My partner was watching a few YouTube videos with me and she is interested in a woodworking CNC machine. I have a Ryobi trim router ZRP601 and was wondering if anyone has used this for the mill. If so, that will likely be enough to restart my plans on a Lowrider2. If not, well, I can always get a DeWalt. I can get 1/4" to 1/8" collet adapters, so that should not be a problem. It’s around 2 lbs as well.
A battery operated router will not last long enough to do much work. We do not push the routers very hard, and use them for a long time. 45min is a pretty average time for my “smaller” cuts. TeachingTech on YouTube actually tried it and it looked like a pretty solid hassle. The other thing is you will need a mount for it, There might be one out there but I am doubtful.