Exclusive BodyGrip design features a tactile handgrip molded into the base of the router
Linear depth adjustment system makes both coarse and micro-fine height adjustments quickly and accurately
Router sub-base includes a special access hole for above-the-table depth adjustments
Package includes 1/4- and 1/2-inch self-releasing collets
Editorial Review:
11A, Body Grip Router, 1-3/4 HP Motor, 24,000 RPM, Above The Table Depth Adjustment, Micro-Fine Adjustment To Within 1/64", Exclusive Adjustable Tactile 3-Position Palm Grip Handle, Accepts Industry Standard Edge & Template Guide Accessories.
The Milwaukee 5615-21 churns through wood as well as any router in its class, but it's not the powerful 11 amp motor, the 100-percent-sealed bearing construction, or even the durable, machined-aluminum motor housing and base that make this router unique. No, it's Milwaukee's revolutionary BodyGrip design, which enables you to strap your hand in, grab hold, and guide the router with far more control and accuracy than the competition's standard-handled models. A wide 6-inch base and 2-1/2-inch opening provide a clean line of sight, and well-designed controls allow depth for easy adjustments as small as 1/64 of an inch. Of course, Milwaukee's 5615-21 performs equally well under the table. In fact, above-the-table depth adjustments make height modifications a breeze. --Carl Thress
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Incredible control and solidity in a fixed-base router:
I often grip a router by the body so I love this
router. I feel more in control when I can use
my whole hand to exert and balance downward and side
pressure. This router makes very precise cuts easier to accomplish
accurately than any other comparable fixed-base router
I have used. Power is nice. Not too heavy. Beefy collet and heavy
wrenches that feel good in your hand. It has a hole in the
base that lets you adjust the height with a long hex
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ROCK SOLID SIMPLICITY:
I've been using this router since 2001 when I first began woodworking out of my home shop. I've gone on to buy many other routers. I've got a PC7518 for my table, a DeWalt fixed/plunge kit, a Freud 3 hp plunge, a PC691 D Handle...they're all fine routers, but I noticed about a year ago that I consistently reached for the Milwaukee first probably 85 to 90% of the time. I thought about the reasons why and here is what I think. It is by FAR the quickest, easiest, simplist, most solid router I've got. If I am... more info
Good Beginner Router:
I bought this router for some DIY projects around the house. This is my first router. I purchased it after reading numerous reviews. It was one of the best rated fixed base routers, and easy on the pocket book. So far I've used it to mortise out hinges for doors in the house. I had to get the Milwaukee 49-54-1040 6-Inch Diameter,1-3/16-Inch Center Hole Sub-Base though, then picked up a Porter Cable template guide. The template guides fit perfect. I did try to get one of those "universal sub-bases," but had... more info
A Pleasure to Use:
This little router is a real joy to use. The body grip makes the tool easy to maneuver and to control. It is light enough to use for extended periods of time and the 1-3/4hp motor has enough juice to handle some small to medium sized jobs. The kit comes with a nice protective case and some beefy collet wrenches. I can't comment on the noise level as my only other router is a 3-1/4hp plunge. I am very pleased with this set-up and would recommend it to anyone in the market for a router.
