{"id":2057,"date":"2022-04-06T13:25:45","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T17:25:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=2057"},"modified":"2022-04-06T13:25:56","modified_gmt":"2022-04-06T17:25:56","slug":"trim-router-vs-plunge-router","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/trim-router-vs-plunge-router\/","title":{"rendered":"Trim Router vs Plunge Router: Battle of the Woodworking Giants"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re dipping your toes into the world of routers, you\u2019re probably ready to take your woodworking game from amateur to semi-pro. These versatile tools are perhaps the most useful tool in a worker’s lineup after basic saws and a power drill\/driver.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a lot to consider when picking out a router, and without a doubt, one question that will pop up is whether to go with the trim router vs the plunge router.<\/p>\n

Trim routers derive their name from their primary purpose, which is to edge a piece of trim. They\u2019re useful for a lot more than just edging, however, and are essentially a scaled-down version of a full-sized router.<\/p>\n

Plunge routers get their name from the ability to \u2018plunge\u2019 the router bit into a work surface by applying pressure to the tool. This means there\u2019s no need to predrill a hole for the router bit or start the cut from the edge of the workpiece.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at the trim router vs the plunge router, so you can find the ideal one to complete whatever woodworking task you\u2019re trying to accomplish.<\/p>\n

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