The Makita RT0701CX3 is a corded 1-1/4 HP compact router built around a single motor that drops into fixed, plunge, tilt and offset bases. Variable speed runs from 10,000 to 30,000 RPM with electronic speed control that holds RPM under load. It suits trim work, edge profiles, hinge mortises and laminate cutting where a full-size router is too bulky. Against trim routers from Bosch and DeWalt, its edge is the multi-base kit and the smooth, quiet soft-start motor; the trade-off is that it is a trim router, not a substitute for a 2 HP plunge router on heavy cuts.
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Owners and reviewers rate the RT0701CX3 highly for its smooth, quiet motor, low vibration and the versatility of the multi-base kit. Most criticism centers on its power ceiling and the fiddle of swapping bases.
The Makita RT0701CX3 is a corded 1-1/4 HP compact router kit. It is built for trim work, edge profiling, hinge routing, dovetailing, and other precision routing in wood and laminate. One motor works with fixed, plunge, tilt, and offset bases.
The motor runs at a variable 10,000 to 30,000 RPM, so bit speed can be matched to the material and profile. Electronic speed control helps maintain speed under load. Fine depth adjustment uses a rack-and-pinion system with a quick release cam lock and easy-to-read depth scales.
The router weighs 3.9 lbs. It has a slim body, a flat top, and a shaft lock for faster bit changes. The motor housing is heavy-duty aluminum. It accepts industry standard template guides and uses 1/4 inch shank router bits.
