Hitachi M12VC 2-1/4 HP Variable Speed Router | 
| Brand: Hitachi
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $245.87
Buy New: $118.95
You Save: $126.92 (52%)
Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 16961
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8
Dimensions (in): 4 x 4 x 12
MPN: M12VC
Model: M12VC
UPC: 717709008298
EAN: 0717709008298
ASIN: B0002ZZWXI
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Soft Start | | • | Powered by an 11 Amp variable speed motors, ranging from 8,000 to 24,000 RPM | | • | Electronic feedback system which allows the bit to maintain the set RPM throughout all cuts | | • | Easy-to-use fixed base dials up and down along heavy duty grooves | | • | Includes 1 1/2" collet chuck, 1 1/4" collet chuck, 1 23mm wrench, 1 16mm wrench, 1 Template guide adapter, and 1 Template guide centering adjuster |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
2-1/4 HP Motor, Fixed Base Router, Powerful 11 Amp, To Route Through Hardwoods, 2 Stage Motor Release Clamp For Accurate Depth Adjustments & Base Changes, Nicklel Plated Motor Housing For Smooth Depth Adjustments, Electronic Speed Control To Maintain Constant RPM's Even As Load Varies, Lightweight At 7.3 LBS, Includes: 1/2" Collet Chuck, 1/4" Collet Chuck, Template Guide Adapter, Centering Guage, Sub Base Plate, Wrenches: 16MM & 23MM, 4MM Hex Bar Wrench, 5 Year Warranty.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
 fine router September 15, 2008
hitachi m12vc 2-1/4 router has performed just as I hoped .
I wanted it primarly for making raised panels for a cabinet Im making and the router has performed the job without a problem. I keep it in my router table, Ihave a Bosch I use when I can't use the table
Great for the money September 15, 2008
I got this router free with another saw, and liked it so much I bought another one so I can have one set up with the fixed and one with the plunge base. For $125, it's really smoothe operater with good power. I really like the soft start and easy adjustments. For more money there are better routers out there, but for the price this one is nice.
Only one thing July 4, 2008
I really like this tool. It has accepted a Porter Cable accessory and probably will others. The one thing, it is Chinese, although its name lead me to think Japanese. It works in the Bosch router table. I'm happy, almost completely.
Hitachi router April 29, 2008
Good price for a good quality router. Light weight and controls are easy to use and access.
 A cautionary note November 17, 2007
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I bought this router during a promotion about a year ago. I figured for the price, I couldn't go too wrong. I use this router mounted in my router lift with good results. Positive experience echos that of many other reviews. However, I do need to sound a couple notes of caution:
1. I've had some problems with the collet(s) releasing bits. The design seems a little odd, and Its a struggle releasing some bits without damaging the collet jaws. For best results, be sure you don't fully seat the router bit. If you have problems with the bit releasing, tap it in before removing the bit.
2. Buried in the manual, just before it turns to French, owners are cautioned to inspect the carbon brushes for wear. DO IT. Neither I nor my carpenter peers have had a router go through carbon brushes in less than a year, but this one did. Hitachi did honor its warranty for damage caused by worn brushes, but in my wildest dreams I wouldn't have expected the brushes to wear out with the moderate use I've given this tool. I'd buy this router again, but I'd check it more frequently.
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