Ratings & Reviews for DEWALT 1/4-in and 1/2-in 2.25 -HP Variable Speed Combo Fixed/Plunge Router

DW618PKB and the missing collet saga continues

After looking at online competitor and Dewalt reviews and manuals, this unit is exactly what I was looking for. The only issue I had was the downloaded manual states "Two collets are included with the motor: one 1/4" (6.4 mm) and one 1/2" (13 mm). To change collet sizes, unscrew the collet assembly as described above. Install the desired collet by reversing the procedure. The collet and the collet nut are connected. Do not attempt to remove the collet from the collet nut." Even the video revi...

Solid Router - All Parts Included!

I stepped up from a 1/4 router to this 1/2" capable router. What a difference in cut quality (I was struggling flattening a large slab). I wanted to chime in here due to numerous reviews talking about a "missing 1/2 inch collet" . . . Upon opening my package, initially I had that same fear and thought, "crap, it really is missing" but then quickly realized that what looked like a single 1/4" collet was actually a nested collet system with the 1/4" collet inside of a 1/2" collet. So all I had ...

Works great

This was my first router, so I wanted something inexpensive to make sure I could figure out how to use it properly. Used it on several projects so far and very happy with it. Easy to use after going through some experimental boards figuring out the depth and start/stop cuts.

Works

Still working. After burning up two other brand routers on a big project this DeWalt is still working.

Not the Dewalt quality I have been used too.

Not the quality Dewalt tool I normally see. I purchased this recenently to replace an older Skil brand. I make cutting boards and I wanted a better plunge router for the juice grooves. The issue is the cheap collet system in this. Instead of having separate 1/4 and 1/2 collets, the one provided is a weird nested set. I bought a Bosch for my Table and it came with two. The bit does not seat properly first time is used it the bit fell out into the board and ruined it. I tried it a second time. it ...

bad collet

Second dewalt router in 3 months. The collet will NOT stay tight. Tightened with Superman Strengthbit still comes loose into work!!!! Design flaw DO NOT BUY!!!! And i am a Dewalt Guy!!!

Well built tool with lots of features.

As of this moment I haven’t used the router, however, I thoroughly examined the router and I’m excited to use it in the near future

has issues

I have a dewalt sander, oscelation tool, jig saw, corded and cordless saws all, cordless drill and screw gun. This is my first dewalt too I DO NOT LIKE. First THING I HATE ABOUT THIS ROUTER is the on/off switch. It is not on the handles. You have to hold it with one hand to turn it on and off. NOT SAFE, or handy. Does not expell shavings when you are routing out a recess in wood. You have to stop and remove the shavings. Hard to see the lines when you are routing out a recess.

great router combo

I have wanted to purchase this combo a while ago. I am glad that I finally did. They are Dewalt so the quality is there, well built, nice materials. Easy features to use and set up is very easy. Enough power to tackle the 10 or so projects I have used it on. Oaks and maple are no problem, nice smooth removal process. Loud like any router, feels good when I am using it, no excess vibration, very smooth operation.

Well built, does the job well

I use this router for a variety of jobs around my shop. it's primary function is being used in conjunction with my router sled to flatten wood slabs. Have used it on 15 or so slabs and it still runs like it's brand new.