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DEWALT DWP611PK 1.25 HP Max Torque Variable Speed Compact Router Combo Kit with LED's

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A compact, or trim router is a rotating cutting tool with a flat base that accepts different sized and shaped bits to cut a specific pattern into wood. These bits can be designed to cut along the edges of a piece of wood, in the middle of the wood, or both. More than likely, the ornate lines of your doors, trim (hence its name), moulding, or baseboard were made with a router. And, for such a small router, the 1.5-inch cut depth is plenty for what most people need. The visibility is almost unmatched Both of these tools have something to offer that the other does not. For instance, the Makita RT0701C has better RPM, is lighter, and has more included items. The disadvantage is that it has no built-in work light.

Also Read: Makita KP0800K vs KP0810 Hand Planer Comparison Report Our Final Word: Makita RT0701C vs DeWalt DWP611 Which one’s speedier? According to the data we’ve gathered, it’s the Makita RT0701C, with an RPM rating of up to 30,000 RPM. In comparison, the DeWalt has up to 27,000 RPM. Weight

Remove the two eccentric nuts holding the V-Wheels on the right side of the Z-Axis carriage (the two actually connect to the spindle mount). Now remove the two cap head screws that hold the mount to the ACME rod. You can now remove the mount. Finally, remove the other two V-Wheels.

Well that all changes today as The Geek Pub’s X-Carve get’s an upgrade from the 24V DC spindle that was included in the original shipment, to the DeWalt 611 router. My X-Carve just went from neat to awesome! The DeWalt DW611 Router as an X-Carve Spindle The DeWalt DWP611 wins again in this area. LED is important especially when working in a workspace with poor lighting. Depth Adjustment System To test the DeWalt DWP611PK 1.25 HP compact router, we used both the plunge base and the fixed base to make a variety of different cuts. We started by using the fixed base with a new 1/4-inch round-over bit to create a finished edge on a piece of 1×4 pine. We found the router made a smooth, even edge and was easy to control thanks to its compact size (a fact that also meant we were able to simply “palm” the tool). We were also happy to find that it did an exceptional job of clearing away the shavings which, along with the LED lights, gave us plenty of of visibility. One of the features that we noticed is that this router utilizes a soft start motor. When we first switched it on, the motor slowly ramped up to the desired speed. “Slowly” being defined as just a few tenths of a second versus an instant on, where it could potentially be a little jerky since you would experience the full torque of the motor instantly. DeWalt router with 1/4” round-over bit at work The Dewalt DWP611 router is a fantastic tool. It’s easy to set up, easy to adjust, and easy to use. Like most Dewalt products, it’s priced near the top of the category, but it’s not as prohibitively expensive as some other Dewalt products. Changing the depth of your cut is super easy with the Dewalt compact router. Just unclip a latch, spin the base until the bit is at the necessary depth, and then reclip the latch. No need to loosen a bolt or unscrew a tightening screw, or worse, loosen the collet and adjust the bit itself.

DeWalt DWP611PK 1.25 HP Compact Router Kit Features

The DWP611 has a large opening on one side of the body to allow the dust and wood chips to eject from the machine. Unfortunately, this opening is big enough for several fingers to slip into and it is very close to where you hold the machine.

The Dewalt DWP611 Compact Router makes niche wood cuts so much easier. The fixed base wiggles slightly These smaller routers don’t have handles. Instead, you hold the router by wrapping your hands around the body. Most are less powerful than traditional routers and typically only accept the smallest sized bits—¼-inch shanks. Trim routers are perfect for small projects that don’t involve a lot of material removal. Rounding over the outside edge of a cabinet, cutting a juice groove in a cutting board, or cutting slots for T-bolts are all perfect tasks for a compact router. About the Dewalt DWP611 Compact Router One of the defining features of a compact router is that it doesn’t have handles—hence its other name as a palm router. This means you can fit into the tight spaces, but it also means that you’re holding the body of the router itself. Upgrading the X-Carve to the DeWalt 611 is breeze and only takes about 10 minutes to accomplish. In fact, it took me more time to read the directions than to actually do the upgrade.The Makita RT0701C wins again in this area. At 3.9 lbs., it is lighter than the DeWalt, which, in comparison, is 4.6 lbs. Amps Shop-Vac brand universal tool adapter 90687 fits the dust collection attachment. It must be cut to fit. Use sections 2 and 3 as shown in attached pic to adapt to a 1-1/4” Shop-Vac hose. However, the base has a little bit of play on the screw threads. While this doesn’t seem to affect the cut depth, it is a bit annoying when you’re changing direction and your hands slip an eighth of an inch. The dust ejection port is near where you hold the router The screws that came with my 611 mount were about 1/8″ too short. I remedied this by using a clamp to squeeze the mount closed before inserting the screws. The DeWalt DWP611 is a 110v/220v handheld router that your simply remove from its base and insert it into the X-Carve as a spindle. You will need a DeWalt 611 spindle mount from Inventables to mount it, as the the DWP611 is a much larger unit and will not fit in the 24V spindle’s mount.

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