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DEWALT DW618PK

The DEWALT DW618PK is DEWALT's 2-1/4 HP EVS Fixed Base Plunge Router Combo Kit With Soft Start, listed with 12 amps. DEWALT published every figure here; each one links to its source.

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What a router is for. Bosch Power Tools writes: "Fixed-base routers are ideal for edge routing and precise cuts, while plunge routers allow the bit to start above the material and plunge down into the cut, providing more versatility for tasks like mortising or inlay work."

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DW618PK specifications published by DEWALT (7)
Motor
2-1/4 HP2-1/4 HP EVS Fixed Base Plunge Router Combo Kit With Soft Start
Current (amps)
122-1/4 HP EVS Fixed Base Plunge Router Combo Kit With Soft Start
Speed
24000-rpm2-1/4 HP EVS Fixed Base Plunge Router Combo Kit With Soft Start
Collet
one 1/4" (6.4 mm) and one 1/2" (13 mm) collet includedDEWALT DW618PK owner's manual
Included
(1) DW6184 Fixed base; (1) DW6182 Plunge base; (1) 1/4" and 1/2" Collets; (1) Wrench; (1) Large hole sub base; (1) Vacuum adapter; (1) DW618M Motor pack2-1/4 HP EVS Fixed Base Plunge Router Combo Kit With Soft Start
Weight
22.18-lbs2-1/4 HP EVS Fixed Base Plunge Router Combo Kit With Soft Start
Warranty
3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed2-1/4 HP EVS Fixed Base Plunge Router Combo Kit With Soft Start

Every row is DEWALT's own wording, read on 2026-09-28. Check the current DW618PK specification on DEWALT's site before buying; makers revise their tools.

The DW618PK manual

DEWALT publishes DEWALT's owner's manual for the DW618PK (PDF) and the parts list or diagram on its own site. The DW618PK manual covers setup, adjustment and the guards, and it is worth reading before you buy as well as after.

What owners report about the DW618PK

A summary of 23 first-person reports from owners of the DEWALT DW618PK, counted at 3 places: Sawmill Creek (11, 2006–2016); Garage Journal (1, 2013); WoodNet Forums (11, 2015–2022). Each theme below appears in at least 3 of the 23. Taikra has not tried the DW618PK. What follows is a count of what its owners wrote.

  • Owners like: Low centre of gravity and good balance in the hand (3 of 23 reports)
  • Owners raise: Variable-speed magnet ring fails, leaving single speed or a dead motor (7 of 23 reports)
  • Owners raise: Motor is a tight fit going into the plunge base (4 of 23 reports)

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DW618PK: questions answered from DEWALT's specification

How many amps does the DEWALT DW618PK draw?

The DEWALT DW618PK draws 12 amps, by DEWALT's figure. The manual states the circuit it needs.

Source: 2-1/4 HP EVS Fixed Base Plunge Router Combo Kit With Soft Start

How much does the DEWALT DW618PK weigh?

The DEWALT DW618PK weighs 22.18-lbs, by DEWALT's figure.

Source: 2-1/4 HP EVS Fixed Base Plunge Router Combo Kit With Soft Start

What warranty does DEWALT give on the DW618PK?

DEWALT lists warranty for the DW618PK as: 3 Year Limited Warranty, 1 Year Free Service, 90 Days Satisfaction Guaranteed.

Source: 2-1/4 HP EVS Fixed Base Plunge Router Combo Kit With Soft Start

What comes with the DEWALT DW618PK?

DEWALT lists included for the DW618PK as: (1) DW6184 Fixed base; (1) DW6182 Plunge base; (1) 1/4" and 1/2" Collets; (1) Wrench; (1) Large hole sub base; (1) Vacuum adapter; (1) DW618M Motor pack.

Source: 2-1/4 HP EVS Fixed Base Plunge Router Combo Kit With Soft Start

Where is the manual for the DEWALT DW618PK?

DEWALT publishes the DW618PK manual on its own site; the link is under "The manual" on this page.

Source: 2-1/4 HP EVS Fixed Base Plunge Router Combo Kit With Soft Start

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Sources

  1. 2-1/4 HP EVS Fixed Base Plunge Router Combo Kit With Soft Start — DEWALT
  2. DEWALT DW618PK owner's manual — DEWALT
  3. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 1 of 4) — Sawmill Creek
  4. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 2 of 4) — Sawmill Creek
  5. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 3 of 4) — Sawmill Creek
  6. Owner reports: Sawmill Creek (thread 4 of 4) — Sawmill Creek
  7. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 1 of 2) — Garage Journal
  8. Owner reports: Garage Journal (thread 2 of 2) — Garage Journal
  9. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 1 of 4) — WoodNet Forums
  10. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 2 of 4) — WoodNet Forums
  11. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 3 of 4) — WoodNet Forums
  12. Owner reports: WoodNet Forums (thread 4 of 4) — WoodNet Forums