Name: DEWALT Router, Fixed/Plunge Base Kit, Variable Speed, Soft Start, 2-1/4-HP (DW618PKB)
Brand: DEWALT
SKU: 30WBYHOD7G81
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Rating: 4.4 (37 reviews)

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DEWALT Router, Fixed/Plunge Base Kit, Variable Speed, Soft Start, 2-1/4-HP (DW618PKB)

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[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this to replace a different brand router.  This is so much smoother than the other.  It is powerful enough to do almost any job with no issues.  I ended up mounting this in my table and it sees use almost daily.  
After 2 years, I did have to replace a couple of parts - the spindle lock & spring.  The lock button stop tab broke off and went shooting across the shop.  I did find the lock button, but the spring was a lost cause, at least until the replacements arrived.
I also ended up getting a spare fixed base (the first is permanently mounted in the table). The plunge base operates smoothly and locks firmly into position.

Great router

dewalt.com

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I purchased these to help with flattening this eucalyptus slab. It did just a great job and didnt bog down at all. I would highly recommend this router to flatten any slab.

Powerful and smooth

I stepped up from a 1/4 router to this 1/2" capable router.  What a difference in cut quality (I was struggling flattening a large slab).  I wanted to chime in here due to numerous reviews talking about a "missing 1/2 inch collet" . . . Upon opening my package, initially I had that same fear and thought, "crap, it really is missing" but then quickly realized that what looked like a single 1/4" collet was actually a nested collet system with the 1/4" collet inside of a 1/2" collet.  So all I had to do was remove the 1/4" adapter collet from inside of the 1/2" and BOOM, there's my 1/2" collet.  I wonder how many of these folks who reported their 1/2" collet missing really had it right there in front of them.

Solid Router - All Parts Included!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was on the fence for a while about "taking the plunge " ( sorry, couldn't resist) to buy a plunge router but I couldn't be happier that I did. This thing is a wood hungry monster.  It has tackled everything I have thrown at it so far . Fluid plunge is an understatement as it plunges effortlessly.  There may be better or stronger on the market but I don't need to find out because this one suits my needs to a T.

On the right route !

It has been one of the best routers I've ever used. The soft start is really nice so you don't destroy your project, no matter what speed you are set at. It is definitely an investment though, I would not recommend this as a starter router purely due to its price. Although you do get what you pay for.

One of the best router I've used

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I looked around that many different routers.  there are definitely some cheaper options out there but unfortunately they are just that... cheap. it was nice to see you after spending the extra money that I got what I paid for. This is by far the best router I've ever used. It's amazing to see some of the work it does.

Worth the extra money

I am a loyal DeWalt user. Very reliable tools in general, so this is the first one that I have had to repair. I cross threaded the collet nut, rookie move. You would think that, since we have all made that gaf once or twice, the collet taper would be easily replaceable. It is integral to with the rotor. You have to replace the entire motor armature. This means that to replace the most easily damaged part you have to replace the most expensive part.

Outside of this frustration, I love the router. It is smooth and powerful, lots of features.

Questionably Engineered

I like the router overall,  but I have seen other reviews commenting on the lack of a Led light.  Very difficult to see what you are doing without a light.

Good overall, needs an Led light

After looking at online competitor and Dewalt reviews and manuals, this unit is exactly what I was looking for. The only issue I had was the downloaded manual states "Two collets are included with the motor: one 1/4" (6.4  mm) and one 1/2" (13  mm). To
change collet sizes, unscrew the collet assembly as described above. Install the desired collet by reversing the procedure. The collet and the collet nut are connected. Do not attempt to remove the collet from the collet nut." Even the video reviews show 2 separate collets as the contents were opened. You have to look at the included paper manual's parts breakdown to see the 1/4 collet INSERT which means you had to purchase the unit. Confusing,Yes? The online manual and the included paper manual are not the same! This does not help with making an informed decision. I would have preferred the separate 1/4 collet nut assembly.  The store only carried the DW618PKB bag unit, but I wished I had ordered the plastic case model DW618PK instead. Other than that, I like the unit.

DW618PKB and the missing collet saga continues

In summary, I have nothing positive to say about this router and I've listed all those items down below. 

- Fixed base housing is too small, and any bit longer than an inch sticks out longer than the bottom base.
- Both of the base housings and the router, heat up excessively in 90F. This also occurs even in cooler days when in direct sunlight. The heat causes the collet to expands which loosens the bit so your cut is no longer the same depth. This metal expansion also applies to base's latches that locks the motor down. The latch loosens just enough to allow the motor to free-spin around while being used.
- Fit and finish of the plunge base is rough on both the plastic and metal housing that clamps the motor. I cut my hand on the plastic and the metal cuts into the router base every time I try to slide it in.
- None of the screws on the plunge base had thread lock applied so every screw starts to wobble out. The thumb lock even popped off while it was locked during usage causing the screw to shoot off and become lost. I ended up buying a new screw from the local hardware store and applying thread lock myself.
- Power cord vibrated loose and came off even though it's suppose to be a twist “lock” for security.
- Plunge base adjustable stop is unreliable for repeat usage. During use, the vibrations cause the micro end stop to shake just enough such that a repeat plunge is not at the exact same depth. Also, with each plunge the micro end stop twists slightly such that the depth constantly changes while not even being used.
- Plunge base thumb lock was not tight enough to hold the base in position and came loose. My fix of buying a new screw and using thread lock ended up fixing this issue as well.
- Plunge base thumb lock works opposite. Rather than auto locking where you push the lever to release the lock, the thumb lock has to be pressed to both lock and unlock the height.
- Plunge base motor lock was too loose. Even after removing all the machinery grease on both the motor and housing, the motor stills spins in the housing even when locked.
- Getting the motor into the plunge base is one heck of an ordeal, for it doesn't align straight and you have to force it in. I think this is a manufacturing defect as the top part of the metal sleeve is too tight to push the motor into it but not tight enough to hold the motor from rotating. There's also no alignment marks or pins, but the router still has to be installed within 1/8 inch of a specific point otherwise it hits the exhaust collection tube and won't seat properly.
- There's no LED lights on this router, and while the base allows tons of light in, it's still hard to see your cut line without additional lighting.
- The plunge base starts out being really smooth, but after a week of usage it's less so. However, the spring mechanism is still too strong and requires too much force to compress for a fine dialing in of the cut depth. You have to use the micro adjustment to dial in the depth, but since the end stop moves you can't get precision.
- The spring cover that surrounds the dust port and steel support rod came unsecured and and flopped around. I wasn't even using the router when this happened.
- The cover on the dust collector routinely pops off during usage. 
- To tighten the collet you have to use a push bottom plus 1 wrench. While this sounds good and works very good with their smaller router, it doesn't work with this model. Since the motor free spins in the plunge base, you can't tighten the collet while the motor is installed. Had the design require you to use 2 wrenches or have a locking pin in the housing, you could have counteracted the motor free spin and still be allowed to install bits while it's in the base.
- On/Off button is a cheap toggle switch as opposed to a more robust rocker switch.

Just horrible