Comments on: Ryobi 18V Palm Router Model P601

By: Bill Abel

Bill Abel — Sat, 20 Jan 2018 17:07:52 +0000

I have been using the Ryobi P600 for years. In our door business, we use them for mortising strike plates and hinges. Rarely cut a a depth of over 1/8″. They don’t hold up well to weekly use and last less than 2 years. They have a 3 year warranty – but don’t ask me about that.
Wish they would charge a little more and use bearings instead of bushings in the motor. Oh well, price is right and just plan on replacing them a lot.
The latest version P601 changed the depth adjustment clamp. When you clamp it down, the depth of cut changes. Not well designed. Also, think the RPM’s are less than the P600. Finally, none of the Ryobi palm routers accept a router bit guide bushing (Porter Cable or equivalent) so you have to buy a P-C base and mount it to the router.

By: Eric Jopp

Eric Jopp — Wed, 12 Jul 2017 01:30:03 +0000

In reply to RC WARD. Thanks RC

By: RC WARD

RC WARD — Tue, 11 Jul 2017 18:27:04 +0000

Looks like a light duty router for small jobs. Nice write up Eric.

By: Scott Janzer

Scott Janzer — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 17:04:35 +0000

how do you feel it compares to the Ridgid? The ridgid is Brushless, and the battery seems like it would be better balanced. Do you find either of those things to be short-comings on the Ryobi?