Heavy-duty fixed base router with an 11 amp motor that provides the power to rout smoothly through the toughest hardwoods
Micro-fine depth adjustment ring provides precise depth adjustments in 1/64-inch increments and adjusts vertically
Adjustable, tool-free steel motor cam lock; quick-release motor latches; detachable cordset
Includes motor pack, fixed base, 1/2 and 1/4-inch collets, 2 wrenches, and a concentricity gauge
Editorial Review:
11A, Heavy Duty 1-3/4 HP Fixed Based Router Kit With Precision Machined Motor & Base, Use To Use Zeroable Scale, Concentricity Gauge, 8 Slotted Collects, Micro Fine Depth Adjustment Ring, Adjustable Motor Cam Lock, Lexan Sub Base, Industrial Switch.
This fixed-base router from DeWalt has all the design features to make it a popular choice with woodworkers and professional carpenters. The tool's powerhouse is a smooth-running, 11 amp, 1-3/4-horsepower motor that offers more than enough power to make precise, clean cuts in tough hardwoods without bogging down. A micro-fine adjustment ring is used to adjust the depth of cut in 1/64-inch increments, so the motor itself doesn't need to be turned, and as a consequence, the position of the switch and cord doesn't change every time your cut-depth does. This same motor can be used with DeWalt's DW6182 plunge base or their DW6183 D-handle base, and DeWalt has thoughtfully made motor removal and base changing a quick and easy, tool-free operation. Both the motor housing and the base are made of precision-machined aluminum for durability, and the motor housing has nickel plating to ensure smooth depth adjustments. As finishing touches, the toggle switch is sealed against dust penetration, and the cord is fully detachable for use with other DeWalt bases and to protect it in storage. DeWalt's engineers and designers clearly spent a lot of time making sure this router package addressed every need a woodworker could have, and the result is a tool that stands with the best in its price range. --Brian Trinen
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
A Good Router in a multiple Router Shop:
I purchased this router for two reasons:
1) I was tired of taking my Bosch router in and out of my router table and wanted to dedicate a router to the the table
2) I wanted a router with a clear base that would accept Porter Cable style guide bushings so that using various jigs would be easier The other router in my shop is a Bosch 1617 and I'll compare it to the Dewalt.
Bosch pros:
The height adjustment is easier to micro adjust
There is more room between the motor and... more info
Pretty Good, But Not UL Listed!:
I was after a good all-around router. I had already had the DW621. (their 2 hp electronic plunge router) I sold it a while ago, and I wanted a budget replacement that would have flexibility down the road. The Porter-Cable 690 series is the most popular in this area, but they have made some changes recently that I didn't like; going to a rocker switch in lieu of a toggle switch, for instance. The switch in this one is the toggle switch, which protrudes more and is easier to find without looking. Also,... more info
Perfect Evolution:
I have owned 4 different DeWalt routers which I enjoyed despite limitations that I found in all of them (weight, power, ease of use, etc.) I still, however considered the previous DeWalt routers to be superior to both Porter Cable and Bosch routers.
When DeWalt came out with their new 1 3/4 and 2 1/4 hp routers with multiple bases to compete with PC, I had to try them.
I decided on the 1 3/4 hp, as I have their 2 hp, and have never liked the weight of the unit. It always felt cumbersome doing light... more info
