I have seven of the 24V Kobalt tools including this router. Actually, the router is my latest addition and has not been tested yet, but this video increases my confidence in my purchase. I'm in need of a battery powered router. Lo and behold, Kobalt has one of those too! Guess what my next purchase is?!? Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, I also have the four battery charging station and two other individual chargers, along with (3) of the 4Ah batteries and (1) 2Ah battery. Yes, I'll probably add another battery or two to my collection. I haven't tried the 6 Ah battery, so that may be my next battery purchase. I'm loving me some 24V Kobalt tools. I went to Harbor Freight and bought the blue work cart with bench top and drawers. I've set up my charging station on the bench top with all my tools lined up on it. I keep all of my manuals, warranties, receipts, contractor bags, and accessories in the drawers. Everything is one place. I just moved into a house with an 800 sf garage, so now it's time to start building my work benches, peg board tool stations, etc. Is my excitement showing?!?
Thx for the great plunge cut demo! I looked at Makita and a couple others that were quite a bit more $ than the Kobalt but decided to give the Kobalt a try since I already have a few batteries and I LOVE it. Very handy and much easier on batteries than I expected. Now I use it more than my router table.
I purchased one two months ago. I love it. It does a great job for its size. Now I don't have to bring out my much larger 115 volt AC router. I can grab this guy on the fly for a quick job. A real time saver for me. Barry
Thank you for a very helpful video! I learned about the lock collet feature thanks to you, and after banging and cursing many, many bits that just wouldn't break loose. Thanks again from a new subscriber. Mike
As another mentioned; you just snug the tension release lever nut and the geared adjuster will work well. Also I think you are mistaken about the “safety collet”. The idea behind the design of the collet was to help release the bit which, especially after use, would tend to stick. When I first saw these collets 30 to 35 years ago the sales rep for Porter Cable called them self ejecting collets. That seems a better description.
Tim there’s most likely a nut close to the hinge of the lock lever that’ll take the play out of it when you adjust your depth. It’ll make it harder to close the lock lever, so be careful not to get it too tight. I’ve seen folks them get so tight they’ll crack the base or the lever when they close it, so just snug is best.
Does the factory base plate accommodate a template collar? I just ordered one (they're on sale) and I realize it's the one thing I did not verify before placing the order. If it doesn't, so be it, I'll deal with my purchase. If it does, great.
I have just started by a few Kobalt 24v tools and thinking about the router, thought I'd check out a few videos to see if they work well - seems like they are doing a good job.. Thanks for the video
I had no idea the collet was supposed to work like that! I always found it annoying when I first got my router. I would break it loose, out down the wrench, then have to pick it right back up to loosen it more!
phckng usual hype... that battery won't last a carrot ! Be prepared to charge 25 batteries and hook'em up in parallel so you can do some work... or have a generator with a Variac DC output.
He said he only used one bar of the 2Ah battery during this video demo. If you buy into the Kobalt line of tools as I have, you will have multiple batteries. Not everyone can afford that up front, but I have been building on my Kobalt line for about a year or better. I now have (3) of the 4 Ah batteries and (1) of the 2 Ah batteries. I have the four battery charging station plus two of the single battery chargers that came with specific tools. I mostly use the single station chargers when I take my camper out, or for quick, on the go work. I have a few different small contractor bags that allow me to pack whatever I need. If you're trying to mass produce pieces with a single tool, single battery, and a single charger,...you're doing it wrong from the start. Maybe you need to be tethered to a wall and the limits of your extension cord. Suit yourself.
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Great video. I bought this router and have never used one. Such clear concise demonstration 👍🏽👍🏽
I have seven of the 24V Kobalt tools including this router. Actually, the router is my latest addition and has not been tested yet, but this video increases my confidence in my purchase. I'm in need of a battery powered router. Lo and behold, Kobalt has one of those too! Guess what my next purchase is?!? Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, I also have the four battery charging station and two other individual chargers, along with (3) of the 4Ah batteries and (1) 2Ah battery. Yes, I'll probably add another battery or two to my collection. I haven't tried the 6 Ah battery, so that may be my next battery purchase. I'm loving me some 24V Kobalt tools. I went to Harbor Freight and bought the blue work cart with bench top and drawers. I've set up my charging station on the bench top with all my tools lined up on it. I keep all of my manuals, warranties, receipts, contractor bags, and accessories in the drawers. Everything is one place. I just moved into a house with an 800 sf garage, so now it's time to start building my work benches, peg board tool stations, etc. Is my excitement showing?!?
