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Specifications

• 2-horsepower variable speed motor delivers 8,000- to 24,000-RPM for quick cuts
• Rack-and-pinion design for simple, accurate depth adjustment
• Efficient dust-removal system separates router from competitors
• Electronic feedback prevents motor from slowing during tricky jobs
• Includes 1/4- and 1/2-inch collets, wrench

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DW 621

Pluses – Has a good motor, spins almost like a dentist drill. Good plunge action. I like its size. Good speed control. Good dust collection.

Poor quality, short life

Great design features

Nice router, short life

Almost satisfied

Great Router with Few Shortcomings

Sweeeeet!!!

Best Router For The Money

Quality control problems

Still Great After 3 Years

Look No Further

great item

Hardware city, $266.67

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Milwaukee 5625

Specifications

• 3-1/2-horsepower fixed base router; knob-controlled micro-fine depth adjustments to 1/64-inch
• Variable speed (10,000 to 22,000 rpm); soft start; linear depth adjustment system
• Durable, machined aluminum motor housing and base
• Includes router, 2 collet wrenches, T-handle wrench, 2-1/2-inch sub-base
• 9-1/4-inches tall; 11.8 pounds; 5-year warranty

Comparison Shopping

Coastal Tool $295

This is THE Router

Great Tool

Disappointed

Watch out for raising mechanism

a serious tool

Excellent Router

Advertising Hype!

Simply Great

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New Woodworker Router Review

Tool Review from Wood Magazine

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Skil 1810

Specifications

Fixed base router with 9 AMP/1-3/4 HP motor

Fine depth extension rod; 1/4-inch bit capacity; collet lock

Die cast metal fixed base for durability

Includes collet wrench, 1/4-inch collet

2-year warranty

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makes a better anvil than router

Not for use with a table

http://wize.com/routers-and-shapers/p737854-factory-reconditioned-skil-1810-rt-1-4

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DeWalt 616

Specifications

Comparison Shopping

The Hardware City, $139.99

A Good Router in a multiple Router Shop

Pretty Good, But Not UL Listed!

Perfect Evolution

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The tool Critic

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Porter Cable 892

Specifications

• 2-1/4-horsepower motor for smooth, reliable operation
• Alter height, lock and unlock, and release motor from the mount–all from above, not below, the table
• Auto-spindle lock for one-handed bit changes
• Weighs 12.6-pounds when shipped
• Includes carrying case, sub-base, 1/4- and 1/2-inch self-releasing collets, and wrench

Comparison Shopping

Rockler  $205.99

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Milwaukee 5619

Specifications

• D-handle router with a 11 Amp, 24,000 rpm motor
• Exclusive linear depth adjustment features a large steel motor lock lever and depth adjustment gearing
• Soft-Grip D-handle with lock-on trigger switch; comfortable over-molded rubber grip wrapped around the base
• Includes two 1-1/8-inch collet wrenches, 1/2-inch collet and 1/4-inch collet
• Tool weighs 9.2 pounds; 5-year manufacturer’s warranty

Comparison Shopping

Tool Barn $158

Tool King $169.99

Pics

Another great tool from Milwaukee

great router

Excellent product

Where’s the variable speed?

ergonomic masterpiece

Thanks Milwaukee

Outstanding Router

One of the BEST

Well thought out design

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Wize product review

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This short video has some interesting aspects to it.  It gives you a nice perspective of the router, certainly much better than a picture.  It also shows you several features of the router such as: Read the rest of this entry »

Milwaukee 5616

• Exclusive BodyGrip design
• Powerful 13 amp, 2-1/4 max hp Milwaukee motor
• Premium electronic motor feedback maintains speed and power under load
• Electronic variable speed with soft start (10,000-24,000 rpm)
• Limited Warranty
• 2 1/2 HP
• 6 inch base
• 13 Amp motor
• 10,000-24000 RPM Variable speed
• Fixed Base
• Great for router tables

Comparison Shopping

Tool King $179.99

Amazon $174.99

Tyler Tool $174.99

Router Table Depot  Milwaukee 5616 $174.97

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great piece of equipment

Great, but could be better

This is a excellent tool

Right router for the job

This is a new video just out from Eagle America.  One of the reasons I like video is that you can get a good idea of how big the tool is and how easy it is to work with when you are watching someone hold it and make adjustments.  I do have to say though that this is one big router.  I have written several articles over the years that talk about using such big routers verses shapers and why woodworkers want such a big router.  I am still a bit confused but that is not the topic of this video.  The video is really to help you determine if this is a router that you would be interested in.  It does have some really cool features if you use it in a triton table.  Everything seems to snap together and work as design.  I have not seen the triton table for sale anywhere so this may be a bit of a challenge to find.

Summary of the video

• Suited perfectly for table mounting and free hand use
• Variable plunge settings with micro adjustment (really cool)
• Awesome integration onto router plate
• above the table bit changes since the collet comes all the way up above the insert.  A lot of people are buying lifts so that they can get this feature.
• Circle cutting
• All kinds of interesting attachements

Technical Specifications

• Power: 2400W
• Speed: 8000 to 21000 RPM under load
• Soft Start: Yes
• Electronic Speed Control: Yes
• Collet: 1/2″ with 1/4″ reducer
• Depth Adjustment:
  • Winder handle rack and pinion
  • Micro winder
  • Conventional “free” plunge
• Plunge Range: 0-68mm
• Bit Changes: Through base single wrench action with auto shaft lock
• Micro Adjustment: Infinite
• Spindle Lock: Auto
• Safety On/Off Switch: Yes
• Removable Plunge Spring: Yes
• Guide: Extended base plate with adjustable fence
• Weight: 6 kg
• $269 at http://www.eagleamerica.com/product/v806-0001

Reviews are somewhat mixed from Amazon and date back over a chunk of 7 years.  Some of the reviews do not reflect changes made to the router as the manufacturers improve design features, so factor that into your thought pattern.

• Latest model seems perfect
• nice design, lousy manufacturing
• Very pleased with the Triton Router
• Good router but plunge stroke is not as advertised
• New thinking on router design from down under
• I love this router

Bosch Colt

Specifications

5.7 amp Motor with 35,000 RPM

Rugged Aluminum Fixed Base – Durable, solid and precise

Fast and Precise Depth Adjustment System – The best depth adjustment system in its class

Unique Finger Support Pockets – For additional stability, especially when trimming edges

Enhanced Bit Capacity – Fixed Base accepts bits up to 1-5/16-inch in diameter

Comparison Shopping

Rockler $119

Tool King, $89.95 (reconditioned)

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• Wize Review 12 people recommend this product
• Consumer Search Review
• New Woodworker Review