This router Uses 1/4″ shank routers bits and has a plunge capacity of 0 – 1-3/8″ with plunge base attached. The aluminum housing of the router also has etched in and easy-to-read Imperial and Metric depth scales. Frankly it blows away most of the competitor’s adjustment. This adjustment is smooth, fast and super easy to use. But for micro adjustments, I love how MAKITA uses a rack-and-pinion depth adjustment system, which lets you dial precise settings. Like most router manufacturers MAKITA uses a quick release cam lever to adjust or remove the router base. Next to being cordless, the router base adjustment gets me excited. It helps prevent accidental start-up of the tool for user and workpiece protection. This separate lock button may seem like a pain, but I think it’s smart. The LED lights stay on for 10-seconds after to tool is powered down. Once the LED light turns off, you need to press the unlock button first. As long as the LED lights are on you can operate the tool with the power switch. Then to turn the tool on you press the power button. To turn the tool on, you must first press the unlock button, which also activates the LED lights. The router has built-in electronics to control speed and maintain torque and RPM under load, as well as a, soft start feature. It has brushless motor and a variable speed control dial with five settings to match the speed to the application: The 18V LXT Router is a great addition for trim, cabinetry and woodworking applications. This LED switch is also the lock / unlock switch for the router. The lights are situated on either side of the collet and are controlled by a separate electronic switch. NEW to this tool is the addition of two bright, and well placed LED lights. with battery, and the battery pack is located on top of the tool which makes sense for balance, since this is a sliding tool. This router measures 8-7/8″ tall weighs 4.6 lbs. The new 18V LXT Router has a durable aluminum housing, and a rubber over-mold that really allows you to grip the motor housing. Seeing a battery on a router is a bit strange, but a VERY welcomed sight. Clearly Makita is thinking about its tool users, and making the transition to go cordless more cost-effective and cheaper. That’s not only smart, but a nice thing to do. Not only is it a similar looking router but it will provide you with similar performance to its corded version. That means that all the expensive accessories, like plunge bases, tilt bases, guides and dust shrouds, that guys already own, will FIT the cordless router. The exciting thing about this new cordless router, besides being cordless, is that is a mirror image to the corded RT0701C 1-1/4 HP Compact Router. These days, so many people are using compact routers do the lion share of their routing applications. This router is geared toward the Pro contractor. We recently took the MAKITA 18V LXT brushless cordless compact router XTR01Z to the jobsite and for some testing in our shop. Lately, MAKITA’s goal is to only launch new, cordless tools of they were equal to or better than their corded version. Who would’ve guessed, back then, that cordless tools would be as powerful as their corded brethren. To prove this just think back to your first miter saw, table saw or slide pack drill and I’d bet it was a MAKITA for most of you. If you’ve been a carpenter for at least 20 years you know that MAKITA’s lineage is with the carpenter and woodworker.
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