Router Metabo OFV 18 LTX BL 12 Brushless 25000 RPM 18V

The Metabo OFV 18 LTX BL 12 is a cordless router with a brushless motor and up to 25,000 RPM idle speed, designed for precision routing in wood and wood-like materials. It accepts collets in sizes 6 mm, 8 mm and 12.7 mm and provides a maximum routing depth of 50 mm. The tool runs on an 18 V battery, weighs approximately 2.9 kg and includes features for safe and accurate operation such as spindle lock, restart protection and overload protection.

Advantages

This brushless router delivers high cutting speed and efficiency while reducing maintenance compared with brushed motors. Millimetre-precise depth adjustment is achieved via a three-step stop mechanism with further fine-tuning on a calibrated scale. The robust two-column guide ensures torsion-resistant support for accurate plunging. Variable speed control lets you adapt the rotation speed to different materials and tasks. Hardened and ground interchangeable collet chucks provide precise concentricity for router bits, and the spindle lock enables quick bit changes.

Suitable for

• Edge profiling and trimming of wooden panels
• Template routing and pattern work
• Grooving and slotting in solid wood and wood-based materials
• Installing joints, rebates and decorative mouldings
• Worksites where cordless mobility is required

Key specifications

• Brand: Metabo
• Model: OFV 18 LTX BL 12
• Motor type: Brushless
• No-load speed: up to 25,000 RPM
• Collet capacities: 6 mm, 8 mm, 12.7 mm
• Routing depth: 50 mm
• Supply voltage: 18 V (battery)
• Weight: approx. 2.9 kg
• Safety features: restart protection, overload protection

How to use

Secure the appropriate collet and router bit, then lock the spindle to install the bit. Select the desired cutting depth using the three-step stop mechanism and fine-tune using the calibrated scale for millimetre accuracy. Choose a rotational speed suited to the material with the variable speed control. For plunge operations, hold the router firmly and guide it along the workpiece, using the two-column guide for stability. After use, allow the motor to cool and follow battery manufacturer instructions for charging and storage.

Usage recommendations

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (eye, hearing and dust protection) and a suitable dust extraction adapter when routing. Avoid excessive feed rates and monitor the motor temperature to prevent overload; enable restart protection and overload protection features as standard safety measures.