Sean Wright
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What kind of Router(s) do you use?
--What do you like about it?
--What do you dislike about it?
I have a Dewalt 618 (2 1/4 hp VS) with a fixed and plunge base. I mounted the fixed base in my router table. This was an upgrade from my 2 hp Craftsman (only 1/4 in collet). I also had a $200 gift card to Lowes, so it was probably the most inexpensive router I will ever buy!
I know that traditionally P-C Routers are very popular with woodworkers. I did alot of research before making the final decision. In researching it, I saw a good number of people questioning the quality on new P-C routers. It seems like the older P-C routers were really good. From what I read the DW618 had good reviews, and very few complaints on quality. While, admittedly, I do have a preference for the "yellow tools"... I do have a number of P-C tools as well that I am happy with.
Stuff I like: Clear lexan base plates, very easy in an out of both bases, plunge is very smooth, has a turret dept stop adjusment, spindle lock (only need one wrench ), fixed base is easy to make fine adjustments to, top of motor is flat(so it is easy to set down on the bench without changing a dept settng)
My only complaint so far is that the fixed base came with 2 base plates with differnt size holes, while the plunge base only came with a single base plate with a small hole. Unfortunatly the base plates for the fixed base and plunge are not interchangeable. I ended up making a new base plate for the plunge (with a bigger hole) out of plexi-glass.
Picture Update:
DW618 fixed base in router table extension on TS.
DW618 in Plunge Base
Plunge with "new" plexi-glass base plate with enlarged hole and original base plate.
Router Table Fence
up close of fence and feather board
--What do you like about it?
--What do you dislike about it?
I have a Dewalt 618 (2 1/4 hp VS) with a fixed and plunge base. I mounted the fixed base in my router table. This was an upgrade from my 2 hp Craftsman (only 1/4 in collet). I also had a $200 gift card to Lowes, so it was probably the most inexpensive router I will ever buy!
I know that traditionally P-C Routers are very popular with woodworkers. I did alot of research before making the final decision. In researching it, I saw a good number of people questioning the quality on new P-C routers. It seems like the older P-C routers were really good. From what I read the DW618 had good reviews, and very few complaints on quality. While, admittedly, I do have a preference for the "yellow tools"... I do have a number of P-C tools as well that I am happy with.
Stuff I like: Clear lexan base plates, very easy in an out of both bases, plunge is very smooth, has a turret dept stop adjusment, spindle lock (only need one wrench ), fixed base is easy to make fine adjustments to, top of motor is flat(so it is easy to set down on the bench without changing a dept settng)
My only complaint so far is that the fixed base came with 2 base plates with differnt size holes, while the plunge base only came with a single base plate with a small hole. Unfortunatly the base plates for the fixed base and plunge are not interchangeable. I ended up making a new base plate for the plunge (with a bigger hole) out of plexi-glass.
Picture Update:
DW618 fixed base in router table extension on TS.
DW618 in Plunge Base
Plunge with "new" plexi-glass base plate with enlarged hole and original base plate.
Router Table Fence
up close of fence and feather board
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