DEWALT DWP611PK 1.25 HP Max Torque Variable Speed Compact Router Combo Kit with LED's

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By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. We were also happy to find that it did an exceptional job of clearing away the shavings which, along with the LED lights, gave us plenty of of visibility. Maybe the supplied screws would have worked if I’d been willing to remove the clear acrylic DW plate. While it is a bit expensive when compared to other trim routers (aka palm routers and trim routers), it is also on many woodworking top five lists.

Follow Reviewed on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest deals, product reviews, and more. When plunging into the wood, the router moved very smoothly and maintained a consistent speed when cutting both materials.When the router bit is at the depth you want, you lock the base plate in place, and the bit stays where it is. For our Performance rating, we gave the router an 8/10 since it will allow you to accomplish just about any smaller sized router job and still be solid, comfortable and reliable. While you’d have to reach into this hole about 2 inches to come into contact with the bit, it is a bit of a safety concern. To swap bits out, there is a easy-reach button that when depressed locks the spindle so the collar can be loosened.

Makita RT0701C vs DeWalt DWP611… Both of these compact routers are equipped with a 1-1/4-HP motor that promises to “deliver power” to complete tough tasks. No need to loosen a bolt or unscrew a tightening screw, or worse, loosen the collet and adjust the bit itself. Since the router with the fixed base attached only weighs 4lb 10oz we could use it for extended amounts of time without feeling fatigued. In fact, Inventables not ships the DWP611 as their standard spindle on all X-Carves due to the feedback from owners like us! This same screw as described above is what fits the base for the edge guides (for both the DWP611 plunge, and the DW618 fixed and plunge bases).The DWP611 has a large opening on one side of the body to allow the dust and wood chips to eject from the machine. Slowly” being defined as just a few tenths of a second versus an instant on, where it could potentially be a little jerky since you would experience the full torque of the motor instantly. The consistent cutting speed is actually attributed (per DeWalt) to the built-in electronic motor speed controller that continually monitors the speed and makes micro adjustment to ensure that it is running at the setting you locked in.

It appears to have two sets of rods in different diameters, which makes sense because it’s supposed to work with all DeWalt routers and the DWP611 has smaller holes than the DW616/618 has. These models numbers may change from time to time so if we find a model is no longer available, be assured we will bring you the replacement ! Because the DWP611 is variable speed, you can use different settings for different types of wood and bits.There’s one key thing to note about Pro Tool Reviews: We’re all about the professional tool user and tradesman! The variable-speed control allowed for us to change the RPMs for maximum efficiency when making various cuts in different kinds of wood. The following are trademarks for one or more DEWALT power tools, accessories, anchors and concrete adhesives: The yellow and black color scheme; the “D”-shaped air intake grill; the array of pyramids on the handgrip; the kit box configuration; and the array of lozenge-shaped humps on the surface of the tool. Because of the lack of handles and the small base diameter, the DWP611 can get much deeper into corners than larger, handled routers can.