Metabo HPT M1808DAQ4M MultiVolt 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Trim Router (Tool Only)

Bought it a month ago and has been one of the most used tools from my Metabo HPT selection!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Nice little trim router! Plenty of power, lightweight, and comfortable to use. Another great tool from Metabo HPT!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I picked up this router a few years ago during one of the buy a tool get a tool promos. I’d always assumed trim routers were too underpowered for the type of work I usually do but I find myself using it more than the other 3 because it’s so easy to set up quickly. At first I just used it to throw an edge on something but over time I found it useful to make minor corrections like shaving off the end of a board or squaring up a crosscut. The depth adjustment is smooth, it’s well balanced with the battery on, the dual power buttons are right where you need them, the light may be the most useful of any router of this type, and the dust collection is outstanding. I really appreciate the little details they thought of like automatically shutting down when not in use to save the battery. I thought I would have run into something I don’t like about this router by now but I have no complaints.

Depth adjustment is smooth. Power for its size is great. Variable speed works very well

Have owned for 5 months now. Have used on hardwoods several times. Plenty of power to get the job done. Smooth and accurate. Great balance and fits in the hand very comfortably.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] great router. easy micro adjustments. Not only can it do nice edge profiles, but it's powerful enough to do heavier duty work like dados and rabbets. get one!

If you need a trim router or want to replace a corded one, run, do not hesitate to purchase this little beauty. I would have gladly paid considerably more for the power, ease of use, and ability to use both 18V and 36MV batteries. As with all Metabo HPT tools, the ergonomics and value cannot be matched. This is, by far, the best cordless trim router on the market.

Purchased this to replace a Ryobi trim router. Much lighter, easier to handle, more features.

I’ve used this router for lots of edge rounding tasks. It’s so nice to reach for a small, lightweight cordless tool for a quick corner easing job. I really like the button layout. I usually grab it so my thumb hits the power button and my finger lands nicely on the “on/off” button. It took a bit of getting used to, but ultimately I like the button layout of the metabo hpt more than the others I’ve tried, Power wise, it’s great. Just understand that it’s a small tool. Even the manual tells you not to take more than 3/16” of a cut at a time. Overall I love it. It’s so small, light and convenient that I find myself easing edges on things that I would’ve ignored before.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this as a grab and go solution to compliment my full sized router, but it has become the one I go to the most. It is super simple to use and I have not had a job yet that it could now power through. Overall quite pleased!

I love the compact size, it does go through the battery pretty quick. Also the controls take some getting used to.

Have had it few months... And it has worked wonderfully, from cutting hinge slots for door hings to trimming edges for countertops. Great tool nice power for a lot of uses.

I don't own one of these but I've used one several times & it's a nice router. It's very smooth to operate. It is just a hair under powered in harder wood but not enough for a deal breaker.

This thing is great! Bought it a few months ago and have used it on a handful of projects. Love the soft start and the absence of the power cord. Very pleased.

Looks and feels like the yellow or red brands. Lots of control and power

I was hesitant at getting this trim router at first because I only have the 36v batteries and I was concerned that it would be too big because of it. And I'm thinking that I may not need the 36v plunge router because I would probably only do very little to occasional routing jobs (plus it costs more and not available at my local retailer at the time). I'm glad I chose the trim router though, because the form factor made it easy to hold, control and store in my small garage workshop. I'm not sure if the 36v batteries have anything to do with it, but paired with it sure makes it powerful enough to accomplish anything I've thrown at it. To be honest, I've mostly only done 1/2 inch and 5/8 dados than actual routing edges with this router and it has done those effortlessly. The vibration isn't as bad as some of my detail sanders. The clear base makes it pretty easy to see under it, specially with the light. And although the router itself hasn't failed me, I do suggest getting high quality bits. If I had to list some things that could be improved upon, I have a couple of things I wish it had or change a bit. First I think having accessories like a plunge base or a two handed fixed base you can swap would be so great. Perhaps I'm not used to it yet, but I keep mixing the buttons on which to press first and then second, but again maybe I'm just not used to the 2 button safety/operation control. I'm having a hard time finding a connector to connect with it's dust port, not sure if it's standard size, however I don't use the dust port that often so it's not such a big deal for me right now. Now that I think about it, getting this over the 36v plunge also gives me the option to get the more smaller 18v batteries for an even more compact setup. All and all I highly recommend this Metabo HPT trim router and avoid the generic bits that I unfortunately cheaped out on. Hahah.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Worked well for baseboard, making small shaker cabinet doors, very nice tool

Owned this tool about 2 months and am amazed how comfortable and smooth it is fits the hands perfectly and live the on off switch button works super well and well placed on tool

This little guy is .......well quite Franky, its nothing short of impressively amazing. I can't believe the amount of power, ease of use, and loaded with features from such a small, portable and cost efficient, not to mention Cordless trim router. Stop sleeping on metabo hpt and go buy this thing today.

I needed a cordless trim router for some time now. The Matabo just seemed like the natural choice after purchasing and using the 36V cordless plunge/fixed base router. This is really a sweet addition to my router collection. Plenty of power, feels good in the hands, and was sold at a really good price.