Plunge Base For Compact Router, Steel Rods for Smooth Plunge Stroke (DNP612)

So far i really enjoy the base and like it better than the palm base that came with my dewalt dcw600 router. It allows you to plunge route along locking it in place to have a fixed based just make sure to release the lock slowly to keep tension off spring when not routing. Feels comfortable like a fixed based with the plunge and adjustability.

Routers are kinda funny. Not the first tool you buy but a few years down the road you realize you somehow own 3 of them; Palm, 2.25 HP Fixed/Plunge, and the upside down one in your Router Table. Well if you buy this Plunge Base (I think you should) it turns your DeWalt Palm Router into a versatile all around Router (still can't get rid of the Router Table, tho).Unless your needs are super heavy-duty you should be able to get away with your DeWalt Palm Router and this Plunge Base, no need for the 2.25 HP Router and Setup.When I opened the box and put it on my DCW600 and took it thru some testing it felt like I had a brand new tool (and I did). It's great to be able set the depth (super easy and intuitive), plunge the bit to your material, that's your starting point, then just set how deep you want to go from there, and then go. The 3 preset depth stops also make everything super easy. I admit, I experimented a lot to understand everything (lots of test pieces).This is a great addition to my DeWalt Palm Router and I am still discovering other things I can do with it, plus it's not the size of a fire hydrant.

Recently acquired the Dewalt compact router and figured I need to get the plunge base. Or it was a good excuse to buy more tools? Anyways, of course it fits the router perfectly. You do need to take of the plastic height adjustment ring as it hits on the one column cover. Not like you need it, it is a plunge base. Although, it would be kind of nice if it did work, you could dial down the height, so you don't have to plunge so far each time, if you are using it for a long time.The build quality is pretty much perfect, what you would expect from a Dewalt tool. The plunge action is nice and smooth, works as it should. You do need to move a big level to release and lock the plunge action. At first I thought this was kind of odd, but it makes sense, very handy feature. When you plunge the router stays in that position, so you are not constantly plunging up and down. You are not always needing to keep the router "down". Now I have to see if my Makita compact plunge base has that, I don't think it does. The level is easy to push with your finger while using the router.One thing, another reviewer said template guide bushing do not fit, well they must have a strange one, as the set I have fit's it fine. While my bushings are not the standard, Porter Cable, they fit every base I have, ones that are made for those kinds of bushings. You can see from my last picture, they fit well. The base does look to be made for some twist lock attachments, but I don't know what and I can't find anything about it in the manual. Any one else know?Very happy with this base, makes the compact router even more useful. Frankly it's kind of a necessary addition if you plan to use the router often. The price was great.Highly recommend!

What a great plunge base! Plunge settings are easily adjusted and locked into place. Light weight with soft handles for good support during your work. Highly recommended. Picture shows a guitar fretboard facilitated by the plunge. Plunge allows slow access to the board without dents or dings.

I love this thing, makes my 1/4" trim router turn into something much more useful, and become my most used router by far. There is one big issue though, if you put it on without realizing, it can block the on/off switch on the DeWalt 20v. So a star is removed for ergonomics on that. It works fine, you just have to make sure you put it on properly or it will block the on/off switch, which I find to be pretty annoying when you're just slapping it all together. I have used the plunge function on tons of different materials, and it works very well. I like the release button and where it's all placed, and it is very smooth. A testament to it's smoothness would be that I have used it with a roto-zip bit, and plunged it onto 1/2" drywall on a table without doing any extra damage to the drywall. Good product, must have if you already own the router, will give it an entire extra life.

Works very well and easy to use with a consistent outcome

Excellent all around. Fit, finish and function are top notch.

I was about to buy a knock-off plunge router that uses a DeWalt battery, and then I found this for 20 bucks cheaper. This uses the DeWalt 20V palm router that I already have. I'm completely impressed by the build quality. I know I would have been sorely disappointed with the knockoff, but I figured I wouldn't be using it that much at my hobby level. Now I've got a good quality plunge base that moves as smoothly as silk with no plat in it.

Just what I wanted

Fits my DeWalt well

Needed this for my DCW600 router and couldn't find it at a better price anywhere else. Only thing to bear in mind is the depth scale is in imperial and not metric. Small issue for the price.

A very essential add-on to the already great small router. The build quality is excellent and very easy to attach and use.

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