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Review on πŸ”Œ DEWALT 20V Max XR Brushless Cordless Router (Tool Only, DCW600B) by Elvis Kimbro

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Great cuts, easy to use and adjust, great feel.

I've had my DeWalt wireless router for about a month now. Just started using it and am very happy with it. He did exactly what I imagined and did it very well. I'm building a large closet for my workspace and finishing the outside with 3/4 red oak. This thing goes almost 1/4 inch with a flush nozzle that Diablo makes. Just take your time to let the DC do its job and not overload the tool. Got a third party vacuum nozzle and picks up 70-80 percent of the material. I couldn't be happier so far, it's WAY BETTER than using my HUGE Bosch router to get the job done. I feel much safer than when the big one is dangling from these edges and has to kneel close to the ground. I also LOVE the factory base that comes with the extended flat edge. This is one of the main reasons I bought this one and not others. I place my right hand on the corner of the flat section facing the right side of my workpiece to keep the base plate flush with the workpiece while the router moves. Another big plus is that a glitch kicks ass on this router. When switched off, the blade stops. So easy. I have Bosch 2.3 hp. After turning off, it spins for 3-4 seconds. Super annoying. I once blew up a $25 bat when the blades we were spinning hit my metal stand I was using to hold the router from the workpiece it was standing on. Since then I haven't made any mistakes through inattention, but they wouldn't have happened with DeWalt. The only major downside I've encountered is that the dust cap completely covers the blade when viewed from above or top/side down. It also needs to be removed to replace the bits. This is a major design flaw. Why not just make a sliding door in the nozzle that can be slid out or pivoted to open the wrench collet? Whatever the case, we'll have to remove and replace the dust collector every time we need some loose change. Or at least make it quick detachable so it can be removed or replaced in less than 5 seconds. If you find yourself constantly changing bits every other cut, either ditch the dust collection solution or build your own. Keep this in mind. So far I recommend this product. I will update in the future if there are any problems. BUY AND DO NOT RETURN.

Pros
  • Best
Cons
  • Ugly packaging