Makita RP2301FCXK/2 240V 1/2" Plunge Router Supplied in A Carry Case

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A plunge router is hand-held, whereas a fixed-base router is anchored on a routing table. That’s the main difference, though not the most important one. With its three-level adjustments, you can change between various cutting depths by loosening or tightening the spring lever.

Older routers don’t have this feature which automatically changes the torque output to match the load the motor has to deal with. If you need to cut through a heavy workpiece, the motor won’t struggle unnecessarily.

The RT0701C has a powerful 1-1/4 HP (maximum horsepower) motor with a variable speed control dial (10,000-30,000 RPM) that enables the user to match the speed to the application. Additional performance features include electronic speed control to maintain constant speed under load, and soft start feature for smooth start-ups. The RT0701C is double-insulated with a heavy-duty aluminum motor housing for increased durability.

The 124799 has a fine depth adjustment, variable speed control and a soft-start, and comes with 5 different collets (1/4", 1/2", 8mm, 10mm, and 12mm), two different guide bushes, parallel, circular and roller guides as well as a measurement bar all within a reasonable-quality plastic case. There is an easy to read depth adjustment scale for precision cutting depths that can be set in 0.1mm incrementsSpeed adjustments are another advantage when you have to deal with several materials that are difficult to cut through, like aluminium, hardwood or bonded plastic. Plunge routers feature a cutting bit that moves up and down, which is manually lowered onto your material for top-down applications. They are the ideal choice for projects that require versatile depths including engraving, grooving, edge profiling and fluting. Compact and ergonomic design at 8-7/8" tall; weighs only 4.6 lbs. with battery (battery not included) for reduced operator fatigue Heavy-duty routers are the heaviest and biggest, but they’re also the most powerful. They require routing table and they are used for large profiling bits or to raise panels for your wardrobe.

The depth is easy to adjust so you can make various sorts of cuts, including precision ones considering that you can change between 0 to 70mm depths in precise 0.1 mm increments. Although it is more expensive than the Bosch 1200, this Dewalt Router is one of the best value router in its category because: Tool users who unplug the cord with Makita 18V LXT® experience new levels of convenience, efficiency and productivity. Makita created the 18V Lithium-Ion cordless tool category in 2005, and today it is the world’s largest 18V cordless tool line-up. Makita’s leading technology gives tool users unmatched performance and breadth of line, with innovation in motor and battery technology that is obliterating industry standards – and leaving old thinking behind. With high amp-hour batteries, efficient brushed and brushless motors, and 36V (18V X2) LXT® technology, Makita 18V LXT® tools not only meet corded demands, they can exceed the performance of corded, all while remaining in a single cordless platform powered by the industry's fastest-charging 18V lithium-ion batteries. [Learn More]The column guides feature rubber sleeves, which protect your hands. Most beginners get calluses from using a woodworking router for long periods of time, but that doesn’t happen with the Bosch 1200. Twin LED joblights provide lighting which is designed to cast a minimum shadow of router bit on the workpiece

The plunging mechanism on the Hikoki M12VE slides easily and smoothly unlike many budget level wood routers which are often stiffer and plunge less readily. The router is relatively lightweight and is less noisy compared to other competitor routers in its category class. Other neat features include adjustable handles for maximum user comfort and thoughtful design that makes it relatively easy to integrate it into a router table.Makita technology delivers category-leading charge time so the battery spends more time working and less time sitting on the charger (battery and charger sold separately) The cutter depth is easy to adjust with high precision too. You can make micro-adjustments that will help you complete several precision, albeit repetitive, tasks. Insulation is important, especially when you need a plunge router. Friction and vibration mess with details, and that’s not something you want. With a vibration K factor of 1.5 m/sec², the Makita RP0900X is a user-friendly router. With a weight of 5.6 kg, it's heavy enough to be stable but not so heavy that it's tiring to operate. This is an excellent router to use if you are learning woodworking; the weight is about where it should be for a 1600 Watt router. Like other ½ inch routers, it comes with both ¼ and ½ inch collets so that one can use either size of bit. The ability to use both bit sizes is convenient.