DEWALT DW6183 D-Handle Base for DW616/618 Routers

List Price: $138.14 Discount Price: $95.00

Features:

• Heavy-duty, precision machined, die-cast aluminum base for durability and low tool weight
• Adjustable, tool-free steel motor cam lock
• 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
• Heavy duty, precision machined, die-cast aluminum base for durability and low tool weight

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Customer Reviews:

Homowner user [Posted on 2007-01-09]
My favorite router base! Fits my hands perfectly. I really like being able to start/stop the motor with the trigger instead of taking one hand off the machine. I have all three DEWALT bases and use only this one and the plunge base.

Favorite router base [Posted on 2008-01-10]
This is the off-table base I use the most. It's comfortable and being able to turn the router on without taking my hands off the handle is great.

I have all three bases. The fixed base is mounted under my router table. The plunge base I use when it is necessary. This base is the one the router motor sits in most of the time.

Dewalt D-handle router base [Posted on 2008-03-19]
This is a much more comfortable and useful base than the standard fixed base. I really like having the on / off switch located on the grip. This is not only more convient but also safer because you have both hands securly on the grips when turning the router on or off. Having the handles slightly off center also makes routing narrow boards easier without the router tipping and ruining your work. My only complaints are the price seems pretty high for what it is, and when switching back to another base without the integrated power switch you have to be sure to turn the motor switch back to the off position before plugging it in or the router will unexpectedly start which could be really bad.

Good as it gets [Posted on 2008-09-03]
The 'D' handle is definitely what was missing from my router set.
When you are accustomed to having a trigger on your router, then buy a new set that lacks one, no matter how much you like it something is missing. This completed my DW618 router.
Now, if DeWalt put a trigger on the plunge base that would be great also.
I use it all the time and there was nothing to do when it arrived except, take it out of the box, drop in the motor and use it.

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