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The Makita 2-1/4 HP Router Kit (RF1101 KIT2) combines power with convenience and ease-of-use features for improved performance, and includes the most popular accessories for a range of applications.
The RF1101 has a powerful 11 AMP motor with soft start for smoother start-ups, and electronic speed control that maintains constant speed under load. The variable speed control dial allows the user to match the speed to the application, with 8,000 - 24,000 RPM. The sub-base accepts industry standard template guides, and the durable flat top provides increased stability when changing bits. The RF1101 is engineered with all-ball bearing construction for longer tool life and accepts 1/2" and 1/4" shank bits.
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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
2-1/4 Hp* Router (RF1101)
Plunge Base (193457-3)
1/2" Collet (763643-6)
1/4" Collet With Nut (193214-9)
2-1/2" Clear Sub Base (193155-9)
2 Wrench 27 (193234-3)
Tool Case (824648-2
Richard
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2024
Very good router. However only came with 1/2 inch collet with nut but no 1/4 collet included in kit Should have been in the kit.
Vanbo
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
Best router combo for any job. My only complaint is that it doesn’t include a straight edge guide. Plenty of horses. Great build quality.
michigan white tail
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2022
really disapointed in makita great router! but only edge guide avalable for it is just a piece of metal they want $40.00 dollars for!! outrageous price for what it is!!! im taking that $40.00 dollars and putting it towards the bosch router kit $215.00(ON SALE) for router + plunge base and a superior edge guide. shame on makita ,fire your marketing executive! and onother thing provide cases with your tools!!!!
Scorpion Solutions
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2014
One of my hobbies is car audio and I build a lot of subwoofer enclosures. For many years I didn't have a router. I would use a jig saw with a decent wood cutting blade. That setup was less then optimal for the level of quality that I wanted to make. If you want to make a speaker cut out that's exactly 9-1/8's, you'll need a router and a circle cutting jig/template. I also purchased a Jasper Jig and some Whiteside 1/4" upspiral carbide bits, (both available on amazon) and I was set. This is my first router set and I am very pleased with the purchase. This router has a variable speed control, an easy to use on/off switch and will bolt up to other router attachments commonly used on the popular PC690 series routers. It has more then enough power to cut through 3/4" MDF. The ergonomics are great for me. It had nice handles on both the fixed base and the plunge base. The depth cutting adjustment takes some getting used to but it's east to adjust. It is also a very loud machine so make sure you have some ear protection and eye protection. Dust protection from your face is also a good idea. I also recommend that you buy the Makita dust collection port that's also available here on amazon. Now all my friends ask me to make them subwoofer enclosures and speaker baffles for their car audio door components.
James E. Thomson
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2013
I purchased this combo kit after burning out a PC 690 LRVS, which has been my workhorse in my custom sign carving business. I'm gonna just say it how it is because I don't really care about bells and whistles and I did not intend on using this under a table. My main purpose is carving wood signs hours on end and digging 3/8 inch across 1.5 inch thick Cedar and Fir. Now, I have to tell you that the motor on the 1100 is smooth, very powerful and has a finesse I have never found in a PC. In plunging 3/8", I found nothing but clean and smooth cuts. After reducing the speed to 23-24k RPM, I found the sweet place that this powerful machine excels. I love the simple and hassle free height adjustment. The plunge base is smooth and solid. Not nearly as nice as the PC 892 pk, but it certainly does the job with no questions asked! I don't have any problems with the simple switch and wooden handles (although the softer rubber ones are nice on the PC). Bottom line is THIS ROUTER ROCKS! Day after day, hour after hour and never even hesitates to catch it's breath! That's what I want...a workhorse that can stand industrial like use and beg for more! Because this machine meets my needs 100% in being light weight, powerful and precise, I am giving a full 5 stars. The heart of a router is in it's motor...regardless of the bells and whistles! Like a 690 on steroids!
Andrew K. Evans
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2011
I am glad I bought this router. I use this as my hand held router, and use a milwaukee 3.5 HP router in my table. I really like both of them. I have used a few porter cable, bosch and ridgid routers, but this set feels smoother, more powerful and more accurate. Everything on the routher feels of high quality, and the best part is that Makita designed it to be used on portecable jigs and base plates. This makes this set very convenient. Makita went to a lot of trouble to engineer this thing right. Even down to the case (which is the nicest case to come with any tool I have) this unit is very impressive.
wayne
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2010
The first job that I used the router for was raised panel doors in sassafrass. This wood seemed as hard as when I cut oak doors and the router cut it like it was butter. I was able to cut the panel in one pass. The unit is stable and very powerful and didn't even begin to bog down--not a hint of slowing down throughout the cut. It is simple to adjust and mounted perfectly in place of my old Porter Cable router. While I've only used it for a couple of doors and drawer fronts, I am impressed. I don't believe I'll waste near as much time trying to keep it running like I did with the Porter Cable. Makita truly deserves the hype associated with its name. This is my first Makita purchase and I'm a fan now.
Tribble
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2008
I have always liked Makita tools. I have some that are 20 years old and working like new. Admittedly I am not a contractor so I do not work tools to death. Built solid and well thought out like a Japanese car. Besides the excellent price for the tool, what was a nice surprise is that it is so quiet. Routers a notoriously noisy and this is the first one I do not need my "ear muffs" work with. The bit, carving up the wood makes more noise than the motor. To get the best out of this tool, invest in high quality bits.
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