Can I ask, do all the parts fit the cordless version…. By that I mean have they only changed the cord for a battery? Do the bases etc cross fit corded and cordless?
HI Richard, thank you for a really great review. I was undecided regarding purchasing a new router and your very informative video has finally convinced me that the D26204K is the way to go. Many thanks, Phil
Thanks Mick Burns I've watched a few tool reviews on TH-cam, and some are really good. I get the impression from some though that the items in questions are new and had little use. So I deliberately held of for a couple of months to get a feel for it and pass on information that I found and felt by using it. You'll be seeing more of this router in other videos. I really do like it. I'll also be doing one for the Trend T5, so If your in a country where they're available that might be worth considering too. At present I'm unsure which will become my favourite. I am however confident that it will be VERY close between the two, compared head to head.
Hi Richard. Just bought the exact same one but on the other side of the planet. (It was a drawn series... But we retained The Ashes" ....Lol. Great video mate. Like you said... we don't really read the instruction manual. (Thank God for TH-cam) I LOVE THE IRONY OF YOU BUILDING A MAKITA BOARD AT THE END OF THE VIDEO. BRILLIANT....
Great review, I have got one but just the basic kit without the plunge base. It is the best power tool purchase I've ever made extremely happy with it. when i first got it and turned it on because it was so quiet I thought it was weak till I used it, then I noticed the power. Great tool ,I needed an accurate small router to make keyhole style cut on the back of a heavy framed mirror to install small metal plates so I could hang the frame on the wall. This little beauty with built in LED did the trick. I originally wanted to buy the Bosch GKF 600 because of the cost but glad I paid the extra highly recommend it.
It's certainly a lot of kit for your cash, I looked at the model with just the plunge base...I don't personally see the point of purposely getting a router with out plunge....but the full kit worked out at only £6 more, so I thought what the heck. glad I did! With the LED'S, I wouldn't say they were just a gimmick, they're handy with jigs and deep morticing. I would out them down as a bonus, rather than something to sway a final decision.
Really helpful review. Thanks. I've been after a 1/4 inch plunge router that has a lockable on / off switch. So many of them that are available in Australia these days have the switch in the grip that cannot be locked on, so you're always having to hold it in. Drives me nuts. Am ordering one of these today on the strength of your review. Thanks again.
Hi! I recently baught one of these routers... Same kit as yours with trim and plunge base and fences and have enjoyed using it can't really fault it. Like you say I love how the plunge action locks by just letting go of the lever and the depth adjustment I'd awesome deffo thumbs up from me :)
You can indeed. Also there is a 1/8" collet available for use with smaller cutters in a CNC like the X-Carve. :-) But you have to get an 8mm collet for this router, you can't just use any ol' one.
I have one of the large Bosch routers in my table and I have been looking at that Dewalt as the hand held one I would use. I like its size and if I need to do anything really heavy I could pull the Bosch out of the table. Think I will buy this Dewalt. Thanks for the great review. The ones the sell here don't have all the dust collection parts but I will also buy those.
I've never used any of the Bosch routers, but I've heard good things about them. The dust spouts are great, and make a big difference when using them in the workshop. I have to be honest though, I rarely connect them up to use the router outdoors. Glad you liked the video, I tried to add all the points I could remember at the time of filming :-)
Great review, thank you for sharing! I am ready to get one if it has a lighted base? I have an older off brand router that works well but is hard to see when doing really fine routing or getting in close to outlines.
yes this router does have a lite base! it's a lovely router! well worth the money!! It's not the cheapest router on the go, but its worth the money! I would recommend these guys: amzn.to/2EYImrK it's well worth getting the full kit over the plunge/fixed base only, as you'll want them both anyway, and add on purchases cost lots more! Unless you're working on sites with no power don't waste your time getting the new 18v cordless model, even if your on that platform, it's a waste as they're really limited in terms of life for projects IMHO. - hanging doors only really..
I agree that this is a great bit of kit. Well designed and well made. The ability to ensure that guide bushes are properly concentric is fundamental, but an afterthought on far too many routers. I would prefer it if the led lights stayed on all the time when it's plugged in, as that would be handy in use to get it positioned before switching on. It would also be a useful safety feature as it would remind you to unplug before changing bits.
For any router where the motor can detached from the base, or the cutter aperture be enlarged for table use, there needs to be careful alignments made for machine. So yes, having this in the kit is a great bonus - although many times I believe these things aren't there so as to keep the price points down :-( - a double edged sword! For me the smoothness of the plunge is the best thing, it really is amazing!! Although I confess to primarily using this router in the round trim base 95% of the time, but only because I have a second goto plunge router which gets the bulk of the plunge jobs! definitely a good router!!
