Makita red router

[Hunter 001]

Looking for my first router for occasional use as a hoppy.
This red makita M3601 is about £60 at amazon,

http://www.makitauk.com/products/mt-ser ... outer.html
Specification are below which ate the same specification for the green one PR0900x but at double the price.
https://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-rp090 ... 240v/52281.
What do you recommend for very light use like once every few weeks.
Collet Capacity 1/4 or 3/8 "
Noise sound pressure91 dB(A)
Noise sound power102 dB(A)
Noise K factor3 dB(A)
Input Wattage 900 w
Plunge Capacity (Plunge) 0 - 35 mm
No Load Speed 27,000 rpm
Vibration K factor1.5 m/sec²
Vibration: Cutting MDF7.5 m/sec²
Net weight2.7 kg

 

[Phil Pascoe]

I'd take a chance on the cheap one or go for https://www.toolstop.co.uk/index.php?op ... IvEALw_wcB

 

[MikeJhn]

Lots of us have the Katsu 1/4" Router, its a Makita clone and very well put together: https://www.aimtools.co.uk/collections/ ... 9485411527 unfortunately Aim tools are out of stock, but if you can find one they are very inexpensive to buy, but do a good job, all sorts of basses available.

Mike

EDIT: Found one on Amazon with all the basses: https://www.amazon.co.uk/101749-Trimmer ... tsu+router

 

[Hunter 001]

Thanks Mike, yes I have decided to go for katsu after I had a recommendation
From a respectful member on here via Pm.

 

[MikeJhn]

Glad you found the post acceptable, but I think that I was also respectful. :lol:

Mike

 

[Hunter 001]

Glad you found the post acceptable, but I think that I was also respectful. :lol:

Mike

of course mike you are very respectful member too and thank you for your valuable
Advice.

 

[Droogs]

MikeJhn have AIM said when they will get more in. Made a baby router table at the weekend, a friend dropped off a nice sheet of cast Aluminium and was only thing I could think of to make. Made it specifically for the Katsu but need to get another as now my static base machine is in the table and can't be bothered taking off the plunge base on the other one

 

[MikeJhn]

I think you need to ask Aim about that, but there are lots on e-bay without the basses.

With the fixed base in a table, is it not just a case of flipping the side lever to take the motor out and use elsewhere?

Mike

EDIT: thirty second search et voila: https://www.amazon.co.uk/101748-Electri ... tsu+router

 

[Droogs]

I'm really lazy

 

[MikeJhn]

I wont argue with that, but it does mean you will miss out on a lot of things in life.

Mike