Router Metabo FMV 18 LTX BL 8 Brushless 29000 RPM Fixed Base

The Metabo FMV 18 LTX BL 8 Brushless 29000 RPM Fixed Base is a light, compact cordless trim router designed for single-handed profiling, trimming and cutting grooves in wood and wood-like materials. It is driven by a brushless motor with up to 29,000 rpm, accepts 6 mm and 8 mm collets, and is powered by a 4 Ah LiHD battery. Weighing around 1 kg, it offers precise routing performance with a transparent baseplate for clear view of the bit and workpiece.

Advantages

The brushless motor delivers high cutting speed and longer service life while overload protection and restart protection enhance safety. Precise stepless depth adjustment and a rack jack fixation allow accurate depth control. Variable speed control adapts rotation speed to different materials and applications. The hardened, ground interchangeable collet ensures concentricity of router bits, and the spindle lock enables quick bit changes. Ergonomic design and a strategically placed switch layout improve comfort for single-handed operation.

Suitable for

• Profile cutting and edge trimming of furniture parts
• Cutting grooves and dadoes in solid wood and wood-based panels
• Template work and pattern following for joinery
• On-site finishing and repair tasks where cordless mobility is required

Key specifications

• Brand: Metabo
• Model: FMV 18 LTX BL 8 (MPN 601742800, EAN 4061792249028)
• Motor type: Brushless
• No-load speed: up to 29,000 rpm
• Collet capacity: 6 mm and 8 mm
• Battery: 18 V LiHD, typical application with 4 Ah battery
• Weight: approx. 1 kg (without battery)
• Features: transparent baseplate, stepless depth adjustment with rack jack, spindle lock, restart and overload protection

How to use

Fit the appropriate collet (6 mm or 8 mm) and secure the router bit using the spindle lock. Adjust the depth using the stepless depth control and fix the motor unit with the rack jacks. Select a speed suitable for the material with the variable speed control. Operate the router single-handedly using the ergonomic grip and switch layout, maintaining a steady feed and observing cutting direction relative to the bit rotation. Use the transparent baseplate to monitor the bit and workpiece while routing.

Recommendations

For best results, use sharp router bits matched to the material, work in multiple shallow passes rather than removing large amounts at once, and ensure the battery is sufficiently charged. Use appropriate personal protective equipment and a dust extraction adapter when routing large areas.