Hi Pal. Great review. May I ask your opinion though..... I’m seconds away from ordering one of these but the on,y thin* making me hesitate is that I have read so many times that 1/2” bits are much safer and leave cleaner cuts. More durable etc..... Would I be better off with a small palm router and a larger dedicated plunge router? I mean if I bought this model then eventually bought a big 1/2” plunger that would go in a table as well. Would this plunger be made redundant? Hope you don’t mind this newbie question. Thanks Pete
Lots of good questions I’ll try to answer them all.. which machine you choose should ultimately be made based on your expected use. This kit is basically both a trim router and a plunge router, since the motor can be moved from one base to he other. Personally I believe the 1/2” machine giving a better cut is utter rubbish.... bit like saying a 12”Mitresaw saw cuts better than an 7 1/2” Mitresaw saw....... it’s all about the blade, or in our case the cutter...... (if you put diesel in your Ferrari, you’ll not win many races...😂😂) An larger, torque-ier 1/2” machine will be good in a table, will accept larger diameter bits, and probably have more plunge travel, but it will be heavy and probably not your first choice of machine. Honestly if you don’t have a table, or your not looking to route kitchen worktops or door locks any time soon, you can easily put this router in a table and use it for a good while, just be mindful of how much you might be cutting whilst in the table. I don’t actually think you’ll ever make this router redundant. Certainly not any time soon. Too many people wrongly assume bigger is better with a router and that 1/4” Routers are light use tools..... I have 4 1/4” machines that collectively to everything apart from kitchens, door locks, and table work.... 1/2” machines definitely have their place, but they will never replace a 1/4” machine, certainly not in my workshop.
Thanks very much for your reply pal. Really appreciate it. Great points. And I agree. Since asking my question I have ordered one. I ordered the Bosch 8mm 15pc cutter set and an 8mm collect. Was that a good idea in your opinion? I haven’t received it all yet so could change for the 1/4 inch bits! Cheers Pete
Imho, 8mm collets have several advantages over 1/4”, the fairly small increase in diameter adds a lot holding area, and therefore strength over the 1/4”. I don’t really think they “replace” 1/4” cutters, but they certainly complement the range. I use a god few 8mm cutters for my larger more commonly used bits, 26mm straight cutter, bigger ovolo/round over bits. The downside is they can be less readily available at times, and sometimes cost a litte more than the equivalent 1/4” bit. In short, I nice to have, but not vital.
Cool. I’ll take that on board. I intend to get a few 1/4” bits too. Thank you so, so much for your kind advice. It’s very much appreciated indeed. Great stuff 👍
Thanks for a thorough review! I have long been on the fence on which router to get. This one or the Makita. Are you still pleased with it after some years? Cheers from Norway.
Definitely a great router, I was torn between this and the Trend T5, but was unable to locate one as always out of stock! Are the PC style bushes the two part screw together types?
Yes I'm in Bromley London I want the round sub Base to use my trend guide bushes ie I want to use a 16m with the 30m adaptor save me keep changing for lock & hinge work so the dealt seems to be the one but screwfix eat doesn't mention the round Base.
+James tebbutt not surprising - their useless at best! !! Got to the trend website and look for the guide bush ring (GB1630?) It's a cola that goes round the 16mm guide bushe and makes it a 30mm guidebush. Cost about £5 and works with the GB16 hinge jig guidebush es As long as you get the D26204K which is the full kit you should get the third round base. You can always check and return it if you're not happy. Either way a plunge base will be better for hinges and mortice work. Just remember that the 1/4" routers are not really that good for lock body mortice work only the face plates. Since you can only cut a max of 1/4" deep per pas rather than hogging out deep holes and cleaning the edges with the 1/2" routers. You're also more restricted by plunge depth as well so you take longer, to cut much less and still have to drill it out at the bottom.
+James tebbutt the round sub base for the guide bushes screws onto the fixed sub base (metal one handed base that rotates) you unscrew the plastic D shaped one and screw on the round one that takes the guide bush. Everything I show in the video came in the kit I bought (D26204K) it maybe the kits your seeing have a different number, I don't see why the wild have stopped putting them in the kits
+Stephen J very much so, these bearing guided cutter take only a small amount off, even in hard wood it'll be fine. you can alway go with an 8mm collet and cutter if you prefer.
Good review its time for a new router so I'm going this route but they only list two sub bases instead of the three the round Base seems to be missing or not listed could you tell me where to purchase the whole set. Cheers
You might find that the 3rd sub base isn't mentioned because two fit on fixed base. 1 is a 'D' shaped ring, the other a round one that accepts a Guide bush. It may depend on whether you are in Europe or North America. The round base accepts the Euro style guide bushes. I guess the D shape will take an american type... Where about are you located?
