Cordless routers spin cutting bits that remove material from wood workpieces to profile edges, create grooves and slots, cut joints, and trace shapes. These light, compact routers are easier to maneuver for smaller jobs and more detailed work than large, corded routers. Their collet holds bits with a shank diameter that matches the collet size, and their depth adjustment controls how far the bits cut into material. They accept a range of bit styles to make different cuts, such as chamfers, dadoes, rabbets, and mortises. Typical applications include forming decorative edges, mortising hinges and locksets, trimming laminate, and cutting openings for windows and doors. Cordless routers operate in areas without access to wired power, eliminate the tripping hazard of a cord, and run on brand-specific batteries.