Milwaukee 5616-24 2-Ľ -Max-Horsepower EVS Multi-Base Router Kit Includes Plunge Base and... at Tool Realm

The Milwaukee 5616-24 plunge base features an exclusive, four-point bushing design and constant spring tension delivers smooth, non-binding plunge action. It has a 6-position (1/8 increment) adjustable metal turret stops. The Milwaukee 5616-24 plunge base also contains durable, nickel-plated plunge rods that resist corrosion and contamination to consistently deliver smooth plunge action. The base has precise macro/micro depth adjustment system to 1/64-inch increments, 3 metal depth scale and adjustable pointer. The Milwaukee 5616-24 plunge base features a depth rod system with quick-release button & locking screw for convenient, precise plunge cut depth adjustment. The patented fixed base body-grip design features precise macro/micro linear depth adjustment system with patented above the table height adjustment. The motor is a powerful 2-1/4-max-horesepower Milwaukee built motor. Kit includes: impact resistant carrying case, dust shield/port assembly durable, dual-position dust shield/collection system for efficient dust management with or without vacuum, 2 clear polycarbonate sub-bases - small hole 1-3/16-inch center & large hole 2-1/2-inch center, concentricity gauge for precise centering of template guides, small hole (1-3/16-inch center) Sub-base and large (2-1/2 center ?) Sub-base assemblies, 2 forged steel collet wrenches, 1/4 & 1/2 premium 8 slot collet and nut assemblies.

Customer Reviews & Comments
I've had problems with my Bosch combo.. (older maganesium base.. switch.. 1/2" collect wouldn't insert.. etc.) and sold it. My DW 621 is a good plunge router after adding a large base, but I occassionally would rotate the plunge release on the left handle and the router would spring up while in the middle of use. Maybe just me but annoying and costly mistakes were sometimes made. I have had a Milwaukee 5625 under my router table for 5 years and I wouldn't consider anything else but that "hoss". I noticed that Milwaukee had just introduced a plunge router and it came in a kit with that Body Grip fixed base I have used and love. I took a chance based on my experience with the 3 1/2 HP 5625 and sold the Bosch Combo and the DW 621. Ordered the Milwaukee Combo and it arrived. Started a new bed the following week-end with the Combo getting the call on mortices.. non through dadoes.. intricate joints and with an 1 1/2" over-head bearing template bit used to trim the outline on legs for the foot and head that were 1 1/2" oak after cutting the line just outside 2 mm on my bandsaw. The results and my opinion based on 35 years of wood butchering are: Milwaukee nailed the plunge on the first try adding a complimenting plunge to their already proven Body Grip. Motors easy to switch.. bit removal quick and easy.. robust as big brother 5625.. smooth plunge.. power with the 2 1/4 HP.. good dust control attachment.. excellent balance and the best feeling router I have had the pleasure of having in my hands in 35 years. They took a long time to deliver a plunge to compliment their already robust line... but it was indeed worth the wait at my shop....! John Thompson... Sarge

Milwaukee 5616-24 2-Ľ -Max-Horsepower EVS Multi-Base Router Kit Includes Plunge Base and...

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