+Ian Cairns Personally I'd say not a huge amount. I use mine less than my Trend T5, but it does have a great plunge action, so that alone outweighs any lack of soft start!
eatthisvr6 I tend to only use the plunge base with the standard post stop, if I need to fine adjust I use the rotating base - A fine adjuster on a plunge router will stop the plunge facility anyway.
Hi RichardOn the strength of your review I went out and bought one of these routers. All seems very sturdy and well built. You mentioned in your review about replacing the fence cheeks for hardwood versions. Have you done this yet? If so can you give some details please. Great channel look forward to more.
I've not had need to do it yet on mine, But It's a very straight forward little project. I could probably do a quick video on this TBH, It shouldn't take too long.
it did yes. Any router with a removable based worth its salt should come with something to align the guide bushes to the collet if you want any kind of accuracy with it.
I've just watched your vid on the router and am thinking of getting it. I want to know if it's easy to use and if it can kick back at all? I tried using an angle grinder for a DIY job I had to do and it frightened the hell out of me as it was quite powerful. I am a woman but am not a sissy - usually - but just don't want to get it and not be able to use it confidently. Tanks for your helps, Pauline
+Pauline Cottam Hi Pauline, thats a more common question than you might think, and I get it quite a bit from people looking to do one of my router courses... Routers tend to want to "runaway from you" rather than kickback. they have a reputation of being rather intimidating - mostly I suspect from the noise, but really with a little bit of knowledge, and the desire to learn they are very safe, useful and enjoyable tools. If you've not used a router before, there are a few basics "rules" you should be aware of to get better results, and make things safer. I'd recommend taking a look through my channel - there are a lot of routing videos both techniques and projects/tips etc. If you have any questions just leave a comment, and I'll answer them for you. Lastly, this is an easy router to use, a joy even.
Hi, have you noticed any tilting of the plunge base when the lock lever stays locked and you push down on the handle on the opposite side? Thank you very much. Rispondi
Honestly I have not. I mainly use this router in a CNC, or with the small trim router base. The plunge base is one of the smoothes I have come across in a router and find it to be easily able to withstand normal abuse. For me the lock is very good. That said once the router is plunged I'm not really pushing down any more, rather in the direction of feed, allowing the cutter to do the work for me.
Hi Richard,I bought a wolf plunge router on Ebay. Having a slight problem, I have to put slight pressure to plunge it and it does not plunge freely. What should I do?
+elvis o'shaughnessy was it brand new or used? If used I would apply some lubricant to the columns (not PTFE though that will make it worse!), if new you could try that anyway and return if it doesn't work.
I just bought one of these, and at the highest rpm settings there is a high pitched vibration and noise... even without a bit it in it. Is this normal? Its vibrating to the point that on max speed he is moving by itself when i put it on a table without holding it. All settings except the highest one seems to work fine. Thanks for your reply :)
chapleater OH HECK! I'd be inclined to swap it out for another! Sounds a bit like it's running out of balance..... just make sure it's not the free spinning collet and nut thats causing it, then return if still in doubt. Mine does not do this! :-/
I also LOVE the routing inlay... Reminds me of Star Wars Can you post the finished Makita sign. (I'd fill in the Makita part with Makita Blue epoxy...)
+Lewis Randall you want a 1/4" collet not a 6.5mm collet. And yes there is a difference! :-) in the UK & US thus router comes with the 1/4" collet as standard. If you're in Europe or ROW I couldn't comment on its availability locally, but you should be able to order one online and get it sent to your door. Hope this helps & thanks for watching! :-)
icecoldusa Sure, it has fixing points on both bases, just bare in mind it's only a 1/4" router, so applications are not as wide spread as a much bigger router. Good for temporary table setup on the job. To be honest though, I personally would keep it to handheld use. Hope that helps.
Excellent you got the DeWalt Router that is on my wishlist. Did you get this from a local store or online ? Because my local Axminster powertool store has this router in there range. Cant wait to see you make something while using this as i want to also see if it has built in LED's :) Damn good purchase :)
I got this from Ridgeons, my local independent supplier, they also run Anglia tool centre who supply nationally. There are the LED's, but TBH, I've only found them to be a real benefit on jigs at deep plunge. but yes, very good!
Is this router too large for the pantograph? I'm looking to buy a router and I'd like to kill 2 birds ya know. However, I do have a dremel multi-tool (like the first one you show in the pantograph video) Do you find that the dremel works fine in the setup?
Mike Conger I Haven't got around to measuring the router for a new pantograph arm as yet, But it does 'look' like a similar diameter to the bosch colt people use. If you already have the plans for this, It should be fairly easy to modify the drawings yourself to accept this model router. Just measure and redraw the circles. Mattias' plans show the centre point of the arc so you can mark you new circle from there. As far as the dremal tool goes, Yes that did work well, although it's really better suited to very fine work like the inlays he did in his video on it. I managed to burn my dremel motor out on a job (unrelated to the pantogragh), and I've not bothered to replace it.
