I bought my first Makita tool in the mid-90s when they were still fairly new to UK. I’ve never changed brands since because nothing I ever bought from them proved to be a mistake. Along the way I bought and ditched various other brand tools always ending up with a Makita replacement. Of course now it’s mostly battery powered tools and once you’ve bought a battery system it’s really expensive to swap brands. They aren’t always the best in any reviews but they consistently get the job done and this little router is no different. Mine has just kept on going with never a grumble and I’d recommend it 100% to anyone looking for a simple reliable trim router.
Thanks Andreas, I really appreciate this video because you answered the questions I had about my new Makita router, and now I understand how to use it. You're a champion ☆☆☆
Just bought a good used basic version of this router (has no accessories). Your video was perfect for me and now I know not to use it in a new router table I'm installing, as first planned and will use a large router I have here. Thanks very much Andreas, much appreciated.
It's a great little router. I bought one second hand about two years ago and I love it and use it all the time. I got a cheap Triton with a Rockler plate to mount as table router on my Bosch GTS-10 table saw (I think I remember you have one too) but everything above the table is for the Makita. Also the very long power cable is a ++ point! Thanks for the video.
Great review, thanks! you've helped me decide to buy the cordless version. It'll be a great addition to my Bosch 12v edge router (which your review of also helped me to make that decision).
I agree completely with the criticisms you make. I have both a Makita and the "knock off" Katsu and they are used in trade joinery work and have become a very useful part of my tool kit. The other issue (for me) is the lack of a fine depth adjuster mechanism for use on the plunge base, but I am working on that A couple of additional points: the fixed trimmer base takes Porter-Cable threaded guide bushes directly, the plunge base takes the larger guide bushes off the Makita RP1801/RP2301 routers but Makita do sell an adaptor which allows use with the P-C type guide bushes. Trend sell P-C guide bushes in 16 and 30mm use for use with their templates. Axminster Power Tools in the UK also sell a set of metric P-C compatible guide bushes. The plunge base can also be used with the side fences from the deWalt DW613/615/621/622, Trend T5, Elu MOF96/OF97/OF1, etc as they are compatible with the Makita RP1110 style fence you show. There is now an 18 volt cordless version of the motor available
Andreas Kalt I meant to say Andreas, that I always find your review vids very helpful. I bought my table saw largely on the strength of your recommendation. I like it too!
Great set - I have it, also the extra precision edge guide that he has on the table and would agree with everything he says in the video. Ideal jack of all trades small router. There is also a clone by Katsu which is functionally identical to the router motor here and works with all the accessories - sometimes useful to have a second tool so you don't have to change bit so often. I got my own 8mm steel rods for the edge guide and they work fine. I also fit a wooden block on the other end of the rods to support the whole assembly when working on the edge of a board. I screwed the simple base (not the plunge one) into a board for a primitive table solution while I am still waiting to build my proper table... If I didn't have it I would buy it again.
A brilliant review. I bought this router with the plunge accessory and the instructions were not the best to follow, I was also going to buy a router table but after your review I see now why I should not I will just buy the guides
Andreas Kalt + I have two of this router and I is very pleased with them. One is mounted in router table with Matthias Wendels Tilting Router table. Its works very fine. You forget you can mount the fence to the trim router part as well. I have screwed on a piece of wood on the fence so I have longer fence and its work fine. I have also used the guide bush a lot. I have also a Bosch GMF 1600 CE Professional Twin Base Router and a Bosch POF 800 ACE but Makita is more handy
The straight guide also fits into the trimm base, is mounted in place of the guide with the bearing. Tilt base I use with straight trim bits to chamfer at any angle. Great review Andreas, I do not have to do anymore ;)
Andreas, thanks for update on router. I just purchased the Makita router as I liked the smaller footprint for trimming mostly cutting boards. I’ve started trying out different woodcraft and keeps me occupied during these times.
I have one of these routers. I haven’t used it yet, I’m waiting on getting the plunge router base. I’m using it for Lutherie (guitars) and I may buy several more of the basic routers so that I can leave the base and tool set up permanently for the task. I want one for edge trimming, one for use in the binding and purfling jig, one for plunge routing the saddle, and one for routing the headstock. I have a larger porter cable router and I may dedicate it to a router table to rout the slots in the neck for the truss rods. Thanks for sharing this very comprehensive review. Take care and stay well.
