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expiredIncompletePerfect posted Aug 26, 2021 6:22 PM
Makita RT0701C 1-1/4 HP Compact Router - Power Laminate Trimmers - Amazon.com $73.34
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This router has been this price for a while now, but CCC still doesn't show it as so.
So, I figured I'd give others here a shot in case they might have been unaware.
I have owned several of these for a while. They're far better than ratings and reviews might tell you on YouTube (but we all know how that works).
Personally, I keep certain bits in these, and never take them out. I'm up to 7 now after buying 4 more at this price. it doesn't come with the plunge system, so you will need to buy that separate (for more than the cost of the router actually) but I personally don't use Plunge systems on compact routers.
I consider this router slightly lower than the Bosch colt (the 1-¼hp... not the 1hp. The 1hp is blahhh) for corded palm routers. I consider the Cordless Makita the best of the cordless (under $300) and Bosch doesn't make a (18v) router, and they're not planning on doing on... but if you don't mind the cord, it is an Amazing little guy.
Enjoy! Watch Them Fingers!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E7D3...RD23B
So, I figured I'd give others here a shot in case they might have been unaware.
I have owned several of these for a while. They're far better than ratings and reviews might tell you on YouTube (but we all know how that works).
Personally, I keep certain bits in these, and never take them out. I'm up to 7 now after buying 4 more at this price. it doesn't come with the plunge system, so you will need to buy that separate (for more than the cost of the router actually) but I personally don't use Plunge systems on compact routers.
I consider this router slightly lower than the Bosch colt (the 1-¼hp... not the 1hp. The 1hp is blahhh) for corded palm routers. I consider the Cordless Makita the best of the cordless (under $300) and Bosch doesn't make a (18v) router, and they're not planning on doing on... but if you don't mind the cord, it is an Amazing little guy.
Enjoy! Watch Them Fingers!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E7D3...RD23B
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This router has been this price for a while now, but CCC still doesn't show it as so.
So, I figured I'd give others here a shot in case they might have been unaware.
I have owned several of these for a while. They're far better than ratings and reviews might tell you on YouTube (but we all know how that works).
Personally, I keep certain bits in these, and never take them out. I'm up to 7 now after buying 4 more at this price. it doesn't come with the plunge system, so you will need to buy that separate (for more than the cost of the router actually) but I personally don't use Plunge systems on compact routers.
I consider this router slightly lower than the Bosch colt (the 1-¼hp... not the 1hp. The 1hp is blahhh) for corded palm routers. I consider the Cordless Makita the best of the cordless (under $300) and Bosch doesn't make a (18v) router, and they're not planning on doing on... but if you don't mind the cord, it is an Amazing little guy.
Enjoy! Watch Them Fingers!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E7D3...RD23B
So, I figured I'd give others here a shot in case they might have been unaware.
I have owned several of these for a while. They're far better than ratings and reviews might tell you on YouTube (but we all know how that works).
Personally, I keep certain bits in these, and never take them out. I'm up to 7 now after buying 4 more at this price. it doesn't come with the plunge system, so you will need to buy that separate (for more than the cost of the router actually) but I personally don't use Plunge systems on compact routers.
I consider this router slightly lower than the Bosch colt (the 1-¼hp... not the 1hp. The 1hp is blahhh) for corded palm routers. I consider the Cordless Makita the best of the cordless (under $300) and Bosch doesn't make a (18v) router, and they're not planning on doing on... but if you don't mind the cord, it is an Amazing little guy.
Enjoy! Watch Them Fingers!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E7D3...RD23B
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Thats where corded wins me over. I have uniforms tracks over my workbench, so it is great for using corded tools, and keeps cords out of the way on the bench, but it still can be a hindrance for certain tasks.
The biggest advantage of a corded router... if it jumps. I'm not sure if you've ever experienced a router jumping but a cordless one just seems to be the most dangerous weapon to ever exist. 🤣 🤣 🤣. Seriously though, a corded router at least has something keeping it from going 30 ft away spinning carbide at 20k rpm. And having a cord to pull on, or out, is an added safety device I never considered I would need.
Either way, the Makita is definitely the best of the cordless style (unless you want to drop $550+ on it lol)
Btw, I posted a festool systainer router bit holder fold insert here that is on Amazon for $8 , but it didn't have the 50 reviews needed so mods removed it. They're great even if you don't have a festool systainer. You can cut them down to size and put them in another case. Great deal right now from Peachtree through Amazon.
All the Jones for most every tool to be battery-powered (cordless) mystifies me, generally.
Yeah drills and stuff like weed trimmers, I get that.
All the Jones for most every tool to be battery-powered (cordless) mystifies me, generally.
Yeah drills and stuff like weed trimmers, I get that.
So really, you can have no cord, but it's a bit pricier, a bit weaker, heavier (either a little, or a lot), and not hold up well to the test of time. But, in situations where a corded version is more dangerous, or a long distance from an outlet, those things are very easily traded off.
It really depends on a lot of things and tools.
Like I use certain tools corded, certain tools cordless and some I use are pneumatic.
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All the Jones for most every tool to be battery-powered (cordless) mystifies me, generally.
Yeah drills and stuff like weed trimmers, I get that.
I know guys that do this with $200 routers, and I find that silly.
I have a large pantorouter cabinet, so with one of these, I'm making a more compact, and overall smaller version. And another I'll make into something that probably will not work, but it'll be fun to try... a type of scroll saw (I just need to figure out if I can keep the bit cool. Ive been trying to find a HSS bit in size I need. But to no avail.)
Either way... you can NEVER have too many routers, or clamps imo. Lol
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Thats where corded wins me over. I have uniforms tracks over my workbench, so it is great for using corded tools, and keeps cords out of the way on the bench, but it still can be a hindrance for certain tasks.
The biggest advantage of a corded router... if it jumps. I'm not sure if you've ever experienced a router jumping but a cordless one just seems to be the most dangerous weapon to ever exist. 🤣 🤣 🤣. Seriously though, a corded router at least has something keeping it from going 30 ft away spinning carbide at 20k rpm. And having a cord to pull on, or out, is an added safety device I never considered I would need.
Either way, the Makita is definitely the best of the cordless style (unless you want to drop $550+ on it lol)
Btw, I posted a festool systainer router bit holder fold insert here that is on Amazon for $8 , but it didn't have the 50 reviews needed so mods removed it. They're great even if you don't have a festool systainer. You can cut them down to size and put them in another case. Great deal right now from Peachtree through Amazon.
So really, you can have no cord, but it's a bit pricier, a bit weaker, heavier (either a little, or a lot), and not hold up well to the test of time. But, in situations where a corded version is more dangerous, or a long distance from an outlet, those things are very easily traded off.
It really depends on a lot of things and tools.
Like I use certain tools corded, certain tools cordless and some I use are pneumatic.
So really, you can have no cord, but it's a bit pricier, a bit weaker, heavier (either a little, or a lot), and not hold up well to the test of time. But, in situations where a corded version is more dangerous, or a long distance from an outlet, those things are very easily traded off.
It really depends on a lot of things and tools.
Like I use certain tools corded, certain tools cordless and some I use are pneumatic.
Big fan of both of them.
I will always choose corded, I don't work in fields or off the grid, always have an outlet nearby, love the reliability and more power that almost all corded tools have.
Anyways, I'm in for one - I already have a Bosch 1617 for mounting and plunge tasks, this will come in handy for smaller more nimble tasks where I can't move the workpiece to the table.
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I will always choose corded, I don't work in fields or off the grid, always have an outlet nearby, love the reliability and more power that almost all corded tools have.
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