@@BrainFizz OK ta, I’ll bear that in mind👍Video was exactly what I was looking for and pleased you’re happy with yours as I have set my heart on one. All my gear is DeWalt so it’s my ‘go to’ brand👌
on the video thumbnail... there is one accessory that is not talked about on the video itself. I bought another router that came with it and don't know what is it for... It is kind of a pointed threaded rod, through a steel tube with a butterfly nut. Can you help me please! hahaha. It is a cheapo router the one I bought and the instrucctions barely have any info at all...
+Enrique Diaz Feldman this is a "trammel point" fixittoone end of the fence rods, insert the rod as you would if it was on the fence and use it as a pivot point to cut circles and arcs. Hope this helps 😊
+Genes Kilawe Hmm that's not exactly local to me! 😄😄😄 I guess you beat option would be try the dewalt website, then if you can't find any answer email them. If not try EBay from an international seller?
Too wordy for me. I already have this model and works great. Wanted to see how you were setting depth, but I can be impatient and gave up after having old girlfriend flashbacks.
Since you already have this model router, maybe you should consider watching one of the TWO videos I have on setting router depth instead of a review of the router you already own. However, you would rather waste your time writing an unhelpful and wordy reply? 🤔🤔🤷♂️🤷♂️ It would literally have been quicker than your pseudo-sarcastic, passive aggressive, “make me feel better about myself comment above”. It at least would have spared you the ex girlfriend experience😂
a micro adjuster for your fence is simple enough to make though if you needed/wanted to. At the end of the day, the brand makes the decision on what to include, right or wrong, it is what it is.
That's a fair point I guess, there are plenty of 3-5 minute reviews on youtube. but you can always skim through. I'd rather loose a viewed who didn't want to view it all, than put out half the information that was relevant.
***** All good bro. I really do appreciate you taking the time to make these videos. In fact, I've just purchased this model, and will be using this video as a guide!
Sanele Chadwick Hey Sanele, I’m truly sorry if I offended you. That I regret. It’s just that it reminded me of the scene in Amadeus when the King told him that he had used too many notes in his music and he simply replied that he used as many as he needed, no more, no less. I hope that you are keeping well too and once again my heart felt apologies for an offence caused. Pete
+James tebbutt are you in the UK? Can't comment for the US model, but the UK lunge base accepts all the Trend range of guide bushes (they are the euro style screw on types,avail in metric and imperial - certainly the best range of sizes I'm aware of) It comes with a 20mm (?) Guide bush in the kit, so if you're making your own jigs you're already set. If you're using commercial jigs,the trend sizes will work. Let me know if you need anything further - always happy to help. 😊
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I'm buying one tomorrow. You have confirmed that my first impressions were not wrong. Thanks for your great review. Regards from NZ.
I really do like this router! It's very good quality!
I had this 240v model and it was great. But now have the cordless version and that’s a real pleasure to use.
Can I ask, do all the parts fit the cordless version…. By that I mean have they only changed the cord for a battery? Do the bases etc cross fit corded and cordless?
HI Richard, thank you for a really great review. I was undecided regarding purchasing a new router and your very informative video has finally convinced me that the D26204K is the way to go.
Many thanks, Phil
Glad the video was of use to you Phil! I really think you’ll be happy with it!👍
Have been thinking about this particular router for a while now, so your review has come along at the perfect time! Thanks very much, good video.
I have seen a couple reviews of this combo Richard and you review is the best of them,better explained...ordering one now..
cheers Mick!!!
Thanks Mick Burns I've watched a few tool reviews on TH-cam, and some are really good. I get the impression from some though that the items in questions are new and had little use. So I deliberately held of for a couple of months to get a feel for it and pass on information that I found and felt by using it. You'll be seeing more of this router in other videos. I really do like it. I'll also be doing one for the Trend T5, so If your in a country where they're available that might be worth considering too. At present I'm unsure which will become my favourite. I am however confident that it will be VERY close between the two, compared head to head.
Hi Richard.
Just bought the exact same one but on the other side of the planet.
(It was a drawn series... But we retained The Ashes" ....Lol.
Great video mate.
Like you said... we don't really read the instruction manual. (Thank God for TH-cam)
I LOVE THE IRONY OF YOU BUILDING A MAKITA BOARD AT THE END OF THE VIDEO.
BRILLIANT....
Great review, I have got one but just the basic kit without the plunge base. It is the best power tool purchase I've ever made extremely happy with it. when i first got it and turned it on because it was so quiet I thought it was weak till I used it, then I noticed the power. Great tool ,I needed an accurate small router to make keyhole style cut on the back of a heavy framed mirror to install small metal plates so I could hang the frame on the wall. This little beauty with built in LED did the trick. I originally wanted to buy the Bosch GKF 600 because of the cost but glad I paid the extra highly recommend it.