I have the exact same one and i also use mine all the time, also what you said about the dust collection, mine is different as it covers the opening and the collection is good with it. The other thing i want to say is that mine didn't come with 2 spanners only the 1, but the red button and locking the spindle has been good with mine with no probs. The only difference with yours to mine is that i bought the set separately, as the months and build went by and maybe that was why the dust collection is better, i dunno anyway i still love mine, great video. Barry (ENG)
Super, Danke für die Vorstellung Andreas! Genau DAS Ding hängt mir schon lange in der Nase. Und die Preise sind derzeit auch eher im unteren Bereich. Sollte man ausnutzen! 👍
Great video. I have the cordless version and absolutely love it. I like that bag insert for the systainer. Is there a part number listed on it by any chance? I can't seem to find it online. It looks useful for many things besides the router setup. Thanks and subbed!
I had the same problem with the plunge lock flip lever on my (other brand) router and was able to fix it by tightening the lever’s attachment screw. Any chance the same can be done here? It looks like it has the same screw.
Nice video, I just purchased the same kit, but I don't have any trouble changing bits with pushing the red button. Just make sure the pin will go into the shaft before you loosen the bit. Nice Router for most common jobs.
Great review. I'm into buying this nifty thing in the basic edition with only the trim router as I have a plunge router already with more motor power. I had other ones in my mind but looked at the Makita and decide it would be on the top 5 list. Mainly because the housing is full aluminum and the product seems solid.
Hi Andreas, I just popped into your channel while factfinding... Great Job, Great Skills, Great English. Respect & compliments. Gonna watch this closer. cheers from Lxbg.
Schönes Review. Ich habe die Maschine vor ein paar Wochen gekauft, aber noch nicht wirklich eingesetzt. Ich hatte schon ein wenig Angst vor deinem Fazit, aber ich denke es war eine gute Wahl. Danke fürs Zeigen
Ich würde mir als mobile Fräse eher die Akku Variante davon zulegen. Laut einigen Reviews soll das Ding ordentlich Kraft haben und mit 5Ah Akkus auch Ausdauer satt. Natürlich ist der Preis nicht ganz ohne WENN man noch kein Makita Ladegerät und Akkus hat. Sonst ist die meines Wissens nach ähnlich wie die kabelgebundene Variante.
Ich gebe Dir Recht. Als ich meine gekauft habe, gab es die Akku-Variante noch nicht, aber heute würde ich sie wohl vorziehen. Gibt es sie denn in der gleichen Ausstattung (mit den verschiedenen Körben etc.)
Ja so wie ich das gesehen habe schon gibt halt einmal die Variante ohne alles, sprich nur den Fräsmotor. Dann mit der gleichen Ausstattung wie deine, aber ohne Akkus und Ladegerät und dann noch komplett mit Ladegerät und zwei 5Ah Akkus. Was ich aber etwas merkwürdig finde ist, dass es die Fräse bisher scheinbar nur bei für mich nicht ganz kompetenten Onlineshops gibt wie Real oder irgendwelchen Büromärkten. Da habe ich immer Bedenken, ob das nicht irgendwelche Grauimporte sind....
Ja die kleine Kantenfräse ist schon echt ein vielseitiges Teil und wenn ich ehrlich bin brauche ich meine große Festool OF900 kaum noch vielen Dank für dein Video lg TroppY
Hallo Andreas, Sehr interessanten Review. Nur eine Frage, offers geleden dass die Spannzange ein Problem kan geven. Waas kat deone Erfahrung hieruit ? M. fr. Gr. Maarten
Thanks for a great video. You have a new subsriber :D I am still on the fence about wheter to get this one or the Dewalt though... :D Cheers from Bergen, Norway.
Super Video, wie immer. Super Review über die Oberfräse, aber ich gedulde mich noch bis Dezember, da kommt sie als Akku-Version auch endlich in Deutschland in den Handel.
Danke! Was an den Akku-Maschinen halt ein Faktor ist: die schalten dann den Sauger nicht automatisch ein. Daher finde ich bei Oberfräse, Dübelfräse etc. das Kabel nicht störend.
I'm a late subscriber and started browsing trough your selection. good stuff Andreas. I notice you use the flat side of your router to follow against the fence. If you use the round side, the router bit will always stay the same distance away from the fence even if you wiggel a little. That is if you stay against the fence obviously :D (the center of a circle or wheel wont change in relation tho the surface if you roll it around) When you wiggle on the flat side, the router will go away from the fence. This is a tip I found on youtube and has helped me a lot!
Oh no, not at all - I appreciate the tip and hadn’t thought of that before. The flat side feels more stable but the round side might be the better option. Thanks again for the tip and welcome to the channel!
