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DeWalt 618B3E

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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I recently got the DeWalt 618B3E kit and I figured I would give some pictures, info, and specs.

2-1/4 HP (maximum motor HP), 12.0 Amp
8,000-24,000 rpm
Soft start
Detachable power cord
Spindle lock or Two Fisted Wrenches (Only comes with one wrench)
Easy to use depth adjustment ring
Two collets (1/4" and 1/2")

This kit comes with 3 bases (Regular fixed, D-handle, and Plunge) and the edge guide.
You also get a clear lexan sub-base for every base and an extra sub-base with a 2-3/8" clearance hole.

The sub bases take 8-32 screws.

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Hi Sébastien,

Thanks for sharing those pictures and specs.

That is the same router and bases that I have and as Bj already said..... "That's a nice router setup" :D When Bj approves of a tool, you can bet it has to be good :cool: I have had mine for about 4 years or so and have really enjoyed it. It has proven to be trouble free and works like a champ.
 
#12 ·
Table mounting?

I have the same Dewalt kit with the sub bases. My question is how do you actually mount it to a table now.I just also purchased a RT1000 RouterTable. Very nice by the way and price was,nt bad off Ebay. Anyways I,m not sure how to mount the router.The table comes with a clear base.My router has a plastic sub-base plus some extra plates.Do I take the plastic base off my router and mount it to the table base plate or do you also use the sub-base plate on the router? I,m presuming I have to countersink the base plate screws also? First time doing this but not 100% sure how to go about this.I already figured out how to center it to base plate. Also do you screw down the base plate when done to the table? Help appreciated.
 
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I took the sub base off and used it as a guide to mark the holes on the router plate that I got.

Once I got the holes drilled and counter sunk I mounted the router (without sub base) to the plate.

Truth be told I really should have waited till after I got my drill press.....