You all prolly dont care but does any of you know a way to log back into an instagram account?? I was dumb forgot my account password. I would love any assistance you can offer me!
@Ace Derrick thanks for your reply. I found the site on google and Im in the hacking process atm. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
Been using the Dewalt cordless router for a little over a month now, love it. It has been able to do everything I Have wanted it to do, and I loved being cordless.
I'm kinda speechless. You're the dude people talk about - "Seen a guy on RU-vid with 5 of them" everyone nods at the thoughts of how quick your work must be... Bravo 👌 I'll remember this one
Spencer, Have learned a great deal from you brother. From trimming my remodels and entire houses to building tons of cabinets/ built-ins. You are a master my friend. Question, please do a video of the plyprep bit including setup method as I’ve struggled to utilize it myself on the 1617. Or do you have any tips? Thanks so much.
Great review, I know your channel is directed toward other professionals but as a home owner who is constantly working on a “Honey Do” build or remodel list I really appreciate your detailed explanations . Time doesn’t enter into my projects but I work toward perfection on the smallest of them. You’re a great example in quality as well as production. As a side note I appreciate your cross emblem . I assume you are a son of the “ Greatest Carpenter” who ever lived on earth. Mike
Great video. Just got the cordless dewalt in a Christmas deal. Deff gonna look into some of those bits. Just a camera tip if you go into your camera settings you will find focus settings. Set the focus to be center weighted so it will focus on whatever's in the center of the shot. So when your showing a bit up close it will automatically focus so long as you have it in yh center of the shot. Super useful for this kind of stuff. Keep the vids coming!
Great review, practical and given with obvious experience. I especially like the reminder to not judge something for what it's not intended. Keep reviewing.
Love the compact routers I’ve had the dewalt electric compact since they came out but all my cordless tools are makita really like their compact cordless router and our router bits look similar can’t spent to much money on quality router bits nothing worse than building custom cabinets and running a flush trim bit and tearing up styles... thanks for sharing your collection looks like your set up for efficiency great job
Lots and lots of internet surfing for many years and rubbing shoulders with some of the best online, then taking that info to the jobsite and applying and refining for myself.
Well, you can get decent bits for $20-$40 that do a good job, they're just don't last long. And where you might normally sharpen it a bit, doing it to an up/down/compression bit is just not an option. You can get very good bits for $50 up to $150... but a $200 cordless router isn't where I'm risking using those. Smaller routers will occasionally "jump" no matter how skilled you are. And with a ¼" shank, the bit is ruined. I had a good amount more jump with the Dewalt, and a compression style. I'm usually working with wood, occasionallyaluminum. The Dewalt did great on aluminum, but wood was a bit of a nightmare. I use the makita 18v coupled with the plunge base it's amazing. (And I admit that I've never tried the plunge base for the Dewalt, but it's had some harsh reviews.) But even then, I'm putting more costly bits into better routers. Oh Dewalt... was ELU all for nothing? Lol
People underestimate the value of having multiple routers. I think when I counted, between full size routers, compact routers, and jigs, I think I have about 20 routers. I build things similar to you. I have a special lipping planer. Don’t remember who makes it but it was several hundred to a thousand dollars. Really good though. Great for big countertops and shelves. I used to just glue and nail a 1x2 front edge to my shelves and tops. Now though, I run a 3/4x1/2” rabbet (using a bearing guided router bit) in the 1x2. This makes it easier to apply the trim, and now I only have to flush trim a 1/4” of material. It also automatically makes it nearly flush. You just have to take off about 1/32” since plywood is slightly under 3/4”. I highly recommend it. I also you that joint on my live ends where an end panel meets the faceframe.
FYI ***This Router Is Not Brushless*** (I think I said it was brushless in the video) Who else is going to have a pile of corded routers collecting dust in their shop??? Cordless is here and its here to stay. Great job Dewalt on this tool. Keep the cordless tools coming. (I really want to see a cordless biscuit joiner come to the market next. After that I'll take a pin nailer.)
I just checked on Amazon and in the question-and-answer sections it says they are not brushless technology. Do you have actual brushless ones and where to get them
You are correct. I realized after I had already rendered and in the process of uploading that I said brushless. I didn't feel like going through the whole process again to edit it. But honestly with my experience using the router I'm getting impressive run times as is.
by the way you should try to take footage whenever you have a modification you're doing or a jig you're making for a tool. From what I've learned so far from a really great carpenter i work for is that there's quite a few tools that have so much more potential if the user understands how to get results they want from a homemade jig.
that collins ply-prep bit is interesting. does it leave points on the edge of the plywood or does it leave at least a 1/8” flat so you can put clamping pressure on it so the points don’t collapse? a five minute video wood bee great if you have the time. i find this bit interesting because i’ve never heard the glue moisture to pop the ply and cause that line you’re talking about. i’d love to know more. great video.
Just used my cordless Dewalt router today for the first time to route out door hardware on 2 doors. This tool is a dream...no cord...well balanced...multi speeds. Really enjoyed your video,great content.
