DEWALT Router Fixed/Plunge Base Kit, Variable Speed, 12-Amp, 2-1/4-HP (DW618PK)

I have been using this kit for a few months now and I completely love it!Pros:~ Excellent quality! People love to complain about Dewalt's products no longer being produced in the US, but I find no signs of that effecting quality in my purchases so far. I own several new Dewalt tools and they are very well built and packaged. Dewalt has responded to criticism by now returning some manufacturing to the US and actually branding their tools "Built in the USA with GLOBAL MATERIALS", but frankly in my experience the tool quality seems totally fine (produced in the US or otherwise).The action on the

I love this router! Never had a router before and I don't know how on earth I lived without one. Upon reading all the reviews, I was down to this one and the Bosch. So far, I've used the fixed base with some roundover bits to smooth edges on my son's IKEA bed and on my DIY workbenches in the garage. The router has worked very well. I've only taken the RPM up to 3 (goes to 6). I never felt like the tool needed more power. It's truly amazing to see this baby work.The fixed base height adjustment works pretty well. Just loosen the "snap clamp" and turn the big dial to adjust. Once it's where you

I needed a router for my router table. This router needed to be able to use large bits, such as rail/stile bits for cabinet doors. Those need some serious torque for best results.I read some of the reviews here that indicated it is a good router that may have longevity issues. I figured I would give it a try, since most tool brands nowadays are garbage except for DeWalt, Milwaukee, Hilti, and some other high-end brands. The Milwaukee routers seemed to have similar reviews to DeWalt, but Amazon had this one for cheaper so here we go.After a couple of months using it for some hobby weekend woodw

There is a lot to like about this router. When it comes to routers, less is more. The DW618 is pleasantly free of rack and pinion depth adjusters, work lights, edge guides, little plastic shields and other marketing gimmicks. On the positive side, the router provides a solid base, an accurate fine depth adjustment, balance, power and speed control. I need plunge capacity only occasionally. The combo kit provides an adequate plunge option for those occasions.Some things that I don't like:Lack of mounting options: A router is just a motor with a collet attached. It isn't much good unless it is a

The router was delivered promptly and the packaging seems to be an original, unopened box from DeWalt. Although the description on the factory package indicate there is one 1/4 inch collet and one 1/2 inch collet, only the 1/4 inch collet is in the unopened and sealed bag of accessories. I have decided to return this and select another brand due to the additional cost I would incur to purchase the missing collet. I haven't used this product but I am confident it is a great router simply based on the many other DeWalt tools I own.***UPDATE***I must apologize, After going online and finding the

I started out with a DW616 fixed base router which worked wonderfully, then bought the D handle base for it to make my dovetail jig easier to use. The saw this deal for the plunge router at a great price here on Amazon and knew I had to have it. All the bases work with either router. I usually leave my 616 set up in my router table and use a variable speed controller with it. Just used the new 618 with the plunge base with a circle cutting jig I slapped together to cut two 28.5-inch small table tops which worked perfectly. It's a joy to have these routers all capable of interchanging with each

Quality tool! It was missing the 1/2 inch collet but was quickly taken care of with Amazon customer service and dewalt

Excelente router tenía que ser Dewalt muy contento con la compra