DEWALT DW616PKV 1-3/4 HP Fixed Base / Plunge Router Combo Kit

Amazon Sales Rank: #263366 in Home ImprovementBrand: DEWALTModel: DW616PKV

DEWALT DW616PKV 1-3/4 HP Fixed Base / Plunge Router Combo Kit

Most helpful customer reviews2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.Very solid productBy A CustomerThe components of this product are some of the best I've ever seen. The plunge base is of very good quality and I enjoy using it. I don't rely heavily on a router in my day to day projects so the De Walt suits me perfectly. If you're a cabinet maker you may want to go for something with a little more power. Personally I found this router's size and weight to be ideal for my working environment. I'm constantly switching bases and the dewalt base attachments are beautiful. The engine pops out very easily, with no chance of accidental release. The engine is quite small and easy to handle for changing bits and the like. I think this is a wonderful product.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.Needs a couple things but VERY GOOD TOOLBy S. VerdenMy router has been excellent. It feels like quality and has been very useful. Of course, I think Porter Cable, Milwaukee, and Bosch also have great products, but Milwaukee didn't make a plunge base for their 1 3/4hp router so it was out (at least for now)Why did I choose this one?1) VERY SOLID PLUNGE BASE.The plunge base slides on two guides, and one of the guides doubles as a dust collection port. While this is good all by itself, it also means that one of the two supports for the plunge base is twice the diameter of the competitors' supports, and also has a larger bearing as well. When the plunge base is locked into position, IT IS VERY MUCH MORE SOLID THAN ANY OTHER THAT I LOOKED AT.2) AMERICAN CONTENTThe tool is labeled Made in USA. This is a theme with me. Nothing against any other tools out there, but as long as there are comparable choices available, I try to buy American first.What I don't likeI wish it had a power switch in the grip so that you can have both hands on the machine when you switch it on. This one has a toggle on the side of the motor. I suppoese it's necessary for a router that you swap bases on. A bit nit-picky, but I would recommend getting a foot switch if you use it a lot.AGAIN, HOWEVER, EXCELLENT TOOL FOR ME!!2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.lasted 4 monthsBy M. HolsteinI've had this unit for about 4 months and just today had to take it in for service. I was making trim in a router table and (unknown to me) it overheated. Apparently there isn't any sort of thermal protection built into the motor.Even after cooling it off, it ran at 1/3 speed drawing about twice the normal amount of current. Internal inspection (forgetting for a moment that bit about disassembly by unauthorized service centers) revealed fairly severe pitting of the commutator in several places.In short, DeWalt would have been wise to include a thermal cutout .See all 3 customer reviews...