Ratings & Reviews for DEWALT 1.25 -HP Variable Speed Fixed Router

DWP611 Router corded

Router did the job better then I hope, Had to Buy more wood my fault. just learning at 67 years old. Rabbetting bit works great also.

Good small router for trim work

Very stable and solid, when you set it it stays set. Very nice arbor lock for changing bits, much better than the lock on my 618. I only wish Lowe,s offered it with the plunge mount... But I needed it right away or I would have bought from Amazon...

Seems to handle needs of typical homeowner

This Dewalt router seemed to be better made than competing routers in the same price range. I particularly like the depth adjustment feature as compared to other compact routers in the same price range. The instructions that came with the Dewalt router said not to mount the router on a router table, which I assume that implies that the compact router is not meant for long term heavy duty use. For my needs I was looking for a lighter weight compact router for small projects on an as needed basis,...

The Small Router

This router is harder for me to use than a full sized router. I went back to the store to pick up the plunge base but they didn't have one. I ordered it on line and it ended up costing me almost full price. I could have done better with a kit somewhere else. I need the plunge base in order to have good grip control while engraving letters and designs into wood. Without the plunge base, it wanted to wander and I was afraid I would have a problem with the size and the bit.

Nice product for lightweight repairs

easy place to make a purchase and get most needs filled

Handy Router

I was looking for an additional router to handle jobs in tight spaces, and lacking the bulk of the regular routers. This router has a nice powerful motor that is adjustable and handles the tasks easily. The plastic base is rather interesting and worthwhile. The overall design of the router is very good, but not excellent. It has easily adjustable depth settings -- yet takes a bit of time to learn the technique smoothly. It will be a valuable addition to my tool box even though it is still limite...

Excellent Router for the Money

Love the router...I have used it for my first two projects and it worked exactly!!! Thanks to some of the other reviewers who helped me understand the best way to use this router. My router out of the box would not hold depth adjustment. As one of the other reviewers pointed out...First tighten down the locking lever using an allen wrench...Like I said, out of the box this was set sufficently from the the factory and would have easily came out of its set point had I not tightened it down a bit. ...

Well Worth Every Cent I Spent!

As indicated in the star ratings, across the board, I gave this little powerhouse a 5. The features: 1.25 HP motor, speed control, spot on depth adjustment, spindle lock, dual LED lighting, and the clear sub-base make for a compact router that is well worth the money. I also own a DeWalt corded drill, a 734 planer, and a 1961 vintage DeWalt radial arm saw, all excellent tools. DeWalt, from back in the day, to 2014 pretty much rocks! Now to address a couple of the other reviews. To Chris in Utah ...

nice tool

This router did exactly what I expected of it. Not the most expensive by a long shot, but a very capable tool.

Case

It is everything one would expect. It would be nice if it came with a case or even a bag.

Pretty Good Router

This is an awesome router, the only problem that I have with it, is that the depth doesn't want to stay were I left it. If you are using it and you touch the top part of the router, or the black spin ring it will throw of your depth. It happened to me a couple times and slid down cutting in deeper than I wanted. It works well if held down low and just try not to touch the black ring or anything above it.

A must have for the "do it yourself" type

This router is a perfect one handed size router. It has a good light weight, high powered motor which has a variable speed option. Changing bits was a breeze. There is nothing this routercodnt do that a bigger two handed router couldn't (with the exception of a plunge router.)

the clear guard at the base makes it difficult to see the bit at times. but the adjustment ring moves very easily and makes it very easy to adjust bits for the right depth.

Very pleased with DeWalt products

Found this product on display at Lowe's at price I was willing to pay, purchased, brought it home and found it to be a tool I will truly treasure.

Excellent tool

This is my go-to router for laminate work, edge triming, hinge mortising and inlay work. It's the right size, easy to control and adjust. The built in led lighting is a real plus.

Lowe's Is Not Selling the Kit

The DeWalt 611PK is actually a kit which includes two bases, fixed and plunge. This item does not appear to have the plunge base included, thus forcing the purchaser to go hunting for the plunge base to be able to use the router for morticing and template guides. Lowe's apparently does not sell the second base separately either, so the router is very limited. It is a real marketing error because Fine Woodworking rated this trim router No. 1 in its tool comparison August 2011 issue.