Ryobi ONE+ Trim Router

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My first order of business with this and every product review is a disclaimer: I am not a professional contractor. I am a farmer and a fine furniture maker. When it comes to construction and renovation projects, I’m a DIYer and weekend warrior. That said, I doubt many professional contractors will be reading my tool reviews. My goal in reviewing tools and products is to provide honest feedback based on my own use and experience with these tools to other regular folks like me- wanting to get their hands dirty, try new things, and get the best value for their hard earned dollars.

So Let’s Talk about the Ryobi One+ Trim Router!

You Know how much I love battery operated tools, especially when it comes to small handheld tools- no cords means no tripping hazards and added pull on the tool from the cord itself!

At $69, this handheld trim router is a steal-half the price compared to other battery powered options of similar power and options. With this tool, my only recommendation is to opt for smaller batteries, as the larger the battery, the harder it’s gonna be to wield this tool. Since it’s meant for lighter duty jobs anyway, the longer life batteries are likely a tat superfluous anyway. If you’ve got a long job to do, I would probably recommend a corded router. If you’re out and about, or have a quick job in the woodshop, this is the right tool for the job.

The lightweight aluminum base offers stability and accuracy, the micro-adjusting dial makes honing into specific settings a breeze. And, of course, this tool is part of the Ryobi 18V ONE+ family of over 125 battery powered products.

My favorite applications for this tool is making quick chamfers and installing hinges. Since I’ve been doing so many whiskey cabinet builds of late, this little guy has come in quite handy. It’s tough to find affordable handheld tools that work well, but this is certainly one! It’s easy to change bits and battery power is about what you’d expect, the only negative being there isn’t a ton of warning when the battery is about to die.

So, is this product worth the $69 price tag? If you are already on the Ryobi battery platform, this is a steal. Aside from a few ergonomic differences, it’s not super different in performance or features from it’s competitors which sit at nearly double the cost. If you’re already on on another battery platform, the purchase price on that platform will be pretty similar to another brand, so then it’s up to you to compare and contrast the options available to best fit your own needs. .