DEWALT DW618B3 12 Amp 2-1/4 Horsepower Plunge Base and Fixed Base
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Manufacturer: DEWALTModel: DW618B3
Product features:
- 12-amp motor with variable speed and three bases for versatility and reliability performance
- Micro-fine depth adjustment ring for 1/64-inch adjustments and precision results
- Ergonomic design, detachable cordset, and quick-release motor latches for convenience
- Weighs 7.2-pounds for easy handling
- Includes motor pack, fixed base, D-handle base, plunge base, large-hole sub-base, sub-base centering gauge, 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch collets, wrench, and 3-year limited warranty
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of DEWALT DW618B3 12 Amp 2-1/4 Horsepower Plunge Base and Fixed Base
Customer Review: DeWALT continues to impress
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this router to do speaker cabinet work and also to be part of a tool collective my friends created. After looking at the price point I wanted, this was the only real option on the list.
We have used Plunge Base and the Fixed Base, but not the D-Handle (that I know of). The motor swapout, while very handy, is also rather difficult depending on the base it is in. The depth adjustments on the plunger are rather non-exact and require a lot of work to get it setup just right. The guide rails for the fixed base are great. That said, I don't know if it is a consistency issue, but the machining of the holes for the rails was unfinished/partially blocked, and required some work to get the rails to actually slide through them the first time.
The case is a nice size, and easy to store, however there isn't a location for more than a tiny box of bits, and that involves some gerrymandering of the loose parts. After getting used to using the product, this is my only remaining complaint. My workbench is setup for electronics and not woodworking normally, so keeping various tool-sets together is quite important to me.
As a person that is relatively new to woodworking myself (rather than just helping others), having a guide as to speed vs. hardness of material would have been nice, but given the general instructions that came with it are not written all that well (as corroborated by a friend that has grown up with woodworking), that is probably out of scope.
I definitely recommend it, but I can't give it 5 stars.
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Description of DEWALT DW618B3 12 Amp 2-1/4 Horsepower Plunge Base and Fixed Base
Featuring a 12.0 Amp motor that delivers variable speed performance from 8,000 to 24,000 RPM, the DeWalt DW618B3 2-1/4 HP Router with a fixed base, a plunge base and a D-handle base offers all the power and versatility that professionals demand. Soft start provides an extra-smooth finish and helps ensure that this tool even performs well when working with the toughest hardwoods. With a micro-fine depth adjustment ring, you can count on accurate 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 excellent 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 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, DW6184 fixed base, DW6182 plunge base, DW6183 D-handle base, large-hole sub-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.
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