swap it out and keep going. Again good job.

[@nicksgarage2]

I ended up going with the Makita platform over Milwaukee when I was building my shop because they had the trim router and Milwaukee didn't. The only problem was the price point if you wanted to get several accessories. I ended up buying the corded version with all the accessories for a great price and then just the tool only on the cordless. So now I have two routers for less than buying the cordless and the accessories. I think for most people, once they're in a platform, they'll stick to it.

[@ryansimpson3074]

Correct. I'm fully invested M12 and M18 so when I'm looking I always stay within my chosen platform.

[@justgregnow]

Did this guy even look at the dewalt before he did this video? 🤔 All sweet routers you can't go wrong with any of them!

[@lilnic804]

What's that mean lol

[@user990077]

19:25 With the DeWalt test you are going the same direction (away from you) on both sides of the dado so you are climb cutting on one of the cuts. You can hear the squeal when you do the climb cut. Not sure but when it bit into the board twice and you said "yikes" it might of been a climb cut.

[@jeffpowell8308]

I have the Milwaukee and am very pleased with it. I love having a cordless because the dragging cord was always an annoyance and when your using a precision tool like a router that moment when a cord snags can cause errant cuts more so than most cutting tools. In just hoping they come out with a more powerful one soon so I can forever ditch the cord for heavy duty routing like mortising boxes stringers like the custom alternate tread stair case I made this past summer.

[@ngbc5342]

great review, comprehensive and articulate

[@kan-zee]

14:47 *MIKITA DEMO* 15:46 *DEWAULT DEMO* 16:47 *MILWAUKEE* 18:00 *MilWAukee* 19:19 *Dewault* 20:59 *Mikita* 23:36 *Mikita* 24:13 *dewault* 24:43 *Milwaukee*

[@gtuttle4]

Exactly what I was looking for, great review!

[@jrelectrician4387]

Great Video Bro!!!!!!👍🏼 Thank you for the info......

[@trangia12]

Great review, thank you.

[@ToolNut2024]

This is a good video if you're a beginner and you're trying to decide which cordless router to buy 👍 but also you get a feel at how each brand/company build and that way you get a better idea which company would suit your working style. That is, if you're trying to commit to one platform for all your tools

[@russellhodgson2896]

Hey Kyle, loved the video, once again thanks for what you do!!! Looking forward to a toolsday on the new Milwaukee framer. Thanks

[@RRBuildings]

I can’t wait to share it with everyone Russell

[@russellhodgson2896]

RR Buildings thanks for responding, hey another question, I’m from Sydney Australia, and I want to know has the Packout radio come out in the US yet?

[@m60mgman]

Braking is a nice safety feature. I use my Makita in a router table, so braking is not an issue for my use. My 30+ year old 3hp beast of a Makita 1/2” collet corded plunge router could sure use that... it’s scary!

[@erikjoven2388]

Good video/review - although pushing a router into a fence when you're just manually holding that fence is absurdly dangerous! Should ideally never be pushing a power tool towards your fleshy bits lol - always 100% worth it to take the time to clamp or nail/screw your fence down so you can keep that other hand some place safe

[@machomanOOOOHYEEEAH]

you can mate, I did exactly that. ordered a sheet of 4mm clear acrylic and made a 115X115mm square base, it looks and performs like factory! give it a go.

[@hwgusn]

4:46 “I’m gonna take everything off.” [attention intensifies] lol Good video, man.

[@danielbuckner2167]

Kyle, did you ever do a video on the hydraulic impact drivers? I have heard you rave about how much quieter they are and less likely to strip bits. I'd love to hear/see more. Thanks!

[@jeffpowell8308]

I bought the Milwaukee because I'm heavily invested in both of their platforms (but not exclusively) because they have proven to me that they are the most innovative, well built and the responsive to any issues that inevitably occur. I used the router the last 2 days for building a enclosed stringer alternating stair case. It was not able to hog out the mortises for the treads and risers in the stringers as it over heated the motor while using a 3/4" straight cutting bit for that application. But today I milled the treads and used it with a 3/4" round over bit to round over both sides of 14 treads and it performed flawlessly! It's all about using any given tool properly for the tasks they are designed for. You wouldn't surf fish with a ultra light 5' spinning rod with only 5 lb test on it right?