It's certainly a lot of kit for your cash, I looked at the model with just the plunge base...I don't personally see the point of purposely getting a router with out plunge....but the full kit worked out at only £6 more, so I thought what the heck. glad I did!
With the LED'S, I wouldn't say they were just a gimmick, they're handy with jigs and deep morticing. I would out them down as a bonus, rather than something to sway a final decision.
Thanks for the great review, I've been considering one of these for a while now and you have helped make my mind up.!!!
Good Stuff! I love this router (I actually have two now!) LOL!
Really helpful review. Thanks. I've been after a 1/4 inch plunge router that has a lockable on / off switch. So many of them that are available in Australia these days have the switch in the grip that cannot be locked on, so you're always having to hold it in. Drives me nuts. Am ordering one of these today on the strength of your review. Thanks again.
Cheers man,just ordered one looks like a class bit of kit 😁.
Hi! I recently baught one of these routers... Same kit as yours with trim and plunge base and fences and have enjoyed using it can't really fault it. Like you say I love how the plunge action locks by just letting go of the lever and the depth adjustment I'd awesome deffo thumbs up from me :)
Thanks for your review! Can you please, confirm that you can use 8mm collet and nut? Thank you!
You can indeed. Also there is a 1/8" collet available for use with smaller cutters in a CNC like the X-Carve. :-) But you have to get an 8mm collet for this router, you can't just use any ol' one.
I have one of the large Bosch routers in my table and I have been looking at that Dewalt as the hand held one I would use. I like its size and if I need to do anything really heavy I could pull the Bosch out of the table. Think I will buy this Dewalt. Thanks for the great review. The ones the sell here don't have all the dust collection parts but I will also buy those.
I've never used any of the Bosch routers, but I've heard good things about them. The dust spouts are great, and make a big difference when using them in the workshop. I have to be honest though, I rarely connect them up to use the router outdoors. Glad you liked the video, I tried to add all the points I could remember at the time of filming :-)
Great review, thank you for sharing! I am ready to get one if it has a lighted base? I have an older off brand router that works well but is hard to see when doing really fine routing or getting in close to outlines.
yes this router does have a lite base! it's a lovely router! well worth the money!! It's not the cheapest router on the go, but its worth the money! I would recommend these guys: amzn.to/2EYImrK
it's well worth getting the full kit over the plunge/fixed base only, as you'll want them both anyway, and add on purchases cost lots more! Unless you're working on sites with no power don't waste your time getting the new 18v cordless model, even if your on that platform, it's a waste as they're really limited in terms of life for projects IMHO. - hanging doors only really..
I agree that this is a great bit of kit. Well designed and well made. The ability to ensure that guide bushes are properly concentric is fundamental, but an afterthought on far too many routers. I would prefer it if the led lights stayed on all the time when it's plugged in, as that would be handy in use to get it positioned before switching on. It would also be a useful safety feature as it would remind you to unplug before changing bits.
For any router where the motor can detached from the base, or the cutter aperture be enlarged for table use, there needs to be careful alignments made for machine. So yes, having this in the kit is a great bonus - although many times I believe these things aren't there so as to keep the price points down :-( - a double edged sword!
For me the smoothness of the plunge is the best thing, it really is amazing!! Although I confess to primarily using this router in the round trim base 95% of the time, but only because I have a second goto plunge router which gets the bulk of the plunge jobs! definitely a good router!!
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Whats the model# for that plunge base router guide? I have the other sheet metal guide for the fixed base but looking for plunge base guide. Thnx
In the description, the guide bush for the fixed base fits the plunge base too.
Hi Pal. Great review. May I ask your opinion though.....
I’m seconds away from ordering one of these but the on,y thin* making me hesitate is that I have read so many times that 1/2” bits are much safer and leave cleaner cuts. More durable etc.....
Would I be better off with a small palm router and a larger dedicated plunge router? I mean if I bought this model then eventually bought a big 1/2” plunger that would go in a table as well. Would this plunger be made redundant?
Hope you don’t mind this newbie question. Thanks Pete
Lots of good questions I’ll try to answer them all.. which machine you choose should ultimately be made based on your expected use. This kit is basically both a trim router and a plunge router, since the motor can be moved from one base to he other.
Personally I believe the 1/2” machine giving a better cut is utter rubbish.... bit like saying a 12”Mitresaw saw cuts better than an 7 1/2” Mitresaw saw....... it’s all about the blade, or in our case the cutter...... (if you put diesel in your Ferrari, you’ll not win many races...😂😂)
An larger, torque-ier 1/2” machine will be good in a table, will accept larger diameter bits, and probably have more plunge travel, but it will be heavy and probably not your first choice of machine. Honestly if you don’t have a table, or your not looking to route kitchen worktops or door locks any time soon, you can easily put this router in a table and use it for a good while, just be mindful of how much you might be cutting whilst in the table.
