# Recomended router for M2? **URL:** \ **Category:** Routers/Spindles\ **Tags:** router\ **Created:** [May 9, 2020, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269 "2020-05-09T03:30:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![yobits](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8491ac/32.png) [@yobits](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/yobits)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2020, 3:30am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269/1 "2020-05-09T03:30:31Z")
I am in Thailand and decent routers are scarce here a Bosch router is available here, the GMF1600CE but it is 3x the price of in US, UK etc ($660) or only other option is a Masaki 3612BR for $60 (which may be unsuitable) so i will most likely import a decent router Does anyone have a recomendation for a router for the M2 ? or can tell me which dewalt is suitable ? or anything specific i should be looking for ? according to DeWalt website they sell a DWE6000 here but i am yet to find any dewalt retailers here that actually stock it is this router ideal ? > **[DeWalt D26200 1/4in Compact Fixed Base Router 230 Volt DEWD26200: Amazon.co.uk:...](https://www.amazon.co.uk/DeWalt-D26200-Compact-Router-DEWD26200/dp/B004ISXKC0/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=dewalt%2Brouter&qid=1588994000&sr=8-9)** > > Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. Shop DeWalt D26200 1/4in Compact Fixed Base Router 230 Volt DEWD26200. Thanks in advance ---
**Author:** ![Metalmaslow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/839c29/32.png) [@Metalmaslow](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Metalmaslow)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2020, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269/2 "2020-05-09T11:09:03Z")
Any palm router with a body diameter of 71mm or less with speed control will work fine. Bosch clones are cheap and fit default clamp Makita clones will need new clamp Never seen a dewalt clone from China though You can buy off aliexpress if you can’t find locally [https://m.aliexpress.com/wholesale/Trim-router-speed.html?searchType=mainSearch&keywords=Trim-router-speed&shadingAction=&channel=direct](https://m.aliexpress.com/wholesale/Trim-router-speed.html?searchType=mainSearch&keywords=Trim-router-speed&shadingAction=&channel=direct) ---
**Author:** ![md8n](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/md8n/32/28197_2.png) [@md8n](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/md8n)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2020, 1:41pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269/3 "2020-05-09T13:41:47Z")
The big issue (apart from it being small enough) is the speed control so you can drop the spindle speed down from 30,000+ RPM to something much lower. I got around this by wiring up a good light dimmer switch and then using that to control the power supplied to my el-cheapo Russian router. As regards Z-Axis control I’d recommend building your own version of the meticulous z-axis, rather than trying to fiddle around with some knob on the router (unless the deep of cut adjustment is really smooth). ---
**Author:** ![yobits](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8491ac/32.png) [@yobits](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/yobits)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2020, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269/4 "2020-05-09T13:54:10Z")
thanks, routers with speed control are what are scarce here, i am also planning to buy the M2 kit which comes with pre built z-axis ---
**Author:** ![yobits](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8491ac/32.png) [@yobits](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/yobits)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2020, 2:05pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269/5 "2020-05-09T14:05:08Z")
not really looking for a clone or cheap but more a decent router, i have managed to find a cheap brand that looks like it may be suitable but their products are unreliable and not for heavy use, i would prefer to use what seems to have been used in design process, as M2 is pictured with a dewalt, which it looks like Makermade also plan to sell soon as complete M2 kits, just trying to have it plug n play as much as possible, if i am to import a decent router (from UK), and avoid unique router issues this is the cheap router with speed control i have found [Zinsano TM-635KIT Router](https://www.lazada.co.th/products/zinsano-14-2-tm-635kit-i113457337-s116998363.html?spm=a2o4m.pdp.recommendation_2.3.34ef3cb5Z3RqtD&mp=1&scm=1007.16389.126158.0&clickTrackInfo=2481c181-88f9-46fb-b8fe-f342cc0621f1 __113457337__ 12129 __trigger2i__ 167405 __0.482__ 0.482 __0.0__ 0.514621 __5.1E-4__ 0.482 __2__ 9 __PDPV2V__ 252 __null__ null __0____ 5000.0 __0.482__ 4.722222222222222 __18__ 2590.0 ____ 0) ---
