Precise macro/micro depth adjustment systemto 1/64 increment, 3 metal depth scale and adjustable pointer
Premium plunge system with four-point Oil Impregnated PM Bushing design
6-Position(1/8 increment) adjustable metal turret stops for precise, multiple-pass routing
Tough, machined aluminum motor housing and base
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Excellent Router I researched routers by reading and talking to people who use them regularly. This Milwaukee kit came up over and over as one of the best. I have used it for a few weeks now and absolutely love it. I am a novice user and bought a set Whiteside bits. The router and bits are performing flawlessly. I do recommend contacting Pat Warner (http://patwarner.com/) for his alternate base. He has an elliptical base that fits this router (and others) that makes them more stable when using by hand. The router is quiet,... more info
very nice i recieved this router and was very impressed with the quality and control it was difficult to decide what brand to by but i finally decided to go with milwakee because it was one of the only ones made in the USA
Beware of lemons After purchasing a Milwaukee Sawzall from Amazon and being very pleased with it, I was in the market for a router and was impressed with the Milwaukee height-adjustment design. My first purchase was a reconditioned 5615-81 1-3/4HP router. Although it was supposedly tested and inspected at the factory, there was a 3/4-inch long piece of metal rattling around inside the motor housing. It looks like part of a motor armature. Luckily, I discovered it before I plugged it in. It was fairly easy to remove, but... more info
Excellent value for a superior tool! This is the first router I purchased for my woodshop. I have used it on every project so far and absolutely love it!! When you grip this tool, you can feel the rigidity and quality right in your hand! I would highly recommend this tool to anyone, from the do-it yourselfer to the professional!