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Makita RF1101KIT2 2-1/4 HP Variable Speed Plunge Router Kit | 
| Brand: Makita
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $407.00
Buy New: $199.99
You Save: $207.01 (51%)
Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 5255
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 19.8
Dimensions (in): 22 x 14 x 7
MPN: RF1101KIT2
Model: RF1101KIT2
UPC: 088381052870
EAN: 0088381052870
ASIN: B0002HC4IM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 2-1/4 HP variable speed plunge router kit | | • | Durable flat top design allows stability when changing bits | | • | Sports an aluminum motor housing with a slender 3-1/4-inch diameter for easy handling | | • | Includes plunge base assembly, 1/2-inch collet, 1/4-inch collet, 2 No. 27 wrenches, wrench No. 8, and No. 4 hex wrench | | • | Plunge depth of 2-19/32 inches; 1-year limited warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Makita 2-1/4 HP Variable Speed Plunge Router Kit features an ultra-quiet motor along with convenient fixed and plunge bases. It also has a variable speed control dial of 8,000 to 24,000 RPM, matching the speed to the materials. This router sports aluminum motor housing with a slender 3-1/4-inch diameter for easy handling, and a durable flat top design that allows stability when changing bits. For longer life, it has all ball bearing construction, and for convenience, it boasts externally accessible carbon brushes. Even better, the soft start allows smooth and safe start-ups. A fixed base, plunge base, and multiple wrenches come included with this router kit. This router has plunge depth of 2-19/32 inches and a large calibrated depth control ring for easy depth adjustment. To ensure a long tool life nickel-plated plunge poles protect it from corrosion. It is backed by a one-year warranty. What's in the Box
Plunge base assembly, 1/2-inch collet, 1/4-inch collet, two No. 27 wrenches, No. 8 wrench, and No. 4 hex wrench.
Product Description
Makita RF1101KIT2 2-1/4 H.P. Industrial Router Kit (Variable Speed)Makita owes its reputation for building outstanding quality power tools to the drive and determination for excellence that began over 85 years ago as a manufacturer of electric motors. In 1958, Makita introduced their first electric tool and today Makita is one of the world's largest power tool manufacturers.Makita RF1101KIT2 2-1/4 H.P. Industrial Router Kit (Variable Speed) Features:; Variable Speed, Low Noise, 2-Base Router Kit; Motor: ; Variable Speed, Low Noise, 2-Base Router Kit ; Powerful 11 AMP 2-1/4 H.P. Makita made motor ; Variable Speed Control Dial (8,000-24,000 RPM) to match the speed to the material being cut ; Electronic Speed Control circuitry monitors and maintains RPM under load ; Soft Start feature for smoother start-ups ; Quietest motor in its class ; Rugged aluminum motor housing with slender 3-1/4" diameter for easy handling ; Durable flat top design for stability when changing bits ; All ball bearing construction for long tool life ; Externally accessible carbon brushes; Fixed Base: ; Industrial cam-lock for fast and easy depth adjustment and removal of motor ; Large calibrated depth control ring for easy depth adjustment ; Makita sub-base accepts industry standard template guides for convenience ; 2 all wood handles; Plunge Base: ; Conveniently located plunge lock lever for operator convenience ; Easy to use fine depth adjustment with 3 depth stops for consistent plunge cutting ; Nickel plated plunge poles prevent corrosion for longer tool life ; Maximum plunge depth of 2-19/32" ; Removable clear plastic shield protects the operator from airborne debris &n
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Good router kit for the money May 6, 2008
Got this Makita router kit about a year ago at a really good price. Good power, well made. I have used the plunge base but not the fixed base since I have another fixed based router that fills that need. Plunge mechanism works well, motor assembly adjusts easily in the base. Machine is pretty stable. Probably better routers out there, but you cant go wrong with this one.
 No buyer remorse on this tool - love it and would buy it again April 28, 2008
I bought this router over 2 years ago and I love it. Very reliable and very quiet on the low speeds, important since a screaming tool is a distraction since you end up thinking about shutting it off instead focusing on your cut. The plunge base is fantastic and the depth stop screw adjustment is easy to use and easy to lock into position. Important if you only have one router and need to keep swapping bits. Before buying it I think I read something about the collect coming loose and the bit coming out during use and so this worried me, however this has never happened to me or even come close to happening so I guess the answer here is to use the supplied wrenches to make sure the collect is more than finger tight. The case is nice too, lots of room to store bits with the router. Swapping between the fixed base and plunge base is easy and quick. The body has grooves and the base indexing pins on the inside, so swapping it back puts it right back into the same position it started in. The price was good too. Since buying it I have noticed the popularity has increased and so there are more accessories built for it now.
Great Tool - Great Quality February 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Once again, another hit from Makita. I use this router bench mounted so I can't comment on the plunge attachment but for bench work, this tool is great. My original router was a Hitachi that had the bearings wear out (probably my fault for not property adjusting the RPM). This tool is very powerful and great for routing harder woods with its variable speed control. The "in bench" height adjustment is so so, but you can still accurately set it with some tinkering. I have run many hardwood raised panel cabinet doors through this tool and it has no issues with the larger diameter bits.
 Good router, I guess... October 22, 2007
I've had this router kit for about 4 months and have used it on three projects so far. It has performed well--powerful, accurate, smooth.
But I have a couple of complaints. The first is that the collet wrenches supplied tend to slip. I have a large crescent-style adjustable wrench that I substitute for one of the wrenches when I tighten/loosen the collet, which reduces the slipping by about half. But the remaining Makita wrench still contrives to slip most of the time. Perhaps this is intentional, to prevent the user from overtightening the collet?
My second complaint is perhaps attributable to my own clumsiness. The plastic collar that is meant to index the depth of cut falls out with great regularity when the base is removed and the clamp is loose. Each time it falls out, it breaks off one of the tabs that is meant to hold it in place. There are only three tabs, so it is not long before the collar is useless. But the markings on it seemed rather crude and difficult to read, so I really don't miss it very much.
This brings me to my last point, and I want to be clear where I'm coming from, because my reactions to this router may be highly skewed. My first router, which I still have, was a 5/8 horsepower, 1/4-inch collet Craftsman number that I paid $35 for in 1972 or 1973. To adjust depth of cut on this guy, you loosen the clamp and slide the motor up or down. There's a scale which is practically unreadable, and which I always ignored, preferring to measure the depth of the bit below the router base directly. I found this arrangement awkward, although I managed to do a certain amount of work with it.
The Makita has a helical depth adjustment, which helps, and the aforementioned plastic depth collar, which doesn't help much, and the final result is that the Makita is only slightly less clunky than my 35-year-old Craftsman. Frankly, I expected more progress in 35 years...
I wanted to buy a Triton 2 1/4 HP router, but they were unavailable, and I needed a more powerful machine, so I got the Makita. But I wonder what I might have gained in convenience and usability if the Triton had been available.
Makita Industrial Router Kit May 12, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this Makita Router Kit. I am really surprised at the quality of this router. Its quiter than most routers also. The quality is great.
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