@@InsiderCarpentrynow that you have the DeWalt trim router for a while do you still recommend it? What do you think about the FLEX trim router, is it a DeWalt rebadged? Is there any Pros and Cons on the Milwaukee 1/2" since you got? Lastly what do you think about the Mafell router?
Hi Spencer - thank you for another excellent review. Your thought process really stands out. I like the way you’ve selected the profiles of the router bits - truly artisan. I’ll definitely try the 5/32” round over and combination up/down spiral. I also like your philosophy of dedicating the right tool for the job - balancing ease of operation with power to do the job right.
If I had the money there I would buy 5. Pays to be quick . Not wasting time looking for bits and changing them. And I've seen his work. Its like a one man production line.....of top quality......so yeah I would say you could trust this review. 😀😀
Thanks for this Spencer! Convinced me to add the DeWalt battery starter Kit with the router, into my Home Depot cart. Works out to 99.00 for the router, as a bare tool. I already have the starter kit from a previous deal, so will probably return the battery kit, as Home Depot separates them on the receipt. What am impressive set up! Those flush cutting spiral bits are really unusual and I will be checking those out. Thanks for the Video. A Happy New Year to you and yours! 👍👍👍😁✌🏻🇺🇸
Stayed with makita bc of tilt base. But loved intro statement of these being 1/4" trim router and purpose. Awesome festool, extra handle knob for horizontal handling. But I'd still use a 1/8 R.O. bit and light sand for that 5/32. Lol
Cordless trim routers are huge especially for me and all the lock sets and mill work on site I have the makita with four separate bases. I can't wait for the day for a larger cordless router Thanks for your videos
Man I tell ya Spencer your videos are so informative and helpful! Don't stop educating us! I'm running a Bosch trim router (corded) looking into investing in a cordless just haven't made up my mind on which platform to go with. As a DeWalt fan and now this I think the decision is made! Also I appreciate the in depth looks at all the different bits that you've shown, didn't realize the vast difference in them all. Thank you and keep it up!!
Great video, thank you very much. As a purely mobile onsite carpenter I would not have the space for more than one router and the thought never came to me. Very interested in the router bits, it is quite hard to find that quality variety of bits here in Australia. Keep the videos coming 😁👌👌👌
Moving to a new house and was hoping to set up a shed with some tools and for a router had been looking at the DW618 but its prob over kill for me. This looks very handy and hopefully cheaper
I found this very helpful. I have 7 DeWalt cordless screwdrivers with dedicated bits at work on my bench. Totally get multiple tools. Just ordered the router shown. Good bit info as I’m starting an endless cabinet project.
One tool I haven't added to my collection yet is a router, but I've been looking into it recently. This came up in my recommended feed and now I'm wondering if 1 router is enough. 😂
Just bought one today. Great video. However I'd really liked to have seeen close ups on the actual pieces you routed as your verbal explanation didnt completely make sense (to me I stress!)
Insider Carpentry I wish I started carpentry when I was few years younger. Anyway all your videos have been informative and have taken your knowledge as my own. As you can tell I sort of have a man crush on you but seriously thanks for sharing your knowledge.
I feel the same way. Did you see the finished angled beams he put in by himself? Made them in the shop. Took them to the job. Bought a wench that hooked to his cordless dewalt drill. Got em in place marked them, cut them, then hung em by himself. Dude's got skills.
Yeah I like those compression bits they really do a good job. I'm old and retired now but my routers are all corded sorry for the lag in technology. Who would have guessed the direction Battery Technology has gone? Miter saws and table saws with battery?? Wow what a country!!
I have gone almost completely cordless. If I am on a job for an extended period of time my corded miter and table saw come out. But if I am only on a short day or two job all my saws are cordless. Really cuts down on setup and clean up time, plus don’t have to worry about searching for enough electric to run my job.,
Yes LIMITATIONS, but still love it. I used a pattern bit to trim 3/4 mdf and was using 1 hand to hold the tool, and the other to hold the dust hose...NFG, either the cut got too heavy, or I went the wrong direction, either way the bit caught and climbed right out of my hand...over my head, and onto the floor. Definitely a 2 handed operation, getting the plunge base next!
I picked one of these up a month or so ago and I'm glad I did. The run time is crazy on them. With that plywood prep bit, how deep of a cove does it make? It seems like there could be a risk of damaging the top veneers if you're clamping the hell out of nosing.
Insider Carpentry damn, shouldn’t have watched this video. Those two Ryobi corded ones for doors I got a few months ago will need to find a place in my workshop and the dewalts will eventually find a place for on site work where cords are a pain.
Got one the criticisms are the speed control is too easily changed if you accidently touch it and the on/off switch takes some getting use to! Wanted to cut a circle out but can't see a way to do that. As always Dewalt make a good tool but there's always something that could have been easily improved if the guys who design these tools actually used them! No review on RU-vid to show how to use all the accessories :(
Good stuff. I have the corded version of the DeWalt compact router and over the years I find myself reaching for it more often than a full size router. Love the content on your channel, as a one man contractor, I'd love to see some business related content from you as well. Quoting/pricing, invoicing, finding jobs, contracts, or maybe just some funny or interesting jobsite stories.
