DEWALTIND5438 ROUTER 2-1/4 HP (DEWALT) DW618K

The DW618 2-1/4 HP EVS Fixed Base Router with Soft Start has a powerful motor for routing through tough hardwood at the user’s desired speed.

Features precise depth adjustments and fast, easy motor pack removal for bit and base changes.

To adjust bit depth, open the locking lever and turn the large depth adjustment ring clockwise to raise the cutter or counter-clockwise to lower the cutter.

To remove the motor body from the base, open the locking lever, depress (and hold) the two spring-loaded quick-release latches, and pull the motor out of the base.

Since the motor body does not rotate as you adjust its depth (or remove it from or insert it into the base), the position/orientation of the cord, on/off switch, and speed control do not change in relation to the operator/handles.

Perhaps more importantly, when adjusting the depth, the cutter remains in the same position relative to a fence or jig you might be using.

The D-Handle base stole the show. D-Handle bases definitely add another level of control compared to their conventional fixed-base counterparts.

First of all the large D-Handle provides comfortable and firm control of the router–providing enough “leverage” that you can almost use the router one-handed. Second, the handle provides a trigger-style on/off switch (and switch lock) that allows you to turn the router on/off without removing a hand from a handle, required by conventional fixed-base routers.

Part Number: DW618

• 2-1/4 HP (maximum motor HP), 12.0-amp electronic variable speed motor provides the power to rout smoothly through the toughest hardwoods

• Electronic variable speed with full feedback control for constant speed under load from 8,000-24,000 rpm and soft start to reduce start-up torque for enhanced control

• Adjustable, tool-free, steel motor cam lock makes depth adjustment and base changes quick and solid-locking

• Quick-release motor latches for fast and easy motor pack removal for bit and base changes

• A detachable cord set offers cord set serviceability and removes the need for a “shorty” cord motor pack

• The spindle lock button allows for single-wrench bit changes

• Clear, LEXAN sub-base provides enhanced base durability, bit visibility, and accepts standard template guide bushings

• Rubber over-molded handles and low center of gravity design provide best-in-class comfort, balance, and control

• Dust-Sealed Switch protects against dust ingestion for longer switch life

• Heavy-duty, precision-machined, die-cast aluminum base and motor housing for durability and low tool weight

• Nickel-plated motor housing for a smooth, long-lasting depth adjustment

• Right or left switch and cord set location provides the ability to have the switch in your right or left hand

• Flat top for easy bit and depth changes

• Self-releasing, long, eight-slot collets for better bit retention and elimination of frozen bits

• Micro-fine, the depth-adjustment ring provides precise depth adjustments in 1/64″ increments and adjusts vertically for a constant switch/cord set location