DeWalt 610 Fixed Based Router
Michael A. Wirth
I am contemplating buying a router, and am very interested in the Dewalt
610 fixed-base router.
I was wondering if anyone had any views/experiences regarding the DW610?
Does anybody know
what sort of accessories you can get for it?
many thanks,
Michael
s960...@minyos.its.rmit.edu.au
A Woodtick
guide but haven't been able to locate any accessories for it in any local store
or through mail order sources. Let me know if you find a source.
Sincerely
Scott - (From the bountiful hardwood forests of Pennsylvania)
"We have met the enemy and he is us."
Pogo
DonBiro
collection feature pn dw6913 hope this helps. by the way you can get a free
dewalt cat frommtheir web site
www.dewalt.com
Kevin Singleton
that I passed on it for that very reason. I played with it in the store,
and I determined that I would find it difficult to make minute adjustments
in height with this system. I also thought that it would be difficult to
keep the motor (or the base, if it's upside down) from falling when the wing
nut was loosened. I bought the PC 690, instead, but I wish I had waited for
the new magnesium Bosch, which I recommend you look at before making a
purchasing decision.
Kevin
Michael A. Wirth wrote in message <36255EE9...@cse.rmit.edu.au>...
Norman Pirollo
Michael,
I have two of these routers mounted in router tables, and have had no
problems in three years. They are more or less permanently mounted, inverted,
in the tables. I use the 1/2" collet mostly, and power is never lacking.
You just need to clean the rack and pinion movement occasionally, since the
wood dust seems to pack in, otherwise I definitely recommend this model.
If you purchase a separate fixed base mount, you can remove the router from
the table housing, and use it freehand.... Removing it from the fixed base
portion is
as quick as undoing the wingnut...
BTW, I have never had a problem with the wingnut coming loose....
Norm
White Mountain
Design
www.whitemountdesign.com
In article <36255EE9...@cse.rmit.edu.au>, Michae...@cse.rmit.edu.au
says...
Peter J. Thomas
> Hi,
>
> I am contemplating buying a router, and am very interested in the Dewalt
> 610 fixed-base router.
> I was wondering if anyone had any views/experiences regarding the DW610?
> Does anybody know
> what sort of accessories you can get for it?
I have one and am pleased with it. It's basically the old Black and Decker
router. Works fine for a fixed base.
A Woodtick wrote:
> I've had mine for about 3 years and it runs GREAT. I tried to find an
> edge
> guide but haven't been able to locate any accessories for it in any local
> store
> or through mail order sources. Let me know if you find a source.
You can use the D&B edge guide. The D&B guide is a little cheesy.
Personally, I find using a clamping straight edge better than edge guide.
I read somewhere that a clamped straight edge is better than using an edge
guide or a bearing. Both the edge guide and bearing replicate
irregularities in the wood.
Kevin Singleton wrote:
> If this is the router with the rack and pinion height adjustment, I'll say
>
> that I passed on it for that very reason. I played with it in the store,
> and I determined that I would find it difficult to make minute adjustments
>
> in height with this system. I also thought that it would be difficult to
> keep the motor (or the base, if it's upside down) from falling when the
> wing
> nut was loosened. I bought the PC 690, instead, but I wish I had waited
> for
> the new magnesium Bosch, which I recommend you look at before making a
> purchasing decision.
I would have to disagree about the rack and pinion feature. I think it is
better than the twist method used by other routers. The twist method uses a
spring loaded ball bearing in a helical groove. This step is prone to
inaccuracies. The rack and pinion method is more repeatable.
There may be be a problem with keeping the motor in the rack and pinion
setup but I haven't experienced a problem. I would imagine it is no worse
than the spring loaded ball bearing method.
I would recommend buying the PC 960/963 combo kit. For a small price you
also get a plunge base and box.
For those of us who already own the DW 610, you can by the PC 9631 plunge
base and use the DW 610 motor in it. There are also other makes of fixed
base routers that can used the PC plunge base but I cannot recall which
ones. The PC template guides also fit in the DW 610.
Peter Thomas
Cole Potter
The 610 is a great router. Accessories available for the 610 are: DW6913 -
Universal Edge Guide with Dust Collection ($30. or so Lowes can order it for
you.)
DW6916 - Extra base assembly
DW6917 - Offset Clear Base
DW6918 - Clear replacement base
DW6919 - Clear base - large opening
All of these items are available for order at your local Lowes/Etc. If you
don't have a Lowes/Etc call DeWalt @ 800-4 DeWalt or go to www.DeWalt.com to
ask for your nearest retailer.
later,
hey...@myriad.net
Michael A. Wirth wrote in message <36255EE9...@cse.rmit.edu.au>...
>Hi,
>
>I am contemplating buying a router, and am very interested in the Dewalt
>610 fixed-base router.
>I was wondering if anyone had any views/experiences regarding the DW610?
>Does anybody know
>what sort of accessories you can get for it?
>
>many thanks,
>
>Michael
>s960...@minyos.its.rmit.edu.au
>
p...@patwarner.com
"Michael A. Wirth" <Michae...@cse.rmit.edu.au> wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am contemplating buying a router, and am very interested in the Dewalt
> 610 fixed-base router.
> I was wondering if anyone had any views/experiences regarding the DW610?
> Does anybody know
> what sort of accessories you can get for it?
>
> many thanks,
>
> Michael
> s960...@minyos.its.rmit.edu.au
Michael:I have 2 of these gems and have used their ancestors for over 20
years. They are really very nice for light commercial work with small
cutters. Don't expect 3HP work from these small motors. The 610 has the
highest hp to weight ratio of all routers in its class but it is still a
light duty tool. The single split collet is no killer but it will hold your
cutter well. You are right about the edge guide but clear round and offset
router sub bases are made for them and I make them. The collet nut on this
tool and the relatively new motor pack allow the collet to extend beyond the
sub base, a real plus for templet work, more over the nut has ben ground so
it fits deep into collar guides allowing more bit to the work while keeping
max shank in the collet. The wire set, switch and brushes seem to last
forever.
>
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>> 610 fixed-base router.
>> I was wondering if anyone had any views/experiences regarding the DW610?
>> Does anybody know
>> what sort of accessories you can get for it?
>>
>> many thanks,
>>
>> Michael
>> s960...@minyos.its.rmit.edu.au
>>----------------------------------
>
>Michael:I have 2 of these gems and have used their ancestors for over 20
>years. They are really very nice for light commercial work with small
>cutters. Don't expect 3HP work from these small motors. The 610 has the
>highest hp to weight ratio of all routers in its class but it is still a
>light duty tool. The single split collet is no killer but it will hold your
>cutter well. You are right about the edge guide but clear round and offset
>router sub bases are made for them and I make them. The collet nut on this
>tool and the relatively new motor pack allow the collet to extend beyond the
>sub base, a real plus for templet work, more over the nut has ben ground so
>it fits deep into collar guides allowing more bit to the work while keeping
>max shank in the collet. The wire set, switch and brushes seem to last
>forever.
>
>
I agree. I have a new one and it is very nice and I also have a 27year old B&D
1 HP industrial model identical to the Dewalt, save minor differences. I
replaced the brushes once and I think one shaft bearing and it still does its
share of work in the shop.