Makita RT0701C Compact Router

[Conductor562]

I've been using a full size Ryobi fixed base router for everything, but find that in many situations when I'm doing a channel or something not on the edge of the piece, it's overly cumbersome.

I've been eyeing this Makita for some time, but finally pulled the trigger today. With the included guide, I think it will be just the ticket.

I do plan to add the plunge base if needed. We'll see how it works out.

[BIGBEARJT]

hows the visibility? looks kinda dark.  ive been wanting one of those kits, should have jumped on that deal a while ago that included the fixed and plunge bases.  

[madman_us]

great man - nice router you got there.

I own the bosch 1617EVSKP for about a year, but never used it so far lol

[Bigmikez]

Congrats on the router conductor looks nice man I have a ridgid that Ive had for awhile now I will take pics when I get home later today

[DR99]

That's a nice little router!!

[comp56]

nice having more than 1 router, I have several however I do a lot of routing.....fixed/plunge set x2 1 micro router, 1 work horse 3-1/4hp that stays in my table...........

[madman_us]

3-1/4 hp wow that's a beast man

[chadlanthier]

Nice router conductor. That out to do the trick.

[Bigmikez]

I've had this for a couple yrs now and used a hand full of times

[BK13]

3-1/4 hp wow that's a beast man

1-1/4 according to Makita's website...

 

Looks good, Travis. It would be nice if you had one of the Bosch Colts to compare it to. I have access to an old Craftsman fixed base, so when I get around to buying a router, I will probably get one of the compact models. The Boch has caught my eye, but I'm not completely in love with it. (And I can't justify a Festool, Chris, Carrol and NER...)

[madman_us]

i was replying towards comp's post

i cant use the "quote" option here. just sucks

[Conductor562]

i cant use the "quote" option here. just sucks

Why not?

[comp56]

I think ipads/tablets are limited to mobile versions of website....

[madman_us]

i cant quote, paste or copy anything in here, i use internet explorer and cant do sh** lol

when i used firefox the other day it worked fine, but that program was kinda annoying with all the commercials - and after that i also had a virus

[madman_us]

i can quote with my cellphone tho

[Conductor562]

You can tap the body of the post and it should give you a quote option .

You should also have a full version option at the bottom of the screen.

[madman_us]

i see the quote option, but nothing happens when i click on it.

either when i wanna paste something in the reply window

[Conductor562]

hows the visibility? looks kinda dark.  ive been wanting one of those kits, should have jumped on that deal a while ago that included the fixed and plunge bases.  

 

It's really not. It's sitting unrealistically low at the moment. At nomad depth visibility look to be fine. 

[NERemodeling]

Very nice!!

[BK13]

i was replying towards comp's post

i cant use the "quote" option here. just sucks

Oops, my bad. Sorry, amigo.

[Bigmikez]

How much u get that badboy for conductor?

[Conductor562]

How much u get that badboy for conductor?

It was $99 at HD. The have refurbished models on eBay for $79 though. I seriously considered going that route.

[madman_us]

That's a good price

[comp56]

both size collets soft start? looks like a nice middle hand sized router please let me know how you like it.....

as much as I know these are under powered I have a dremel trio for real small stuff......

[Conductor562]

both size collets soft start? looks like a nice middle hand sized router please let me know how you like it.....

as much as I know these are under powered I have a dremel trio for real small stuff......

Yea, both this and the Ridgid I was looking at featured soft start.

I'll report back after I get to use it.