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

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Mike has created all kinds of projects that you can follow and build yourself, from many different styles of retro arcade cabinets to Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects. When the router bit is at the depth you want, you lock the base plate in place, and the bit stays where it is. To swap bits out, there is a easy-reach button that when depressed locks the spindle so the collar can be loosened.

If you are still not sure if this is the right model for you then check out our Best Plunge Router Review for a lot more options. One of the defining features of a compact router is that it doesn’t have handles—hence its other name as a palm router. When plunging into the wood, the router moved very smoothly and maintained a consistent speed when cutting both materials. A nice feature about this switch is that it has a clear rubber protector that seals it from wood shavings and dust.More than likely, the ornate lines of your doors, trim (hence its name), moulding, or baseboard were made with a router. The original 24v spindle was extremely underpowered and had a hard time even cutting MDF and hardwood. It measures approximately 3-3/8” diagonally from corner to corner for checking square alignment of any marked pattern prior to drilling. To install the DeWalt 611 spindle mount, just reverse the process with the DWP611 mount and you’re back in business. There are many different batteries available so if you arent sure what you need then have a look at our Best Dewalt Battery page.

With a plethora of useful features like variable speed, a motor powerful enough to handle nearly all of the routing projects I have on the horizon, and better visibility than any other router I’ve used, the DWP611 is my go-to router for all but the biggest projects. I’ve had a lot of luck with Dewalt power tools over the years, and the DWP611 hit it out of the park. There’s one key thing to note about Pro Tool Reviews: We’re all about the professional tool user and tradesman! Well that all changes today as The Geek Pub’s X-Carve get’s an upgrade from the 24V DC spindle that was included in the original shipment, to the DeWalt 611 router.By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. We started by using the fixed base with a new 1/4-inch round-over bit to create a finished edge on a piece of 1×4 pine.