DEWALT Router TrackSaw Guide Adapter (DWS5031) , Black

I was thrilled when I saw this DeWalt track router adapter. I used to hate routing dados. I don't have a table saw, so I have had to use my DeWalt router for dados. I tried one of those "exact width" dado jigs, but it was very tedious to use. I then tried a simple straight edge, but that is also tedious if you need a dado that is slightly wider than your router bit. And when the router jumped or I wasn't applying pressure properly, the router would move off the straight edge slightly, messing up the dado. I own some Festool tools, so I looked into the Festool router + track solution, but the price of the total solution is absolutely insane. I don't use a router nearly enough to justify that type of expense. And then I saw this track router adapter and I was thrilled. The price for this adapter is dirt cheap by Festool standards, and the price for the DeWalt track is also very reasonable. I bought both right away. I used the router adapter to cut dados in a plywood cabinet that I was building. I marked the locations of the dados, set down the track, did some learning and fiddling to figure out where the track needs to be to get my bit in the right location, and then did a dry run, sliding the router across the width of the board to make sure it moved smoothly. After adjusting the tensioning knobs and getting things dialed in, I turned on the power and gently pushed the router across the track. The dados were absolutely perfect. Perfectly straight and perfectly clean. What a huge improvement over the jig and straight edge methods. So much simpler, easier, and the results were unbeatable. Out of the box, the adapter may not slide smoothly on the track--Festool products can be the same way. I put a little bit of Renaissance wax on the track and it made the adapter move much easier and smoother. And the knobs and adjustments on this adapter are a bit odd and not nearly as refined and easy to adjust as a Festool design, but the two rods were very stable and once you figure out how to set it up for your router and workpiece, it works well enough. I also purchased the DeWalt track clamps. They aren't fancy, but they work well with the track. If dados are a hassle for you and you want an easier solution, I highly recommend this adapter and the DeWalt track. JANUARY 2016 UPDATE: I still love this DeWalt router adapter and DeWalt track. I needed to cut two channels in the middle of a board so that two screws with knobs could slide up and down to adjust the height of the project. (see two additional photos) I hadn't done this type of cut before, but I pulled out the DeWalt track, clamped things down, and then did a try run, moving the router along the track to confirm the cut was straight. I made the cut, gently pushing the router along the track, and it was absolutely perfect. The cut was the perfect length and perfectly parallel to the length of the board. The second cut was just as easy. The setup of the track and clamps went much faster than I expected, and I am guessing I was done with everything in under 10 minutes. I finished so quickly I actually paused in concern, thinking I had missed something. I had thought it was going to be more tedious or difficult, but it was a breeze. If you are having to use a DeWalt router in situations where you aren't just running along the edge of the wood and need straight cuts (and don't have a table saw or router table), this track setup is really hard to beat. And a nice side benefit is that the adapter fits in my router case, and the track hangs on the wall, so the whole setup takes up zero additional space in my garage. If you don't have a million dollars to spend on the Festool router track setup, this one works very well.

Successfully used to cut grooves in acrylic with high accuracy. Track is Festool 1400/2. Adapter will perform well on the Festool track if you use both plastic pieces to straddle the raised portion of the track. Yes, you loose the fine screw adjustment this way, so unless you get lucky you will be calculating fence distances with inconvenient fractions. And you must use the "blunt" end of the Festool track. But once set up, the action was accurate and smooth. As for the router, I used an old Rockwell (PC) 6902 motor. The Dewalt instructions says it will fit the 6911 "D" base, but I could not make that work. It did work with the basic 1001 base. All in all, not something robust enough for frequent use, or in the field, but it did the job. In the next life, an all Festool solution.

So there's a front page review that says this will work with a Bosch 1617 plunge base, but that the holes need to be slightly drilled out slightly. That is, in fact, not necessary to use this guide with the Bosch. This guide comes with a variety of adapters for use with different Dewalt (and Porter Cable) routers. There is an adapter labeled "DW625" that will mount ON TOP of the Bosch 1617 plunge base WITHOUT modification. Since it goes on top of the base--not into the guide rod hole slots--it's just secured with two thumb screws. See my included photos As far as the guide itself, it seems to fit my Dewalt track well and includes two cams to snug it up to the track spine. That said, it's mostly made of somewhat cheap feeling plastic so I hope it holds up over time. It also seems overpriced for what it is. It's actually more expensive than the corresponding Festool router guide for the OF1400! All of that said, it will let you cut dadoes and grooves and if you already have Dewalt tracks it's a handy accessory.

