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Makita RT0701C 1-1/4 HP Compact Router

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Style: Tool


Features

  • 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 guides for convenience
  • High visibility base design for improved handling and performance
  • Base can be removed quickly to install other bases
  • Heavy duty aluminum motor housing engineered for increased durability

Description

1-1/4 HP motor delivers 6.5 Amps for improved performance. Heavy Duty aluminum motor for increased durability.

Brand: Makita


Material: Alloy Steel


Power Source: Hand Powered


Product Dimensions: 3.5"W x 7.88"H


Voltage: 120 Volts


Brand: ‎Makita


Material: ‎Alloy Steel


Power Source: ‎Hand Powered


Product Dimensions: ‎3.5"W x 7.88"H


Voltage: ‎120 Volts


Item Weight: ‎3.9 Pounds


Horsepower: ‎1.25 Horsepower


Maximum Rotational Speed: ‎30000 RPM


Amperage: ‎6.5 Amps


Base Type: ‎Fixed


Battery Description: ‎Corded electric


Color: ‎Teal


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎72


UPC: ‎758353348903 088381652872


Manufacturer: ‎Makita


Part Number: ‎RT0701C


Item Weight: ‎3.9 pounds


Item model number: ‎RT0701C


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Size: ‎0


Style: ‎Tool


Finish: ‎Teal


Shape: ‎shape


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Number of Handles: ‎1


Special Features: ‎compact


Usage: ‎specific_uses_for_product


Included Components: ‎Makita - 1-1/4 H.P. Compact Router Fixed Base 10000-300 (RT0701C)


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Description Pile: ‎Corded electric


Warranty Description: ‎1 year that covers repair due to defects in materials or workmanship


Date First Available: October 30, 2013


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • love this thing, great deal!!!
Size: One Size Style: Kit with 1-Base
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! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020 by Eddie B. Eddie B.

  • Great Router, Great Set
Size: One Size Style: Kit with 3-Bases
Great router, greater set. After a lot of hemming and hawing I sprang for this one because of the capabilities of the set. I could have bought the tilting base separately, and that's what I really needed (trimming angled boxes with a compression bit), but I wanted both plunge base (for drilling shelf holes) and the standard base (for ease of adjustment). I would have preferred the battery powered version but the set was for the corded and enough was enough. It is solid, easy to adjust and to change bits, and with three bases is very flexible. I just got done making a complex curved molding, using a combo of various round over and straight and core box bits with the angle function. My very simple jig is pictured below— I'll make a better one eventually, maybe, once I have figured out what features I really use. Someone complained about the difficulty adjusting the tilting base accurately. I worked off the angle scale (calibrated in 5° increments) and the depth scale, embossed in inches and metric. No problems here. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2025 by carmen gonzalez carmen gonzalez

  • Great Tool!
Size: One Size Style: Kit with 3-Bases
We haven’t used this one yet, however, bought this because my brother has the same one and it’s great! This was a gift for my hubby! It is easy to use. Made well. Works well. We cut out and entire Christmas scene silhouette with my brothers. I used it myself , my hubby taught me first. I found it easy to use hold. Easy to use. Just have to take safety precautions. I like that it’s corded for power. Didn’t weigh too much. My hands were buzzing for a while after I was done. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025 by Erica

  • the router is great i have used it muitiple times with most of ...
Size: One Size Style: Kit with 3-Bases
Ive been a wood worker for about 15 years. I chose this router after researching and using various other brands of routers. I went with the makita kit because it came with more bases then the other kits i was looking at and it fit within my budget.the router is great i have used it muitiple times with most of the bases besides the offset base. The angle base is quit handy for flush triming angles and does a real nice job once set up which is very easy. The plunge base is awesome it has very nice depth stops that can each be ajusted to different hights. Just like the large routers . The only thing i dont like is the way the lock lever works on the plunge base u have to hold the locking lever down with you finger once u plunge cut or it seems to poop back up which cause the plunge base to move up and down. It is not a big deal i was able to use slight presure to hold the lever down with my finger while holding the handles and was still able to control the router easily. Im sure this was designed this way so it is easier to unlock to raise the router out of the hole . The case the kit comes with is really nice it has muiltiple pockets and compartment for storage. Ther is enough room to put a secound router in it. This is a small router with big router options. I am very happy with this purchase. And it arrived in perfect condition and a few days early with a large snow storm between the time of order and arrival. I will use amazon for future power tool purchases ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2015 by ntf242

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