Trim routers cover a surprising amount of edge, template and light joinery work with low bulk.
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Routers & trim routers
Shape edges, cut grooves, mortises, recesses, templates and joinery in wood and sheet materials.
Edge profilesGrooves and dadosHinge mortisesTemplate routingJoinery
FEATURED ASSESSMENTRT0702C£119.99 incl. VAT
THE QUESTIONDo you need a compact trim router for edge and template work, or a larger plunge/router-table setup for deeper joinery and repeated operations?
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Plunge depth, larger cutters and router-table compatibility matter for furniture and repeat work.
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PROVISIONALMakita · mid-range
RT0702C
£119.99 incl. VATCompact variable-speed trim router for edge profiles, template routing, hinge mortises and light joinery.
BEST FOR
People making furniture, cabinetry, templates and fitted parts who need a compact router before stepping up to a full-size plunge machine.
WATCHLimited compared with full-size routers on deep/heavy cuts · Dust collection depends on base/accessory setup
CAIBIA compact router is one of the highest-leverage conventional tools in the CAIBI catalogue because AI-generated dimensions and templates can translate directly into accurate physical joinery without CNC.Open assessment →