Customer Reviews

DEWALT D26670K Heavy-Duty Laminate Trim Router Kit

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This router works good for what its for.

I have the same complaint most have, that the base isn't particularly precise. Well, thats stretching it. The base height adjuster is just plain chintzy. In fairness, it does seem to be fairly rugged, yet coarse.

Anyway, the router works perfectly for what I use it for which is:

1. routing jobs with small bits

2. small jobs that are just plain more simple with a small handheld unit.

3. routing out for door hardware. Works real nice for this job.

4. laminate trimming (ha, who would of guessed ;-)

I would not use this router if:

1. precise depth adjustment was necessary

2. larger bits would not be appropriate (if you need to be told that, go read a book before trying to use the tool!!!)

3. If i needed to adjust the speed of the bit to prevent burning etc..

Fit and finish is typical Dewalt quality, but that height adjuster is, well, unprescise.

Would I buy it again?

Without a doubt yes. The height adjustment weakness won't be a problem for me since thats what I use a router table for...

joe

This is a fine laminate trimmer. My decision to buy this one instead of a Porter/Cable was made with accessories in mind, and they work well. The depth adjustment isn't precise, but then the intent of use as a laminate trimmer renders that inconsequential. The depth can be set where it needs to be with appropriate gauging, and doesn't change during use.

The bases aren't difficult to change. I find the design innovative, with a lot of thought put into what the tool user deems important in ease of use, smooth operation, and great power for it's size. The carry bag it comes with could use some better pocketing for the collet wrench, but the inconvenience is extremely minor.

I purchased this item to put rounded edges on some homemade benches from a local B&B. I knew that the size of the trimmer and the base options would let me reach the areas a normal router couldn't touch. Six hours later the benches were done, delivered and paid for. The client was ecstatic over the results and gave me another project to work on. I try to purchase tools that can be multi-functional, thus justifying the extra money for the offset and tilt bases. Sure enough I have a new client who wants a counter top cutoff within 3/4" of the wall, enter the offset base. I like the ergonomics of the Bosch trimmer better but couldn't justify the extra cost. I think some of the reviews I read on the DeWalt are a little harsh concerning base changeovers, I'm no rocket scientist and had no difficulty.

The DEWALT D266670K laminate trimmer does everything I need it for; edge trimming for curved work with various templates, laminate trimming, and small molding work. Its lighter weight makes it easier to handle than the large plunge router, and its three base attachments provide many more options than the typical one-base palm router. Charley