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Makita - RF1101KIT2 2-1/4 HP Router Combo Kit

The Makita combination router kit offers a fixed base and plunge base as well as an auto-lock mechanism

$205.00 (As of 7/1/2009)

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Editor's Review: Tool Test: 2-1/4-hp Router Combo Kits

by Kit Camp review date: July 1, 2009

I had only a few quibbles with the Makita kit, which is basically a nice set. The squat motor is compact and well balanced, and the power switch is just that, a traditional metal toggle switch. Theolder-style black baseplate reduces visibility compared with the other models we tested.

The ring-type depth adjustment on the fixed base is accurate, but the black-on-black graduations are too hard to see. I also couldn’t fit my hand inside the fixed base to install the template guides. The plunge base is a no-frills operation with stiff but smooth action; the auto-lock mechanism is a bit difficult to hold. This is the only tool I tested that requires tightening a screw to hold the motor in the base.

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Manufacturer Specifications

Manufacturer	Makita
Manufacturer's Web Site	www.makita.com
Manufacturer's Phone Number	800-462-5482
Weight	7.9 lb fixed / 9.3 lb. plunge
Dimensions	8-3/4 in. fixed / 11-5/8 in. plunge (height)
Horsepower	2.25 HP
Speed	8,000 - 24,000 RPM
Amps	11.0 Amps
Opening at Base	2 1/2 in. on clear sub-base.
Collet Size	1/2 in. and 1/4 in.
Type	fixed and plunge
Special Features	variable speed, quiet operation
Accessories	plunge base assembly, 1/4 in. and 1/2 in. Collet, clear sub-base, 2 ea. wrench 27, wrench 8, hex wrench 4, plastic case

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