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Makita RT0701C 1 1 4 HP Compact Router
Last Updated: December 30, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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Network
69makita, table, routers, compact, plunge
+93%
-7%
" ... Husband is very happy with this router. ... "
" ... I own a big Bosch router which I love till this day. ... It felt good and a great deal with the plunge router. ... "
" ... These are all around good routers ... "
" ... Very satisfied with this handheld router. ... "
" ... I still recommend this router. ... "
" ... This router is working really amazing, got It to run on my desktop cnc and it is cutting like a champ. ... "
" ... This is a really solid little router. ... I bought this for use in my second home as I'm building some small pieces and needed a trim router for chamfers and roundovers. ... "
" ... Very strong, long lasting router. ... "
Ease of Use
38easy, easy to handle, easy to adjust, bits, tool
+100%
" ... Easy to guide and handle. ... "
" ... IT IS LIGHT AND EASY TO USE . ... EASY TO USE WITH ONE HAND . ... "
" ... It's easy to use and powerful enough for any job I have used it on. ... "
" ... Plunge is very smooth and easy to adjust. ... "
" ... Super easy bit changes and height adjustment. ... "
" ... Easy to handle and has plenty of power. ... "
" ... A handy and easy tool to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use and maneuver. ... Easy to swap bits out ... "
Wifi
31little, love this router, best, recommend, makita
+94%
-6%
" ... This is a really solid little router. ... "
" ... Best router I have! ... "
" ... I use this router all the time. ... "
" ... This has been a great router. ... "
" ... This is a pretty robust router that's fairly easy to control. ... "
" ... Overall the router is great! ... "
" ... I'm loving my new Router ... "
" ... For the price you can't beat this router. ... "
Build Quality
29build quality, tool, base, aluminum, depth
+72%
-28%
" ... The height adjustment and side guard are nice. ... The plunge attachment is solid. ... "
" ... Love the versatility and build quality. ... "
" ... I was able to trace out a oval piece I had and make a perfect fit in a 2x2 board to create a sturdy birdhouse stand. ... "
" ... It works great though, and leaves a nice finish on aluminum, no need to do any filing or sanding. ... "
" ... Built well and solid. ... "
" ... The first thing I did was make a new baseplate for the plunge base so I could use standard bushings. ... "
" ... I was pleased with the build quality and the versatility of the unit. ... "
" ... All bases are solid. ... "
ISP
20routers, recommend, plunge, great little router, good
+95%
-5%
" ... Best router I have! ... "
" ... I still recommend this router. ... "
" ... Highly recommend this Makita router!! ... "
" ... Nice little router. ... "
" ... I use this router all the time. ... "
" ... Plunge router was a must for me ... "
" ... This is a great little router. ... "
" ... Awesome littel router. ... "
Fit
19depth, guide holder, cut, adjustment, rack and pinion
+68%
-32%
" ... It would have been nice if someone had checked to make certain that they fit as they should. ... "
" ... The plunge base fits the jasper circle jig which is great. ... "
" ... it is very easy to use, it fits my job very perfectly, it much better than the Dewalt I use before. ... "
" ... The fit and finish is top notch. ... "
" ... I can fit all of the parts and all of my bits in it. ... "
" ... I was able to trace out a oval piece I had and make a perfect fit in a 2x2 board to create a sturdy birdhouse stand. ... "
" ... It fit my hand perfectly and very little vibration. ... "
" ... The tool kicks butt it’s very easy on the vibration and fits nicely in ur hands, so long as u don’t have hobbit hands. ... "
Overall performance
17variable, powerful, job, control, smooth
+94%
-6%
" ... Versatile design, powerful, gets the job done. ... "
" ... Nice variable speed. ... "
" ... I trust Makita to get the job done. ... "
" ... Very powerful sander, I don't use it at full speed ever. ... "
" ... The speed control is great, the accessories are high quality, there's not much to complain about. ... "
" ... The selectable speed dial is truly fantastic! ... "
" ... DOES THE JOB EASILY ... "
" ... Runs like a champ. ... The speed (RPM's) has a good range and the motor seems to purr (it whines, actually). ... "
Size
17small, smaller, plenty of power, compact, weight
+100%
" ... Like the small base. ... "
" ... Excellent for small size. ... "
" ... It's small and easy to hold and use but also has plenty of power. ... "
" ... I am a dewalt guy but in this compact design had the best reviews . ... "
" ... Nice compact size. ... "
" ... The size and the wheite is perfect. ... I can use only one hand after the stroke i had and that is why the size is perfect. ... "
" ... This little guy has plenty of power for a smaller unit. ... "
" ... It's cute, but very strong. ... "
Hair
15cutting, depth, cut, would, works
+87%
-13%
" ... Used it to route metal, and it did great (yes, used cutting oil). ... "
" ... The constant speed control feature is cool so you can be sure that your cuts are even all the way through even with thick material. ... "
" ... Visibility of the cutting is good. ... "
" ... It is set up to help you dial in the exact depth of your cuts. ... I have used it to route juice grooves in cutting boards and it performed very well. ... "
" ... Was great for the radius cuts and the laminate work. ... "
" ... BTW, the cutting depth adjustment is very precise. ... "
" ... All my cuts came out very nice. ... "
" ... 4 stars only because I would prefer a light at the collet so I can see what I’m cutting ... "
Comfort
14hands, hand, easy to use, variable, speed
+100%