Schöne Maschinenvorstellung. Ich habe auch schon ein paar mal darüber nachgedacht. Preis Leistung ist super, aber sie hat auch ihre Schwächen, die Du ja auch angesprochen hast. Letztendlich hat sie die falsche Farbe für mich 😂 Wünsche dir noch viele weitere interessante Projekte mit der Fräse! Beste Grüße, Thomas 🖐🏼
Thank you for the great review. It has left me conflicted with this router or the Dewalt DWP611. They both seem great and will be winning no matter which one I go with as they both seem like great choices. Cheers mate.
That’s actually a bit elusive. For a while I could find it on amazon, then it disappeared and - even using its part number - I couldn’t find it anywhere anymore. Sorry.
Hello! Thank you for the video. Tell me - what is the diameter of the milling cutter you use and will there be enough power for this cutter to work with cutters of 8 mm diameter (3 / 8in)?
Do you mean at 6:42? That was a 19 mm bit. It has worked fine, but I've cut in two or three passes, depending on the depth of the groove - taking out about 4 - 5 mm of depth in each passing.
Hi Andreas. I used the tilting frame and I was able to make raised panel doors. Could you make a video about the frame? It's an easy alternative if you dont feel like making a router table!
Thank you for this great review. I really like this router and I’m considering to buy it. Do you know if plunge base is compatible with Bosch FSN OFA adapter for their guide rail? I already have one and this information would help me make my decision. Keep on going with great videos!
According to the manual of the FSN OFA www.bosch-professional.com/binary/ocsmedia/optimized/full/o237767v21_1_609_92A_3AB_1304.pdf it is NOT compatible - only two other Makita routers are listed (bottom of page 2). However, maybe the list is not complete - it would be worth checking out.
@@holzhandwerk_ak Thanks! That's what I also found on the web. I thought that maybe you have one of two mentioned compatible Makita's routers so that you can compare bases. Anyway thanks and continue with great work!
Great review. I'm on 2 platforms. Makita and Milwaukee. So I'm trying to decide. It's awesome having 2 of the best tool manufactures to choose from. The consumers are the winners whenever this happens eh mate.? 👍🏾
Excellent review. Especially given the fact that you used it for 3 years. It gives it a lot more value compared to out of the box evaluation. Just a simple question : do you use 6mm bits or 8mm ?
@@holzhandwerk_ak picked it up with all the bits! Very happy absolutely beautifully made body on the router and adjuster, beauty of this i can fit it in my cnc if the spindle goes wrong....Openbuilds 1075 leadscrew. Just drops in as the router and water spindle are luckily the same size !
Hi Andreas, please can you tell me how this works with your CamVac, I bought 2 Cam Vacs based on you video a while back, I wondered if you need an adapter or whether it connects onto the 2.5 inch hose which I’ve noticed you use ? Thanks you, terrythemaker 👍
I don’t use this with the CamVac because that hose is very large and therefor clunky on the router. I use the router with my second shopvac which only has a 38 mm hose - and even that is a bit unwieldy on the router but it works.
Andreas Kalt Thanks Andreas, I’ve managed to pick up a 4 inch adapter which is connected to a regular vacuum size hose hopefully that will work, it’s on the Record Power website 👍🏼
Thanks for the very helpful and comprehensive review. Did you ever have a problem with the 8mm collet that was included? I have read reviews where it is mentioned that occasionally the 8mm bits come loose because the collet has only 1 "gap" at the side that allows tightening compared to the 6mm that has 4 which seems to work fine.
@@holzhandwerk_ak Hi, does your 8mm collet have four gaps??? Really? It would be great if Makita started making a new 4-gaps 8mm collet... Please, could you send a photo? Or link where is 8mm collet with 4 gaps available for purchase? Thank you!!!
I don’t have a part number and it seems that this fence is no longer available -this one, though, looks exactly like the one I have even though it’s by DeWalt. From my experience, the distance for the bars are standardised so you might try this one: amzn.to/3o3kOq2
Of course, I thought I had put it in the video description but I hadn’t. kit.co/holzhandwerk_ak/makita-router-and-accessories (Now also in the video description)
The max depth depends on the router bit you use (length of shaft) and of cutting head. The plunge base doesn’t add extra depth, probably even a bit less than with the one-hand base.
are imperial collets available please? and how far does the router plunge please? my current router has a problem that it does not plunge all the way down and so some small bits are practically unusable as they dont reach the work surface - does the collet plunge down right to the end of the router? thanks
I very recently purchased the Makita RT0701C router, the only other router I have is a Craftsman router that I bought new about 30 years ago. You show a cheaper parallel fence for the Makita that you adapt by changing out rods. Can you provide me with the Makita part number for the fence? I can't find a fence that looks like what you are showing. Very good review. Thanks
Hello Andreas. I also bought this router a few months ago and im having a hard time to find a compatible router table or even a plate for it. Have you any recomendations? Thanks!!
