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Router Recommendations: NOTE: WE DO NOT SELL ROUTERS, THESE ARE ONLY RECOMMENDATIONS.

	Craftsman Router (CRAFTSMAN ROUTER) Craftsman routers from Sears will work well for aluminum door installations that will be encountered. The on/off switch is spring loaded and is located on the handle making it easy to operate. Use... (read more...)

	Dewalt DW616D Router (DEWALT DW616D ROUTER) The Dewalt DW616D is a good choice in a heavy duty router to install locks and strikes in aluminum doors and jambs. The “D” type handle gives good control when routing. The on/off switch is spring... (read more...)

	Dewalt 6183 Plunge Base (DEWALT 6183 PLUNGE BASE) By adding the optional DW6183 plunge base you can turn your DW616D or DW618D router to a dual purpose plunge router for use on wood doors and frames. (read more...)

	Hitachi Router (HITACHI ROUTER) The Hitachi M12V plunge router is a good choice for routing wood doors and jambs for electric strikes, flush bolts and other types of hardware. It is supplied with both a ¼” and ½” collet chuck.... (read more...)

	Porter Cable 691 Router (PORTER CABLE 691 ROUTER) The Porter Cable model 691, our personal favorite for use on all of our templates. Commercial duty with plenty of power and easy to control with the "D" handle and spring loaded on/off switch... (read more...)

	Porter Cable 6931 Plunge Base (PORTER CABLE 6931 PLUNGE BASE) By adding the optional 6931 plunge base you can turn your 691 router to a dual purpose plunge router for use on wood doors and frames. (read more...)

	Ryobi Router (RYOBI ROUTER) Ryobi routers are available from home centers and are easy to find and are not too expensive. With the on/off switch located on the handle it too will work for aluminum door applications. Use 3/8"... (read more...)

	Dewalt DW616 Router (DEWALT DW616 ROUTER) Here is an example of a router that will not be a good choice for routing aluminum door frames. Note the location of the two handles as well as the on/off switch. This type of router... (read more...)

	Rockwell Router (ROCKWELL ROUTER) While also a commercial duty router, this style is best suited for woodworking, it is not the best choice for aluminum door work. Note the position of the on/off switch, it is located at the top... (read more...)