I don’t actually think you’ll ever make this router redundant. Certainly not any time soon.
Too many people wrongly assume bigger is better with a router and that 1/4”
Routers are light use tools..... I have 4 1/4” machines that collectively to everything apart from kitchens, door locks, and table work....
1/2” machines definitely have their place, but they will never replace a 1/4” machine, certainly not in my workshop.
Thanks very much for your reply pal. Really appreciate it. Great points. And I agree.
Since asking my question I have ordered one. I ordered the Bosch 8mm 15pc cutter set and an 8mm collect. Was that a good idea in your opinion? I haven’t received it all yet so could change for the 1/4 inch bits!
Cheers Pete
Imho, 8mm collets have several advantages over 1/4”, the fairly small increase in diameter adds a lot holding area, and therefore strength over the 1/4”. I don’t really think they “replace” 1/4” cutters, but they certainly complement the range. I use a god few 8mm cutters for my larger more commonly used bits, 26mm straight cutter, bigger ovolo/round over bits. The downside is they can be less readily available at times, and sometimes cost a litte more than the equivalent 1/4” bit.
In short, I nice to have, but not vital.
Cool. I’ll take that on board. I intend to get a few 1/4” bits too. Thank you so, so much for your kind advice. It’s very much appreciated indeed. Great stuff 👍
Thanks for a thorough review! I have long been on the fence on which router to get. This one or the Makita.
Are you still pleased with it after some years?
Cheers from Norway.
Definetly, I’d buy it again tomorrow for the workshop. I have several cordless ones now, but for site work…. Mains is just as easy in a workshop.
@@BrainFizz have you had to change brushes much on this ? Thanks thinking of buying .great vids.
I have the state side version DWP611PK and it only comes with the 2 bases and the motor, also it uses the standard PC style guide bushings.
Definitely a great router, I was torn between this and the Trend T5, but was unable to locate one as always out of stock!
Are the PC style bushes the two part screw together types?
*****
Yes, the two part brass Porter-Cable style
Thank you for your video does this machine cut 0.9mm brass sheet please?
Yes it does, but you'll need to take it fairly steady, and use a good quality router bit.
Yes I'm in Bromley London I want the round sub Base to use my trend guide bushes ie I want to use a 16m with the 30m adaptor save me keep changing for lock & hinge work so the dealt seems to be the one but screwfix eat doesn't mention the round Base.
+James tebbutt not surprising - their useless at best! !! Got to the trend website and look for the guide bush ring (GB1630?) It's a cola that goes round the 16mm guide bushe and makes it a 30mm guidebush. Cost about £5 and works with the GB16 hinge jig guidebush es
As long as you get the D26204K which is the full kit you should get the third round base. You can always check and return it if you're not happy.
Either way a plunge base will be better for hinges and mortice work. Just remember that the 1/4" routers are not really that good for lock body mortice work only the face plates. Since you can only cut a max of 1/4" deep per pas rather than hogging out deep holes and cleaning the edges with the 1/2" routers. You're also more restricted by plunge depth as well so you take longer, to cut much less and still have to drill it out at the bottom.
Yes I know but all the demonstration videos apart from yours doesn't show a round sub base
+James tebbutt the round sub base for the guide bushes screws onto the fixed sub base (metal one handed base that rotates) you unscrew the plastic D shaped one and screw on the round one that takes the guide bush. Everything I show in the video came in the kit I bought (D26204K) it maybe the kits your seeing have a different number, I don't see why the wild have stopped putting them in the kits
Great review, would this be suitable for 10mm intumescent strips on a fire door? Thanks.
+Stephen J very much so, these bearing guided cutter take only a small amount off, even in hard wood it'll be fine. you can alway go with an 8mm collet and cutter if you prefer.
Hi brainfizz" my problem is they don't Illustrate the round sub Base or even list it and I want it for guide bush work ect
Good review its time for a new router so I'm going this route but they only list two sub bases instead of the three the round Base seems to be missing or not listed could you tell me where to purchase the whole set. Cheers
You might find that the 3rd sub base isn't mentioned because two fit on fixed base. 1 is a 'D' shaped ring, the other a round one that accepts a Guide bush. It may depend on whether you are in Europe or North America. The round base accepts the Euro style guide bushes. I guess the D shape will take an american type... Where about are you located?
Looks a good product for my first router. Dewalt confirm UK model doesn't have soft start. How much does that matter?
+Ian Cairns Personally I'd say not a huge amount. I use mine less than my Trend T5, but it does have a great plunge action, so that alone outweighs any lack of soft start!
does the fine adjustment work when using it with the plunge base?
eatthisvr6 I tend to only use the plunge base with the standard post stop, if I need to fine adjust I use the rotating base - A fine adjuster on a plunge router will stop the plunge facility anyway.