I don’t think this router is very suitable for a router table since its plunge depth is not very big - but I suppose you could buy a plate from Kreg which - if I remember correctly - have plates that you drill yourself for various routers.
I am thinking about getting this router, but have some questions. Have there been jobs you've need to do and this router hasn't had enough power??? Like could it route hardwoods like white oak or hickory? Also, can you change out the collet for 1/4, 3/8, and/or 1/2 inch bits? Thanks!
A review after 3 years of use. How darn refreshing. Also in depth and honest flaws with fixes. Good work!
Thanks! Glad you like it.
I bought my first Makita tool in the mid-90s when they were still fairly new to UK. I’ve never changed brands since because nothing I ever bought from them proved to be a mistake. Along the way I bought and ditched various other brand tools always ending up with a Makita replacement. Of course now it’s mostly battery powered tools and once you’ve bought a battery system it’s really expensive to swap brands. They aren’t always the best in any reviews but they consistently get the job done and this little router is no different. Mine has just kept on going with never a grumble and I’d recommend it 100% to anyone looking for a simple reliable trim router.
I love this little Router and I love to use it in my Projects. Perfect and flexible tool for different things. Good explanation
Thanks Andy!
Thank you for a very well laid out video. You showed us everything we needed to see plus what the accessories do also. Thank you so very much.
Thank YOU for your kind words. I’m glad it was useful to you.
Enfin un avis indépendant avec le bon et le moins bon... Je vous en remercie
I got the same set and I am very pleased with it. Good quality fir a good price. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for your feedback!
Thanks for the honest in depth review!
You’re welcome!
Very well done Sir. Clear & visual. You answered some/most of my inexperienced questions. Thank you.
Thanks for your feedback. Much appreciated.
Part of my wishlist. Thank you for the introduction video..
Thanks for your comment, Alfred!
The best review I've seen. Thank you!
Thank you!
Thanks Andreas, I really appreciate this video because you answered the questions I had about my new Makita router, and now I understand how to use it. You're a champion ☆☆☆
I’m very glad to hear that my video was useful to you! Enjoy your new router!
Well after that review I've decided that's the trim router set for me thanks for sharing Andreas.
Glad I could help, Opa!
Just bought a good used basic version of this router (has no accessories). Your video was perfect for me and now I know not to use it in a new router table I'm installing, as first planned and will use a large router I have here. Thanks very much Andreas, much appreciated.
Oh I like that angle base! didn't know they made that. Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks for watching, Mitch. Do you have an idea what to use it for?
Great review, best one I've seen on this product. I feel more confident and informed in making the purchase now. Thank you.
Glad to hear it - you’re welcome.
Been thinking about getting this. Thanx for the review.
Thanks for the video,I am buying the plunge base for my Makita trim router
What a great little router, my kids bought me one for father day, I’m very pleased with it too 👍
Enjoy! Thanks for your feedback!
Awesome video ! Very well appreciated for the information you provided.
Thanks!
Good and sincere review thanks
Thanks for a very succinct and informative presentation. I am in the market for just this tool and you have helped me decide.
Thanks. I’m glad I could help.
It's a great little router. I bought one second hand about two years ago and I love it and use it all the time. I got a cheap Triton with a Rockler plate to mount as table router on my Bosch GTS-10 table saw (I think I remember you have one too) but everything above the table is for the Makita. Also the very long power cable is a ++ point! Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the detailed feedback.
Thanks mate. Your video has helped me to decide to buy the router.
I’m glad to hear it! Happy woodworking!
Tip Top video, clear and concise.
Thanks a lot, Frank.
Great review. Very helpful and to the point.
Thank you Mike
Great review Andreas, thank you !
Thanks for your Feedback, Michael.
Great review, thanks! you've helped me decide to buy the cordless version. It'll be a great addition to my Bosch 12v edge router (which your review of also helped me to make that decision).
Good stuff - have fun with your tool
I agree completely with the criticisms you make. I have both a Makita and the "knock off" Katsu and they are used in trade joinery work and have become a very useful part of my tool kit. The other issue (for me) is the lack of a fine depth adjuster mechanism for use on the plunge base, but I am working on that
A couple of additional points: the fixed trimmer base takes Porter-Cable threaded guide bushes directly, the plunge base takes the larger guide bushes off the Makita RP1801/RP2301 routers but Makita do sell an adaptor which allows use with the P-C type guide bushes. Trend sell P-C guide bushes in 16 and 30mm use for use with their templates. Axminster Power Tools in the UK also sell a set of metric P-C compatible guide bushes. The plunge base can also be used with the side fences from the deWalt DW613/615/621/622, Trend T5, Elu MOF96/OF97/OF1, etc as they are compatible with the Makita RP1110 style fence you show. There is now an 18 volt cordless version of the motor available
Thanks for this very useful information.
