A couple months ago we reviewed a budget-oriented Plunge Router from Craftsman. It was a pleasant surprise to us that sub $100 routers could deliver very respectable performance. While a cordless drill and a circular saw are must-haves for just about every weekend warrior, the router sometimes takes a lower position on the list of tools to buy. There comes a time for most DIY’ers where they either wished they owned a router, or they realize they have to buy one. Some remodeling projects just can’t be done another way. For those that aren’t planning on routing custom cabinet details daily, some budget-friendly router options are what’s needed. Our sponsor Skil has been listening, and they recently announced a line of three new routers (model numbers 1817, 1827 and 1830) that pack some great features into routers around $70, $90 and $110 retail pricing. Read More