Makita RT0701C 1-1/4 HP Compact Router

I bought this compact router from Makita thinking I’d do some light edge profiling. LIGHT. What actually happened is I blacked out for three hours and woke up surrounded by perfectly radiused scrap wood. This router is 1-1/4 HP of chaotic woodworking energy. You pick it up like, oh cool, small router. You turn it on and it’s like: “HELLO. I AM HERE TO MAKE YOU OVERCONFIDENT.” Flush trimming? Done before you finish blinking. Decorative cuts? Cleaner than a hospital hallway. Small joinery? It volunteers. Tight spaces? It squeezes in like it owes somebody money. This thing doesn’t cut wood — it humiliates it. Ergonomics? Fantastic. Balance? Chef’s kiss. Vibration? Basically nonexistent. It feels like the router equivalent of a samurai sword. Just smooth, controlled violence. Now let’s talk about the real issue: I cannot be trusted with this tool. I routed: • Scrap wood • Already routed boards • A piece of wood I was holding just to feel something • Something that absolutely did NOT need routing My shop now looks like a showroom called “Edges: The Reckoning.” This router gives you danger confidence. You start saying things like: “Yeah, I’ll freehand that.” “Sure, let’s add a profile.” “Why not build a bench?” “I should probably start a woodworking YouTube channel.” Next thing you know it’s 11pm, you’re covered in sawdust, your coffee table has decorative bevels, and your spouse is asking why the cutting board has racing stripes. Also — this router ruined other routers for me. I pick up my old one now and I’m like: Look at this weak little thing. Disgusting. Downsides? • Makes you irresponsible • Encourages unnecessary projects • Causes spontaneous chamfers • Will absolutely convince you that you’re better at woodworking than you actually are Final verdict: Small router. Huge attitude. Zero mercy. 10/10. Would buy again. Would defend in court. Would let babysit my projects.

Value for money

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This is a great little router even if it's made in China.

I love Makita… tools that do the work so you can do the job and take all the credit for something that looks like the pro’s did it. It’s not all about the tool, but certainly when it comes to Makita the brand stands alone when it comes to quality ,design and performance. This panel trimer is the “cat’s meow” as far as im concerned and I would buy it again, but know i will never have to…. thanks for delivering to my distant location..