I've got one of those too. I agree with those minor criticisms but overall I like it. Thanks for that!
Thanks for your feedback, Mark!
Andreas Kalt I meant to say Andreas, that I always find your review vids very helpful. I bought my table saw largely on the strength of your recommendation. I like it too!
Excellent! Glad to hear it!
Very informative, thanks!
Thank you!
Nettes Review, hat mir sehr gut gefallen! 👍
Danke Dragi!
Thanks Andreas. Useful video. Confirmed my decision to buy the RTX0700CX4 as my first router.
Great review!
Thanks!
super! gut erklährt und mit der richtigen bekleidung! hey andreas das ehrt mich sehr. lieben dank👍🍀
Mit dem richtigen Shirt gehts leicht von der Hand ;-) - Gern Lukas!
Good review
great router, i have the same i'm very pleased whit it! good review
Thanks
This review is very informarive and honest in my opinion
Thank you!
Just got this model, been wanting one for years. Now I'm waiting for bits to arrive ;-)
Enjoy!
Thanks for the review. I bought one months ago but haven't got around to using yet.
Check it out - it’s a good machine!
Great set - I have it, also the extra precision edge guide that he has on the table and would agree with everything he says in the video. Ideal jack of all trades small router. There is also a clone by Katsu which is functionally identical to the router motor here and works with all the accessories - sometimes useful to have a second tool so you don't have to change bit so often. I got my own 8mm steel rods for the edge guide and they work fine. I also fit a wooden block on the other end of the rods to support the whole assembly when working on the edge of a board. I screwed the simple base (not the plunge one) into a board for a primitive table solution while I am still waiting to build my proper table... If I didn't have it I would buy it again.
A brilliant review. I bought this router with the plunge accessory and the instructions were not the best to follow, I was also going to buy a router table but after your review I see now why I should not I will just buy the guides
Great review! Thanx!
Thanks for your feedback!
Good review!
Thanks!
Das ist doch mal ein wirklich hilfreiches Video, vielen Dank! 1 neues Abo :)
Danke sehr! Willkommen auf meinem Kanal!
Thanks alot good man.. You really helped me out getting started with my great little tool I just purchased
Andreas Kalt + I have two of this router and I is very pleased with them. One is mounted in router table with Matthias Wendels Tilting Router table. Its works very fine. You forget you can mount the fence to the trim router part as well. I have screwed on a piece of wood on the fence so I have longer fence and its work fine. I have also used the guide bush a lot. I have also a Bosch GMF 1600 CE Professional Twin Base Router and a Bosch POF 800 ACE but Makita is more handy
Thanks for your feedback
The straight guide also fits into the trimm base, is mounted in place of the guide with the bearing. Tilt base I use with straight trim bits to chamfer at any angle.
Great review Andreas, I do not have to do anymore ;)
Thanks for those tips and your feedback!
Andreas, thanks for update on router. I just purchased the Makita router as I liked the smaller footprint for trimming mostly cutting boards. I’ve started trying out different woodcraft and keeps me occupied during these times.
Glad to hear it. Stay safe.
thanks for the advice
You’re welcome Mohammed.
Great review, i just ordered the cordless version 15 minutes ago !
Great!
Awesome router. My colleague has one. If he says it’s excellent it is. :-)
@@christianolsson834 I've had it for two years now, it is fantastic.
I have one of these routers. I haven’t used it yet, I’m waiting on getting the plunge router base. I’m using it for Lutherie (guitars) and I may buy several more of the basic routers so that I can leave the base and tool set up permanently for the task. I want one for edge trimming, one for use in the binding and purfling jig, one for plunge routing the saddle, and one for routing the headstock.
I have a larger porter cable router and I may dedicate it to a router table to rout the slots in the neck for the truss rods. Thanks for sharing this very comprehensive review. Take care and stay well.
Thanks for your feedback - sounds like interesting work!
Thanks for sharing Regards BobLee!!!
+Bob Lee's Woodshop Thanks for watching, Bop. And great to see you back!