[@thomaschandler4831]

All my routers are set to speed 4 …. Never any burning and you’re can take your time and not rush .. and the turn out is beautiful

[@jpbinva9919]

You're "taller" joke cracked me up. Well executed.

[@RRBuildings]

Haha

[@ericjames5163]

I typically work at a bench in a shop doing solid surface work. Cordless has changed my trim router game. I had and liked the ryobi cordless since 2006. I now use three of the cordless makita routers and two ryobi. Ryobi are only good for roundovers, and the makita can swing any bit that is reasonable for a trim router. the ryobi is not stiff enough so I only use them with bearing bits. To sum it up... I switch routers not bits, and I don't get tangled in any cords.

[@ryszardbargiel7256]

You missed the little gauge on the Dewalt router. Right bellow the black adjustment ring is a thin yellow one. That thin yellow one spins freely to allow a 0 setting, then you turn the black ring until it lines up with the depth setting change needed. You also misspoke about removing the base from the Dewalt. No need to spin the ring to remove, just push side clips and slide off.

[@thudang3039]

Thanks for sharing!

[@thomaskubiak7019]

Love the content.

[@cherkesrenovations]

Useful video. Thx buddy

[@refixed]

Dust collection with the Makita was a big selling feature for me -- it works great

[@steveng5503]

Great videos. Can’t fault them. What would I look for when choosing a router for cutting out windows and doors on 18mm OSB? As always a big fat 👍🏻 from me. 🇬🇧

[@anylife_photography]

Great impartial review! I'm definitely team makita but not one company can be the best at everything so it's important to review equally. Just thinking at the bottom of the makita router, the black base plate seems removable. I'd like to see if I could make a plexiglass clear baseplate for it with a single square edge to copy the dewalt's design? That seems to be a well thought out baseplate from dewalt there.

[@davidallen803]

Safety-wise its always best to have the router stop rotating as quick as possible after you stop applying power to minimize injury. I know because a number of years ago I forgot one of my corded routers takes a few seconds to stop rotating and I clipped my leg and ripped both my jeans and leg. Not super bad, but very painful. You really should look at better bits.

[@theone1347]

Love these blenders 😃

[@Ray_Sellner]

The Makita gets pretty good reviews on Amazon. I do woodwork at home, so I'll most likely buy a corded router when I'm not using the router insert on my table saw.

[@Richard-wk9le]

Everything gets good reviews on Amazon they just want to sell, if they need to sell it -it gets good reviews Period.

[@ryansimpson3074]

I can't wait to buy my first router. Milwaukee for sure since I'm already on that platform. Looking to do some woodworking as a hobby

[@PRACTICALBUSHCRAFTSURVIVAL]

what about the skid steer mix and go cement mixer attachment 1 eterra , you do a lot of that. i thought its might come in useful . i don't know if this would be cost/time saver . maybe you could look into it...

[@cesare7101]

Can you make a comparison on brushless jigsaws? Makita, Milwaukee & Dewalt. No-one had done it yet.

[@Kdacarp]

I have the dewalt one love it

[@coryclark9259]

Nice to see these back!!!! Now where’s your 2020 tool trailer video? What’s been removed versus what gets added is the most telling tool review you can do.

[@constructionlife5059]

Cordless vacuums! Do they come with a dust bag? How much crap they can pick up? How long of a run time? Thank you for the great videos.

[@gusalvarez3756]

Thanks kool review

[@Adam-gi1yl]

Nice work 👍

[@teacher5376]

Have fun'.! All the best

[@robertwendel8391]

For a power hand tool I think vibration and smoothness through the material is pretty important

[@mickhurley7305]

This video could be of great value if you edited it and pointed out all the dangerous router techniques you used... I respect you for acknowledging them in comments.

