Thread: Imported Dewalt DW625EK Router

Ozzie, do a search of "Col" s posts, he provided a link and comments a few months ago. He has had no problems that I know of.

I'd also try ToolStop in the UK for a price as well.

SB

Thanks Groggy, could you let me know "Col's" user name so I can do a search for his link?
Was pleased to hear that it could be a goer as I have heard that the DW625 is still a good router.
John

Col

I'll ping him with a PM to draw his attention to this thread.

EDIT: Here you go, look here https://www.woodworkforums.com/f13/be...1/#post1403102

Originally Posted by Ozzie

Thanks Groggy, could you let me know "Col's" user name so I can do a search for his link?
Was pleased to hear that it could be a goer as I have heard that the DW625 is still a good router.
John

The link above by Groggy has all the info you need. Toolstop in the UK is the best price, quick postage too. One of Dewalts more stupid moves to stop importing that router to Australia.

Col.

Groggy, Col,
many thanks for the assistance - I will contact Toolpost and get a price.
Like you I think the Dewalt is the best buy.

Cheers
Ozzie

Originally Posted by Ozzie

Groggy, Col,
many thanks for the assistance - I will contact Toolpost and get a price.
Like you I think the Dewalt is the best buy.

Cheers
Ozzie

Toolstop not Toolpost.

Col.

It has also been licensed by Trend and CMT; they make the same router but in black and orange respectively. Carba-tec used to stock the CMT one but I haven't seen it in years; possibly due to it's ridiculous $500+ price tag 9 years ago.

I used one of these for a few years and they would power through anything. Ergonomically they were a bit awkward to use and depressingly top heavy; a bit of a pig for edge decoration due to it's small baseplate, but works well mounted in a table or used for plunging. This machine has been in production for well over 20 years (it was originally made by Elu) and is still regarded as the industry standard for 1/2" routers.

However, if you're going to permanently mount it in a table can I suggest the big Triton? It's what I use now and I wouldn't use any other machine in a router table.. Above the table tool changes, excellent built in dust extraction, soft start, 2400w, variable speed, micro height winder etc etc etc. The only thing the DW has better is a micro-adjustable edge guide and the ability to bolt on a million and one jigs; but if it's in a table who needs them? I know Triton gear gets regularly bladed but their original router and circular saw are bloody good machines.

Used in a table the DW can be a bit of a sod due to its 5kg weight and firm plunge springs; I used to plunge it all the way up then drop it back down to the required depth using the quick-release nut on the threaded plunge-return stop. You can probably pull out the return spring but I never bothered as my machine was used more often out of the table than in. You can buy or make a micro height winder for it but they're very limitted in their operation as they use the threaded posts of the depth stop.

Woodrat (a UK router jig firm) make a really good set of plunge control bars for the DW, you basically remove the black handles and bolt on a set of levers and rollers that allow you to plunge the router simply by squeezing two bars together, I reckon this would work upside down in a table too.

+1 for the Triton. I bought one recently to replace a damaged Hitachi TR12.
Not too heavy for freehand work and with the above table adjustment, should work well in a router table.

Thanks for the link to Woodrat, might get a set of bars for the Hitachi when I fix it.

The Triton is handyman quality and the Dewalt is a trade tool. I have never seen a Triton used on site or in a professional workshop. Only Dewalt, Makita and Hitachi with very occasional Festool in use. I have a DW625 mounted permanently under a table. I purchased the accessory adjusting knob ( Buy Trend Fine Height Adj Dw625Ek & Mof177 02 - DIY Tools ) and made a crank handle for it so now have easy micro adjustment with plunge springs still in place. I purchased an Xtreme Xtension ( Xtreme Xtension Router Extension Collett (Includes T Handled Ball Wrench) ) which mounts permanently in the collett and that allows me above table bit changes using the supplied allen key.

I never paid the above prices nor did I purchase from those places. They can be found cheaper elsewhere on the net. The links are for display purposes.

I have another DW625 for heavy hand held use and a smaller DW621 for general every day use.

I had a couple of the big Tritons. I sold one on and the other came to an end via the use of a sledge hammer. Sorry to bag them but they just are not that good. The latest Triton versions might be different and improved but as I have the Dewalts that will see me out to the grave I don't plan on buying any Tritons to find out.

I have an over abundance of tools due to me having a garage set and a set that I used to drag around in the Tradie trailer on site. It was just easier that way. That and being a toolaholic doesn't help.

Groggy has cost me a fortune trying to update my old clapped out stuff for up to date shiny stuff.

Col.

Thanks Col, certainly appreciate your comments - I must say I have trouble going for the Triton as I like to buy the more traditional quality machines if I can. Yes I noted after my last reply that I said Toolpost instead of Toolstop.

Cheers Ozzie

Out of interest, is there a reason you'd get the 625ek over the 626 for table mounting (cost aside)?

Originally Posted by Elill

Out of interest, is there a reason you'd get the 625ek over the 626 for table mounting (cost aside)?

The DW625 is a proven product and was readily available in Australia until recently so all parts are available at repairers. Was the 626 sold in Australia? I don't know as I have never seen one. That is one of the reasons I chose the DW625. Others maybe able to tell us more.

Col.

Col,
thanks for your advice on the Dewalt. I am pleased to report that I ordered my new DW625EK from Toolstop on Thursday 30th Aug and received it on Tues 4th Sept. I am impressed. Only thing now is to change that UK plug for an ausie one.
Could you advise me on the template guides and any adaptor worth buying?
Cheers,
Ozzie