DeWalt 618PK sold out or discontinued at Amazon?

[Wayne Johnson]

Do you think they are just sold out right now, or is this item being discontinued? I was just about to purchase this model.

Does anyone else have the DW618? If so, how do you rate it?

Here's the link:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006JKXE/qid=1064616952/br=1-20/ref=br_lf_hi_20//103-7936480-1985446?v=glance&s=hi&n=228311

[Paul Massey]

Wayne,

Usually, when Amazon.com indicates that an item it has listed is not available or has been discontinued, it won't be available again for awhile (if ever). I did a quick search and found the item at:

http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/blac/dw618pk.htm?L+coastest+vfql4587ff410941+1064629348

Which is at Coastal Tool. Don't know if it's a good price or not. If it has been discontinued, there should be some decent deals out there on them some where.

Best of Luck,
Paul

[Jim Becker]

Wayne, I can't imagine that the tool itself is no longer avialable...it must be an Amazon ordering/inventory thing. I have a review of the DW618K on my site if you are interested in my detailed comments...the bottom line...I really like it. I also just picked up the D-Handle base and it's a great option.

[Gene Collison]

Do you think they are just sold out right now, or is this item being discontinued? I was just about to purchase this model.

Does anyone else have the DW618? If so, how do you rate it?

Here's the link:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006JKXE/qid=1064616952/br=1-20/ref=br_lf_hi_20//103-7936480-1985446?v=glance&s=hi&n=228311

I have a 618PK set and I am very pleased with it. I really like the detachable cord and the fact that the motor is plated to elimiminate the need for waxing. I also like the fact that the motor doesn't rotate in the base, it also comes with a centering device for guides. Also included is a top notch super smooth plunge base with dust pick up through the column and two bases. Even the cord is special, a minor thing till you use one in cold weather and it gets hard as a rock. As you can tell, I like mine, forgot to say its very quiet with no runout in the collet, at least mine anyway. Also I would be surprised if it is discontinued, it's only been out a little more than a year. It's also equipped with Japanese bearings, not chinese ones that PC and Bosch are now using.

Try http://www.northwestpowertools.com/

Gene

[Gene Collison]

Wayne, I can't imagine that the tool itself is no longer avialable...it must be an Amazon ordering/inventory thing. I have a review of the DW618K on my site if you are interested in my detailed comments...the bottom line...I really like it. I also just picked up the D-Handle base and it's a great option.

Jim,

How much did the D handle base set you back and where did you find one. I have been looking for one, not intensely, but looking! Thanks....

Gene

[Jim Becker]

Jim,

How much did the D handle base set you back and where did you find one. I have been looking for one, not intensely, but looking! Thanks....

Gene

A&I had it, although I had to wait a month for them to deliver it. It was something like $89.

Interestingly enough, if I had purchased my DW618 Kit from A&I to begin with, I could have had the D-Handle for free once they were available, but I didn't find out about that deal until about month after my purchase from Amazon. I don't return tools once they are bought, so I didn't pursue it at the time.