🏢 CMT 855 801 11 Window Sash Router: Enhance Window Construction with Precision and Efficiency Review

For $$$ I'm getting the premium level of quality I expect. I chose it over cheaper models because I was making tall windows for the lobby and wanted plug-in connections. Using a 1-1/8" shank instead of the recommended 1-1/4" shank saved a lot, but works well. If I need a deeper insert, I can easily add it with an extra milling operation.

Works perfectly, only slight adjustment difficulty needed to adjust clearances with spacers between bearing and tool (not included ) for the perfect gout. I now have register blocks when I change them from the spreadsheet, so setup is a breeze. But the quality is ok, I've done thirty windows with it and it went well, and I think another sixty before they are will need sharpening.

TLDR: Choose a cheaper set if you don't like tinkering (and have unlimited waste). I bought a CMT set and another set of sashes (yellow on Revain) to see if there was a difference. Other than the price, there isn't much of a difference. NO KIT CUT BOTH WITHOUT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT EVERY TIME. The $40 set is what we actually use because the tolerances are so tight that both cuts actually match and it ends up being easier to tune. This CMT set ($135) offers a better fit in theory, but you will…