Dewalt DW618M 2-1/4, Maximum motor HP EVS Router Motor

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Dewalt DW618M 2-1/4, Maximum motor HP EVS Router Motor

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Build Quality

Customers are highly impressed and satisfied with the build quality of the Dewalt DW618M router motor, praising its durability and robustness in various woodworking tasks. Many have owned it for years and continue to use it due to its excellent performance and reliability.

Adjustability

Customers are generally positive about the adjustability of the Dewalt DW618M router motor, praising its smooth operation and accuracy. The ability to change speeds and use both 1/2" and 1/4" bits adds versatility for various tasks. Some users appreciate the separate depth control mechanism in plunge routers. However, a few mention the need for additional accessories like the depth adjustment ring for optimal use.

Motor Power

Customers have a generally positive opinion about the motor power of the Dewalt DW618M router motor, with many praising its powerful performance and soft start feature. Some customers also appreciate its quiet operation and adjustable speed control. However, a few customers have reported issues with the power cable not locking into place and some motors failing prematurely.

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Collet Size

Customers have reported inconsistencies with the included collets for Dewalt's DW618M router motor. While some received both the 1/4 and 1/2 inch collets as advertised, others only received a 1/4 inch collet. This discrepancy has led to frustration and disappointment among customers who expected to use the motor with various accessories.

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Bushings Durability

Customers have mixed opinions on the bushings durability of the Dewalt DW618M router motor. While some praise its long-lasting performance and reliability under heavy duty use, others report issues with bushing failure within a short period of time.

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Quality

Good heft, good control as expected from dewalt

This is a very tough unit that will last a long time under heavy duty use.

If you do not have a high powered plunge router that accepts large and small collars, you havent even begun finish carpentry.

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Price

Wow they saved 2 cents by doing that.

Shipping

As noted in other reviews it was missing the half-inch collet, i contacted dewalt and they sent me the collet in a timely manner.

Packaging/appearance

Uploaded photo shows separate half and quarter inch collets from dw618 router on left and half inch collet and quarter inch ins... Read More

What you expect to find when you open the box are two separate collets, what you actually get is one half inch collet with a qu... Read More

Competitiveness

I would definitely buy another one of these routers from dewalt.

Many reviews mentioned that dewalt failed to include the 1/2 collet and only the 1/4 collet.

To use these motors on the fixed base or d handle router, you will need more parts , which youcan get from dewalt.

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motor, good, great, base and two.

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This product had a total of 226 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 26 2024.