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Stand-Out Features Include Price, Portability, Noise Cancelling Capabilities
A compact router is a versatile handy tool for the do-it-yourself woodturner. Compact routers like Bosch, Bachmann and Makita have the power of a table saw combined with the precision of a router. This makes it easy to create precision cuts on wide-open lathes.

The innovative, battery powered XC5.0 ultra compact router from Bosch has a milled, sanded, heavy-duty rotary crescent blade and a premium precision-tuned, high-speed cutting engine. The compact router comes with a rigid, recessed plastic cutting surface that avoids vibration and a durable, rubber, fiberglass molded plunge base. The milled, sanded, heavy-duty blade accepts both left and right-handed use. The miter slot is easily adjustable with the simple touch of a button and the smooth, solid construction of the table top means little movement during use.

The compact router from Bosch is fitted with a powerful HP printer. The router is available with a low or high rpm drive and a one-touch start button for automatic operation. The router includes a carrying case and a rubber bumper. The router includes a standard non-locking Vibration Pad that prevents the router from being locked when the pad is installed. The router includes a three-position grip, a dust cap, a rubberized control trim ring, a non-marring blade cover and a carrying case.

The Makita router series includes some compact routers suitable for light-duty work. They include the M Series line and are available in three configurations:low-powered, mid-powered, and high-powered. The M Series includes some compact routers suitable for light-duty work. They include the MR Series and the LP Series, suitable for medium to heavy-duty use. The LP Series includes some compact routers suitable for medium to heavy-duty use.

The Bosch HPLCD Multimaster 3.5HP router offers the same benefits and performance as the router series above. It includes the same laser depth sensors and an improved programmable logic system for faster, less problematic performance. The router offers a high-speed, high-volume drive with a three-position grip. The router has a light-weight aluminum frame and offers the same low-profile depth as the other models in the Multimaster series.

The Dell Laptop ACR 1450LS is a good choice for those working on applications that require moderate to heavy-duty operation. It is equipped with a USB port for easy connection to a computer and includes a FireWire port for connecting the device to a host operating system. For fast and secure data transmission, it uses the full-size version of the Cisco hardware. It also offers advanced security options such as VLAN tagging, smart card technology, and a built-in firewall. For high portability, it has compact routers suitable for either desktop or notebook use.

One of the top compact routers is the Cisco CCNA Tools ProLite CCR Premium Laminate router. The router offers standard USB and FireWire ports, but has what's called a "one hand" design which means you can't press on the button on the front of the device to bring it to your attention. You have to use the other side to find the reset button, and even then it might be tough to press. It also has rubberized casing to withstand wear and tear. It comes with a limited warranty. The company does not recommend installing wireless speakers as it will damage the one-hand design.


One other compact router is the Netgear WZRX Platinum Mini PC Fibre Channel Modem with an integrated palm grip. Like the one from Cisco, it comes with an automatic discovery of SSIDs and BSSIDs and a built-in firewall. One of the stand-out features includes a high-speed optical port for Gigabit Ethernet connections. https://www.bosch-professional.com/gb/en/community/category/advice-on-router-tables/12675186-t/p2#main It has a neat design with a five-way power switch, a logical layers-per-rack structure, rack mount brackets, and easy access for diagnosing wiring problems. This router is priced at a cool $700.

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