DEWALT DW6183 D-Handle Base for DW616/618 Routers

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Product Description

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The DeWalt DW6183 D-Handle Base works with the DW616 and DW618 Routers to provide increase support and balance for improved user-comfort and control. This heavy-duty base features die-cast aluminum and a precision-machined finish for excellent durability and overall performance, while quick-release motor latches ensure that removing the motor pack is easy for fast bit and base changes, so you can move from one application to the next. Further aiding in the ease of base changes and promising quick, accurate depth adjustment is an steel motor cam lock that provides increased security and tool-free adjustment.

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DEWALT DW6183 D-Handle Base for DW616/618 Routers

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.3 x 9.5 x 7.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001LQLF6
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DW6183
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,164 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #62 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Router Accessories > Router Accessories & Parts

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great router base, February 19, 2012

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BG5550 (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews

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The D handle base with trigger provides more control than the DW6184 base, which I now leave in place on the router table. An excellent addition.

5.0 out of 5 stars Good as it gets, September 3, 2008

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Paul G. Hamer "pcham3" (Wildomar, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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The 'D' handle is definitely what was missing from my router set.
When you are accustomed to having a trigger on your router, then buy a new set that lacks one, no matter how much you like it something is missing. This completed my DW618 router.
Now, if DeWalt put a trigger on the plunge base that would be great also.
I use it all the time and there was nothing to do when it arrived except, take it out of the box, drop in the motor and use it.

4.0 out of 5 stars Dewalt D-handle router base, March 18, 2008

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R. Glaser (Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This is a much more comfortable and useful base than the standard fixed base. I really like having the on / off switch located on the grip. This is not only more convient but also safer because you have both hands securly on the grips when turning the router on or off. Having the handles slightly off center also makes routing narrow boards easier without the router tipping and ruining your work. My only complaints are the price seems pretty high for what it is, and when switching back to another base without the integrated power switch you have to be sure to turn the motor switch back to the off position before plugging it in or the router will unexpectedly start which could be really bad.