[@JDDupuy]

I have used a Rigid cordless trim router in the new wood shop for last 3 years. Is does round over, bevel and cove light duty work. I never use it to plow rabbets or dados. A clamped full length straight edge would of proved a more safe and better demonstration. Light duty routers like these should cut a max of 1/4 inch per pass. The chatter is telling you to much and too fast.

[@tombowen6430]

Can’t speak for the others but the Makita brushless is brilliant.

[@brycecronin9099]

Toolsday is awesome !

[@daveloderhose874]

Just bought the Milwaukee like it a lot only problem is getting the bit in the collet I have to keep pulling it out to get the bit inserted.

[@deluxepressure]

Dave Loderhose fat finger problems?

[@TheSphinnxx]

Standard practice using routers: max 5mm depth of cut. You burn less bits and save limbs and tools.

[@Patrick-857]

Americans don't understand metric my bro. Imagine the progress we could have made if we didn't have to deal with a mix of metric and r~tard units.

[@andre1987eph]

@@Patrick-857 was’ “metrics”? Does they have something to do with the Olympics?

[@steveklampe7574]

Makita !! Routes out windows with 7/16’s like a mule !! Just as powerful as corded router ! Yes battery use is fast, but, no cords is impressive ! I can route out two 6’x 6’10”sliders, two 8050’s and two 6050’s on a 80’ wall with battery to spare.

[@koda0004]

I love that you have concider that people have different battery platforms. Other KZbinrs could learn from taht. I like "the hands on" and your gut feeling. great video.

[@BigRock804]

HI Kyle: To start with most Woodworkers set the depth from the bottom of the router, not from some markings on the router. If I need two or three routers to do a operation I always use the same number of routers. I just can't get back to the same setting. Router Bits. For the last twenty five years or so I have only bought Whiteside or Freud Router bits. Yes, they cost more, but they are sharper and last longer. Whiteside router Bits are made in North Carolina.

[@RRBuildings]

Thanks

[@dewaltxr7628]

I agree...dont rely on the markings.

[@simonliu5723]

Upward spiral would work better with trench cuts as it brings the material up & out. A downward pushes the material down into the hole and is best if you’re plunging and cutting all the way through your work as the waste would then end up on the floor below. Good comparisons though, liking your work!

[@RRBuildings]

I agree I didn’t have one and figured anything to bog it down might be good to show

[@Aepek]

Like the Milwaukee, but wish it had the DeWalt base, as it’s my fav out of all 3 tools. Does the DeWalt base fit on the Milwaukee at all? But a person just needs to with the platform their in & what their most comfortable with. Great Toolsday Video, & liked your thoughts; especially about the bits.... Cheers✌🏼

[@anth2084Jr]

I think it was ryobi who had the first cordless trim router.Old blue one with ni cad run time sucked until lithium ion batteries came out .I did a ton of laminate and round overs on fence posts and stuff just died on me after 10yrs.

[@R2Mike]

I wish you would review the battery converters. Where u can run Milwaukee tools with dewalt batteries. It would help if you one platform, but want the triple hammer...

[@douglasthompson2740]

That is a great idea. Sixtyfiveford just did one but I would like to see other takes on them. Sure be useful.

[@2chipped]

It's not worth it for good and expensive tools and batteries, good batteries and tools talk to each other for thermal protection + it is very unwieldy with the adapter on the end. I run about 5 Ryobi tools off adapters including a packout compressor. Surebonder adapters let's me use Milwaukee or Makita batteries. Also have a Milwaukee to ridgid which I've never used. I tried fake M12 and m18 batteries, It killed several chargers. So I quit using them.

[@R2Mike]

@@2chipped so you wouldnt run the triple hammer on a good dewalt battery?

[@2chipped]

No, it's a chance that you will overheat the motor. Electronics talk to the battery and the battery will shut off. I run M12, m18 and Makita 18 battery platforms.

[@edgastin]

Love the hat!

[@foreman3737]

My only complaint on all 3 of these which I have used the dewalt and I have the makita, but the dewalt is kind big in diameter. But other than that it's a smooth router just like the makita which is very smooth.

