![]() Shouldn't matter for edge profiling, but for plowing grooves/dados, it might prove to be slightly underpowered. It does sound like it has less power compared to the corded Makita. As soon as I sort out the dust collection connection to the Festool hose (something that's straightforward with the Makita), I'll give it a whirl. I do like the height adjustment better and the D base gives me a little more stability which I like. So even though I have the corded Makita, I gave the cordless Dewalt a shot. It's crude (can't easily microadjust it). Looking at the other options, I haven't been a fan of the height adjustment on the Makita fixed base. I have a low level of confidence Festool would even consider it.unfortunately. I would want something similar to the routers released by Dewalt and Makita. I want the option for a plunge base, longer bits, template routing, etc. So in recent years there has been a rise in the "buy cheap/cheaper, see how much I actually use it" camp.This would be great, but I wouldn't want Festool to release a cordless version of the MFK, not with it's limitations as a small form factor router (granted it has other strengths). And the falling standards of almost all power tool brands over recent decades has further chipped away at this argument -_. But the reality is that it has never been the route to best value, much less the assurance of quality it is claimed to be. Some people say it's always wise to buy the best you can afford, essentially "buy once, cry once", and there is obviously something to that, in both hand and power tools. If the price differential is significant enough for you to be asking I suggest a realistic assessment of how much use the larger router will get is called for. This isn't to decide whether you want/need a router that can take 1/2" bits, that need is already there, but to help decide how far up the food chain you need go in the larger router you select. I think the way to approach a purchase like this is to honestly assess how much future use the 1/2"-collet router is going to see in your workshop given you already own a trim router - so many workshop duties are well covered by trim routers, and cordless ones add an extra layer of handiness that's undeniable once you see them being used. I can't answer this part but while it's certainly one way to decide on what to get even if they do I don't think it should drive the final decision. So it seems like the one accessory which may overlap wireless and wired as of is ![]() No idea what they're talking about Fixed Base For Compact Router.No idea what they're talking about Edge Guide Sub Base Collection Adapter For Compact Router.DNP618 Does not seem to work on non-compact.No idea what they're talking about DNP617 Dust. ![]() Centering Cone (which seems to be DNP617): Fits 1/2 and 1/4 inch collet.No idea what they're talking about Plunge Base DNP617.No idea what they're talking about Edge Guide Collection Adapter For DNP612.DW6913 (Router Edge Guide, Fine Adjustment, Vacuum Adapter) FITS BOTH.DNP615 Dust Does not seem to work on non-compact.DNP612 Plunge Base Does not seem to work on non-compact.DeWALT answered with the following (which I attempted to exhaustively audit), I asked DeWALT and they have this question in their FAQ, "What accessories are available for the DEWALT DCW600 Cordless Compact Router?".
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