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Makita RP2301FCXK/2 240V 1/2" Plunge Router Supplied in A Carry Case

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Makita RP2301FCXK 1/2" Plunge Router & Fine Adjustment Guide in Heavy Duty Carry Case The Makita RP2301 plunge router is powerful, smooth and durable Although it is more expensive than the Bosch 1200, this Dewalt Router is one of the best value router in its category because: This feature is convenient because you don’t have to put the workpiece down to free your hand and turn the machine off. You can bump the Dewalt DWE6005-GB on your legs, and the motor will automatically turn off. This buying guide discusses the most important factors you need to consider before getting your woodworking router.

A plunge router is hand-held, whereas a fixed-base router is anchored on a routing table. That’s the main difference, though not the most important one. Credit subject to status and affordability. Terms and conditions apply. Axminster Tool Centre Ltd trading as Axminster Tools is a credit broker and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Credit is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register no. 704348.

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With a power input of 1200 watts and a power output of 650 watts, the Bosch 1200 is one of the most powerful wood routers for home use. Plunge travel on the Makita RP0900X is also a paltry 35mm which is at the low end of the scale. However, this correlates with the low power of the router and emphasises the lighter routing and more detailed work that this machine is designed for. Accordingly, the Makita RP0900X router is one of the lightest plunge routers on the market with a weight of only 2.7kg, providing the main reason why it easier to handle than most other standard routers.

Smooth - The linear ball bearing provides a super smooth plunge action without excessive play or tightness With a weight of 5.6 kg, it's heavy enough to be stable but not so heavy that it's tiring to operate. This is an excellent router to use if you are learning woodworking; the weight is about where it should be for a 1600 Watt router. Like other ½ inch routers, it comes with both ¼ and ½ inch collets so that one can use either size of bit. The ability to use both bit sizes is convenient. Other useful design features on the Makita machine include a flat-topped body which allows it to be flipped over and balanced inverted for bit changes. The machine also has relatively small handles making it easy to operate by just about anyone, although users with larger hands might find the handles a little too small for total comfort. Rapid Optimum Charger and Dual Port Rapid Optimum Chargers have a built-in fan to cool the battery for faster, more efficient charging (battery and charger sold separately) The plunging mechanism on the Hikoki M12VE slides easily and smoothly unlike many budget level wood routers which are often stiffer and plunge less readily. The router is relatively lightweight and is less noisy compared to other competitor routers in its category class. Other neat features include adjustable handles for maximum user comfort and thoughtful design that makes it relatively easy to integrate it into a router table.

It’s part of Makita’s expanding 18V Lithium-Ion system, the world’s largest cordless tool system powered by 18V Lithium-Ion slide-style batteries. Makita 18V Lithium-Ion batteries have the fastest charge times in their categories, so they spend more time working and less time sitting on the charger.

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