30.7.2016

The same high quality as the rest of my Makita tools.Considering this is an entry level router.It is light and compact and has it's uses.I agree with other reviewers it is almost impossible to fit the spanners into the storage area provided without access to a hydraulic press, (there appears to be a position to store a spanner to fit the three turret height bolts,although this spanner is not in the kit) I must admit I did manage to drop the smaller spanner down the slot provided for the owner/user manual and after manically shaking the otherwise empty box for what seemed like an eternity it appeared and was removed with a magnet.The spanners will fit in the tubular end of the vacuum

27.6.2020

Good points: Solidly built in general, and once the depth settings are achieved, the plunge works very well. It is light and manoeuvrable, and comes in a well-thought-out case.Not so good: It is not the easiest router I have used to achieve accurate depth settings, and requires a little trial and error to get it just right (I use a digital caliper to check).Bad point: The vacuum attachment is very poorly designed, and does not lodge securely. The tongue on the end of the attachment is too short and too thin to lock firmly in place, and would have benefited greatly from a tiny bit more plastic in the moulding. I can see it needing replacement before long.

14.8.2014

What they fail to mention is that this router CANNOT be used with a router table owing to the fact that the machine control on the handle cannot be locked on. You can use it with various jigs and I suspect you can use it with the wood rat if it's plunger rails can avoid the machine control on the handle. But what it cannot do is be mounted upside down in a router table. You might want to change the 3/8 collet supplied with a more substantial replacement. Other than that it's okay.

11.8.2019

I use this router more than any other. It covers most jobs I need. I have a larger Makita router for heavy work but prefer using the smaller unit which is much lighter. I would have given it a 5 star rating accept that the plunger occasionally sticks slightly. All the Makita tools I have purchased have performed better than other makes. Cheap routers are not normally a good buy!

29.9.2015

Typical Makita quality in this excellent plunge router,Whether you are a DIYer or a pro this will give goodresults.It`s a fact that small routers do more useful work in general than large routers,being easier to controland handle,ladies can also find them useful DIY tools for decorative finishing,where the large routers are unwieldy andmore difficult to handle.

29.9.2014

Wonderful router - so much better than the Bosch it replaced. A very well thought out product. My only gripe (like other reviewers here) is that the spanner storage compartment in the case is NOT well thought out - too easy for the spanners to fall into the void behind it. Aside from that, 100% on price and usability.

15.5.2020

Good quality product. Used mainly for trimming and as a plunge cutter. Nice to use but the handles are made for small hands. Plate lift up can be a bit jerky. Why the 3/8 collet when nobody sells that size shaft? Bought this model because I trust the build quality and, if used correctly, should give long service.

27.11.2019

Great to use - feels like a sturdy, quality build. Slightly stiff/clunky plunge function, which I will deal with soon - maybe WD 40. The tool box ( as I note others have commented) doesn't keep accessories in place. Hence only 4 stars. Other than that - very happy.

5.11.2020

Great little machine.....well worth the money....great design and quality ....so much easier to use and operate than the bigger routers.....should have got one years ago.....give me a Mak any day of the week....SinceresJB

15.7.2020

I used this to make some butchers block into chopping boards. It worked pretty well, the bits it comes with aren’t the most versatile but if you get some additional bits to use it’s pretty decent.

7.2.2019

I had one of these router's for about a decade and it finally packed-up after a lot of abuse. I didn't hesitate in purchasing another one. I just like them!

28.4.2019

I have used this a few times not and although I wish I had bought a 1/2” router this does exactly what’s needed and expected from a router of this size.

1.1.2019

1/4 inch Router. Usual Makita build quality so it will go on for years. bought my son one of these years ago and it still does the job.

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