Hi RichardOn the strength of your review I went out and bought one of these routers. All seems very sturdy and well built. You mentioned in your review about replacing the fence cheeks for hardwood versions. Have you done this yet? If so can you give some details please. Great channel look forward to more.
I've not had need to do it yet on mine, But It's a very straight forward little project. I could probably do a quick video on this TBH, It shouldn't take too long.
Hi Richard, did the centering cone come with the router kit or did you have to buy it separately?
it did yes. Any router with a removable based worth its salt should come with something to align the guide bushes to the collet if you want any kind of accuracy with it.
I've just watched your vid on the router and am thinking of getting it. I want to know if it's easy to use and if it can kick back at all? I tried using an angle grinder for a DIY job I had to do and it frightened the hell out of me as it was quite powerful. I am a woman but am not a sissy - usually - but just don't want to get it and not be able to use it confidently. Tanks for your helps, Pauline
+Pauline Cottam Hi Pauline, thats a more common question than you might think, and I get it quite a bit from people looking to do one of my router courses...
Routers tend to want to "runaway from you" rather than kickback. they have a reputation of being rather intimidating - mostly I suspect from the noise, but really with a little bit of knowledge, and the desire to learn they are very safe, useful and enjoyable tools. If you've not used a router before, there are a few basics "rules" you should be aware of to get better results, and make things safer. I'd recommend taking a look through my channel - there are a lot of routing videos both techniques and projects/tips etc. If you have any questions just leave a comment, and I'll answer them for you.
Lastly, this is an easy router to use, a joy even.
Hi, did you list the different part numbers? If so, where? If not, could you? Thanks
Sorry part numbers for what?
@@BrainFizz For the different attachments.
Hi,
have you noticed any tilting of the plunge base when the lock lever stays locked and you push down on the handle on the opposite side?
Thank you very much.
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Honestly I have not. I mainly use this router in a CNC, or with the small trim router base. The plunge base is one of the smoothes I have come across in a router and find it to be easily able to withstand normal abuse. For me the lock is very good. That said once the router is plunged I'm not really pushing down any more, rather in the direction of feed, allowing the cutter to do the work for me.
Hi Richard,I bought a wolf plunge router on Ebay. Having a slight problem, I have to put slight pressure to plunge it and it does not plunge freely. What should I do?
+elvis o'shaughnessy was it brand new or used? If used I would apply some lubricant to the columns (not PTFE though that will make it worse!), if new you could try that anyway and return if it doesn't work.
Hi. Just a question. Are all accessories shown provided with the router or they need to be bought as additional parts?
Thanks
Some are for sure. It all depends on which kit you get.
hi Richard enjoyed video looking at buying can it be used with dewalt plunge saw track
andycrofty Thanks for watching. I don't really know what you mean, I use the TS55 track saw. I rarely use the routers on a track myself.
are you still using this router. whats the overall performance so far
I am, yes. Love this router…. Although not cordless.
I just bought one of these, and at the highest rpm settings there is a high pitched vibration and noise... even without a bit it in it. Is this normal?
Its vibrating to the point that on max speed he is moving by itself when i put it on a table without holding it.
All settings except the highest one seems to work fine.
Thanks for your reply :)
chapleater OH HECK! I'd be inclined to swap it out for another! Sounds a bit like it's running out of balance..... just make sure it's not the free spinning collet and nut thats causing it, then return if still in doubt.
Mine does not do this! :-/
I also LOVE the routing inlay... Reminds me of Star Wars
Can you post the finished Makita sign.
(I'd fill in the Makita part with Makita Blue epoxy...)
Hi,
can you get a 6.5mm collet that fits this router ? as the 8mm collet doesn't allow me to use stands 1/4" router bits ?
thanks in advance
+Lewis Randall you want a 1/4" collet not a 6.5mm collet.
And yes there is a difference! :-) in the UK & US thus router comes with the 1/4" collet as standard.
If you're in Europe or ROW I couldn't comment on its availability locally, but you should be able to order one online and get it sent to your door.
Hope this helps & thanks for watching! :-)
Great review,would tht router fit on a router table?
icecoldusa Sure, it has fixing points on both bases, just bare in mind it's only a 1/4" router, so applications are not as wide spread as a much bigger router. Good for temporary table setup on the job. To be honest though, I personally would keep it to handheld use.
Hope that helps.
Thanks, it does.
Excellent you got the DeWalt Router that is on my wishlist. Did you get this from a local store or online ? Because my local Axminster powertool store has this router in there range. Cant wait to see you make something while using this as i want to also see if it has built in LED's :) Damn good purchase :)
I got this from Ridgeons, my local independent supplier, they also run Anglia tool centre who supply nationally.
