# \#router **URL:** https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tag/router/50.md [Latest](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tags.md) --- ## [Router DW611 or D26204K-XE](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-dw611-or-d26204k-xe/25417)
**Author:** [@Andrew\_Stock](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Andrew_Stock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-dw611-or-d26204k-xe/25417 "2026-01-12T10:15:28Z")
Hello, can anyone offer advice, the DeWalt DW611 router is not available in Australia, the closest model available that I can find is the D26204K-XE 900W and it will be a special order as the shops are only stocking batt… --- ## [M4 Router Be Gone (installed the spindle)](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/m4-router-be-gone-installed-the-spindle/21389)
**Author:** [@md8n](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/md8n)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/m4-router-be-gone-installed-the-spindle/21389 "2025-07-25T17:33:43Z")
So this is the follow up to: And I’m thinking may have relevance to Maslow plotter, or getting used to Maslow without spoiling wood So I got the spindle’s PSU mounted into a power box, with emergency reset, switch for… --- ## [Advice needed on router/spindle](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/advice-needed-on-router-spindle/23780)
**Author:** [@kds](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/kds)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2025, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/advice-needed-on-router-spindle/23780 "2025-04-16T19:10:14Z")
Hi All, I am considering to equip my brand new Maslow 4.1 with a water cooled spindle with a VFD. For 2 main reasons: minimize noise (spindle itself + low speed wood work) use the spindle as well on a classical cnc fo… --- ## [For the Kickstarter Maslow 4.1 - Is the Dewalt DWP611 equivalent to the recommended Dewalt 611?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/for-the-kickstarter-maslow-4-1-is-the-dewalt-dwp611-equivalent-to-the-recommended-dewalt-611/23231)
**Author:** [@Dave\_Porter](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Dave_Porter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 12:44am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/for-the-kickstarter-maslow-4-1-is-the-dewalt-dwp611-equivalent-to-the-recommended-dewalt-611/23231 "2025-01-23T00:44:07Z")
Hi, starting to buy what I need, prior to the delivery of the recent Kickstarter 4.1 Maslow version. I’m in the USA and can’t find a DW611 version of the Dewalt router only the DWP611. (https://www.lowes.com/pd/DEWALT-1-… --- ## [Best z-axis router for original Maslow?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/best-z-axis-router-for-original-maslow/23069)
**Author:** [@Orize](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Orize)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 12:08am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/best-z-axis-router-for-original-maslow/23069 "2025-01-02T00:08:40Z")
I have an original z-axis Maslow which never got set up. Because circumstances Now I’m looking to get it assembled and used, but the guides now focus on M4… What router(s) should I be looking to buy? I’m in Australia … --- ## [Cut direction, does it matter?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/cut-direction-does-it-matter/18801)
**Author:** [@hangtentex](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/hangtentex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2023, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/cut-direction-does-it-matter/18801 "2023-04-02T17:36:16Z")
I have a basic question I should have asked a year ago. Does it matter which direction I make my cuts? I have never paid much attention to the direction the router is traveling, but if I were cutting by hand I would ce… --- ## [Makermade router vs. Dewalt, etc](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/makermade-router-vs-dewalt-etc/18531)
**Author:** [@jasonprince](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/jasonprince)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2022, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/makermade-router-vs-dewalt-etc/18531 "2022-12-19T15:36:32Z")
I’m about to pull the trigger on and M2 setup and trying to figure out which router to buy. Logically it makes sense to get the one made by Makermade, and have everything by the same brand and presumably recommended by t… --- ## [Router Clamp Ideas for a 4.2" / 106.7mm router body?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-clamp-ideas-for-a-4-2-106-7mm-router-body/18240)
**Author:** [@custard](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/custard)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2022, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-clamp-ideas-for-a-4-2-106-7mm-router-body/18240 "2022-09-21T10:17:20Z")
I have the Maker Made M2, which comes with a 71mm router clamp, and I have a 106.7mm router motor body that I want to use. Initially I was thinking about just manufacturing a wooden clamp, but wasn’t sure if that just wo… --- ## [Could the Rigid router be the best option for Australia?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/could-the-rigid-router-be-the-best-option-for-australia/18047)
**Author:** [@Martin\_North](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Martin_North)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2022, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/could-the-rigid-router-be-the-best-option-for-australia/18047 "2022-08-02T11:27:17Z")
I’ve just received my Maslow kit from East Bay Source and from my initial research I was planning to use the Bosch POF 1200 but I’ve just been reading the instructions on the conversion which look quite complicated and t… --- ## [Has anyone done this before...?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/has-anyone-done-this-before/16001)
**Author:** [@heitjer](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/heitjer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2021, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/has-anyone-done-this-before/16001 "2021-02-03T20:25:26Z")
I am still planning out my project. Today I was trying to figure out what router to get. I will use a gantry system (will soon start posting pictures) and create my own z-axis lift. This is all done. The question I now f… --- ## [Which router is best for the M2](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/which-router-is-best-for-the-m2/15558)
**Author:** [@workshop.tips](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/workshop.tips)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2020, 10:39pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/which-router-is-best-for-the-m2/15558 "2020-12-20T22:39:09Z")
Hello, I’m new here, I love the design of the M2, I’m probably 4 or 5 months off buying one. There seems to be very little discussion around the choice of router. I see the the De Walt 611 is recommended, I would love t… --- ## [Rigid R22002 base screws](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/rigid-r22002-base-screws/6562)
**Author:** [@ManOfScience](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ManOfScience)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/rigid-r22002-base-screws/6562 "2020-05-31T18:55:04Z")
Can anyone confirm what size screws should be used in the Rigid R22002 base? I measured and was fairly sure that they were M5x0.8, however… The longer M5s that I bought were uncomfortably big for the tapped holes in th… --- ## [Recomended router for M2?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269)
**Author:** [@yobits](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/yobits)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269 "2020-05-10T20:42:45Z")
I am in Thailand and decent routers are scarce here a Bosch router is available here, the GMF1600CE but it is 3x the price of in US, UK etc ($660) or only other option is a Masaki 3612BR for $60 (which may be unsui… --- ## [Used Maslow kit for sale, includes all parts for Meticulous z-axis upgrade! $350](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/used-maslow-kit-for-sale-includes-all-parts-for-meticulous-z-axis-upgrade-350/11000)
**Author:** [@Jdeboer1999](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Jdeboer1999)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/used-maslow-kit-for-sale-includes-all-parts-for-meticulous-z-axis-upgrade-350/11000 "2019-08-30T19:37:12Z")
I am looking to sell my Maslow. It did a great job when I used it and it made some amazing things, but it takes up a decent amount of space that I would like to use for other things! I have had this kit for about a year,… --- ## [Ridgid Depth Gauge Accurate?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ridgid-depth-gauge-accurate/5411)
**Author:** [@TScratch](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/TScratch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2018, 1:00am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ridgid-depth-gauge-accurate/5411 "2018-08-04T01:00:18Z")
Has anyone had experience with using the recommended Ridgid Depth Gauge? I’m seeking advice on how to adjust it accurately, or if I should be measuring it manually. --- ## [POF 1200 - wiring, after removing the handles?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/pof-1200-wiring-after-removing-the-handles/4667)
**Author:** [@Mill\_It\_To\_Dust](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Mill_It_To_Dust)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 5:01pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/pof-1200-wiring-after-removing-the-handles/4667 "2018-07-08T17:01:21Z")
So I cut the handles off this router, for a better fit in the sled, as some suggested. However, there are only two RED wires going from the switch in the handle to the router. i.e., I now have a router with two red main…