Do you work by yourself? Cause I nvr see any1 else in your videos. But you have a ton of tools. You've got my dream shop too. You really do some great work man. I'm decent, but I'd kill to work with a craftsman like yourself for 4 or 5 years. To really hone my craft. There's still terms and skills I don't know, but should. And I'm 42 getn old! But I wasted alot if years partying, & in & out of jail. I've spent the last decade playn catch up. Tryn to make up for my mistakes, & lost time. It's easier said then done. But, anyways keep up the good work. It's nice to watch and learn the from a craftsman. That truly takes pride in his work. Instead of just figuring out ways to cover up his mistakes.
Pretty much always solo. Keep up the good work and glad you've got momentum heading in the right direction. One of my favorite quotes, "People overestimate what they can do in a day but underestimate what they can accomplish in five years." Keep plowing forward and you'll be on top in no time. 👍
If I had a tenth of your tool setup I could afford to burn every tool I own and could still make 6 times the money while only working 5 days a week part time. Thats a lot of math, but what it amounts to is..... I have tool envy! Your videos have been really helpful. Thank you!
Ditto. Had seen some Insider before hearing about him from Richard, but now it sinks in - especially since IC is a fellow Hoosier. Great review - insures I'm making the right cordless decision for compact routers.
I have the new cordless Milwaukee, and the Dewalt, I love both, Great routers, Thanks for the nice review. I was wondering what size your shop is, Mines 32x25, Yours seems so much bigger
30x36. Its an attached garage to my house. I feel like I could utilize the space much better if I didn't have doors taking up all the space on two walls. But it works for now.
@@InsiderCarpentry Looks like a great size, Wish I had just a little bit more, I have a panel saw and a panel router that takes up a lot of my wall space, Thanks for the info
Great vid as always. Check out William Ng’s auxiliary fence for lipping edging on the ts. Still need options for large pieces but shelving is a breeze.
Somewhere at Dewalt is a guy trying to convince the brass to use his new 1 second bit swapping collet with the argument that nobody wants to buy 5 routers...
Could you describe the custom fence set up for the Collins plywood bit? I would like to make one of those. How is your's different from the one shown on Collins web page?
Dewalt needs to make a right angle/lipping/edge banding base for this. It would be a perfect combo versatile and cordless and make a great mfk 700 killer.
Great review ! I know you stated you haven’t experienced any change in adjustment as far as depth , I saw another reviewer saying when you grab it too high on the adjustment ring it can change depth?
Great video! Where can I find the dust shroud you have on the Bosch router with ply prep bit. Currently using the bit in router table with power feeder but I like the versatility of a handheld router option. Thanks.
I just bought a $38.00 corded trim router on ebay ,it is brilliant, I'll put up with the cord and save $260.00 .This battery stuff is too expensive, you can't tell me they can't sell this for around $80.00 ! We're getting ripped off people !
Is the collins bit in the Bosch router a 1/4" shank? The 1/2" shank is out of stock but i feel like 1/4" would work fine for the amount of stock you're taking off. Also, where did you get the dust port? Thanks.
Great set up you have there, but unfortunately at a Conservative estimate you have at least £3000 of kit. You lads must really have some good prices in for your work. But will subscribe to you as always ready to learn, even after 30+yrs in the business.
Bruce Markey A good thought. However, some side notes as I think about it. (Not perfect thoughts, just thoughts. 😀.) First, he’s got a slight advantage; he makes a little side money with RU-vid and Patreon. That said, he also has to spend time and money on video production. Second, if the extra gear saves 10 hours per year what’s that worth? The easy answer is that equals another job or partial job you can work 10 hours and make more money. But, that answer goes even more to your advantage if by using that 10 hours you are able to market yourself and get more work without any gaps between jobs. And, if your quality goes up you are able to showcase that too. A one week gap in available work is very expensive for the worker so that 10 hours might be more like 40 hours or more. The trick is knowing the right spot, sometimes that’s a tough question and take years to refine; only to have something else impact your market space; requiring another adjustment in thought and ratios. It’s fuzzy math sometimes and in the end it’s a risk. (Or the complete opposite of all that ... Heck, for all we know he’s living with his parents and they want their garage back; hehe)
My experience with DeWalt side by side with Milwaukee. DeWalt components came very loose made noise not normal. I would like to know how yours hold up? 🤗 As always, thanks for sharing.
I hang a lot of doors in older homes and would like to go cordless with DCW600, as I am mostly on the Dewalt 20V platform. The standard base isn't big enough to span the rails of my Porter Cable template, but the plunge base DNP612 would be wide enough. Will the plunge base accept PC style 2-piece guide bushings? Dust collection would also be a big help, and Dewalt offers a dust port DNP616 made to fit the plunge base. Have you used the dust port with the plunge base, and do you think this combo would do a reasonable job controlling dust when template routing? (The stock Milwaukee 2723-20 kit checks all my boxes, but I'm hoping to avoid adding another battery platform.)
I haven't used DC with the compact router ever. This base plate might be a good option. I have it on a couple of my trim routers, one of which I use for a hinge template. Hard to get good dust collection on routers. amzn.to/3m1z4yE