Milwaukee 5616-24 2-¼ -Max-Horsepower EVS Multi-Base Router Kit Includes Plunge Base and BodyGrip Fixed Base

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The Milwaukee 5616-24 plunge base features an exclusive, four-point bushing design and constant spring tension delivers smooth, non-binding plunge action. It has a 6-position (1/8 increment) adjustable metal turret stops. The Milwaukee 5616-24 plunge base also contains durable, nickel-plated plunge rods that resist corrosion and contamination to consistently deliver smooth plunge action. The base has precise macro/micro depth adjustment system to 1/64-inch increments, 3 metal depth scale and adjustable pointer. The Milwaukee 5616-24 plunge base features a depth rod system with quick-release button & locking screw for convenient, precise plunge cut depth adjustment. The patented fixed base body-grip design features precise macro/micro linear depth adjustment system with patented above the table height adjustment. The motor is a powerful 2-1/4-max-horesepower Milwaukee built motor. Kit includes: impact resistant carrying case, dust shield/port assembly durable, dual-position dust shield/collection system for efficient dust management with or without vacuum, 2 clear polycarbonate sub-bases - small hole 1-3/16-inch center & large hole 2-1/2-inch center, concentricity gauge for precise centering of template guides, small hole (1-3/16-inch center) Sub-base and large (2-1/2 center ?) Sub-base assemblies, 2 forged steel collet wrenches, 1/4 & 1/2 premium 8 slot collet and nut assemblies.

Product Description

Multi-Base Router Kits Type: Router Kit (Fixed & Plunge) Type of Power: Electric Collet Size: 1/4 - 1/2 Minimum RPM: 10000 Maximum RPM: 24000 Amperage Rating: 13.0 Horsepower: 2-1/4

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 26.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000QV1CXW
• Item model number: 5616-24
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,802 in Home Improvement (See Bestsellers in Home Improvement)

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Milwaukee brings home the Gold on 1st attempt..., November 25, 2007

By	John W. Thompson "Sarge..." (Atlanta, Ga.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've had problems with my Bosch combo.. (older maganesium base.. switch.. 1/2" collect wouldn't insert.. etc.) and sold it. My DW 621 is a good plunge router after adding a large base, but I occassionally would rotate the plunge release on the left handle and the router would spring up while in the middle of use. Maybe just me but annoying and costly mistakes were sometimes made.

I have had a Milwaukee 5625 under my router table for 5 years and I wouldn't consider anything else but that "hoss". I noticed that Milwaukee had just introduced a plunge router and it came in a kit with that Body Grip fixed base I have used and love.

I took a chance based on my experience with the 3 1/2 HP 5625 and sold the Bosch Combo and the DW 621. Ordered the Milwaukee Combo and it arrived. Started a new bed the following week-end with the Combo getting the call on mortices.. non through dadoes.. intricate joints and with an 1 1/2" over-head bearing template bit used to trim the outline on legs for the foot and head that were 1 1/2" oak after cutting the line just outside 2 mm on my bandsaw.

The results and my opinion based on 35 years of wood butchering are:

Milwaukee nailed the plunge on the first try adding a complimenting plunge to their already proven Body Grip. Motors easy to switch.. bit removal quick and easy.. robust as big brother 5625.. smooth plunge.. power with the 2 1/4 HP.. good dust control attachment.. excellent balance and the best feeling router I have had the pleasure of having in my hands in 35 years.

They took a long time to deliver a plunge to compliment their already robust line... but it was indeed worth the wait at my shop....!

John Thompson... Sarge

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Great Except for the Plunge Base, October 17, 2008

By	Dennis N. Schmidt (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

First off I am not a hater. I've got well over thirty Milwaukee tools and think very highly of all of them with this one exception. For example I feel that the big 3 1/2 HP Milwaukee router (of which I own three) is the best router in the world for router table use. It actually hurts me to badmouth this product since I have such a high regard for Milwaukee tools.

The problem with this plunge base is that the motor is insufficiently clamped into the base as this clamping is entirely achieved by the use of the over center clamp. On a conventional base router this isn't an issue since all of the load on the router bit is tangential. There is no force trying to push the router motor out of the base. A plunge router however is a different animal as when plunging there is considerable vertical force working against this clamp trying to push the motor out of the base. When under high vertical load (like plunging a mortise) the motor backs out of the base. All other multi based routers use this over center clamping system but augment it with a pin on the motor that fits into a slot in the plunge base to prevent the motor from rising up when the unit is plunged. The Milwaukee doesn't have this additional feature.

I solved this problem by drilling and taping a hole into the plunge base for a set screw which I tighten against the router motor to lock it into place. This works fine but something like this should have been done by the factory and not me.

Except for this major flaw the rest of the plunge base is good. The plunge is smooth, the feel and balance of the unit is very good, the depth adjustment system is excellent, and the handles comfortable. I do think that the plunge release lever should be longer as it's a bit hard to actuate, but, the handles intrude into this space making the use of a longer plunge release lever difficult.

Good unit with an unacceptable flaw.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One great router package, November 14, 2007

By	C. Hale - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I got the router for my birthday based on the review in June 07 Popular Woodworking. The machine is fantastic. The body makes the router feel much smaller and handle much easier than its 2-1/4HP would suggest. You can easily work single handed if you want with smaller bits. The rubber body and grips offer a positive feel and are very comfortable. The plunge action is smooth and the plunge lever is right at your fingertips. The switch can be reached with both hands on the router, although with the soft start it's not necessary. The case will keep everything clean when not in use and offers lots of storage for 1/4" and 1/2" bits along and a set of template guides.

Highly recommended.