Total router

To choose the right TOTAL tool, consider the type of work and the precision you need. In this range, you’ll find powerful models for heavy cuts and more compact options for fine details, with motors from an entry-level class up to around 2200 W and an adjustable speed range. Also check the collet diameter (6, 8, or 12 mm) so it’s compatible with the router bits you want to use. Choose a precise depth system for consistent passes. Accessories such as guides and ergonomic handles improve control during long use.

Plunge capacity is an important criterion when working on deep profiles or recesses. Some TOTAL kits offer a useful plunge range (for example 0 to 60 mm), allowing progressive, even passes without changing tools. In practice, for delicate work use a moderate depth and fine bits, while for deeper inlays and grooves, use a greater depth across multiple passes—while controlling speed and the pressure you apply.

A professional in a workshop tends to prefer high-power tools with features such as precise guidance and depth control to create profiles, grooves, and moldings in series. For an enthusiastic DIY user, simpler models with a good balance and a collet compatible with 6–8 mm are great for finishing tasks like edging, trimming, and grooving for specific projects. In both cases, compatible router bit sets and pieces let you adapt the tool to each task without radically changing your equipment.

Make sure the selected bit matches the collet diameter available on your TOTAL tool (6, 8, or 12 mm depending on the model). For heavy-duty work or major profiles, choose thicker bits and work guides that improve stability during passes. Also check depth and alignment before starting each cut, and keep the work area clean to prevent debris from interfering with feed and cutting precision.

The range includes complete router bit sets, including 12-piece collections with various shapes such as straight, V-groove, dovetail, chamfer, and flush trim. These are available in 6, 8, or 12 mm shank sections depending on the model. Some sets come in a wooden box or a carrying case for safe, quick storage, and each set lets you make different cuts such as grooves, moldings, and rounded edges. This offers strong flexibility without needing to frequently change tools.

For precise and consistent work, choose guides and plates for use with the router—such as tracing guides and the Straight/Trimmer guides included in some models. These accessories help maintain a steady path, create uniform depths, and guide cuts around wood contours and edges. In practice, combining a straight guide and a safety guide makes repeated passes easier and significantly improves the quality of finished profiles.