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I almost damage a raised panel lid I am working on because of a tripped power breaker. Follow the user's manual instructions always and you will enjoy your tool for years to come. By the way, this was the first time using Amazon, and after this purchase I have completed two more purchases with ZERO (0) complaints. This is an awesome piece of equipment. It makes you feel like a real woodworker and it makes you proud of the end results. As any tool, do not force it or abuse it. Other than that, I am very happy with my purchase and with my other Dewalt tool purchased long time ago. Amazon is a very reliable and secure way of doing Internet purchases.
I have two other routers (not Dewalt) and although the job gets done with those, the DW625 router makes the job a lot easier. This is a powerful tool--not a toy--so treat it with respect. RECOMMENDED. Make sure you have adequate power supply from the power outlet, otherwise it will trip the breaker.
If you don't mind giving up a little cutting height on your depth of cut in a router table then it will be just fine for you. I own other routers such as Porter Cable, Milwaukee, Hitachi. I've owned this router for almost since they came out with this model. This is the best built, most accurate, most powerful, smoothest running of all the routers I own bar none. I would consider it to be the best router for above table use in the 3 HP class, due to it's accuracy and smoothness. I've used it in a router table for years and it has never failed me.
Too bad for such a powerful router, which is capable of handling more.I have the Dewalt 2 hp kit as well, with the 3 bases. Hey--you are buying a 3 hp router--this means you want to eat wood fast from time to time. I used to prefer the Fein, as it runs more quietly, has a nice on-off switch, and is lighter.But now I'm leaning towards the Dewalt, for two reasons. It's one of the easiest to use, as it has a little adjustable plastic piece that magnifies an adjustment bar. The Dewalt also locks securely in the on position underneath a router table, while I've found that engaging the trigger lock on the Fein is troublesome when turned upside down.The other reason--durability. Turn it on by pushing from the round part, underneath the handle.
My only caveat is that the base will only accept bits up to 2-1/2" diameter. I've had to replace the collet lock mechanism on my Fein twice (it just broke). I use the Dewalt frequently, and haven't even had to change the brushes.Now, I've read a complaint or two about the on-off switch, how it is cumbersome to use. Not so. But this monster--well, it's more likely to stay put. You'll see from the photo--the switch is big on the top, and sort of lips over the handle, giving the impression that you should turn it on by pushing up on the lip.
When you are cutting a circle, you get the grain of the wood at every possible angle. First, while the Fein's on-off switch is easy to use, you can also accidentally turn it on if you set the router down on it. If I had to choose only one router, I'd go for the 3 base kit (see my review). Very easy and accessible. I'm starting to love yellow. This router may outlive me. At some point, you are likely to get it in such a manner that the router may lurch. I have one other large router, a top-of-the line Fein.
Eight years without a repair. I have had this router for 8 years now. I struggled with it for years, cursing the damned thing--only to realize in the end that I wasn't using it properly. And after 8 years, the plunge action is still smooth as ever. But, I like the 3-hp woodeating monster when I'm ready to chew big-time, particularly very hard woods, or when I need that extra wide base for increased stability, as when I'm cutting a glue joint for a tabletop. I like the depth adjustment; it has remained accurate and solid over the years.
Not so with the Dewalt. While this is a heavy router, I've come to appreciate the advantage of heavy. I use it often for cutting circles. And when you are really eating wood, that extra heft is nice--makes the thing stay put.
When I tighten the knob to lock it down, the adjustment bar actually moves from where I set it--not good. The fine adjustment is poorly designed. My panel cutter doesn't fit through the opening in the base, so I have to try to insert and tighten the bit in the plunge position. The power is fine, but I bought this to run a panel bit set. The quick release nut is now a constant release nut. In the full plunge position, the bit does not travel far enough out of the router. I suppose that last one is my fault for not checking that ahead of time. You should not have to raise a bit in the collet to expose the full profile.
I recieved my router in perfect condition within days after ordering it. I recommend this merchant.
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