the present invention is directed to a router including a motor housing for at least partially edclosing a motor ,a base having a sleve for receiving the motor housing therein . the base is constructed to at least partially support the motor housing on a workpiece. the ruter additionally includes an electrical switch disposed substantially in quadrant, defined by a fist axis extending through generally opposing handles,and a sceond axis, extending normal to the ,first axis,and generally bisecting the motor housing ,of the motor housing preferably,the electrical switch is disposed in the range of 30°to 60°form the seond axis and partcularly at approximately 45 to allow for comfortable grasping of the motor housing base