I have the exact same one and i also use mine all the time, also what you said about the dust collection, mine is different as it covers the opening and the collection is good with it. The other thing i want to say is that mine didn't come with 2 spanners only the 1, but the red button and locking the spindle has been good with mine with no probs. The only difference with yours to mine is that i bought the set separately, as the months and build went by and maybe that was why the dust collection is better, i dunno anyway i still love mine, great video.
Barry (ENG)
Thanks Barry. Maybe they improved the dust hood at a later point! Thanks for your comment.
Super, Danke für die Vorstellung Andreas! Genau DAS Ding hängt mir schon lange in der Nase. Und die Preise sind derzeit auch eher im unteren Bereich. Sollte man ausnutzen! 👍
Ja, Appi. Das Ding lohnt sich in der Werkstatt!
Great video. I have the cordless version and absolutely love it. I like that bag insert for the systainer. Is there a part number listed on it by any chance? I can't seem to find it online. It looks useful for many things besides the router setup. Thanks and subbed!
I had the same problem with the plunge lock flip lever on my (other brand) router and was able to fix it by tightening the lever’s attachment screw. Any chance the same can be done here? It looks like it has the same screw.
Very good review, Thank you👍🏽
Mark
You’re welcome. Thanks for your comment.
Nice video, I just purchased the same kit, but I don't have any trouble changing bits with pushing the red button. Just make sure the pin will go into the shaft before you loosen the bit. Nice Router for most common jobs.
Thanks for your feedback!
Thanks!
Great review.
I'm into buying this nifty thing in the basic edition with only the trim router as I have a plunge router already with more motor power.
I had other ones in my mind but looked at the Makita and decide it would be on the top 5 list. Mainly because the housing is full aluminum and the product seems solid.
Go cordless for a trim router, surely that’s all the power you would need.
Good presentation.I have my one about 5 years and I like it. All the best... .
Thanks!
I wonder if the plunge router base fit into my old Makita 3707F as well which is a 60.5mm diameter of the body.
Klasse Review. Hab das Teil auch und bin sehr zufrieden. Bei Problemen beim Fräserwechsel, kurzer Schlag auf die Spannschraube und der Fräser ist los.
Danke und danke für den Tipp!
Hi Andreas, I just popped into your channel while factfinding... Great Job, Great Skills, Great English. Respect & compliments. Gonna watch this closer. cheers from Lxbg.
Thanks for your kind words, Camille!
Schönes Review. Ich habe die Maschine vor ein paar Wochen gekauft, aber noch nicht wirklich eingesetzt. Ich hatte schon ein wenig Angst vor deinem Fazit, aber ich denke es war eine gute Wahl. Danke fürs Zeigen
Danke für Dein Feedback!
Schönes Video, das Teil steht ziemlich weit oben auf meiner nice to have Liste. 😀👍
Das kann ich mir denken - ist auch wirklich klasse.
Google mal nach Katsu Router 😉
Ich würde mir als mobile Fräse eher die Akku Variante davon zulegen. Laut einigen Reviews soll das Ding ordentlich Kraft haben und mit 5Ah Akkus auch Ausdauer satt. Natürlich ist der Preis nicht ganz ohne WENN man noch kein Makita Ladegerät und Akkus hat. Sonst ist die meines Wissens nach ähnlich wie die kabelgebundene Variante.
Ich gebe Dir Recht. Als ich meine gekauft habe, gab es die Akku-Variante noch nicht, aber heute würde ich sie wohl vorziehen. Gibt es sie denn in der gleichen Ausstattung (mit den verschiedenen Körben etc.)
Ja so wie ich das gesehen habe schon gibt halt einmal die Variante ohne alles, sprich nur den Fräsmotor. Dann mit der gleichen Ausstattung wie deine, aber ohne Akkus und Ladegerät und dann noch komplett mit Ladegerät und zwei 5Ah Akkus.
Was ich aber etwas merkwürdig finde ist, dass es die Fräse bisher scheinbar nur bei für mich nicht ganz kompetenten Onlineshops gibt wie Real oder irgendwelchen Büromärkten. Da habe ich immer Bedenken, ob das nicht irgendwelche Grauimporte sind....
Thank you.
You’re welcome!
grazie Jenni
Kleine handliche Oberfräse, danke fürs zeigen!
Gerne!
Don't know if this was done deliberately, but I like it when you put on the big basket and the music gets slow and "heavy" like in "Beware!"
I wasn’t thinking of “Beware” but deliberately changed the song to mark a new section. You’re the first to realize this 😀
Ja die kleine Kantenfräse ist schon echt ein vielseitiges Teil und wenn ich ehrlich bin brauche ich meine große Festool OF900 kaum noch
vielen Dank für dein Video
lg TroppY
Danke für Dein Feedback René!
