DEWALT DCW600B Compact Router Tool Reviews Summary

Battery and Power

Pros:

• "The 20V Max XR battery provides ample runtime, allowing me to work on my projects without the hassle of cords or limited mobility."
• "This one is the first battery operated. I have tried it, just great."
• "Very powerful cordless tool. Cuts great."
• "The versatility of a cordless router is awesome!"
• "The lack of a cord makes this so much easier to use than I would have ever imagined."
• "It's great to have another tool freed from being tied to power sockets."
• "Love my new DeWalt cordless router. Makes work much easier on job sites without power."

Cons:

• "Seems to burn thru battery usage, but with two of them that came with the router, they get the job done."
• "Used it with 3AH battery to hog out a window (probably not it's intended purpose) and it didn't do very well."
• "On the advice of some of the reviews, I bought a couple of the larger 6AH batteries. I think this was a mistake."
• "This little monster works great but eats through a regular battery quick."
• "It only routs a few inches before cutting out due to overload, even with 6amp battery. It is underpowered."
• "This eats the smaller battery life in about 5 minutes."
• "It uses up the small 20 volts fast, best to use 4-amp batteries."

Design and Build

Pros:

• "Small and portable! Easy to carry around your shop."
• "Nice compact router with the convenience of being cordless."
• "This router is the perfect size"
• "Like pretty much all DeWalt products, this one is equally well constructed."
• "It’s so light and maneuverable and has been a great addition for my shop."
• "This little unit is perfect for jobs where portability is important."
• "It's small and light enough that it can easily be hand-held."

Cons:

• "It also has to be removed in order to exchange the bits. This is a huge design flaw."
• "No extras come with the tool. You do not get a plunge base or a gauge to set distance from edge."
• "The only thing I struggle with is moving the spindle up and down."
• "One issue is the tightness of the baseplate screws."
• "Only complaint is the depth adjustment which is a bit cumbersome and no dust attachment."
• "The height adjustment is incredibly easy, but the clamp gives a little with heavy usage."
• "Base is small and tipsy"

Performance and Ease of Use

Pros:

• "The speed control is nice...the plexiglass base and light are great"
• "The depth adjustment mechanism is accurate and easy to use, allowing me to achieve precise routing depths for various applications."
• "I love the power it has, especially if you use the right battery."
• "This tool has done everything I have wanted so far."
• "The brushless motor delivers exceptional power, allowing me to tackle even the toughest routing tasks with ease."
• "Feels great in the hand, spins up super fast, and has enough power for whatever you need to do."
• "Very easy to maneuver if you have a decent bit and appreciate the built in work lights."

Cons:

• "Having a hard time figuring out how to make it work but I'm starting to understand it"
• "Not a fan of on/off switch &/or location."
• "The speed control dial is easy to hit and can change speeds by just barely touching it."
• "It is too bulky and the on and off switch is not well located and not easy to turn off."
• "The latch which secures the 2 piece body fell off while I was 'routing' and caused the bit to slip and ruin the piece I was working on."
• "There is no fine tuning knob. You have to release and turn a big plastic ring which is very big and is too easy to lose your depth."
• "Removing the base from the router and tuning the depth adjustment is more difficult than other brands."

Additional Features and Accessories

Pros:

• "LED lights are bright and I love the brake on this tool."
• "It comes with many different bits for versatility."
• "The great part about this is it stops the bit spinning when you shut it off the instant you switch it off."
• "LED and clear base helps with precision work."
• "Round and squared base is something I didnt know I needed"
• "The completely removable shroud makes big changes a breeze."
• "Bits are very easy to change and/or swap out"

Cons:

• "Mine came with a cracked base plate, which I saw others have in previous reviews."
• "Would have been even better if a case was included to store the tool when it's not in use"
• "Surprised that no battery was included. Batteries are very expensive for item."
• "The dust collection attachment completely obscures the blade from the top or top/side-down view."
• "I had to buy their bushing adapter plate separately"
• "The only thing that would make this better would be a dust pouch"
• "What upsets me is that the previous usage was not disclosed and I payed full price for an unused, new unit do buyer beware from whatever source this router came from."