DeWalt DW621K 1/4" Plunge Router 1100w 240v Reviews

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Good Points: Light weight (3.1kg). Power 1100w. Full service facility and spares available from Dewalt approved distributors.4m, heavy duty, power lead extends available working area. Bit changes are easy mainly due to the size of the router's aperture. Comes with fine adjusting fence, kitbox (denoted by k in model no.), spanner, 6mm collet. One of the most abundant base plate fitting types.Spindle lock for easy bit changes.Good dust extraction keeps the router and work space relatively free of dust even when not using a powered extractor.Easy to make adjustments and keep clean.Soft start.Good castings / mouldings.Sturdy and stable.Variable 6 speed.Fine adjuster included.Dual deadmans and lock on / lock off power switch.Good design and construction.Good choices of materials.Good finishes.Noise level: reasonable.Takes standard 6mm (1/4") bits.Good range of bits available from various manufacturers (Trend and Freud recommended).

Bad Points: The fence could, and should, be better made as it's a bit flimsy.

General comments: This small 1/4' plunge router is more suited for detailing and small work rather than rebating / mouldings and jointing. Many more passes are required to achieve the same results as a normal 1/2" router and would increase the likelihood of fatigue and subsequent mistakes. So... I tend to use this router where my (bread & butter) 1/2" router would be too big or heavy for the work I'm trying to achieve. I find it perfect for putting 3mm radii chamfers on square section timber before begining the finishing work. It just sort of 'zips about', almost by itself, whispering off light clipings whereas the 1/2" is anything but.One of the features I like about this router is the twist handle plunge lock and the fact that it isn't spring assisted; dropping the tool into any depth is a breeze, as well as lifting out from the cut. The fine adjuster is lovely and allows amazing precision with ease. The electronic, full wave, variable motor keeps the cut speed constant and I have, as yet, to witness any burn or chatter.The router is so light, as is the work that it does, that I sometimes hold it with my hands resting on the base and the work piece (not recommended), lowering the tool's centre of gravity, giving me excellent control on the work face. In fact: I wish Dewalt would make the router base more comfortable to hold as my usage of the handles & base is about 50/50. It sometimes feels too light to be a serious tool, but it obviously is and I'm not complaining about that at all. I always look forward to using it for jobs that require it and would not give it up easily, or happily, as part of my tooling. It finds about 10% of the router jobs that the 1/2" won't pick up, but very aptly; equally contributes to the final finish of the pieces.This is a beautiful little router. Well done Dewalt!