DEWALT DW660 Rotary Saw
- Power Source: Corded Electric
- Voltage: 120 volts
- Item Weight: 3.4 pounds
- Color: Multi
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A dependable corded cutout tool for drywall and paneling work, worth choosing for that specific job rather than general routing.
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ASIN: B000051WQXModel: DW660Category: Woodworking Routers
Overview
Despite the router label, DEWALT's DW660 is built as a corded cut-out tool for drywall, plaster and paneling cutouts around outlets and fixtures. At 3.4 pounds it stays light enough to guide one-handed through repeated cuts on a job site.
Contractors know this tool by its long-running reputation as a drywall cutout router, a role distinct from a wood trim router even though DEWALT lists it in the same category. The high speed steel reference in the spec points to the cutting bits it accepts rather than the tool body itself.
- Corded electric power
- 3.4 pound lightweight body
- Built for drywall and paneling cutouts
- High speed steel compatible bits
Who it's for
Drywall installers, electricians and remodelers making clean cutouts for boxes and fixtures are the natural buyers here. Woodworkers looking for edge profiles or joinery should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Corded power for unlimited runtime
- Light 3.4 pound body for one-handed control
- Well suited to repeated drywall and paneling cutouts
- Not built for wood edge profiling or joinery
- Requires a power outlet on site
Performance notes
Corded electric power means no battery to manage on long jobs, which matters for contractors making repeated cutouts through a workday. At 3.4 pounds the tool stays easy to control one-handed while tracing outlet and fixture outlines, and its compact size lets it work close to walls and corners.
Specifications
| Brand | DeWalt |
|---|---|
| Model | DW660 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.4 poundslower than 55% of 125 woodworking routers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 120 voltshigher than 59% of 101 woodworking routers |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Multi |
| Blade Material | High Speed Steel |
| Handle Material | Plastic |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Drywall Cutting Bit / 1/4", 1/8" Collets |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Other details | |
| Item Type Name | HEAVY DUTY CUT-OUT TOOL |
| Other Special Features Of The Product | Durability |
| Blade Shape | Rectangular |
| Surface Recommendation | wood, metal, tile, plastic |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the DEWALT DW660 mainly used for?
It is a cutout tool for drywall, plaster, and paneling around boxes and fixtures, not a wood edge router.
Is it corded or battery powered?
Corded electric.
How much does it weigh?
3.4 pounds, light enough for one-handed cutting.