**Author:** ![aluminumwelder](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/aluminumwelder/32/9362_2.png) [@aluminumwelder](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/aluminumwelder)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269/6 "2020-05-09T14:26:23Z")
looks like a makita clone [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/5h8o2Id1iLE/hqdefault.jpg "Makita RT0701C vs. Dewalt DWP611 as a CNC Spindle") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5h8o2Id1iLE) compares the makita to the dewalt. you can buy the makita clamp here: > **[Spindle Mount 52mm/65mm/71mm/80mm](https://bulkman3d.com/product/pl0020/)** > > This pack provides all the hardware and brackets required to securely mount a 52mm/65mm/71mm/80mm diameter spindle to your CNC Machine. > > 52mm/65mm diameter is perfect for mounting a 400W/1.5kw A… ---
**Author:** ![yobits](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8491ac/32.png) [@yobits](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/yobits)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2020, 2:42pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269/7 "2020-05-09T14:42:24Z")
that clamp looks like the one that comes with the M2 [MakerMade M2](https://www.makermadecnc.com/product/m2-automated-cutting-machine-kit-pre-order/) ---
**Author:** ![aluminumwelder](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/aluminumwelder/32/9362_2.png) [@aluminumwelder](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/aluminumwelder)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269/8 "2020-05-09T15:02:02Z")
yes so you can use the same mounting points if you want. it is much better to buy a router locally, that way you can get replacement parts like bushings more easily. No reason to import a dewalt when it won’t really give you any benefits other than led lights on the bottom. ---
**Author:** ![3rd\_Dimension\_Aegina](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/3rd_dimension_aegina/32/15183_2.png) [@3rd\_Dimension\_Aegina](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/3rd_Dimension_Aegina)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269/9 "2020-05-09T17:25:18Z")
can we use the ridgid r 22002 with the new M2 kit? ---
**Author:** ![yobits](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8491ac/32.png) [@yobits](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/yobits)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269/10 "2020-05-10T05:38:05Z")
even parts here, i am most likely to import from China than find them locally, the only benefit buying cheap here usually, is _when_ it breaks you can quickly replace it for cheap (warranty repairs take an age) ---
**Author:** ![yobits](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8491ac/32.png) [@yobits](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/yobits)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269/11 "2020-05-10T05:40:04Z")
i would expect so (ridgid is not an option for myself as am outside US/EU) they have a [Maslow to M2 upgrade Kit](https://www.makermadecnc.com/product/m2-upgrade-bundle-pre-order/) ---
**Author:** ![Metalmaslow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/839c29/32.png) [@Metalmaslow](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Metalmaslow)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269/12 "2020-05-10T12:08:57Z")
One will get better results with a smaller lighter router. The Ridgid makes the center of gravity raise and you loose dust collection and will have to make shallower depth of cuts because the router clamp is no longer supporting the end of router ---
**Author:** ![3rd\_Dimension\_Aegina](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/3rd_dimension_aegina/32/15183_2.png) [@3rd\_Dimension\_Aegina](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/3rd_Dimension_Aegina)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269/13 "2020-05-10T13:03:27Z")
if we cannot use the ridgid me personally will loose the biggest advantage of maslow the robust ridgid. I have made thousands hours of milling with the ridgid r2002 with out any problems. I do not want to downgrade the router. but I want to use the new kit. any solution? ---
**Author:** ![Orob](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/forums.maslowcnc.com/orob/32/16344_2.png) [@Orob](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Orob)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 2:43pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269/14 "2020-05-10T14:43:58Z")
get a different clamp and use the rigid. ---
**Author:** ![Metalmaslow](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/839c29/32.png) [@Metalmaslow](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Metalmaslow)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269/15 "2020-05-10T20:42:45Z")
The limiting factor in the Maslow is not how powerful a router you have it is the speed and accuracy at the top speed of approximately 48 in./min. at that slow of a speed it doesn’t matter if you have a 3hp router hooked up to your machine it’s not gonna give you any advantage In fact the top heavy motor is a disadvantage. From experience once you loose that router dust enclosure the z axis better be rock solid or the deepest pass you can make is about 1/8” of an inch