Makita RF1101 2-1/4 HP* Router

Would recommend it to anyone,Queiter than a lot of the other routers, Strong tool,

I will preface this review by saying that I have not put this machine to heavy use, I have not had the pleasure to, yet. I have, however, used it on several projects. This is basically an improved Porter-Cable 690. The soft start is a pleasure. The variable speed is a must. The locking mechanism can be finicky, as it can throw off your setting if you don't hold the base and motor when you clamp it down. This can be annoying, but I have learned to work around it. The base is the same as a PC 690. I made my own out of Lexan and drilled a 2" hole to allow the use of larger bits. As far as noise,

Haven't got a chance to use it much but from what little I have, it is a GREAT router. Well built, quiet, and powerful enough to do more than what plan on using it for. It may be a little more expensive than comparable routers but I think that the Makita quality, versatility, and adaptability is worth it.

As a long time user and lover of the PC 690LR I was hesitant to try anything different. I've done amazing things with the 690. It's always held up, never let me down. Like any tool that gets heavily used it needs basic maintenance, brushes, cleaning etc...When I started reading about the Makita with its variable speed and more powerful motor, I studied the design and knew it was something I needed to try. Coming from someone who does EVERYTHING on a router, I can firmly say it's awesome! Motor runs out smooth, built like a tank but light enough to throw around all day. It cant be compared to t

I made a stupid mistake with it attached to my CNC and created the smoke of death; however, before that sad moment, it worked like a charm. Highly recommend. I own a Bosch, Skil and Dewalt. This is by far my favorite router.

A high-quality tool that I've come to expect from Makita. I bought it because I needed a router that would take bits with 1/2 inch shafts. My only disappointment is that the base that comes with the router did not have a hole large enough for my larger bits (e.g. 3/4 inch radius bit). I had to order another base from them as an accessory that had the larger hole. The new base also works for smaller bits, so I'm wondering why they don't just put the large-hole base on the router as the standard? Also, the locking mechanism for the collar takes two wrenches (supplied), which is awkward when chan

Love my Makita router with variable speed, soft start. Nice.

This router was installed into a custom router table that I built. It has power out of this world. I had a bit that was not tight enough, when i put this thing on the highest speed it just flew out literally about ten feet into the neighbors yard. in all it performs well, a word of caution you should tighten the lock mechanism before you start to use this unit otherwise it will shift in depth.