DEWALT 2-1/4 HP Electronic Variable Speed D-Handle Router with Soft Start

Such a versatile tool. Use this almost everyday. Smooth start is nice.

Excellent router in all ways, except the vacuum connector and effectiveness virtuallt worthless. Either I know not the rotation, or the refuse collector is on the wrong side.

I had a cheap Ryobi before, this blow it out of the water . Cuts with ease. Definitely worth the high price.

I am a loyal DeWalt user. Very reliable tools in general, so this is the first one that I have had to repair. I cross threaded the collet nut, rookie move. You would think that, since we have all made that gaf once or twice, the collet taper would be easily replaceable. It is integral to with the rotor. You have to replace the entire motor armature. This means that to replace the most easily damaged part you have to replace the most expensive part.Outside of this frustration, I love the router. It is smooth and powerful, lots of features.

The soft start is a major safety factor and the main reason I made this purchase

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’ve had this set for over a year and still works great. Love the soft start and variable speed.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this to replace a different brand router. This is so much smoother than the other. It is powerful enough to do almost any job with no issues. I ended up mounting this in my table and it sees use almost daily. After 2 years, I did have to replace a couple of parts – the spindle lock & spring. The lock button stop tab broke off and went shooting across the shop. I did find the lock button, but the spring was a lost cause, at least until the replacements arrived.I also ended up getting a spare fixed base (the first is permanently mounted in the table). The plunge base operates smoothly and locks firmly into position.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was on the fence for a while about “taking the plunge ” ( sorry, couldn’t resist) to buy a plunge router but I couldn’t be happier that I did. This thing is a wood hungry monster. It has tackled everything I have thrown at it so far . Fluid plunge is an understatement as it plunges effortlessly. There may be better or stronger on the market but I don’t need to find out because this one suits my needs to a T.

We use dewalt everything and I was so excited to play with the router but there is no way for me to connect my bit. I don’t know if I have to buy that piece separate or if I was supposed to come with the kit.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is my go to router fro every wood project i have in my shop. the options are awsoome and lets you have a veriaty of condition in one single tool. weather I use the 1/2″ or 1/4″ collet, there’s no bit I can’t use on it. The plunge base is super easy to use and let’s you do outstanding projects even if yoou don’t have a router table or dado stack available. The speed wheel is accurate and easy to handle on any type of wood and yoou can adjust as you go as well. Would definitely recommend this set to anyone.