MAKITA router RT – REVIEW – The PERFECT router FOR YOU?  MAKITA /4 HP* Compact Router Kit (RTCX3). Makita Tools USA. Kits. Outdoor Power Equipment. Commercial Cleaning.  User Manual. for Router (MB). «previous Manuals. |«1. The /4 HP Compact Router Kit (model RTCX3) delivers performance, versatility and precision in a compact size. With a full /4 maximum horsepower and three bases included in the kit, the RTCX3 is engineered for a full range of precision routing applications. The RTCX3 has a powerful /4 HP (maximum horsepower) motor with a variable speed control dial (10,, RPM) that enables the user to match the speed to the application. Its average time of 6. The difference between the two sides of the plywood is shown in the following graph. Name required. New solameasuringtools Go! I would like to thank you for the enormous time and effort your team put into this review.

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Operation Manual. Quick Start. UT Parts List. Original Instructions. Parts Breakdown. HW Operator's Manual. Original Instruction Manual. Makstar BVR CLD Series. EW Series. Stan — I LOVE the idea of a rack and pinion adjustment Makita but there is a definite backlash in its micro-adjustment. All of the routers have at least one LED work light. All three of these router LEDs cast a shadow less light. The other routers take a second or two to spin down.

Electric brakes on routers is a huge safety feature. The Makita had the smallest base plate and was not as stable as the other router tested. When testing the Makita we found that our Rockler round-over bit was too big, and touched the sub-base plate. The reasoning for this is the Makita provides a sub-base plate designed and sized for template bushings.

Template bushings are typically used with mortising hinge jigs. In order to use this Makita router, base and router bit, we had to turn on the router and cut through the base-plate with the bit. The sub-base plate is perfect for mortising jigs or where more stability is desired. We worked with many users in the field who would grab their full-size routers to mortise hinges specifically because they had wide sub-base plates. They were afraid that their compact routers would dip into the jig and ruin their cuts.

Makita may want to supply a larger base with their router. Ergonomically enhanced tools can include helpful features such as rubber oversold, ambidextrous switches, and increased line of sight. The Milwaukee scored 1 and 2 in every category except the weight and usability of the power switch and came in first place with points.

It is a VERY comfortable too to use for long periods. The best router grip was the Milwaukee with its full rubberized coverage. The second was the Makita. Both of these two designs are of similar size and seem to have found a sweet spot in grip oversold and diameter. The Ryobi also has a comfortable grip but it is a super bulky and top-heavy router, with its stem pack battery.

When the Ryobi has a 6. Weight in this test related directly to size as well. When changing out the router bit you need to engage a spindle lock and rotate the spindle shaft to engage the lock.

This spindle lock also allows the user to tighten or loosen through ratcheting the collet with a wrench. Milwaukee has 6 spindle lock positions. The other three routers have cut out holes in the shaft, that allow 2-positions degrees to engage spindle lock.

With regard to the actual spindle lock button, the Makita has a superior collet button over the others. Ergonomically speaking the easiest base adjustment of all the routers was the Milwaukee, utilizing a push-button macro adjustment and a dial for micro-adjustments.

The rubberized knob is easy to grip, adjust and precise. It is no secret that the routers with the larger base opening provided a better line of sight. The larger opening and strong LED light help provide the best line of sight. Fit and Finish was not scored but does show through in the total Head-to-Head scoring.

Better quality construction, materials, seams, and adjustments show thorough here. One thing we noticed was that unlike the others the Ryobi housing is completely sealed at the Makita Router Kit Review Windows 10 router collet. This design means the Ryobi cannot blow away the sawdust. We question whether the lack of cooling vents will have long-term impacts on the tool longevity. In order to simulate a real carpentry application for our run-time testing, a window sill routing procedure was used.

This is an application that relates directly to trim carpenters in the field. This was an aggressive test for these routers but realistic if a carpenter was to mass-produce all the window sills needed for a large house. During this test over linear feet of Poplar was used.

The Ryobi router felt similar to the RIDGID in terms of vibration but also felt more top-heavy than the other tools probably due to the size and weight of the Ryobi battery pack.

To determine the relative performance of the individual routers a test rig was used to keep all of the variables as similar as possible. This test shows that the router with the highest performance removes the plywood material faster than the other, slower machines.

The time was recorded for each router to complete 14 cuts. This test is less about speed and more about the power of each router. In order to simulate a real carpentry application for our run-time testing. A dado routing procedure was used. AC plywood was used for these tests.

Carpenters often use AC plywood to make plywood boxes or shelves and the bits used are designed to make plywood-sized dado or rabbit cuts. The Performance Test was run multiple times in order to even out the differences in the density of the individual pieces of plywood.