I am using this router adapter with the DeWalt DWP 611 compact router and DNP 612 plunge base. FYI YOU MUST HAVE THE DNP 612 PLUNGE BASE TO USE THE COMPACT ROUTER WITH THIS PRODUCT!!! Installation was very, very frustrating, but in hindsight should have been simple. The TrackSaw Router Adapter comes with plates for several common routers, unfortunately the DNP 611/612 isn't one of them. However, you can use the Porter Cable adapter with the DNP 612 IF YOU GO PURCHASE TWO MACHINE BOLTS TO HOLD THE ADAPTER INTO THE PLUNGE BASE. I am sorry to report I don't remember the diameter, but I know it was smaller than 1/4 inch. Maybe a #6? I would strongly recommend you take your plunge base router with you to the hardware store and buy the correct machine bolts. I'd also suggest you get the specialty kinds that you can hand tighten, and that have a small hex screw at the top. Once you get it operational, this thing rocks. Setting up my dado stack is a thing of the past, it is so much faster and easier to put down my TrackSaw track, attach the adapter, and rout away. Make sure you take the time to adjust the small screws on the bottom of the adapter to get rid of any play on the track. Once you do I promise you that you'll be very pleased with this product.

The TrackSaw Router Adapter is a great idea to enusre straight line cuts with the router regardless of torque. It would have been better if the track arrived when the adapter did which would have allowed more testing.

This is a great product! I bought a Powertec track for my Wen track saw, and with some persuading, I am able to use this router guide with my Powertec track. The downfall (which isn’t DeWalt’s fault), is you can’t use the micro adjustment system with the Powertec track. This is still worth its weight in gold when you’re trying to route a completely straight line, and even without the micro adjuster, I was still able to flawlessly embed track in the top of my work bench.

It is well made, but will not fit the Freud FT2000 plunge router, and cannot easily be adapted to it. It does fit the Milwaukee 5615 (non-plunge) router, but many applications used with a rail guide will require plunge capability. It fits Festool track loosely, and would require some sort of shimming to be accurate. If you are looking to adapt a non-Festool router to a Festool track, I recommend making a custom sliding baseplate for your router to fit the Festool LR32 guide plate instead. That solution will also not work with many plunge routers (including the Freud), as their base plates are too large. I decided to buy the Festool FT1400EQ router instead ($$$ ouch!!! Buy once, cry once, or in this case many times to dive into the Festool system.)

This review/guide is specific to the Bosch 1617EVS. I read conflicting reviews about if it works or not so here is a definitive answer. I have the set that comes with the plunge base, bought in 2016. Out of the box it fits the router base. You have to flip it over so it's spaced right but it works. It does not fit the plunge base, (something I fault Bosch for) the hole is slightly too small. I used a 27/64" bit (you could use a 7/16" but it wouldn't be as snug) to slightly bore out the holes to receive and it's working great. One other strange thing is the kit comes with two metric set screws with knobs to tighten the jig to the router base. These fit the plunge base perfectly but did not fit the router base. (Again; Bosch, ehy are these different?) You can see in the picture that I use some metric set screws (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01G0E4NTS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image) to lock it in. I think it was an M5. For me the plunge base seems much more practical with a track application. Being able to set a depth stop for a dado and drop it in while attached to the track, slide it along till I hit a stop then retract it seems awesome to me. I love it.

Comes with several brackets for fit with different Dewalt routers - worked well with my cordless Dewalt fitted to my Dewalt track guide. Great if you haven’t got or can’t use a router table.

Fonctionne très bien avec toupie Porter-Cable.

Es un accesorio que se adapta perfectamente a los diferente modelos routers, encaja muy bien en el riel guia, excelente.

works with the Bosch palm router plunge base and the festool/ makita tracks like a charm.

Since there isn't much info on what 'other routers' this works with even though dewalt says it does, I bought it anyways to see if it would fit. And yes it does. Works with a Bosch mrc23 router and grizzly track. Otherwise haven't really used it yet. Just made sure it fit. But in terms of looks etc looks like a solid build. Good quality. No play in the build so should allow for accurate routing