Most fixed base routers have a ½ inch as well as a ¼ inch collet. The ¼ inch collet is ideal for light-duty work while more heavy-duty work will need the ½ inch collet. Other Features . Depth adjustment. Always look for fixed base routers that have a micro-fine depth adjustment feature. Soft start feature. This feature gradually increases ... More @Wikipedia
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