[@MarzNet256]

Cool. A good rule of thumb: The larger the bit diameter, the lower the rpm should be. It's about keeping the speed of the cutting edges within the optimal range across bit diameters. Also, running larger bits too fast is dangerous.

[@loxeyloba5897]

@17:32 you're lucky to still have fingers, close call

[@dennismacwilliams196]

Nice Video Thanks'

[@stefanofranzolini7174]

i got a makita, where i work in uk somebody has got a milwakee, which is not bad but, someone has got bosch, i am not a fun of bosch at all but, the way you can handle it makes the most difference and it really feel great . ( 12volts )

[@mesh1248]

Hey can ya do a video on battery adapters to run dewalts on milfaukee or makita and so on amazon has adapters for every variation just curious if they’re anygood?

[@pawejakimiuk3255]

Good job Kyle

[@ssaragoza7406]

Cut in the direction like a skillsaw

[@wagbjorn]

Not mentioned here but DeWalt's cordless router also fits with all accessories of their corded version. Meaning you can use the same base or plunge base. So if you already have the corded version and you want the cordless router in top, no need to buy all stuff again. Just the bare unit. How about Makita and Milwaukee? Are they also compatible with their corded counterparts?

[@bbfoto7248]

@wagbjorn The Makita bases and accessories are also interchangeable between the corded and cordless models just like the DeWalt. I have both brands in both corded and cordless, and they all work well, just a bit different in use obviously. Can't really go wrong with either.

[@martyn1678]

have u used a router before cause that was brutal, also its a trim router meant for light work, if you do that sort of work with it regularly it wont last long

[@JPMIIIIIIIII]

"teste"

[@BaconDanish]

I use Makita tools and find the lock function a good thing. Childrens safety before anything else. Safety all in all

[@avancalledrupert5130]

I only use makita. Allways the best in the price bracket.

[@MichaelJordan-hn4zd]

That’s why they want to take away guns. For the children

[@randybobandy9828]

Child safety when you dont have children?

[@randybobandy9828]

@@MichaelJordan-hn4zd exactly. It's the excuse they use to ban everything.

[@BaconDanish]

Some safety features are to protect the children and others to protect against stupidity. Not everyone has there hands and head attached the right way and therefor safety features are taken in to action. And sorry to say ‘us’ with hands and head in order, sometimes see it as an attack instead of something meant to do good.

[@juanc.mendoza632]

Definitely like you said you are no finish carpenter. This is a compact router, not a skill saw or a Martinez hammer. You most to learn the rotation and the depth and the wood that you want to make a groove o whatever the wood you’re using. In the way that you used you will be buying a compact router every week. You’re a phenomenal worker but in this branch I think you most to learn more and be more careful with the tools. Take care.👍🏻

[@lmartinez011]

I recently purchased a Rigid battery router. I have been using rigid for the past 2 years and have not seen many negatives. Definitely I like the Milwaukee cordless guns hands down and still love my impact Makita driver. Can you do some rigid comparison as well. It would be help full. I think they are in the line range of DEWALT, Milwaukee. What is your feed back and your experience with them?

[@N_B_MMA]

I use makita tools and honestly they just feel smoother than anything else which in my opinion is the most you could want from a tool..less fatigue means more productivity

[@jbjoe249]

Try milwaukee than you will change your opinion... That makita unlock switch makes me crazy. You're cutting something and you just need to change positions of your body and... Press button but no! First press unlock button. Stupidest thing on profi tools

[@zackjay71]

We have all on our jobs. Dewalt just do better over all

[@jongmassey]

Can't help wondering if an up spiral bit wouldn't pack the chips in like the down spiral does. The trade off is the risk of tear out at the top edge

[@RRBuildings]

yes totally...I just don't have one

[@gungadinn]

Routers aren't designed to make spring cuts. With a standard bit, they're climb cut only. Secondly, 1/4" routers are trim/laminate routers. Plunging a 1/4" diameter bit one inch deep is a good way to a) snap a bit, b) have the router kick back and cut the shit out of your self. You have the plunge base, use it for the designed function. I'll stick with my Bosch corded routers.

