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

Beast!

This is a beast with a 1/4 and 1/2 inch collet. Adjustable speed and let me tell you, its got speed and power. Great product.

Spindle lock button failed!

Spindle lock button allows for single-wrench bit changes, and the long, self-releasing 8-slotted collets offer better bit retention and eliminate frozen bits ----- I bought this at Lowes, used it for 15 seconds of routing. The new bit broke. I found the spindle lock button went misaligned. There is a major flaw in the design or construction quality, and the reason for my bit to break. I had to use two wrenches to release the broken bit. Lowes at the most will return for me, but will Dewalt chang...

Excellent ergonomics

I'm using this with a Leigh dovetail jig. Weight, power, handles, on/off switch are just right. Especially the on/off switch: just push it with my thumb. I like the power of my Triton router, but its on/off switch is a real pain compared with this.

One of the best router I've used

It has been one of the best routers I've ever used. The soft start is really nice so you don't destroy your project, no matter what speed you are set at. It is definitely an investment though, I would not recommend this as a starter router purely due to its price. Although you do get what you pay for.

Lowe's shipped me a used item instead of new

I opened the box and saw the bag was worn out and dirty. I opened the bag and saw the the router was worn out due to excessive use. Come on Lowe's, you're better than that!!!

Power and versatile!

Alright! I am a professional home builder that uses my tools daily on the job for many different things. I don’t use the plunge stand often. So this review will not include that feature. 95% of the time I have this guy mounted To a table! It has a lot of power and I keep it turned down for most of the wood products I use. Southern Pine, Walnut, Maple, Cherry etc that realm. I can tell you I have never had a hiccup and it does it’s job on every piece of wood I throw at it! From time to time...

Exceptional Router

I had a cheap Ryobi before, this blow it out of the water . Cuts with ease. Definitely worth the high price.

what I would expect from Dewalt

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this a month ago and have put it through the ringer. Project after project it has performed way above my expectations.

Power meets finesse

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this router based on the brand quality and I knew it would be a great tool but after using it, it exceeded my expectations. Power, versatility, ease of use, ergonomic and just a down right pleasure to use. The dust collection works great. Auxullary base, and other features put this router up there in my opinion. Now I want another one to replace my pc for my dedicated table cutter.

All I could ask for

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this router kit. I’m sure there are a few situations that this kit may not be able to handle, but I’ve yet to find one. Well built, powerful, and the dust extraction works like a charm

Best router Ive ever used

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this router. Its insanely easy to adjust the depth of cut. It has the soft start and break stop. The plug detaches for easy storage. Ive used alot of routers and nothing comes close. I have three of them. One for my router table, one in my shop, and one in my tool bag

my goto router every time

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my go to router fro every wood project i have in my shop. the options are awsoome and lets you have a veriaty of condition in one single tool. weather I use the 1/2" or 1/4" collet, there's no bit I can't use on it. The plunge base is super easy to use and let's you do outstanding projects even if yoou don't have a router table or dado stack available. The speed wheel is accurate and easy to handle on any type of wood and yoou can adjus...

Great router

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this to replace a different brand router. This is so much smoother than the other. It is powerful enough to do almost any job with no issues. I ended up mounting this in my table and it sees use almost daily. After 2 years, I did have to replace a couple of parts - the spindle lock & spring. The lock button stop tab broke off and went shooting across the shop. I did find the lock button, but the spring was a lost cause, at leas...

On the right route !

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was on the fence for a while about "taking the plunge " ( sorry, couldn't resist) to buy a plunge router but I couldn't be happier that I did. This thing is a wood hungry monster. It has tackled everything I have thrown at it so far . Fluid plunge is an understatement as it plunges effortlessly. There may be better or stronger on the market but I don't need to find out because this one suits my needs to a T.

Solid Machine

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've had this set for over a year and still works great. Love the soft start and variable speed.

Bought today, broken today

Bought this today, motor stopped mid round over, won’t turn on.

Don’t buy

Biggest piece of crab in my rook collection. Ruined so many of my woodworking gifts and cost me tons of money