DEWALT DW618PK Router
- Router
- 12 amps
- 2 watts
- Corded electric
- More reviewed than 70%
A capable two base router kit for woodworkers who want fixed and plunge routing from one motor, backed by a 2.25 horsepower corded motor that doesn't rely on a battery.
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4.5★ across 1,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
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Overview
The DeWalt DW618PK is a corded 2.25 horsepower router sold as a combo kit, pairing the DW618 motor with both a fixed base and a plunge base. Running on 120 volts and drawing 12 amps, it's built for routing edges, grooves and joinery in wood.
Having both a fixed and a plunge base in one kit means the same motor can handle edge profiling with the fixed base or interior cuts and mortises with the plunge base, without buying two separate routers. At up to 24,000 RPM, it's geared toward general woodworking rather than heavy industrial routing.
- 120 volt corded router, 12 amps
- 2.25 horsepower motor
- Fixed and plunge base combo kit
- Speed up to 24,000 RPM
Who it's for
Suits woodworkers and DIYers who want one motor that covers both edge work and plunge cuts without owning two routers. Less useful for anyone who only ever needs one base type and would rather buy a lighter, single base router.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Fixed and plunge base included in one kit
- 2.25 horsepower corded motor
- Speed up to 24,000 RPM for a range of bits
- Corded, so it needs to stay near an outlet
- Two base router kits are bulkier to store than a single base
- No bit set included based on the listed spec data
Performance notes
A corded 2.25 horsepower motor spinning up to 24,000 RPM gives this router enough speed and power for routing hardwoods and running larger bits, without the runtime limits of a battery powered router. Switching between the fixed and plunge base lets it handle edge profiling and interior plunge cuts with the same motor rather than needing two separate tools.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWalt |
|---|---|
| Model | DW618PK |
| Amperage | 12 amps |
| Motor Power | 2 watts |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Speed | 24000 rpm |
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How it compares
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| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEWALT DW618PK RouterThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 1,000 | 4.1 / 5 |
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| Makita XMT03Z 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion Cordless Multi-ToolMAKITA | 4.8 / 5 | 5,719 | 4.5 / 5 |
| BOSCH 1617EVSPK RouterBosch | 4.8 / 5 | 4,987 | 4.5 / 5 |
| HARDELL DM22409BLAHD-1 RouterHARDELL | 4.3 / 5 | 12,527 | 4.4 / 5 |
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Questions about the DeWalt DW618PK
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the DW618PK include both a fixed and plunge base?
Yes, the PK kit pairs the DW618 motor with a fixed base and a plunge base.
Is the DW618PK corded or cordless?
Corded. It runs on 120 volts and draws 12 amps.
What is the top speed of the DW618PK?
The listed speed is up to 24,000 RPM.