DEWALT DW618D 2-1/4 HP Electronic Variable Speed D-Handle Router with Soft Start

DEWALT DW618D 2-1/4 HP Electronic Variable Speed D-Handle Router with Soft Start Features

Additional DEWALT DW618D 2-1/4 HP Electronic Variable Speed D-Handle Router with Soft Start Information

This router also provides over-molded, rubber handles and a well-balanced body for increased operator comfort and control. The unique 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, DW6183 D-handle base, 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch collets, wrench, sub-base concentricity gauge, vacuum adaptor, and heavy-duty kit box for easy transport and storage. This DeWalt high-performance industrial tool is backed by a limited 3-year warranty.

What Customers Say About DEWALT DW618D 2-1/4 HP Electronic Variable Speed D-Handle Router with Soft Start:

I called customer service and they shipped me a new one.so the real test will come next time it is used. I purchesed this router to cut aluminum doors for new locks. Using a special carbide router bit the locking nut continued to loosen and apparantly the collet was defective. The router itself is very smooth and balanced and with the D handle very easy to control.until the nut loosened anyway. Now if the new collet and nut hold up the next time I use it I'm sure all will be well.

The 2 1/2 HP is plenty strong, and the D Handle fits very comfortable in my hand. I've owned this DEWALT DW618D router for about 5 months, and I have to say I love it. I've used it on several projects and it works very well. At first I was disappointed It didn't come with a case. But now I'm glad, usually the case is to big and takes up to much room.

Now, I'm also a mechanical engineer and I can be fairly critical with a tool purchase. When DeWalt's new line of routers came out, I sprung for the 2-1/4 variable speed model. I think it could have been oriented in a more open direction. It's very comfortable and managable, easy to hold and route with one hand.

Would these things have prevented me from buying the router had I done a hands-on before buying. The detachable cords are a great feature. I just love the variable speed, makes me feel like a pro using this router. I'm a home woodworker and wanted to by a new D-handle router with the latest features. They just don't take it to 100% to give the woodworker all the creature features. The collet lock button is in the most awkward location, hard to get at with even my slender fingers.

And there are no clear plastic side shields to snap in place to limit the extent of sawdust that this router can kick out. My old Sears router has this feature.

But for all I know, maybe some of these issues exist with other brands of routers at the same category/ price. I'm not a router expert, but loved it from the get-go.

Probably not. This DeWalt router does come with a case.

And it should, it's a beautiful tool, and I like to keep it that way. I still think DeWalt makes great tools.

Knowing things like this ahead of time will at least prepare you for some of the unexpected things that you can probably still accept and claim it as a good purchase as I did.

So try the Milwaukee, I think you'll agree its great, but lacks the power. The only downside is the price.

The Milwaukee is fantastic with all of its well thought out features, but it lacks the power of this 2 1/4Hp beast. I have the Milwaukee D Handled router and I think this is the first serious contender.

I don't think anybody serious about woodworking will be disappointed. I am always interested in Great products despite the brand yet Dewalt makes it hard not to be biased Dewalt tools have power, nice features and the all important accuracy.

This router is no exception. It's rather expensive but worth the cost.

Milwaukee is.cheaper so it all really comes down to what the intended use is.