Milwaukee 5615-20 1-3/4-Horsepower BodyGrip Router

by Milwaukee

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Get the "upper hand" with Milwaukee's new BodyGrip routers! Introducing the new BodyGrip Routers, featuring the industry's first tactile handgrip designed into the base of the router, a fast, accurate linear depth adjustment system, a patented above-the-table depth adjustment mechanism, and a carrying case with integral RouterStation.

Featuring a 1-3/4 max HP (11 Amp, 24,000 RPM) Milwaukee motor, these powerful and precise new routers give you the upper hand in all but the heaviest of cuts. The BodyGrip design is a comfortable, over-molded rubber grip, wrapped around the base with an adjustable handstrap that allows for left and right-handed operation, and 2 over-molded palm-grip side handles for superior comfort, maneuverability and control.

The exclusive linear depth adjustment features a large steel motor lock lever and depth adjustment gearing via a durable threaded screw integral to the motor itself. Both coarse and microfine adjustments are fast and accurate. The router sub-base includes a special access hole for a common 3/8-inch hex extension wrench for above-the-table depth adjustments – ideal for router table applications and eliminating the nuisance of reaching beneath table to set the cutter (or bit) height. This revolutionary system simplifies this once tedious process required with other designs, and ensures that the switch and cord remain in the same optimal location.

The 5615-20 includes the BodyGrip Router, 2 1-1/8-inch collet wrenches, 1/4-inch collet, 1/2-inch collet, and operator's manual.

Product Features:

• Exclusive BodyGrip design
• 1-3/4 Max HP, 11-amp, 24,000-rpm Milwaukee motor
• Exclusive linear depth adjustment system
• 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch premium self-releasing collets

Product Description

Includes 1-3/4 Max HP BodyGrip Router - 5615-20, (2) 1-1/8-in Collet Wrenches, 1/2-in Collet, 1/4-in Collet, Product Manual

Product Details

Product Manual [425kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 11.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005Q7D6
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 5615-20
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,310 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #78 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Routers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BodyGrip Router, November 22, 2001

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J. Parrott (Corydon, IN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Milwaukee 5615-20 1-3/4-Horsepower BodyGrip Router (Tools & Home Improvement)

The depth adjustment on this router is the best I have ever used. I purchased the router mainly for use in a router table, and the access from above the table to adjust the depth of cut is just wonderful. The motor is powerful enough for large cuts. The tool is very comfortable to operate, with the power switch in the perfect position to access whether using the body grip or the handles.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this router!, February 23, 2002

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Douglas J Westlind (Alsea, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 5615-20 1-3/4-Horsepower BodyGrip Router (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have the Porter Cable 690 (a fine router) and the Makita 3612BR (also a fine router) but this Milwaukie puts them both to shame. It is much quieter than either of the others and more comfortable to use freehand. The depth adjustment is wonderfully easy. And placed in a router table the above table adjustment is a breeze. Other reviewers have stated their wish for variable speed and soft start but I find this router starts very smoothly, (the Makita just about rips itself out of your grip) and I use a shaper for larger shaping operations so I find I don't need variable speed. I also bought the baseplate with the 1 1/4" opening so I can use bushing guides (the standard base opening is to big for standard bushings. I wish I had the choice of which baseplate to get as I don't need the larger opening of the standard baseplate and they are kind of expensive. I do think it is great that both bases are available for those that run larger bits. Overall I think this is the very best router available anywhere near this price. Milwaukie has a winner.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the BEST, August 16, 2002

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Ted C Pinchik (Woodbridge, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Milwaukee 5615-20 1-3/4-Horsepower BodyGrip Router (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have several routers (Proter Cable, Hatachi, Bosch, DeWalt and Ryobi) ranging in Hp from 1 1/2 - 3 1/4. Each of these routers have outstanding features, but the one I would rate over all is the Milwaukee D and the Bodygrip models.

When it comes to control these two routers give the feeling of complete control over what you are doing. The startup is smooth and the power is above average.

I would recommend both of these routers highly.

Well done Milwaukee...