There are the LED's, but TBH, I've only found them to be a real benefit on jigs at deep plunge.
but yes, very good!
Is this router too large for the pantograph? I'm looking to buy a router and I'd like to kill 2 birds ya know. However, I do have a dremel multi-tool (like the first one you show in the pantograph video) Do you find that the dremel works fine in the setup?
Mike Conger I Haven't got around to measuring the router for a new pantograph arm as yet, But it does 'look' like a similar diameter to the bosch colt people use. If you already have the plans for this, It should be fairly easy to modify the drawings yourself to accept this model router. Just measure and redraw the circles. Mattias' plans show the centre point of the arc so you can mark you new circle from there.
As far as the dremal tool goes, Yes that did work well, although it's really better suited to very fine work like the inlays he did in his video on it. I managed to burn my dremel motor out on a job (unrelated to the pantogragh), and I've not bothered to replace it.
Excellent, and thanks for the speedy response. Great channel!
Hi can you recommend the bits for me to buy?
i can highly recommend this router, its great (ih ave now two of these!)
Great video - decision made👌
This model is also available now in a cordless version. Same router, just battery instead of mains…….. just to throw that in there!🤪
@@BrainFizz OK ta, I’ll bear that in mind👍Video was exactly what I was looking for and pleased you’re happy with yours as I have set my heart on one. All my gear is DeWalt so it’s my ‘go to’ brand👌
on the video thumbnail... there is one accessory that is not talked about on the video itself. I bought another router that came with it and don't know what is it for...
It is kind of a pointed threaded rod, through a steel tube with a butterfly nut.
Can you help me please! hahaha. It is a cheapo router the one I bought and the instrucctions barely have any info at all...
+Enrique Diaz Feldman this is a "trammel point" fixittoone end of the fence rods, insert the rod as you would if it was on the fence and use it as a pivot point to cut circles and arcs.
Hope this helps 😊
from Tanzania are there any agent where can i buy one
+Genes Kilawe Hmm that's not exactly local to me! 😄😄😄
I guess you beat option would be try the dewalt website, then if you can't find any answer email them. If not try EBay from an international seller?
thx for review, tooo bad they cost 2x more in europe in compare to US
madmkt they cost what they cost, where they cost it unfortunately. I’m in the UK so I feel your pain.
Too wordy for me. I already have this model and works great. Wanted to see how you were setting depth, but I can be impatient and gave up after having old girlfriend flashbacks.
Since you already have this model router, maybe you should consider watching one of the TWO videos I have on setting router depth instead of a review of the router you already own. However, you would rather waste your time writing an unhelpful and wordy reply? 🤔🤔🤷♂️🤷♂️
It would literally have been quicker than your pseudo-sarcastic, passive aggressive, “make me feel better about myself comment above”. It at least would have spared you the ex girlfriend experience😂
Deaalt only give you half the fence, so you have to buy the fine adjuster. Trend have always used the Dewalt fence. It's a rip off!
a micro adjuster for your fence is simple enough to make though if you needed/wanted to.
At the end of the day, the brand makes the decision on what to include, right or wrong, it is what it is.
Your audio part of the show sucks...Richard!!
In the 3 years since i made this I've changed cameras, and audio set up.... Still it's not too bad for being filmed on a phone ;-)
Some good points, but this video feels like it's 10-mins too long. Learn to be concise and succinct and you wont' lose your audience 5-minutes in.
That's a fair point I guess, there are plenty of 3-5 minute reviews on youtube. but you can always skim through. I'd rather loose a viewed who didn't want to view it all, than put out half the information that was relevant.
***** All good bro. I really do appreciate you taking the time to make these videos. In fact, I've just purchased this model, and will be using this video as a guide!
What a stupid comment! It’s as long as it needs to be. 🙄
@@petercutler3136 Thanks for your comment Peter. Really appreciate it. Hope you're keeping well. Cheers Sa 👍🏿
Sanele Chadwick Hey Sanele, I’m truly sorry if I offended you. That I regret. It’s just that it reminded me of the scene in Amadeus when the King told him that he had used too many notes in his music and he simply replied that he used as many as he needed, no more, no less. I hope that you are keeping well too and once again my heart felt apologies for an offence caused. Pete
Hi brainfizz" my problem is they don't Illustrate the round sub Base or even list it and I want it for guide bush work ect
+James tebbutt are you in the UK? Can't comment for the US model, but the UK lunge base accepts all the Trend range of guide bushes (they are the euro style screw on types,avail in metric and imperial - certainly the best range of sizes I'm aware of)
It comes with a 20mm (?) Guide bush in the kit, so if you're making your own jigs you're already set. If you're using commercial jigs,the trend sizes will work.
Let me know if you need anything further - always happy to help. 😊