DEWALT Router, Fixed Base, 1-3/4-HP, 11.0 Amp Motor (DW616)

Got it to replace the router in my router table it works fantastic.

I bought a slab-flattening jig and went to install one of my two routers. Neither lined up with the holes in the mounting plate. I know I'm a little eccentric, but I like to have multiple tools for specific jobs, so I wasn't happy about taking my router off of my router table to use with the flattening jig. I was also not happy about using my smaller router I use for making edges on smaller projects. So, I didn't adapt the mounting plate to install either of those routers. I bought a new one. This DeWalt was just-the-ticket to meet my needs. It mounted directly to the mounting plate. It has both, 1/4 inch and 1/2-inch collets so I can use any of my router bits. I have a couple different sizes of flattening bits with different shank sizes. Height adjustment is easy to use. The power switch is good. It's a good tool and I definitely recommend this.

Great router but doesn't have variable speed. 1/4" and 1/2" collet. Removable power cord. My old Dewalt router failed after 30 years. (Actually I broke it.)

The tool itself is great, but the product description stated that a 1/4-inch collet was included. In reality, only the 1/2-inch collet came in the box

FYI: Does not come with half inch collet. Only 1/4 inch. I have 3 of these. Work great based on cost and saves me switching bits. I keep them set up on dovetail fixture. Fits the full size D handle and plunge bases.

I am a home woodworker who used to work in a custom woodshop. Our favored brand was Delta (later Porter Cable) and my home router was one of these smaller PC models. Worked well for many years and small enough to fit into one hand. That model recently quit working and is no longer made. Other more recent PC tools have been poorly made and seem designed for the home market and not nearly as robust as before. Hence, this DeWalt router was the closest model I could find. VERY happy with it. It's a bit bigger and not able to fit in one hand, but still small enough to handle easily. The depth adjustment is far better design than the PC model giving much better control to small adjustments. Plenty of power to handle 1/4" or 1/2" shank bits and totally pleased after one month of use.

This is my 4th Dewalt router from this series. All of them work beyond my needs and I have no complaints. Why so many? I have one base attached to a table top router. I have a fixed base attached to a custom made router sled that I use to make tapered legs for my modern pet furniture. I have a plunge router base that I only use for certain aspects of my pet furniture and I have a fixed base that is available for other projects. All in all, I have 3 motors and 4 bases. If you are not familiar with this interchangeable series from DeWalt, you should seriously consider it. I am not a serious wood worker even though I make furniture and I couldn't imagine doing what I do with out this type of system. Since I have some bases permanently fixed to a number of jigs, I can simply add the motor when I want to use a particular base. So easy to use and really a great value.

The router is great! Easy to use, powerful. I’m not sure why everyone is skeptical of the collets. There is one collet that has a quarter inch insert, but once taken out (push from the back) in turns into a half inch collet. Everything you need is in the box.

Great little router. DeWalt seems to give better than average quality for reasonable price. It is easy to adjust and has plenty of power for any of the bits that I use.

Excelente, trabaja muy bien.

As a router like any other power tool Dewalt is great; I am actively using table saw, router, drill etc... Satisfied about doing the job right. However do not suggest anyone to buy this one (Dewalt DW616) from UAE; it is 120V with US plug type - can not be used directly. Just for tool to work need to have convertor of least 2000W which costs additional 200-300 AED.

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i just love this router , i have on my router table and its just great , not too loud , its very smooth and easy to work with !