This result was true for all routers that completed the Performance Test. The difference between the two sides of the plywood is shown in the following graph. Its average time of 6. Makita was second with an average time of 7. Ryobi and Milwaukee finished with times of 8. The Performance Test puts the routers through their paces because the router bit is relatively good-sized in diameter and both sides and the bottom of the bit is cutting material at all times.

This is in contrast to cutting with a round-over bit that has one cutting surface at a time engaged with the material for only about 90 degrees of the bit rotation, The winning router is the one that removes the most material in the least amount of time.

A logical conclusion might be to bet on the router with the highest RPM, given that it has more cuts per unit of time, right? The combination of rotational speed coupled with the highest delivered torque is what wins this test. The following bullet list shows the unloaded RPM rating for the tested routers.

The Makita router is tied for second-lowest price in the test but comes out near the top in testing. This router was a no-brainer selection and is a great value. For this Head-to-Head we looked at bare-tool pricing to eliminate discrepancies in the composition of the kits provided by different manufacturers.

One interesting thing about the Milwaukee [bare tool] is that it comes with some [value added] accessories, clearly, they were thinking of their users and common applications. The bare tool accessories are:. That means that all the expensive accessories, like plunge bases, tilt bases, guides and dust shrouds, that users already own, will fit the cordless router.

Clearly Makita is thinking about its tool users and making the transition to go cordless more cost-effective and cheaper. The RIDGID router comes [bare tool] with a straight edge set up, larger rounded sub-base plate with an opening sized for template bushings and a storage bag.

T he fact that we now have a choice in cordless trim routers that are real workhorses is great for the industry. The new Milwaukee came in third with a score of It won the ergonomics category and was a strong finisher in the other tests, as well. Overall, we saw a series of tools that performed in the same league as their corded trim router counterparts.

The bottom line, these routers consistently performed as well as its corded version, but without the cord! That alone is enough for me to make the transition.

The fact that we now have a compact and powerful cordless router to work with is huge. Robert Robillard is a remodeler, general contractor, and principal of a carpentry and renovation business located in Concord, Massachusetts, and serves as the Editor of Tool Box Buzz and founding editor of A Concord Carpenter.

Rob is in charge of our Tool and Product Review - Tool and Product Review - Video Channel, , where we post all of our tool reviews and video tutorials. Rob enjoys using his knowledge and experience to help and educate building professionals as well as DIYers on best practices in the remodeling industry.

The Concord Carpenter's motto: "Well done is better than well said! All posts by Robert ». There is one consideration on the DeWalt that bears mention. Which means that the range of bases and accessories is common.

And that, I think, leads us to what would have been a useful additional test. Cordless router used in a plunge base. BTW, at the time of this comment, the DeWalt can be purchased as a bare tool with a free 5ah battery. How could a router be declared the best if it cannot hold its height adjustment when in use?

Is this not critical if not dangerous? How could available accessories not be considered, they are routers these affect its use ability. ALL of the routers have flaws or items that could be improved. We routed almost liner feet at one time. The router has a grip section — and we recommend keeping your hand on that grip. Feel free to use the data we provided and rerank the routers to suit your needs.

Appreciate the feedback, stay well! I have the Makita, have been using it for a year, and love it. As was noted here, the original base is just about useless. Dust collection on the makita is excellent when the vac connection is put on. And because I hate finger jointed jambs. The key question is given I love m18 for the most part so far, and it has become my jobsite line while the makita is the shop line, am I going to want to buy the Milwaukee?

I do think dust collection on jobsite is relevant these days and belongs in reviews. Is this a typo? Thanks Just wondering…. Not sure why it got a mid pack score if it has the best general purpose base plate.

Can you elaborate on this please? One smaller, and one larger base plate for template bushing routing. As a result the team scored them higher in this particular ranking. Regarding the small sub-base hole on the Makita, if you have the tilt base, you can remove the square, slotted plate and swap it for the round one.

Not sure if this affects safety or performance not tested yet , but larger bits fit through the aperture. Your simple arithmetic logic is useless when determining the best cordless router. Comments like this are useless…where else can you get FREE content like this, with all the data so you, the perfect mathematician can do your own ranking. Guys like you make me wonder WHY we put forth so much effort on these.

That is hilarious! I do find that in various reviews on this site certain things are not scored how I would after reading the expanded explanation, but without the information I wouldnt even know. One thing I was curious about was with the makota on the plywood run test was the noticeable spkie because of their energy star system as it was engaging?

I bought the Milwaukee m18 router and really like it. Do I like it better than the Makita? No clue really, because both are excellent little trim routers and neither has annoyed me.

I would like to thank you for the enormous time and effort your team put into this review. I most certainly am not your usual wood worker having never used a Router. Unfortunately, and fortunately my fishing days are mostly behind having been sidelined by age and ailments. I am not picking 1 since your review had so much in it, I had to simplify. For me it came down to Blue or Red. It made you think.

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