DeWalt DW616 Wood Router Review, Overview, and Features!

In this video, I'll give a brief overview and review of the DeWalt DW616 Wood Router. This overview covers the basic features, but also some reasons to help you decide between the DW616 and the DW618.

After rewatching the video, I did notice I said "Drill bit" when referring to the router bits. Sorry!

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[mickeypigduck]

I have the 618 package and I love this router. I think it is the most comfortable free hand router out there. Also have the Dewalt trim router. But I have a Porter-Cable 7518 router mounted in my Incra table. All in all I have had zero router issues for over 10 years. Money well spent.

[RB-hjqc]

I just bought the DW168 with the plunge base and these are all the instructions I needed to get started. It also looks like I made the right decision. One trick I learnt is not hold one wrench in each hand to tighten but put them close to each other so you can hold both in one hand and then you just have to squeeze both. Much easier to control.

[charlesclegg]

What a concise overview, thank you, about to use my DW616 now.

[emmanueldelgado]

Great video like how u broke everything down into detail really answered alot of qs I had first time buyer picking this up as a new hobby really digg it

[carasmussen]

thank you. I have this with the plunge base. I agree with your review. It is very sturdy and I love having the choice between collet sizes.

[charlesjacksoniii]

I am looking at getting the DeWalt DW616 I got some cabinets to build.

[MissWhy]

Thanks for this video, it was great. I don’t see your other Channel you mentioned you’d put in the description. Do you mind snaring that information? Thanks 😊

[hillcountrylivin]

Very nice review. We have this exact model. Which brand router bits do you recommend?

[petesoebekti]

on the dewalt 618 there is a spindle lock on that router too :) i prefer to use a single wrench rather than nuckle busting my nuckles with two wrenches dewalt 616 has no spindle lock although the spindle lock can be easly mounted by removing 3 screws on the body of the router @1:32 and reattaching the spindle lock on to the router motor it's self :)

[nelsonbrum]

DW618 has variable speed so you can slow down large bits, like panel raising bits, and for harder exotic wood.

[JanineMKartist]

Mine only came with one of those black collet things . They said that’s how it is. I see you got 2. I thought the one works with both bit sizes if I remove the 1/4 inch insert ? Yes or should I be calling dewalt ? Home Depot only said no what I have is correct .

[scott]

Will it work for 3/8" bits?
Does it have a dust port attachment optional accessory?

[pikachuthegayatheist]

I would replace the Phillips head screws with some star head screws.

[richardgraham]

So how do you judge the tension on the collet?

[petesoebekti]

the dewalt 616 router has no soft start due to its's single speed motor. the dewalt 618 has soft start so you don't have to worry about the tool jerking away from you when you start the motor on :)

[ReviewsMadeSimple]

Hi everyone! What choice did you end up going with? What was most helpful about this video? What else would you like to have seen? What would help this comparison?

[VeryMaggs]

Hi I got this router and am still confused. You’re a great explainer (😆 I’m sure that’s not the best word, but I’m trying to say you are great), please help me understand how to properly adjust the depth better. It appears as if I’m off base a bit, might I have messed up? Or perhaps it juts out while turning on. I dunno. Looks like you’ve just gotten started (of course you are reviewing but I need YOU to teach LOL), I’m going to give it a go but I bet you could have made me understand this better. All the best, you have a great presence. Thank you.

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Since DeWalt doesn't offer this model in 220v I think the Bosch GOF1600 it's a better option...🤷

[williampenatac]

Samurai carpenter has a video on a plexiglass jig for routers

[thTek]

everybody goes to the complicated part but no one tells you how to adjust the depth, so this tutorial is a basic not basic advanced but medium level, review, unbox or get you dizzy about the topic ...