Hallo Andreas,
Sehr interessanten Review.
Nur eine Frage, offers geleden dass die Spannzange ein Problem kan geven. Waas kat deone Erfahrung hieruit ?
M. fr. Gr.
Maarten
Thanks for a great video. You have a new subsriber :D
I am still on the fence about wheter to get this one or the Dewalt though... :D
Cheers from Bergen, Norway.
Good luck with your choice. The new version of the DeWalt seems to be very good from what I hear.
...Super...
Super Video, wie immer. Super Review über die Oberfräse, aber ich gedulde mich noch bis Dezember, da kommt sie als Akku-Version auch endlich in Deutschland in den Handel.
Danke! Was an den Akku-Maschinen halt ein Faktor ist: die schalten dann den Sauger nicht automatisch ein. Daher finde ich bei Oberfräse, Dübelfräse etc. das Kabel nicht störend.
Ich habe mir auch die Akku Version gegönnt (habe u.a. auch die 18 V Flachdübelfräse) und bin absolut begeistert von dem Teil.
I cant insert 6.35mm bits. Why? In manual say that bits can be insert. All my bits are 6.35mm
I bought the Katsu and the motor went after 3 uses so I’m going to get the Makita.
I'm a late subscriber and started browsing trough your selection. good stuff Andreas. I notice you use the flat side of your router to follow against the fence. If you use the round side, the router bit will always stay the same distance away from the fence even if you wiggel a little. That is if you stay against the fence obviously :D (the center of a circle or wheel wont change in relation tho the surface if you roll it around) When you wiggle on the flat side, the router will go away from the fence. This is a tip I found on youtube and has helped me a lot!
stop commenting on things he probably knows a year later. watch more vid's dipsh**
Oh no, not at all - I appreciate the tip and hadn’t thought of that before. The flat side feels more stable but the round side might be the better option. Thanks again for the tip and welcome to the channel!
Schöne Maschinenvorstellung. Ich habe auch schon ein paar mal darüber nachgedacht. Preis Leistung ist super, aber sie hat auch ihre Schwächen, die Du ja auch angesprochen hast. Letztendlich hat sie die falsche Farbe für mich 😂
Wünsche dir noch viele weitere interessante Projekte mit der Fräse!
Beste Grüße,
Thomas 🖐🏼
Danke Tom - in Dunkelblau würde ich sie auch gerne eine nehmen. Aber da ist dummerweise meist ein anderes Preisschild dran 😉
Thank you for the great review. It has left me conflicted with this router or the Dewalt DWP611.
They both seem great and will be winning no matter which one I go with as they both seem like great choices.
Cheers mate.
Thanks. I’m glad you found it useful.
I don't see the link for that bigger edge guide, what's the link to that ?
That’s actually a bit elusive. For a while I could find it on amazon, then it disappeared and - even using its part number - I couldn’t find it anywhere anymore. Sorry.
Hello! Thank you for the video. Tell me - what is the diameter of the milling cutter you use and will there be enough power for this cutter to work with cutters of 8 mm diameter (3 / 8in)?
Do you mean at 6:42? That was a 19 mm bit. It has worked fine, but I've cut in two or three passes, depending on the depth of the groove - taking out about 4 - 5 mm of depth in each passing.
Yes it has a 8mm collet with it.
Hi Andreas. I used the tilting frame and I was able to make raised panel doors. Could you make a video about the frame? It's an easy alternative if you dont feel like making a router table!
Thanks for your feedback. To honest, I don’t really have a clear idea about how to use it.
Thank you for this great review. I really like this router and I’m considering to buy it. Do you know if plunge base is compatible with Bosch FSN OFA adapter for their guide rail? I already have one and this information would help me make my decision. Keep on going with great videos!
According to the manual of the FSN OFA www.bosch-professional.com/binary/ocsmedia/optimized/full/o237767v21_1_609_92A_3AB_1304.pdf it is NOT compatible - only two other Makita routers are listed (bottom of page 2). However, maybe the list is not complete - it would be worth checking out.
@@holzhandwerk_ak Thanks! That's what I also found on the web. I thought that maybe you have one of two mentioned compatible Makita's routers so that you can compare bases. Anyway thanks and continue with great work!
Great review. I'm on 2 platforms. Makita and Milwaukee. So I'm trying to decide. It's awesome having 2 of the best tool manufactures to choose from. The consumers are the winners whenever this happens eh mate.? 👍🏾
You're right. Thanks for your feedback.
