Price: $188.00 - $149.00
(as of Dec 07, 2024 08:22:45 UTC – Details)
B00E7D3V4S, 1-1/4 HP motor delivers 6.5 Amps for improved performance. Heavy Duty aluminum motor for increased durability.
Variable speed control dial (10,000 to 30,000 RPM) enables user to match the speed to the application
Smooth rack and pinion fine depth adjustment system for more precise settings
Slim and ergonomically designed body for increased comfort and control
Quick release cam lock system for easy depth adjustments and base removal/installation
Electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load
Soft start feature for smooth start ups
Fixed base accepts industry standard template…, 4.5, Reviewer: Eddie B.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: love this thing, great deal!!!
Review: At 30 I’ve only recently discovered the existence of the amazing tool that is the wood router. I’m a musician that has recently got into customizing/upgrading my own guitars, and watched luthiers on youtube build their own instruments out of a router. I’m also a DIY’er in general around the house. And finding out about the router was like pandoras box of creation for me! Last month I bought a Dremel 4300 which I partly bought for doing some light routing. I gave it the task of making some custom drawer/cabinet faces for my bathroom. Well, the Dremel was not up to the task (it sucks for any serious routing). So I decided I was gonna bite the bullet and buy a proper wood router. I educated myself on this tool, and decided that I wanted to get a combination fixed base/plunge router.I went to every avenue and excessively researched these things for the best bang for my buck. Home Depot, Lowes, Harbor Freight, eBay, and here, comparing models. I was shocked to see the brick and mortar stores (especially HD and Lowes) have a pretty limited selection of wood routers and accessories. The cheapest in-store deal I could find was Lowes Dewalt combination fixed and plunge base router at $200, not including tax. That was a little too high of a price of an entry point for me.Then I ran across this Makita. I love Makita products. The price almost sounded too good to be true for a combination fixed base/plunge router. I ordered it. I quickly learned how to use setup the tool and I absolutely love it! I made my first cut doing some trim on scrap wood and was blown away. This thing is a wood-cutting beast. Using some cheap project lumbar from HD, I started crafting my own bathroom cabinetry. This thing just effortlessly cuts through wood. It’s very easy to control, it doesn’t violently start up (which I heard some are bad for). I love that it has a speed control. I leave it on the highest setting (which I heard is best to do), but the fact that it even has that is pretty awesome for the price. And my first set of router bits, I bought a nice kit in Harbor Freight (with coupon) for $30 bucks. They work exceptionally well with this Makita. I used for the plunge attachment and fixed based for doing trim.Honestly, I just love this thing, it’s my new favorite tool! It’s so fun and amazing the stuff you can make with this. It just takes a little patience and creativity. The tool came with a straight-edge guide for the fixed base which I found kinda useless. Some of the pictures of it in-action show a straight edge guide for the plunge base. I wish it came with this, but it’s hard for me to balk for the price. The last thing, it would have been nice if it came with a case like other Makita products, too, but that’s also not something to balk at.This is a great tool. I think it’s an excellent buy for both entry-level woodworkers like me and more experienced users. And I see it being something that could actually save you money over time if you’re into home remodeling as well. I’m definitely going to be using this to craft my own trim, railings, doors, and other things around the house. Highly recommend this router, definitely one of the coolest tools I’ve bought in my adult life!
Reviewer: richards1155
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Light and easy to work with
Review: Needed a small router when my other brand let smoke out of it after just a few uses, decided to pick this one up, glad I did, it is nice, small, easy to handle and functional. Seems to be built good and solid. Looking forward to using it.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A great trim router
Review: I really like this router. Great quality. Good price. Easy to use. The depth adjustment is also easy to adjust and makes precise adjustments. Very happy with my purchase!
Reviewer: Judith D.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Nice & Small
Review: Nice and small perfect for handheld work
Reviewer: KorbelsNBitz
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: More than just a laminate trimmer!
Review: I needed a palm router for light stuff like roundovers on trim, the occasional hinge mortise, etc. To my pleasant surprise, what I got with this reasonably priced $140 fixed/plunge base combo was a versatile and fairly robust little router that now spends more time in my personal shop than on the job – doing heavier operations I previously would’ve thought limited to a full-size router. Don’t get me wrong, 1 1/4 horse is still 1 1/4 horse. But if you’re looking at this kit thinking “yeah, but am I gonna be able to cut dovetails? deep mortises? How about a vast range of profiles and patterns with only 1/4 shank capability?” The answer is yes. Now of course it’s no replacement for your Bosch 1617, PC 890 or what have you. But if you’re a hobbyist – or like me can only swing one kit for both typical finish carpentry and general woodworking – the 701 is a pretty good way to go.HOWEVER: it’s not without its limitations. Mostly related to compatibility with the huge array of router accessories on the market today. Most commercially available compact router jigs, table plates, etc don’t match the 4-hole pattern on this base plate – they’re designed to work with the DeWalt or Bosch Colt. You will need an aftermarket unit such as the one made by Woodhaven if you plan on using guide bushings. In most cases with a little ingenuity there’s a simple workaround (e.g drilling holes to match the 701’s base plate). The question is, do you want to spend valuable time modifying or building shop made jigs, or your money on hardware and accessories to expand this router’s compatibility with most aftermarket accessories? Rockler, for example, only stocks product designed to work with the trim routers they sell (Bosch, DW). For me it hasn’t been that big a deal because I’ve undertaken these projects as the need arose. But a little time/$ here and there eventually adds up. Had I known all of what I do now, I may have given more consideration to other kits like the DeWalt. Now all that said, this IS a very good little router that’s done most of what I’ve expected of it, and done it well. Operation is smooth, power is more than adequate (just remember it’s still a trim router!), and switching between fixed and plunge bases is a snap (the plunge, by the way, is excellent). As far as features go, soft start is nice; the easy-to-use spindle lock works quite well; and rack and pinion depth adjustment was a great idea in theory but the gearing is far too loose for easy & precise adjustments, as you actually have to hold the unit horizontally when the cam’s unlocked or the base will slide right off the motor!One final note, to echo a previous reviewer, Makita does not include – or even sell – an edge guide for the plunge base despite referencing it in the instruction manual. Or maybe one just isn’t available in the US? Apparently DeWalt’s works perfectly, though I haven’t tried it yet. Sure it’s easy enough to plunk down $30 on Amazon for one, but when you need it now, for today’s project, these are the is the sorts of compatibility issues that will give you a headache (first world problems, right). Makita are you listening?Overall recommend. But do anticipate your potential router needs/wants.
Reviewer: Patricia
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Muy buen producto, llegó en excelente condiciones
Reviewer: Biswaranjan mishra
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Value for money
Reviewer: Evelyn M
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I needed a smaller hand held router to do some woodworking projects. I have a plunge so I needed this one to do other tasks and put it in a table setting in the near future. It is small and easy to use. Very powerful and does an amazing job. Ordering, shipping, packaging all top notch. It arrived as expected and I am very happy learning to use my new fav toy! I recommend. It is loud so make sure you have your hearing protection on…
Reviewer: MOCOBO
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Use it a lot! Have edges like 12 tables and 20+ benches so far!
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