DEWALT Router Fixed Base Review

The DEWALT DWP611 features a 1-1/4 peak HP motor that delivers significantly more power than competitors' models to help you be as productive as possible. Its variable speed control, with soft starting motor, provides full-time electronic feedback that maintains motor speed through the cut for precise work. The router also has dual LED lights and a clear sub-base for maximum visibility during use. The extended 1/4-inch router collet provides greater bit contact with the bit shaft than traditional routers, allowing you to grip the bit firmly and reduce vibration.

The router's fixed base includes a large, low-pressure spindle lock button, multiple shaft lock detents, and depth ring, and the plunge base incorporates a fine-tune adjustment rod for precise depth setting. The D-shaped sub-base provides stability and flatness when running edge profiles, while the spindle lock has been designed to greatly improve the ease of bit change by incorporating a large button that can be actuated with the same hand that stabilizes the router. The router features two tabs that allow for a quick and simple base release, and a new base/adjustable clamp design ensures that motor location is maintained through the toughest applications.

The DWP611 compact router can be purchased with either fixed and plunge bases or just the fixed base. It weighs only 4.1 lbs, has 7.0 amps, and a no-load speed between 16,000-27,000 RPM. The router's aluminum motor housing and base construction provide long-term durability.