[@RRBuildings]

I know what it’s designed to do... if I just did some trimming it wouldn’t showcase much of a test... was trying to push it knowing it would be tough

[@gungadinn]

@@RRBuildings+ Kyle, obviously you didn't, otherwise you wouldn't have attempted the spring cut and the kick back shown. I worked with some pneumatic routers that ran @ 60,000 rpm routing out aircraft skins up to 3/16" thick. Whenever we'd get someone fresh out of tech school, it was a given they'd end up on medical closing up a wound from a broken router bit. It got so bad, that I had to design a gateway to install onto the router guide that only allowed insertion one direction.

[@sirmixalot3332]

Gunga Dinn so where is your review and video tutorial/breakdown? Aloha

[@gungadinn]

@@sirmixalot3332 I don't review tools for a living or KZbin views. 1/4" router bits made of carbide are very hard and extremely brittle. They will snap off easily if you abuse them. The comment you're replying to was from 9 months ago, so someone must have just seen your first R&R video?

[@aron6998]

May need to get some rails on that mezzanine if you’re using it for playing Dominos bc that game gets intense at times

[@user-kf8qc7cx4n]

I personally like the Rigid Cordless 18 Volt Router. They have a lifetime warranty on their batteries. 😀

[@randybobandy9828]

Ya but paying to ship them is expensive.

[@leeb.7188]

I wish you would update this video and compare the Bosch, which is famous in the router world, and include the Ryobi because it’s inexpensive and may be appropriate for the homeowner.

[@sirkildalot8409]

The numbers on the speed adjuster are just to let you know where you are on the scale. If there were no numbers you’d have to go to the lowest to establish where the start of the speed adjustment is.

[@43srgrock]

For me it looks like The Milwaukee would be the way to go. As big as the DeWalt is you might as well have a regular corded router.

[@dannydee9919]

"As big as the Dewalt is you might as well have a regular corded router"... Nah, I'm good.. I'll do without the cord. If its one power tool that I absolute despise the cord, it's a router....

[@SiasiAzadi]

I loved your video.

[@2chipped]

Have the makita, love the size. But hate the stupid timer for the unlock.

[@SuperMusic12345]

The RPM is important for the type and diameter of the bit, and sometimes the type of wood. I build fine furniture, so I would tend to see the router differently than a Carpenter. If you needed to rip a piece of 5/4 decking, and need to put a radius back on it, or to round-over the nose of a stair tread, then toss it back on the truck till the next job, anyone of those routers would work. If you are working with Maple one day, Cutting dados into prefinished ply for a built-in on another, then adding an Ogee to a Cherry table on another - you would end up having more than a dozen routers like me. ( Don't tell the wife, she thinks I only have 10 ) At that point, HP, a 1/2 shank, bearing play and maintaining constant RPM start to make a difference. But - We are in different worlds, (and I'm not criticizing yours) - My Grandfather was a Carpenter all his life, he didn't own a power tool till he was 60. I wish he were still around to see how you work - he would be amazed. We built "jib arms", and used blocks and tackle to raise timers and trusses.

[@RRBuildings]

Good info thanks

[@strmrdr]

You were using the wrong bit that is why it was packing the slot. You use a up spiral for slotting and a down spiral when going through the material.

[@RRBuildings]

I get it...I didn't have another one

[@ackjar]

Oh look at that, I was just shopping for a cordless router. Is my Alexa sending you suggestions? [always listening]

[@nvlvdave]

...Should take that surveillance droid out for a little target shooting session ;)

[@Patrick-857]

@@nvlvdave Your smartphone does the same thing.

[@TunedIn1]

like the review... Just a question at 12:20 why did the dewalt collet dip down when you started the router? was it just an optical illusion?

[@RRBuildings]

it was tightening and loosening depending on when I started or stopped it

[@m60mgman]

I think it’s how it brakes.