Comments - DeWalt DW618PK Router - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-29T09:03:03Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2900167%3ABlogPost%3A716260&xn_auth=noI also bought DeWalt DW618PK…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-03-31:2900167:Comment:7220862015-03-31T07:05:31.689ZZEINUDDIN SIDDIQIhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/ZEINUDDINSIDDIQI
<p>I also bought DeWalt DW618PK router couple of weeks ago. but still did not use it, I am totally new to wood working as a hobby, I wanted to cut some circles to make a helix for my electric trains and some other elevated lines, but still looking for a nice circle cutting jig which is more then 24 inches radius, maybe a 30" radius would be nice. thinking of making one myself.</p>
<p>I also bought DeWalt DW618PK router couple of weeks ago. but still did not use it, I am totally new to wood working as a hobby, I wanted to cut some circles to make a helix for my electric trains and some other elevated lines, but still looking for a nice circle cutting jig which is more then 24 inches radius, maybe a 30" radius would be nice. thinking of making one myself.</p> Howdy Tim,
Congrats on your p…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-03-16:2900167:Comment:7178022015-03-16T04:06:55.391ZTroyhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/Troy681
<p>Howdy Tim,</p>
<p>Congrats on your purchase! Sounds like you really enjoy using it.</p>
<p>I purchased this exact same router kit a couple of years ago, and I haven't regretted it. One of the best things about it to me, is the removable power cord. It makes safety and storage a breeze. Mine also came with a hard case, instead of a soft type, and it makes storing and transporting the router so nice. So if you ever find the hard case itself for sale, I'd highly recommend acquiring it.</p>
<p>Howdy Tim,</p>
<p>Congrats on your purchase! Sounds like you really enjoy using it.</p>
<p>I purchased this exact same router kit a couple of years ago, and I haven't regretted it. One of the best things about it to me, is the removable power cord. It makes safety and storage a breeze. Mine also came with a hard case, instead of a soft type, and it makes storing and transporting the router so nice. So if you ever find the hard case itself for sale, I'd highly recommend acquiring it.</p> Tim,
I'd hold onto that older…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-03-15:2900167:Comment:7176392015-03-15T04:04:15.291ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Tim,</p>
<p>I'd hold onto that older Craftsman router.</p>
<p>They don't make them like they use to---like when they were real Craftsman.</p>
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<p>I still have my old Craftsman, and use it occasionally. It only accommodates 1/4" bits, which is suitable when using the smaller bits. It requires two-hand operation.</p>
<p> It also features an integral light---it sure comes in very handy to light up the area around the bit. </p>
<p>The integral power on-off switch, built into the handle…</p>
<p>Tim,</p>
<p>I'd hold onto that older Craftsman router.</p>
<p>They don't make them like they use to---like when they were real Craftsman.</p>
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<p>I still have my old Craftsman, and use it occasionally. It only accommodates 1/4" bits, which is suitable when using the smaller bits. It requires two-hand operation.</p>
<p> It also features an integral light---it sure comes in very handy to light up the area around the bit. </p>
<p>The integral power on-off switch, built into the handle grip, is a really nice feature, that most other routers don't have.</p>
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<p>My PR20EVS Bosch Colt Palm Router, gets used most frequently---it's smaller, more compact, and I can use it with one-hand operation. This "Electronic controlled" variable speed model, outperforms many 1-1/4 to 1-3/4" HP models.</p>
<p>Great tool for doing the smaller routing machining tasks---using bits with 1/4" shank.</p>
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<p>The plunge base for the PR20 is great.</p>
<p>Having two such units, with various bases---square and various round bases---</p>
<p>makes it very useful for making quick changes for various uses, so as to be more efficient and productive.</p>
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<p>One of the Bosch round bases, features a hole in the base, to fit universal router bushings.</p>
<p>A separate round base plate, offered by Rockler, that fits into their mini-router table---</p>
<p>great little router table for the routing small size objects.</p>
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<p>I can change bits easily and quickly, set the cutting-depth using the Kreg set-up gauge bars, as well as shop-made setup gauges for specific cutting tasks.</p>
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<p>Also, very useful to have (make or buy), are templates for routing holes, inside and outside radius templates, and routing inlays.</p>
<p>When routing inlays, just route-out the majority of the waste material and make the fine-line edge cut-out with a carving knife.</p>
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<p>The PR20 makes a router fun to use. </p>
<p>If one has lots of small-size routing tasks, this unit is the way to go.</p>
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<p>Need a router to recess door hinges?</p>
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<p>Want to get into sign making???</p>
<p>This router is it. </p>
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<p>The compactness and one-handed use, make the PR20 a great asset for routing tasks.</p>
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<p>BTW---I'm going to put another PR20 on the "wish list".</p> The Craftsman router was purc…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-03-14:2900167:Comment:7176682015-03-14T05:50:38.266ZTim Gracehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/TimGrace26
<p>The Craftsman router was purchased new in 1982 to cut 3/4" x 3/8" dadoes for a large audio/video cabinet I was building. It did just fine cutting them back then, and was able to do it in one pass. It still does do fine with smaller grooving and veining bits, but won't hold the larger bits like it used to. I'm debating whether to hold on to it or not.</p>
<p>The Craftsman router was purchased new in 1982 to cut 3/4" x 3/8" dadoes for a large audio/video cabinet I was building. It did just fine cutting them back then, and was able to do it in one pass. It still does do fine with smaller grooving and veining bits, but won't hold the larger bits like it used to. I'm debating whether to hold on to it or not.</p> The smaller HP routers, like…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2015-03-13:2900167:Comment:7169892015-03-13T03:14:51.397ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>The smaller HP routers, like the Craftsman 1.25HP, is intended for 1/4" shank bits and for using smaller bits, like up to 1/2" dia straight bits, and perhaps 3/8" radius bits.</p>
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<p>Craftsman produced some very nice higher-end routers, that were favored among craftsman---</p>
<p>great for cabinetry and furniture building. </p>
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<p>Variable-speed routers generally feature the "soft-start".</p>
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<p>The Porter-Cable 893 comes with a fixed base and a plunge base.…</p>
<p>The smaller HP routers, like the Craftsman 1.25HP, is intended for 1/4" shank bits and for using smaller bits, like up to 1/2" dia straight bits, and perhaps 3/8" radius bits.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Craftsman produced some very nice higher-end routers, that were favored among craftsman---</p>
<p>great for cabinetry and furniture building. </p>
<p></p>
<p>Variable-speed routers generally feature the "soft-start".</p>
<p></p>
<p>The Porter-Cable 893 comes with a fixed base and a plunge base. </p>
<p></p>
<p>The Bosch 1617 router is a great router, and favored by many craftsman.</p>
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<p>As I recall, Porter-Cable was the first to introduce the dust vac port exhaust thru the tubular upright, in their plunge base routers.</p>