DEWALT Router, Fixed Base, 12-Amp, 24,000 RPM Variable Speed Trigger, 2-1/4HP, Corded (DW618)
Original price was: $219.00.$28.99Current price is: $28.99.
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2-1/4 HP (maximum motor HP), 12.0 Amp electronic variable speed motor provides the power to rout smoothly through the toughest hardwoods
Electronic variable speed with full feedback control for constant speed under load from 8,000-24,000 rpm and soft start to reduce start-up torque for enhanced control
Micro-fine depth adjustment ring provides precise depth adjustments in 1/64-inch increments and adjusts vertically for a constant switch/cordset location
Adjustable, tool-free steel motor cam lock makes depth adjustment and base changes quick and solid-locking
Quick release motor latches for fast and easy motor pack removal for bit and base changes
10 reviews for DEWALT Router, Fixed Base, 12-Amp, 24,000 RPM Variable Speed Trigger, 2-1/4HP, Corded (DW618)
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Original price was: $219.00.$28.99Current price is: $28.99.
Ron B. –
All the power you need in a router
This is my go to router for slab flattening. It has ample power and does not show any signs of slowing down or straining to do the work. It has 2 1/4 horsepower, which is more than adequate for most router operations. Dewalt has always been a name I trust and this tool is no exception. It is a real work horse and meets all my needs. Not only that, but I find it to be much quieter than some of the other routers I own.The router comes with both a 1/4″ collet and a 1/2″ collect. Any bit your might have in your shop with fit in this router. It also comes equipped with the standard router plate and an additional router plate that has a 2″ hole that will accommodate larger bits, such a large spoilboard bit.In short, you can’t go wrong with this router and it won’t break the bank.
JD –
So far so good in 2013
Obviously this thing has some bad reviews on Amazon, which made me hesitant. After reading some of them and then noticing an improvement over 2012 I took the plunge (pun intended) to buy this fixed router. There are no bells and whistles on this thing but I love the cut. Cut some rabbets and then did some template work. Felt safe and very secure. Messy little beast, but it does the job. Will change my post if the motor burns but as one (negative) review reported using this 3-4 days a week for over 3 years before burning out. I’d say that is within my expectation for a buck fifty router. Adjustment is super easy. Briefly put it in my router table and got a great cut, although this is not the primary intended use for me. This is a very standard router. If the motor does hold up for at least a year, I’ll probably buy another one with a plunge. I have a multitude of various name brand tools, though I must admit that more of my tools are looking yellow. Will update if things change.Update: I’ve now used this router considerably for making trim, template work, dados, tongue/groove cuts, roundovers, and more. It continues to run very well. Whatever issues were noted in the past, I have had no problems with this router whatsoever. I’m actually planning on buying another one just like it since my jigs are now made to go with these measurements.Update 11/19/2013: I’ve continued to use this router as a hobbyist weekly/monthly on projects. I just used it to trim and profile a 10 foot 1 1/4 inch thick walnut countertop I constructed. It continues to run smoothly with no problems. I really like this router. I don’t use it in the router table anymore just because I upgraded to a triton 3 1/4 hp router, but still my go to hand router. I just threw my two cheaply made craftsman routers away. It wasn’t even worth trying to sell them to anyone because I have to sleep at night.
Brian White @ White Owl Woods –
My Best Router – Watch for Sale Prices
I do a lot of woodworking projects, and my 25 year old Makita routers died last year. Makita has been pricing themselves out of my budget for a while, so I bought two of these Dewalt routers and am using one in my four-station router table, and the other in a plunge base for on-demand needs. These routers are very comfortable in the hands, operate very smoothly, and are surprisingly quiet. Speed control knob operates well and does not slip from vibration during use. The plunge base features a dust port for a vacuum attachment through the spring-loaded depth adjustment pillar, which is a really good and innovative design, keeping visibility of the work surface unobstructed. Doing plunge cuts is very smooth, and there are several features that allow you to control your intended depth of cuts, without having to re-invent the wheel, or undo other settings.Overall, these routers are a truly outstanding investment. I have 8 routers in total now, and these are my best two. I highly recommend these to anyone in the market for a router, and if you watch pricing carefully, you can get a really great deal at times. I bought the fixed/plunge combo kit through Home Depot on sale for $199, when it is usually $239. And I bought the fixed base one through Amazon for $135, when it is usually $219.
David Landry –
Great Replacement for my Porter Cable
This is a great router replacement route for my Porter Cable that has burnt out motor. I rate this purchase at a high level but a purchaser must understand what it comes it comes with to make it work. This router does not come with all the size collects needed. You need to order the Collet And Nut replace for Dewalt DW6214 DW616 DW618 DW621 DW625 router ( Amazon) . This router doe not come with a plunge base base. You need to order the DEWALT Plunge Router Base for DW616/618 Routers (DW6182) ( Amazon). And most important the router base plate is compatible with all Porter Cable and Rockler guide bushings needed for template routing.
GrogMeister –
Great Router
This is one of the higher end routers to choose from. Nice soft-start feature, powerful motor, easy to use. I like the system for precision adjustment of the height. One of the first jobs I used this on was routing through a 3/4″ aluminum plate. (Not in a single pass of course, I made passes around 1/16″ thick). The motor handled it fine, although I did go through a few budget carbide bits getting it done. The bits were the limiting factor, not the motor. On any kind of wood, this thing will handle any job you care to throw at it. 3/4″ and 1/2″ collets handle any router bit you might have.
Andrew Martin –
Love the Power and Variable Speed also easy change 1/4-1/2” collet Great Router for the Price
Alejandro –
Muy buen producto
Bry. –
Everything I expected, flawless and easy to use.
Alexander Leyva –
Leí algunas reseñas desfavorables sobre este router. Pero estas son algunas confusiones de algunos compradores sobre algunas características de este modelo- El paquete incluye solo un collet, pero este sirve para medidas de 1/4” y 1/2”- El paquete solo incluye una llave, ya que solo se necesita una para apretar el collet. Se debe pulsar un botón especial que mantiene fija la tueca inferior, y con la llave se aprieta la parte superior.Aprovecho para recomendar a cualquier comprador siempre leer las descripciones de los productos, sus características y lo que se incluye en el paquete. Muchas veces las imágenes muestra del producto son solo ilustrativas.
David Brodhagen –
Completed my new router table and the router fit perfectly into the JessEm Router II lift.I cannot get the photo to attach to the review