Editorial Review:

18V, Cordless, Drill Kit, Includes: The New DV18DMR Cordless Drill, C18DMR Cordless Circular Saw, CR18DMR Cordless Reciprocating Saw, Universal Quick Charger, 2 3.0 AH Ni-MI Batteries, UB18DL Lantern & Ballistic Nylon Bag, Individual Tool Specs: C18DMR 18V, 6-1/2" Cordless Circular Saw, Blade Located On The Left Side For Improved Sight Of Cutting Path, Equipped With A 24 Tooth 6-1/2" Blade, Runs At 3,000 RPM, Features A Built In Spotlight For Better Visibility, CR18DMR 18V Cordless Reciprocating Saw, Best In Class Stroke Length Of 1-1/8", Tool Less Blade Changing System, External Carbon Brush Access, 380W Of Output Power, DV18DMR 18 Volt Cordless Hammer Drill, Made With 2 Piece Rare Earth Magnets That Offer Greater Durability & Performance, Class Leading 550 In LBS Of Torque Allows You To Tackle Jobs Other Drills Can't, High Capacity 3.0 AH Ni-MI Batteries Saves Time By Providing Longer Run Time & Fewer Battery Changes, 3 Modes Of Operation Allow You To Drill, Drive & Hammer Drill.

Routers don't get any bigger and tougher than this Hitachi workhorse. It has the solid construction, horsepower, and features we've come to expect in a top-of-the-line router. Its heft goes a long way toward eliminating vibration, working with the soft-start motor to cut out torque at startup. Despite its nearly 12 pounds, it actually handles as well as most 3-1/4-horsepower routers we've tried in freehand applications. It has a 1/2-inch collet and a wide sub-base opening, making it suitable for working with all but the very biggest panel bits. It features electronic variable speed, so the router makes clean cuts in a wide range of different materials. We found the controls to be within easy reach of the handles, and though this isn't the quietest router we've used, it comes pretty close. We like the unique eight-position handles that let the tool be adjusted to the worker rather than the other way around. While this is a topnotch plunge router, it's also an excellent choice for table mounting, and many people choose this model for exactly that reason. This is an all-around solid tool that offers more bang per buck than many competing models. --Brian Trinen

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

Owned 6 years and still going strong!:

This was one of the first ever Hitachi brand tools we purchased and was so impressed that have gone on to buy many others. After six years of use, it has stood the test of time. Powerful, smooth and durable. Stil has plenty of life left in it...unless they have changed the construction, this is an excellent unit and well worth the price.

The Good, the Bad, and Definitely Ugly:

I'd been debating between Milwaukee's fixed base monster or one of the nicer 2.25 combo kits for the versatility of the plunge action. I did quite a lot of research so I was aware the old Hitachis are pretty universally well-liked compared to their more value-minded predecessors but I didn't think I was likely to find one for a decent price so when I saw one of these new for the price of a good 2.5 combo kit, I jumped on it.
When it finally arrived, I had a couple concerns. The handles feel a touch... more info

A powerhouse:

This router is versatile and has huge power. I use it in a table, and have made raised panel doors, etc with the "big" bits.

Truly a Beast, as Another Reviewer Calls It:

I mounted this router in a table, using a Rousseau router plate. I have used the machine for some light molding and grooving over the last year, and it works very quietly and smoothly. You can't even tell the router is cutting under load. I just experimented with a couple 3 1/2 inch panel raising bits, today. My samples were 3/4" pine. I cut a cove pattern and an ogee pattern on two separate samples. Both profiles were cut in a single pass. You can tell the router is working hard, but it didn't bog down. My... more info

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