Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT DW618R 2-1/4 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed Fixed Base Router with So Start

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT DW618R 2-1/4 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed Fixed Base Router with So Start

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.1 x 8.6 x 7.5 inches ; 10 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0006FJ4LK
• Item model number: DW618R
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #281,434 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a very good router, March 18, 2005

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Scott Pointon "Former Marine, Librarian, Wood... (Crest Hill, IL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT DW618R 2-1/4 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed Fixed Base Router with So Start (Tools & Home Improvement)

I debated between this router and the comparable Bosch model for a while before finally choosing the DeWalt. Three things sold me on this router: the depth adjustment ring, the easy motor removal, and the power.

After using it in my router table I can say that all three of those features are absolutely top notch. I really like the depth adjustment ring - this makes changing bit height in my router table VERY easy and precise (no more spinning the motor housing). The easy motor removal is a plus too - all you do is release the motor lock (one handed I might add) and then squeeze the quick release tabs on each side of the motor housing to cause the motor to slide right out of the base. Thats it - it could not be simpler.

As for power, I have not tried to spin any huge bits in this thing, but I have used some serious ogee bits in white oak, poplar, and pine. In every case, the motor handled the cuts in one pass without bogging down at all and the cuts were super smooth and burn free (I use Freud bits). In my experience, the electronic variable speed works very well.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One more good one., September 17, 2006

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PA Pap "Pappap" (South-central PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT DW618R 2-1/4 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed Fixed Base Router with So Start (Tools & Home Improvement)

Scott's review is right on in every respect so rather than re-hash old info I'll only add one thing. The only thing I didn't like was the short motor shaft retaining pin. You really have to push *very* firmly in order to get enough pin protrusion into the hole to prevent rotation while loosening or tightening the collet nut. Just a quarter inch more pin would prevent you from having to press your finger into the casting that captures the pin. This is really not a gripe about. Just an observation. I'm considering a second one so that it can live on the table. You won't be sorry with this unit.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not reconditioned at all---, January 18, 2007

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Peter K - See all my reviews

This review is from: Factory-Reconditioned DEWALT DW618R 2-1/4 Horsepower Electronic Variable Speed Fixed Base Router with So Start (Tools & Home Improvement)

I just received my DW618R. Was planning on using it this weekend. It arrived loose in a Dewalt labeled box. I tested it immediately and the speed control did not work at all. Looked at the knob and it was obviously busted. The router was quite dirty and the centering tool was missing the shaft. It sure appears that Dewalts recon facility - in Mexico - just put it in a box and shipped it with no recon AT ALL. Would not recommend Dewalt reconned products at this time. Will see how Amazon handles this - not Amazon's fault.