Thx for the great plunge cut demo! I looked at Makita and a couple others that were quite a bit more $ than the Kobalt but decided to give the Kobalt a try since I already have a few batteries and I LOVE it. Very handy and much easier on batteries than I expected. Now I use it more than my router table.
I purchased one two months ago. I love it. It does a great job for its size. Now I don't have to bring out my much larger 115 volt AC router. I can grab this guy on the fly for a quick job. A real time saver for me.
Barry
PS.......I also purchased the Koblat 24 volt vac. I hook it up to the router and now......NO DUST.
That's awesome. Thanks so much for sharing. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for a very helpful video! I learned about the lock collet feature thanks to you, and after banging and cursing many, many bits that just wouldn't break loose. Thanks again from a new subscriber. Mike
Glad I could help! I too have been in your shoes. 😂 Glad you figured it out. Thanks for watching.
Another good review. Love the Kobalt 24v line.
Thank you very much. Thanks for watching.
Great presentation! Learned alot
As another mentioned; you just snug the tension release lever nut and the geared adjuster will work well. Also I think you are mistaken about the “safety collet”. The idea behind the design of the collet was to help release the bit which, especially after use, would tend to stick. When I first saw these collets 30 to 35 years ago the sales rep for Porter Cable called them self ejecting collets. That seems a better description.
Tim there’s most likely a nut close to the hinge of the lock lever that’ll take the play out of it when you adjust your depth. It’ll make it harder to close the lock lever, so be careful not to get it too tight. I’ve seen folks them get so tight they’ll crack the base or the lever when they close it, so just snug is best.
I got this with two 4 amp hours for $150. Got 4 4 amp hours (one ultimate output) and 3 2 ah in Kobalt now.
Great video! What is the router bit set you use?
Does the factory base plate accommodate a template collar? I just ordered one (they're on sale) and I realize it's the one thing I did not verify before placing the order. If it doesn't, so be it, I'll deal with my purchase. If it does, great.
Just bought it after watching this.
Can you cut osb window cut doors with it
I have just started by a few Kobalt 24v tools and thinking about the router, thought I'd check out a few videos to see if they work well - seems like they are doing a good job.. Thanks for the video
Glad we could help. Thanks for watching.
Did any one else got one what did not come with a nut so u had to get a new one
What size of rounder over bit was the one you used ?
I had no idea the collet was supposed to work like that! I always found it annoying when I first got my router. I would break it loose, out down the wrench, then have to pick it right back up to loosen it more!
It takes some getting used to. Thanks for watching.
Thank you
You're welcome. Thanks for watching.
Nice presentation.
Did you use one 2amp battery throughout the whole video? If so do you remember how much battery power you had left
Yes, we used the same 2Ah battery. After all that we did, it had only dropped one bar. Thanks for watching.
On sale now for $66 CDN (out of stock though)
I have couple kobalt tools, interesting
This is a great little router. Thanks for watching.
Like the cordless but still no replacement for a corded router. Big difference in power. Each have their place though.
This or the milwaukee ?
Milwaukee has better adjustment and feel.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Actually, I think man glitter is something else.
Lmfao
Kobalt! Nobody ever reviews them. What's next? Worx?
We've reviewed a couple WORX tools in the past. Every now and then, they license a tool that makes sense and performs decent. Thanks for watching.
phckng usual hype... that battery won't last a carrot ! Be prepared to charge 25 batteries and hook'em up in parallel so you can do some work... or have a generator with a Variac DC output.
He said he only used one bar of the 2Ah battery during this video demo. If you buy into the Kobalt line of tools as I have, you will have multiple batteries. Not everyone can afford that up front, but I have been building on my Kobalt line for about a year or better. I now have (3) of the 4 Ah batteries and (1) of the 2 Ah batteries. I have the four battery charging station plus two of the single battery chargers that came with specific tools. I mostly use the single station chargers when I take my camper out, or for quick, on the go work. I have a few different small contractor bags that allow me to pack whatever I need. If you're trying to mass produce pieces with a single tool, single battery, and a single charger,...you're doing it wrong from the start. Maybe you need to be tethered to a wall and the limits of your extension cord. Suit yourself.
Use mine all the time. It’s very easy on the battery.