Black&Decker KW1200EKA

Universal milling cutter without overpayment

In terms of engine power (1200 W), the Black & Decker KW1200EKA router belongs to the middle class. Such a tool allows you to confidently make grooves and cut edges without leaving bumps and chips. Moreover, the speed of rotation of the cutter can be changed (in the range from 8 to 28 thousand rpm), depending on the outer diameter of the equipment used and the characteristics of the material being processed. In all operating modes, the engine runs smoothly and does not overheat. The router comes with three collets (for nozzles with shank diameters of 6, 6.35 and 8 mm) and six cutters. The quality of these cutters is not so hot (you should immediately think about purchasing good ones), but the range of complete equipment allows you to try out various types of work (cutting grooves, corrugation, engraving, decorative processing of edges, etc.) and decide which nozzles you may need in the future.

Pros and Cons of a Black&Decker Router

One of the advantages of the Black&Decker KW1200EKA router is a rich package bundle. It is sold together with a convenient case, which is filled to the brim with all sorts of "bells and whistles" of varying degrees of usefulness. Inside there is: a parallel stop with rods, a compass, copy inserts, a compass and a removable pipe for connecting a vacuum cleaner. Due to the excellent price-to-package ratio, this router is almost the best candidate for settling in your home workshop.

But it is also worth remembering that Black & Decker are hobby-class instruments that are not without certain drawbacks. This model also has them. These include, first of all, rather tight springs (it takes a bit of physical strength to lower the head of the router and keep it in this position during operation). It is also impossible not to mention that the depth pin (the so-called microlift) is made of plastic (if you overtighten the screw head, you can damage its shaft).