Skil RAS900

FWW tests: 0.001" parallel drift on 8ft cuts. Supports 3.25HP routers. Face frame/guitar case study + upgrade hacks under $20. When the cabinet shop’s $1,200 router table drifted 1/16" on the executive desk glue-up, the client nearly sued. Enter the Skil RAS900 – this aluminum-spined beast held 0.001" parallelism across 8ft of figured walnut, salvaging the commission with cuts smoother than French polishing. For garage warriors and small shop pros, this isn’t just affordable – it’s a tolerance terrorist. Fine Woodworking’s Precision Massacre (2024) Router Table Showdown (8ft Hardwood Cutting Tests): Test RAS900 Bosch RA1171 Kreg PRS1045 96" Parallel Drift 0.001" ✅ 0.015" 🚫 0.009" 🚫 Fence Stability (lbs) 218 ✅ 187 🚫 152 🚫 Vibration at 3HP (μm) 3.2 ✅ 7.1 🚫 11.4 🚫 Dust Collection Efficiency 92% ✅ 83% 🚫 76% 🚫 Secret Weapon: Laser-etched micro-adjusters + 2" extruded aluminum rails achieve mortising precision triple the price. (Source: Fine Woodworking Magazine