DEWALT Router, Fixed Base, 12-Amp, 24,000 RPM Variable Speed Trigger, 2-1/4HP, Corded (DW618)
€215
Price: $215.05
(as of Jul 27, 2025 14:36:01 UTC – Details)
DEWALT DW618 2-1/4 HP EVS FIXED BASE ROUTER
2-1/4 HP (maximum motor HP), 12.0 Amp electronic variable speed motor provides the power to rout smoothly through the toughest hardwoods
Electronic variable speed with full feedback control for constant speed under load from 8,000-24,000 rpm and soft start to reduce start-up torque for enhanced control
Micro-fine depth adjustment ring provides precise depth adjustments in 1/64-inch increments and adjusts vertically for a constant switch/cordset location
Adjustable, tool-free steel motor cam lock makes depth adjustment and base changes quick and solid-locking
Quick release motor latches for fast and easy motor pack removal for bit and base changes
Customers say
Customers find this router works well and is excellent for table use, praising its build quality and powerful motor. The tool is easy to adjust, particularly for bit height, and customers appreciate its ease of use and value for money. They like the speed control features, with one customer noting it’s great for both soft and hard woods.
13 reviews for DEWALT Router, Fixed Base, 12-Amp, 24,000 RPM Variable Speed Trigger, 2-1/4HP, Corded (DW618)
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Brian White @ White Owl Woods –
My Best Router – Watch for Sale Prices
I do a lot of woodworking projects, and my 25 year old Makita routers died last year. Makita has been pricing themselves out of my budget for a while, so I bought two of these Dewalt routers and am using one in my four-station router table, and the other in a plunge base for on-demand needs. These routers are very comfortable in the hands, operate very smoothly, and are surprisingly quiet. Speed control knob operates well and does not slip from vibration during use. The plunge base features a dust port for a vacuum attachment through the spring-loaded depth adjustment pillar, which is a really good and innovative design, keeping visibility of the work surface unobstructed. Doing plunge cuts is very smooth, and there are several features that allow you to control your intended depth of cuts, without having to re-invent the wheel, or undo other settings.Overall, these routers are a truly outstanding investment. I have 8 routers in total now, and these are my best two. I highly recommend these to anyone in the market for a router, and if you watch pricing carefully, you can get a really great deal at times. I bought the fixed/plunge combo kit through Home Depot on sale for $199, when it is usually $239. And I bought the fixed base one through Amazon for $135, when it is usually $219.
Ron B. –
All the power you need in a router
This is my go to router for slab flattening. It has ample power and does not show any signs of slowing down or straining to do the work. It has 2 1/4 horsepower, which is more than adequate for most router operations. Dewalt has always been a name I trust and this tool is no exception. It is a real work horse and meets all my needs. Not only that, but I find it to be much quieter than some of the other routers I own.The router comes with both a 1/4″ collet and a 1/2″ collect. Any bit your might have in your shop with fit in this router. It also comes equipped with the standard router plate and an additional router plate that has a 2″ hole that will accommodate larger bits, such a large spoilboard bit.In short, you can’t go wrong with this router and it won’t break the bank.
JD –
So far so good in 2013
Obviously this thing has some bad reviews on Amazon, which made me hesitant. After reading some of them and then noticing an improvement over 2012 I took the plunge (pun intended) to buy this fixed router. There are no bells and whistles on this thing but I love the cut. Cut some rabbets and then did some template work. Felt safe and very secure. Messy little beast, but it does the job. Will change my post if the motor burns but as one (negative) review reported using this 3-4 days a week for over 3 years before burning out. I’d say that is within my expectation for a buck fifty router. Adjustment is super easy. Briefly put it in my router table and got a great cut, although this is not the primary intended use for me. This is a very standard router. If the motor does hold up for at least a year, I’ll probably buy another one with a plunge. I have a multitude of various name brand tools, though I must admit that more of my tools are looking yellow. Will update if things change.Update: I’ve now used this router considerably for making trim, template work, dados, tongue/groove cuts, roundovers, and more. It continues to run very well. Whatever issues were noted in the past, I have had no problems with this router whatsoever. I’m actually planning on buying another one just like it since my jigs are now made to go with these measurements.Update 11/19/2013: I’ve continued to use this router as a hobbyist weekly/monthly on projects. I just used it to trim and profile a 10 foot 1 1/4 inch thick walnut countertop I constructed. It continues to run smoothly with no problems. I really like this router. I don’t use it in the router table anymore just because I upgraded to a triton 3 1/4 hp router, but still my go to hand router. I just threw my two cheaply made craftsman routers away. It wasn’t even worth trying to sell them to anyone because I have to sleep at night.
Carlos Arevalo –
Router
Excelente producto, buena fuerza de motor, producto adecuado por el precio pagado.Gracias!
GrogMeister –
Great Router
This is one of the higher end routers to choose from. Nice soft-start feature, powerful motor, easy to use. I like the system for precision adjustment of the height. One of the first jobs I used this on was routing through a 3/4″ aluminum plate. (Not in a single pass of course, I made passes around 1/16″ thick). The motor handled it fine, although I did go through a few budget carbide bits getting it done. The bits were the limiting factor, not the motor. On any kind of wood, this thing will handle any job you care to throw at it. 3/4″ and 1/2″ collets handle any router bit you might have.
Carl –
Where’s the Collet?
DeWalt is shipping this router without the 1/2″ collet. I ordered a router and it had no 1/2″ collet. I contacted Amazon and they sent a replacement. The replacement also had no 1/2″ collet. I contacted DeWalt by email and they replied that the 1/2″ collet is on backorder. DeWalt is knowingly shipping the DW618 Fixed Base router with no 1/2″ collet. It says on box that it is included! I dont know how many customers have experienced this problem?The router itself is a very good router I have bought it before. Works good.
Alfonso Niño –
Genial !
Muy buena, lo que buscaba
Lianet Palmero Sánchez –
Router Dewalt de carpinterÃa
Mi esposo ha mejorado mucho la calidad y la facilidad de sus trabajos de carpinterÃa; él dice que es muy ligero y preciso además de que por el precio gusta más, pues fue una compra de calidad pero económica.
Bry. –
Everything I expected, flawless and easy to use.
Alejandro –
Muy buen producto
fernando –
Muy bueno
John Vinczencz –
Dewalt has always made very reliable products and delivers great value and at a reasonable price.
bruce –
This router is powerful, well built and well designed. It is easy to change bits (1/4 ” and 1/2″). To adjust the bit up requires some effort, but I believe this will loosen up with use.I like the 3 year warranty.