Questions and Answers for DEWALT 7 Amp Corded 1-1/4 Horsepower Compact Router with Plunge Base and Bag

A:  The Plunge Base has a mount hole that fits the Porter-Cable router bushing.

A:  A standard bushing guide kit will fit the round base for this router. However, there are no bushing guide kits for the 'D' base or the plunge base.

A:  What is the issue you were encountering? (I realize this question is a few months late.) If you're doing dados and rabbets, you may need to make multiple passes of increasing depth if the motor is stalling. You might also see about some sharper or new router bits. If the issue is ragged edges, you might need to switch from a straight bit to a downcut router bit.

A:  I've used mine in walnut, oak, cherry etc. without any issues.

A:  Yes this will work for this application.

A:  No, this is used more with a round-over bit, or mortising hinges, or trimming laminate.

A:  If you don't change out to a larger cutter it might work ok on small projects. The 1 1/4 hp motor doesn't seem strong enough to accomplish anything challenging such as oak or high density particle boards.

A:  From the collet to the top is 8".

A:  I would not recommend using this router with such a large bit - also, check the diameter of the shank of your bit - I'm guessing that it's 1/2" - this router only accepts 1/4" shanks.

A:  After going in store and having customer service call and talk with online services, they mentioned no specific date, but said it may be restocked within the first week of June.

A:  The hole on the plunge base is 1 3/16 inch with a rabbet around the hole that is 1 3/8 inch to accommodate the shoulder on the template. The template holes are for the Porter Cable style bushings.

A:  Yes this router can be mounted on router table.

A:  Short answer is no, not on a standard plate setup. You could buy your own plate insert and drill holes in it to mount, but no Bosch, Skil, or Craftsman style router tables will be compatible. You can buy a benchtop Kreg router table and drill your own holes in that. I think it has to do with the lack of HP. Most of those tables mentioned above are compatible with the DW616PK and DW618PK, which is what I wish I would have bought if I had to do over again.

A:  Thank you for your recent inquiry with The Home Depot, Concepts. Unfortunately, Homedepot.com does not offer a 1/2 collet compatible to the DEWALT 1.25 HP Compact Router with Plunge Base and Bag. However, please visit Dewalt's website to view available accessories. http://www.dewalt.com/Home.aspx

A:  Not sure which "Key Kit" is suggested. However, any router can use a slot cutter bit and then you cut out slots and use biscuits for gluing boards together. If you have a router, you just need the slot cutter bit(s). If you don't, this one should work well with a slot cutter.

A:  I have not tried that, but I don't see why it wouldn't work