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title: "Router TrackSaw Guide Adapter (DWS5031) , Black"
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# Precision straight routing Universal router compatibility Durable, compact design Router TrackSaw Guide Adapter (DWS5031) , Black

**Brand:** dewalt
**Price:** B/.341
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Upgrade your routing game—precision meets affordability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Router TrackSaw Guide Adapter (DWS5031) , Black by dewalt
- **How much does it cost?** B/.341 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- dewalt enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted dewalt brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Space-Savvy:** Slim profile fits right in your router case; track mounts on your wall—zero clutter, max efficiency.
- • **Smooth Glide with Simple Tweaks:** Easily optimize sliding action with a touch of wax—effortless control for perfect cuts.
- • **Cost-Effective Festool Alternative:** Achieve professional-grade results without the premium price tag—save big, work smart.
- • **Perfectly Straight Cuts Every Time:** Transforms your router into a track-guided precision tool for flawless dados and grooves.
- • **Universal Fit for DEWALT & Porter-Cable:** Includes adapters for fixed base and plunge routers—one setup, endless possibilities.

## Overview

The DEWALT Router TrackSaw Guide Adapter (DWS5031) enables most routers, including DEWALT and Porter-Cable fixed base and plunge models, to slide along DEWALT track saw tracks for perfectly straight, clean routing cuts. Compact and durable, it offers a budget-friendly alternative to high-end systems, delivering professional results with easy setup and smooth operation.

## Description

Product Description DEWALT DWS5031 TRACK SAW TRACK ROUTER ATTACHMENT From the Manufacturer Allows most routers to be used with TrackSaw tracks for perfectly straight routing along any line. Includes adapters for use with DEWALT and PORTER-CABLE fixed base and plunge routers

Review: Great solution for routing dados, soooo much cheaper than Festool - 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.
Review: Works reasonably well with Festool Track - 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.

## Features

- Allows most routers to be used with DEWALT track saw tracks for perfectly straight routing along any line
- Includes adaptors for use with DEWALT and porter-cable fixed base and plunge routers
- Includes adapter plates for Dewalt and Porter-Cable routers
- Item Package Dimension: 8.75" L x 7.5" W x 2.31" H

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001J38N9W |
| Base Type | Fixed, Plunge |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Battery Description | Corded electric |
| Best Sellers Rank | #186,804 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #78 in Router Templates |
| Brand | DEWALT |
| Color | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars (312) |
| Date First Available | October 23, 2008 |
| Description Pile | Corded electric |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885911085403 |
| Included Components | TRACK SAW TRACK ROUTER ATTACHMENT |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 4 ounces |
| Item model number | DWS5031 |
| Manufacturer | DEWALT |
| Material | Blend |
| Part Number | DWS5031 |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Power Source | Adaptors,Adapter |
| Product Dimensions | 8.75"W x 2.31"H |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Size | One Size |
| Style | Classic |
| UPC | 885911085403 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** DEWALT
- **Item Weight:** 0.25 Pounds
- **Material:** Blend
- **Power Source:** Adaptors,Adapter
- **Product Dimensions:** 8.75"W x 2.31"H

## Images

![Router TrackSaw Guide Adapter (DWS5031) , Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vas6d1vHL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great solution for routing dados, soooo much cheaper than Festool
*by S***E on June 20, 2015*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works reasonably well with Festool Track
*by A***R on December 22, 2015*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does work with Bosch 1617 plunge base WITHOUT modification (use DWS625 plate ON TOP)
*by M***T on July 28, 2021*

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.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Dewalt Router Tracksaw Guide Adapter (Dws5031)
- Dewalt DWS5026-XJ Plunge Saw Clamp for Guide Rails

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