![]() ![]() What I Like About the DeWALT 618 Router KitÄepth Adjustments - No-Tool Base Interchangeability The D-Handle base includes a shorty cord that connects to the motor housing-the kit's detachable cord mates to the bottom-rear of the D-Handle base. Like the fixed base, it has a rubber molded handle, tool-free cam lock, and the quick release motor latches. This base is included in the DW618B3 three base kit, or it can be ordered separately. In addition, we had the opportunity to use the DW6183 aluminum D-Handle base. A large, molded plastic box that holds the above components.Detachable cord that mates with motor housing and the optional D-Handle base.An extra LEXAN (clear) sub-base with a 2-3/8" clearance hole.Sub-base centering cone used to center sub-bases to the router spindle.Two collets (1/4" and 1/2") and one wrench.The larger diameter (1-1/2") fits our Fein hoses, the smaller diameter (1") accepts our Festool hoses. The base includes in-built dust-collection capability and an adapter that cleverily accepts two hose diameters. Aluminum plunge base (DW6182) with a LEXAN (clear) sub-base and overmolded rubber handles.Aluminum fixed base (DW6184) with a LEXAN (clear) sub-base, tool-free cam lock, quick release motor latches, and overmolded rubber handles.The motor is very compact for its HP output-though weight is what you would expect (it is not particularly light). The shaft is machined with a through hole for the spindle lock and two wrench flats-giving the user the choice of tightening/loosening bits using the spindle lock and a single wrench, or two wrenchs. The motor housing includes a spindle lock. Aluminum motor body containing a 2-1/4 HP electronic variable speed motor (8,000 - 24,000 RPM) with soft-start circuitry.The DW618PK is a router kit, a popular offering of the major manufacturers. Note: Clicking the hypertext links (bold-faced blue text) and blue-framed images will launch additional content. We use the DW618 with our dovetail jigs and use it for a variety of free-hand edge routing-it excels at both types of operations. ![]() I asked DeWALT for a test drive and for the past months we have had the opportunity to use the DW618 in our shop and found that my initial impressions were correct-and then some. I was immediately impressed by its unique depth adjustment / motor release, the overall balanced feel of the router and its overmolded rubber handles. During one of my visits to our local Woodcraft Store, I had the opportunity to handle the DW618 fixed-base router.
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