Excellent review. Especially given the fact that you used it for 3 years. It gives it a lot more value compared to out of the box evaluation. Just a simple question : do you use 6mm bits or 8mm ?
Thanks. 8mm bits.
That little part is for using (routing or edges trimming) in circles or similar situations.
Thanks for this tip.
sounds good to me!
It is 😉
@@holzhandwerk_ak picked it up with all the bits! Very happy absolutely beautifully made body on the router and adjuster, beauty of this i can fit it in my cnc if the spindle goes wrong....Openbuilds 1075 leadscrew. Just drops in as the router and water spindle are luckily the same size !
Hi Andreas, please can you tell me how this works with your CamVac, I bought 2 Cam Vacs based on you video a while back, I wondered if you need an adapter or whether it connects onto the 2.5 inch hose which I’ve noticed you use ?
Thanks you, terrythemaker 👍
I don’t use this with the CamVac because that hose is very large and therefor clunky on the router. I use the router with my second shopvac which only has a 38 mm hose - and even that is a bit unwieldy on the router but it works.
Andreas Kalt
Thanks Andreas, I’ve managed to pick up a 4 inch adapter which is connected to a regular vacuum size hose hopefully that will work, it’s on the Record Power website 👍🏼
How is it with bushings and inlay bushings for use with patterns?
They’re available. I think they even came included with my router.
Thanks for the very helpful and comprehensive review.
Did you ever have a problem with the 8mm collet that was included? I have read reviews where it is mentioned that occasionally the 8mm bits come loose because the collet has only 1 "gap" at the side that allows tightening compared to the 6mm that has 4 which seems to work fine.
My 8 mm collet has four gaps.
@@holzhandwerk_ak Hmm, interesting. Did it come with the router or was it a separate purchase? Thanks for the reply.
It came with the router. But you can buy collets for a few bucks.
@@holzhandwerk_ak Hi, does your 8mm collet have four gaps??? Really? It would be great if Makita started making a new 4-gaps 8mm collet... Please, could you send a photo? Or link where is 8mm collet with 4 gaps available for purchase? Thank you!!!
I’ve got the router with only the trim base. Did you find any chamfer bits that fit as the hole is quite small
I have two regular chamfer bits that both fit.
Do you know part numbers for the micro adjust fence? I followed your kit.co links, but they don't work anymore, or don't work here in the U.S.?
I don’t have a part number and it seems that this fence is no longer available -this one, though, looks exactly like the one I have even though it’s by DeWalt. From my experience, the distance for the bars are standardised so you might try this one: amzn.to/3o3kOq2
Can you link to or let me know what the base trim fence you suggested.
Of course, I thought I had put it in the video description but I hadn’t.
kit.co/holzhandwerk_ak/makita-router-and-accessories
(Now also in the video description)
Is the bit height adjustable on the offset base?
Yes, it can be adjusted on all bases.
Do i get extra depth with the plunge base and what will the max depth be
The max depth depends on the router bit you use (length of shaft) and of cutting head. The plunge base doesn’t add extra depth, probably even a bit less than with the one-hand base.
are imperial collets available please? and how far does the router plunge please? my current router has a problem that it does not plunge all the way down and so some small bits are practically unusable as they dont reach the work surface - does the collet plunge down right to the end of the router? thanks
I don’t know about imperial collets. But the router plunges all the way down till the collet is flush with the bottom of the base.
Ended up buying it a few months ago and i really love it .. you can find the 1/4 inch imperial collet off amazon - bought one recently
I very recently purchased the Makita RT0701C router, the only other router I have is a Craftsman router that I bought new about 30 years ago. You show a cheaper parallel fence for the Makita that you adapt by changing out rods. Can you provide me with the Makita part number for the fence? I can't find a fence that looks like what you are showing. Very good review. Thanks
I've put it in this kit: kit.com/holzhandwerk_ak/makita-router-and-accessories, I think the part number is 194935-6 but I’m not quite sure.
Hello Andreas. I also bought this router a few months ago and im having a hard time to find a compatible router table or even a plate for it. Have you any recomendations? Thanks!!
I don’t think this router is very suitable for a router table since its plunge depth is not very big - but I suppose you could buy a plate from Kreg which - if I remember correctly - have plates that you drill yourself for various routers.
I am thinking about getting this router, but have some questions. Have there been jobs you've need to do and this router hasn't had enough power??? Like could it route hardwoods like white oak or hickory? Also, can you change out the collet for 1/4, 3/8, and/or 1/2 inch bits? Thanks!
I haven’t worked in oak yet but with beech and that worked fine. You can change the collet.