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DEWALT DW616PKV 1-3/4 HP Fixed Base / Plunge Router Combo Kit | List Price: $431.86
Discount Price: $199.00
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Brand: DeWalt
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - 1-3/4 HP (max. motor HP), for smooth routing in toughest hardwoods
- Quick release motor latches, to change from fixed to plunge base
- Micro-fine depth adjustment ring in 1/64" increments
- Adjustable, tool-free steel motor cam lock
- Includes router motor, fixed base, plunge base, 1/4" and 1/2" one-piece self releasing collets, 2 wrenches, sub-base concentricity gauge, vacuum adaptor, and kit box
Very solid product [Posted on 2004-02-13]
The components of this product are some of the best I've ever seen. The plunge base is of very good quality and I enjoy using it. I don't rely heavily on a router in my day to day projects so the De Walt suits me perfectly. If you're a cabinet maker you may want to go for something with a little more power. Personally I found this router's size and weight to be ideal for my working environment. I'm constantly switching bases and the dewalt base attachments are beautiful. The engine pops out very easily, with no chance of accidental release. The engine is quite small and easy to handle for changing bits and the like. I think this is a wonderful product.
lasted 4 months [Posted on 2005-02-01]
I've had this unit for about 4 months and just today had to take it in for service. I was making trim in a router table and (unknown to me) it overheated. Apparently there isn't any sort of thermal protection built into the motor.
Even after cooling it off, it ran at 1/3 speed drawing about twice the normal amount of current. Internal inspection (forgetting for a moment that bit about disassembly by unauthorized service centers) revealed fairly severe pitting of the commutator in several places.
In short, DeWalt would have been wise to include a thermal cutout .
Needs a couple things but VERY GOOD TOOL [Posted on 2005-12-15]
My router has been excellent. It feels like quality and has been very useful. Of course, I think Porter Cable, Milwaukee, and Bosch also have great products, but Milwaukee didn't make a plunge base for their 1 3/4hp router so it was out (at least for now)
Why did I choose this one?
1) VERY SOLID PLUNGE BASE.
The plunge base slides on two guides, and one of the guides doubles as a dust collection port. While this is good all by itself, it also means that one of the two supports for the plunge base is twice the diameter of the competitors' supports, and also has a larger bearing as well. When the plunge base is locked into position, IT IS VERY MUCH MORE SOLID THAN ANY OTHER THAT I LOOKED AT.
2) AMERICAN CONTENT
The tool is labeled Made in USA. This is a theme with me. Nothing against any other tools out there, but as long as there are comparable choices available, I try to buy American first.
What I don't like
I wish it had a power switch in the grip so that you can have both hands on the machine when you switch it on. This one has a toggle on the side of the motor. I suppoese it's necessary for a router that you swap bases on. A bit nit-picky, but I would recommend getting a foot switch if you use it a lot.
AGAIN, HOWEVER, EXCELLENT TOOL FOR ME!!
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