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Pros & Cons
Pros
The quality and features of the makita is well above the cheapies, which aren't that much cheaper. Super intuitive to setup and use. For under $10 it's worth a try.
They’re one of the cornerstones of my cabinetry business. Super reliable, more powerful than expected, and very versatile.
I use a 1/4 3-flute square corner carbide endmill from ma ford that runs about $40, plunging into high density pvc foam board. Only gripe is the bits get jammed in the collet and i have to push them out with a screwdriver.
Cons
The wrench that is meant to tighten the collet and secure the router bit doesn't really fit in the housing -- it fits around the nut, but then is too bulky to turn within the housing.
It is truly useless! This makes the process extremely tiring and time consuming. Very dangerous. Should have just gone to lowes. No use, it is completely and utterly dead.
Black plastic sub-base is not flat. It tapers in thickness, being thinner at the outer edge. This is in part due to what i consider a design flaw.
The only way you can adjust the height/depth is to unlock the clamp holding the router in place. The straight guide only works if you don't attach the plunge base. The makita euro straight guides for thert0701c, makita micro adjustable straight guide ... Read More
Disapointed in makita. I’m generally a fan of makita but this is meh. Sooo.
Highlights
Quality
All the features you need and a name to back up the product.
Works great with the onefinity cnc machine.
Combined with the awkward rigid base that always left some back-of-the-mind concern for the safety of my fingers, i was uncomfo... Read More
It worked with the edge guide to line it up in the middle of the bottom of the doors, but i could only do a 1/8 inch deep cut each pass.
Competitiveness
Purchased as a bday gift for my son who builds furniture as a hobby.
I purchased this to replace a very comonly used yellow competitor for the adjustable speed and i can say at top speed this is s... Read More
I already had a trim router - a ridgid.
Makita sells a great edge guide outside the usa so you can order one off ebay.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
great, base, cut, easy and good. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 6,388 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 8 2022.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Good router for doing but it lacks power
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
They were made from white oak and needed a 3 foot dado in the bottom of the door for the floor mounted guide
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It worked with the edge guide to line it up in the middle of the bottom of the doors but i could only do a 18 inch deep cut each pass
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It needed to be about an inch deep in total so it required multiple passes
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
In comparison the depth adjustment on the makita is without slop the steps in which the depth gear engages are part of the housing
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This way you get what you think you are getting roundover bits are not very forgiving
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It cuts ok but realize this isnt a 2 horsepower router
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This results in excessive tool changes and height adjustments
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