Featuring a 12.0-amp motor that delivers variable speed performance from 8,000 to 24,000 RPM, the DeWalt DW618 2-1/4-HP fixed-base router offers all the power and skillfulness that masters demand. Soft commence provides an extra-smooth finish and helps ascertain that this tool even performs well when working with the toughest hardwoods. With a micro-fine depth adjustment ring, you may count on precise adjustment in 1/64-inch increments, while a clear, Lexan sub-base ensures durability and visibility. The included sub-base concentricity gauge enhances accuracy even further by helping you maintain bit concentricity, and long, eight-slot collets that are self-releasing provide splendid bit retention for dependability. A steel motor cam lock and quick-release motor latches make adjustments and base changes tool-free, fast, and easy when you need to switch tasks, and a unique, detachable cordset helps keep this tool easy to service. This router likewise provides over-molded, rubber handles and a well-balanced body for increased operator ease and control. The distinctive switch and cordset configuration allows you to keep the switch in your right or left hand, while a flat top and spindle lock further increase the ease of bit and depth changes. The switch is also dust-sealed for durability. Kit includes motor pack, DW6184 fixed base, 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch collets, two wrenches, sub-base concentricity gauge, vacuum adaptor, and heavy-duty kit box for easy transport and storage.
Featuring a 12-amp motor that delivers variable speed performance from 8,000 to 24,000 RPM, the DeWalt DW618 2-1/4-HP fixed-base router offers all the power and skillfulness that pros demand. Soft begin provides an extra-smooth finish and helps ascertain that this tool even performs well when working with the toughest hardwoods. With a micro-fine depth adjustment ring, you may count on exact adjustment in 1/64-inch increments, while a clear, Lexan sub-base ensures durability and visibility. The long, eight-slot collets are self-releasing to provide splendid bit retention for dependability. A steel motor cam lock and quick-release motor latches make adjustments and base changes tool-free, fast, and easy when you need to switch tasks, and a unique, detachable cordset helps keep this tool easy to service. This router likewise provides over-molded, rubber handles and a well-balanced body for increased operator ease and control. The distinguishable switch and cordset configuration allows you to keep the switch in your right or left hand, while a flat top and spindle lock further increase the ease of bit and depth changes. The switch is likewise dust-sealed for durability and longevity. Kit includes DW618M motor pack, DW6184 fixed base, 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch collets, wrench, and is backed by DEWALT’s 3 year fixed warranty.
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25 of 26 persons found the following review helpful.
 Very nice router
By Illya Kuryakin
I have to confess I REALLY like this router. It has that high-quality-durable-well made feel that we all look for and be grateful for in a tool. There is not one thing “cheap” in regards to the DW618. I’ve had an old Craftsman router in a literal sense since I was a kid and it got the occupation done but I necessitated a more powerful machine with a 1/2″ chuck for respective tasks I’m faced with while building our new house. This included having to flush-trim 32 feet of 1-1/8″ T&G plywood. It was hard work (of course) even for the 12-amp motor of the DW618 and I blew the power line’s 20-amp circuit breaker at least once. Nevertheless, it got the occupation done, something that would have been inconceivable for my other router. The soft get started feature is fantastic. The ergonomics are great. The overall quality is introductory rate. And the price is reasonable. However, it IS NOT perfect. Number one irritation was the center hole in the plastic base was too little to use a 1/2″ round over bit!!! I’m still blown away by this idiotic nonsense. DeWalt sells a base with a more spectacular hole, but why ought to I have to spend cash for something that evidently will have to have been included? I ended up having to make my own base out of Bakelite because I could not afford to wait for a new base to come in the mail. Naturally, it wasn’t hard to make, but it was very irritating. Another thing I don’t like in regards to this router is there is a substantial amount of free-play in the height adjustment system. This is in truth a shame on such an other than as supposed or expected high quality tool. Therefore, rather than for very precise work like cabinet making, I think this router is best employed in the construction trades. Lastly, I don’t like the push-button collet lock. I would prefer that it used the two-wrench system. This is a powerful router that uses big, nasty cutting tools. I DO NOT want one coming loose. If I had it to do over again, I’d consider the Bosch 1617EVS-46 as it seems to address all of my complaints. Nevertheless, I’m very happy with my DeWalt. I can’t imagine a more rugged router.
18 of 18 humans found the following review helpful.
This is a very good router.
By Scott Pointon
I debated among this router and the comparable Bosch model for a while before at long last choosing the DeWalt. Three things sold me on this router: the depth adjustment ring, the easy motor removal, and the power.
After using it in my router table I may say that all three of those features are perfectly top notch. I in truth like the depth adjustment ring – this makes altering bit height in my router table VERY easy and precise (no more spinning the motor housing). The easy motor remotion is a plus too – all you do is release the motor lock (one handed I might add) and then squeeze the quick release tabs on each side of the motor housing to cause the motor to slide right out of the base. Thats it – it could not be simpler.
As for power, I have not tried to spun any big bits in this thing, but I have applied a great deal of severe ogee bits in white oak, poplar, and pine. In each case, the motor handled the cuts in one pass without bogging down at all and the cuts were super smooth and burn free (I use Freud bits). In my experience, the electronic variable speed works very well.
The only drawback of this tool (and the reason I am not rating it 5 stars) is that I find the bit altering to be cumbersome. I have an older Ryobi router with a fantastic spindle lock that allows you to “lock” the spindle and then use both hands for the bit change. On this DeWalt, there is a spindle lock, but it comprises of a spring loaded button that ought to be kept in WHILE you are turning the wrench with the other hand. I feel this could have been designed better.
Overall, this is a outstanding tool at a reasonable price. If I could do it all over again I would buy this same router.
13 of 15 humans found the following review helpful.
 Great router….till it broke
By D. Herbst
Had this router for 3 years…used it on avg 3-4 days/week for moderate tasks. I thought overall it was a great tool until first, a bearing went bad, then regarding 6 months later the fan attached to the motor armature and the piece securing the collet to the body broke into pieces for the duration of a slight chamfer cut in clear, soft REDWOOD! It’s going to be $100+ to fix it, and I, like another reviewer above, didn’t know whether to have it repaired or buy a dissimilar tool. However, after reading the other negative reviews and reports of motor failure, I am convinced that this tool doesn’t belong in a professional woodshop.
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