" ... EASY TO USE WITH ONE HAND . ... "
" ... Comfortable in the hand and easy to raise and lower bit with the depth knob. ... "
" ... it is very easy to use, it fits my job very perfectly, it much better than the Dewalt I use before. ... "
" ... The tool kicks butt it’s very easy on the vibration and fits nicely in ur hands, so long as u don’t have hobbit hands. ... "
" ... Small and comfortable to operate. ... "
" ... It is comfortable to handle, has good power. ... "
" ... Comfortable to use. ... "
" ... It fit my hand perfectly and very little vibration. ... "
Price
12money, makita, good value, worth the money, point
+100%
" ... Product worth the investment ... "
" ... Defo worth the money. ... "
" ... All around, a much better product than anything else in this price range. ... "
" ... As per usual with Makita, a great tool at a reasonable price point. ... "
Setup
10guide, easy, easiest, tool, template
+90%
-10%
" ... Great router in a small easy to use package. ... "
" ... great tool.router bit removal and exchange is not perfectly easy but is pretty much the same with all routers. ... "
" ... This is the easiest to use router I've ever had - perfect size and with the plunge base, and edge guide, it was just what I needed for what I was making. ... "
" ... This is a pretty robust router that's fairly easy to control. ... "
" ... The guide works really well, although it not the easiest to adjust. ... "
" ... This is a great little router setup if you need just medium power, versatility, and perhaps want only one unit. ... "
Sound Quality
8noise, powerful, relatively, motor, tool
+88%
-13%
" ... also very quiet. ... "
" ... Motor seems strong with no signs of struggle, and the sound levels are also low. ... "
" ... Beautiful and quiet ... "
" ... Excellent handheld router, without much noise. ... "
Features
8feature, soft start, led light, speed, lock
+88%
-13%
" ... Lol anyways other than it’s a good buy but the light is important. ... "
" ... The "soft start" feature is nice and the size and power is excellent. ... "
" ... Just for my hobbies and light trim. ... "
" ... Nice and light ... "
" ... I really like the "soft" start up feature . ... "
" ... It would be nice to have an LED light but the visibility is pretty good without one. ... "
" ... Picked up for slightly more with plunge feature, don’t use it all the time, but when you need/want it, u need/want it!!! ... "
Cleaning
8dust collector, clean, vac, mask, hose
+63%
-38%
" ... This feature allows you to get clean smooth cuts in deferent type of wood and prevents blow outs when doing fine detailed work. ... "
" ... Great first router, but make sure to keep it clean!! ... I had to send it into Makita for a full cleaning and now I use an air blower after each use to keep it clean. ... "
" ... I bought the dust collector attachment for both bases, I'd recommend both. ... "
" ... It spits chips at you, even with a vacuum hooked up, so wear eye protection. ... "
" ... Dust collection is decent . ... "
Design
7tool, fit, finish, better
+100%
" ... It's cute, but very strong. ... "
" ... Great design for any use. ... "
" ... Beautiful unit for 80% lowers. ... "
" ... I decided to up my game to a plunge style and looked at all the competition. ... The fit and finish is top notch. ... "
" ... Great for chamfered or rounded edges. ... "
" ... With the guides and general precision of the tool, I believe this tool makes my work look better than the amount of skill I actually have, so there is that. ... "
Accuracy
5easy, bought, well, second, adjustment
+100%
" ... Second one I bought, first I gifted to family and bought a second bc it's so easy accurate and good. ... "
" ... It is well made, the machining is tight, and adjustments are easy and accurate. ... "
Capacity
4room, table, storage, small, put
+100%
" ... It's a great small router for tons of shop uses. ... "
" ... Just installed our first compact Makita router in a router table. ... "
" ... Using this for speaker building mostly. ... "
" ... Purchased this last year to put some edges on wood projects around the house as I continue to renovate the house, room by room. ... "
Shave Quality
4works, well, round base, powerful, easy to use
+100%
" ... Smooth with no vibration . ... "
" ... I also prefer round base trimmers ... "
Product Reliability
4quit, dewalt, defective, years, weeks
+50%
-50%
" ... I'm not sure if mines was defective? ... This is getting return since it might be defective. ... "
" ... I may have got a lemon. ... "
Returns
4getting, returning, replacement, defective
-100%
" ... This is getting return since it might be defective. ... "
" ... Sent it back and got a replacement. ... "
" ... I'll be returning this ASAP and getting a Dewalt. ... "
" ... I want to return but I am not in the US. ... "
Weight
4light, like
+100%
" ... Very handy to have light weight yet durable. ... "
" ... I used it to do some light weight milling of Aluminum blanks worked great. ... "
" ... Very robust, light weight unit. ... "
Storage
4doors, bag, tool, room, panels
+100%
" ... He removed the center panels on kitchen cabinet doors to replace solid panels with glass, and is pleased with the ease of use and excellent results. ... "
" ... Bag it comes with as plenty of space for the bases it comes with plus much more. ... "
" ... Bought to plunge concealed hinges, but now I use it for lots of jobs. ... "
" ... Excellent machine for small/medium wooden projects! ... "
Cables
3cord, porter cable, porter
+100%
" ... Quality product that was purchased to take the place of my exhausted/older Porter Cable kit. ... "
" ... it would be great and appreciated if 240 v cord is supported and available for the customers from outside USA ... "
" ... Quality all around, even the cord it a notch above. ... "
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