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Yeah but sinking them was probably a bad idea because they need lubing and regular maintenance (sawdust etc)

I had this in mind but couldn't find suitable ones and the wood may crack from too many screws.

I saw those various kits and prebuilt routers for sale while doing research.. many CNC routers on the market are either too big and clumsy (noise is a problem too) or too small and precise (think 3D printers)

Now I'm debating whether to get a hand-held woodworking router (around 100-300e) or a multi-tool like Dremel with a router base (100ish) plus router bits, I only have access to a cordless at the moment.

Probably ok for joinery, cabinet making, chamfering/beveling and skirting etc.. initially I had in mind building one for making speaker enclosures (this one's a bit too small for that, it can possibly do small midtops) but it turned out the way it did, I haven't tested aluminium or metal yet (it probably won't do good as it's made of scrapwood from an old closet but I read some plywood routers can work with aluminium easily)