It will work fine. The issue with using a smaller router is feed speed, you can't always feed as fast as with a larger router. The Bosch Colt is a good one. I just bought a DeWalt 611 with fixed and plunge base on Amazon for $149. It's slightly larger. Bosch is supposed to have a combo kit for the Colt available but I haven't seen one in a store yet.

 

Would not use the classic 1.875" D slotters with such a router.
WMC makes small diameter slotters that will cut to 3/8" in X.
That I would do with a trimmer but not all day.

 

Slot cutters are not intended for any kind of hand held router, much too dangerous. The cost of biscuit jointers isn't very high and I'm sure that second hand ones can be had for a song. They are unbelievably quick and simple to use.

 

Hi harry.
you should check the new yankee workshop video,when norm abram use a slot cutter in his hand held router to make the grooves in the kitchen carcass..they are quite safe i think and they also come with 1/4 shank..

 

Norm Abrams is a very experienced routologist, still, I'm surprised that he should show that method with a standard size slot cutter, even after the 39 years that I've been using routers I still would not consider that method as safe.

 

Harry I have never used my slot cutters handheld either but I think it would be reasonably safe to do so, though maybe not for someone just getting started. I have one set that is stackable with shims and guide bearings that would work handheld. I agree with Pat that the standard diameter is a bit large for a Colt, the smaller diameter bit would be better but with a slow enough feed speed the Colt should get the job done but I also would not rout for too long with the large diameter bit.

I too think that getting a biscuit joiner is a better idea in the long run. A biscuit joiner will do jobs that can't be done with a router.

 

Even with using my router table and a 2.25Hp P-C router, I've found that slot cutters will grab occasionally. I do think though that one of the good brand small laminate cutters would do an acceptable job if you were to outfit it with a larger base, possibly offset some for a larger bearing surface and towards the work then feed carefully. I would like to own a biscuit joiner, but it's not in the budget (or lack thereof:'()

 

there are slot cutter made for biscuit jointing,like this for example,with 1/4 inch shank where you can change the bearings if you use nr. 0 10 or 20 biscuits..they don't look very dangerous to me..not more than any other cutter..Biscuit kits and Glue Spreader

beside that i used a normal slot cutter for making the grooves for this sideboard without any problem..i have a biscuit jointer(a dewalt) but the point is that running a groove around all the carcass is much faster than mark one by one all the slots..so you will use the biscuit jointer only on the face frame...Norm docet..

 

I would only use a biscuit joiner for this. You can find slightly used ones for $100 or less on Craigslist most of the time. Safety first.

 

I have to agree with Harry. It may be safe with offset base, where both hands are used, but a one hand operation would not be. A 1hp router can get away from you in a hurry!! A cheap HF biscuit joiner can be had for a little over $50, and they are actually rated pretty high.

Sorry Mauro, I did not notice you are in Sweden.

4" Plate Joiner

 

That's a really nice design Mauro. It looks Japanese inspired.

 

Safety is paramount on this forum and please do remember that "accidents" don't happen, they are CAUSED. As Dick said, one handed is a no no BUT, if you can pop the trim router into a plunge base as shown, then it's a different matter.

 

"beside that I used a normal slot cutter for making the grooves for this sideboard without any problem..."
Now I'm confused, Mauro...if you want to run a slot full length, why wouldn't you simply use a straight bit in your full sized router? Or run the slot on your TS? I get the biscuit joint part, but I took a look at that picture of the slot cutter bits and I'm with the First Aid guys...