Plunge router ~1500-2400 w

Why We Chose It

The Wen RT6033 is the model that finally gives woodworkers everything they didn't know they needed. It's like a Swiss Army knife but for wood, without all the unnecessary corkscrews. This router is the best in its price range because it actually works, unlike your last three purchases. With a 15-amp motor, it pretends to be a Formula 1 car, giving you speeds that make wood shiver. The variable speed is there because we all love choices, even if we'll never use them. It even includes a carrying case, so you can pretend you go places with it. And let's not forget the edge guide, because cutting straight lines is apparently still in fashion. If you want a tool that takes its job seriously but not itself, this is the one. No frills, just wood-shaping thrills.

What It Does

• Cuts wood like a samurai on espresso.
• Variable speed to match your mood swings.
• Plunge depth to make your ex jealous.
• Comes with a case for your organizational fantasies.

What It Doesn't Do

• Won't make you a master craftsman overnight.
• Doesn't come with a built-in therapist.
• It won't do the work for you, lazybones.
• Won't improve your taste in DIY projects.

Tech Specs

• 15-amp motor: Because 14 amps are for wimps.
• Speed: 8,000 to 23,000 RPM. Hold onto your hats.
• Plunge depth: 2-3/8 inches. Deep enough for secrets.
• Router bit sizes: 1/4 and 1/2 inch. Diversity at its best.

Who It's For

Meet Joe, who thinks every piece of wood is a potential masterpiece. He'll appreciate the variable speed for his 'precision' cuts. Then there's Linda, who bought this because it came with a case and she loves looking organized, even if she never leaves her garage. Finally, there's Tom, the dad who promised his kids a treehouse three years ago. This router might just be the push he needs to fulfill that broken promise. Each of them will find a feature to swear by, and probably a new reason to avoid going to IKEA.