A few users do cite problems with the motor on their unit dying after a short time or not starting at all. Unfortunately, this opening is big enough for several fingers to slip into and it is very close to where you hold the machine. Located right above the power switch is the variable-speed dial that allows you to adjust the RPM from a minimum 16000 to a sweltering 27000 RPM maximum. One of the defining features of a compact router is that it doesn’t have handles—hence its other name as a palm router.

There is also an adjustable ring that screws up or down on the large threads on the router body so that you can get very precise depth adjustment. Bits can leave behind burn marks or rip chunks out of the wood if spinning too fast, ruining the project.The only way to accomplish that would be to remove every single link on the chain and assemble it around the 611’s power cord as the 110v plug on the end will not fit through the assembled drag chain. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. DeWalt also offers one year of free service and maintenance and will replace worn parts caused by normal use. While it is a bit expensive when compared to other trim routers (aka palm routers and trim routers), it is also on many woodworking top five lists. When plunging into the wood, the router moved very smoothly and maintained a consistent speed when cutting both materials.

This is not a high powered router set, but it is certainly good enough for most woodworking tasks, and I believe if you are deciding what your first router should be, then this makes a very good choice. The main body of the router is made of machined aluminum that helps to give a good level of precision and lightweight characteristics.Now the link that Mike shared does specify that it works on both but as you said, on Inventables, there are 2 models. Cable management can be a little tricky on with the DeWalt DWP611 because the power cord is not going to fit into the drag chain. The DWP611 is easy to control, quick to swap bits and depth, and has a powerful variable speed motor to handle all kinds of different bits and wood-types. The Dewalt plate is made of clear plexiglass, which means you can see where the bit is, where it’s been, and where it’s going next. You can find these at most home centers in various lengths for making and using different sized sub bases.