Makita RTO700c laminate trimmer - anyone used one?

[Lons]

I've had a hankering for one of these little routers for a while, ( just the basic one as I already have an Elu mof96e. ) I think it could be very handy for light trimming . edging , cutting hinge recesses etc. At just over 100 notes it seems reasonable value.
Does anyone here own one or have used the Makita RTO700C or the similar machines from Bosch, DeWalt etc?

cheers
Bob

 

[marcros]

there was a review from somebody on here Bob. They bought the bosch but said that they wished they had gone for the Makita IIRC. It might have been under laminate trimmer or palm router.

 

[marcros]

here you go post722471.html?hilit=bosch%20palm%20router#p722471

 

[MMUK]

Yep I have one. It doesn't get much use these days but I normally use it for trimming laminate edging on kitchen worktops, melamine sheeting, etc. I've also used it for trimming hardwood veneers and rebating hinges.

It's a good, reliable tool as long as you don't try and get too heavy with it. It's not designed for normal plunge router use. It's compact, solidly built and fairly lightweight. It's also very comfortable to hold with minimal vibration.

Mine's actually the CX4 which came with 1/4" and 3/8" collets - note they are imperial and not metric, but you can get 6mm and 8mm collets for it as well if you wish. The package also comes with various guides and a template guide too.

£105 delivered from Folkestone Fixings for the CX4 - definitely worth the extra £10 or so as it's the complete package

 

[Lons]

here you go post722471.html?hilit=bosch%20palm%20router#p722471

Much appreciated. =D>

I did a quick search before posting but didn't find anything :?

Bob

 

[Lons]

Yep I have one. It doesn't get much use these days but I normally use it for trimming laminate edging on kitchen worktops, melamine sheeting, etc. I've also used it for trimming hardwood veneers and rebating hinges.

It's a good, reliable tool as long as you don't try and get too heavy with it. It's not designed for normal plunge router use. It's compact, solidly built and fairly lightweight. It's also very comfortable to hold with minimal vibration.

Mine's actually the CX4 which came with 1/4" and 3/8" collets - note they are imperial and not metric, but you can get 6mm and 8mm collets for it as well if you wish. The package also comes with various guides and a template guide too.

£105 delivered from Folkestone Fixings for the CX4 - definitely worth the extra £10 or so as it's the complete package

Many thanks
That's exactly what I want to use it for as I have 1/4 and 1/2 inch routers already for the heavier stuff. I haven't seen the "C" anywhere cheaper and I read that the "CX4" is just the new reference from Makita for the same model - Is it different? I like the thought of the offset attachment but couldn't justify an extra £75.

Bob

 

[chippy1970]

I've got one Bob, great little router. I got it so I didn't have to leave my expensive festool router laying round on site while routing hinges in. I use it for loads of stuff now. It's a really solid well made router.

Oh and when you get it you will find it easier to change cutters using both spanners rather than using one spanner and the lock button.

 

[Lons]

I've got one Bob, great little router. I got it so I didn't have to leave my expensive festool router laying round on site while routing hinges in. I use it for loads of stuff now. It's a really solid well made router.

Oh and when you get it you will find it easier to change cutters using both spanners rather than using one spanner and the lock button.

Thanks Chippy

I'm almost persuaded and I've found the CX4 at DM Tools for £95.95 delivered which looks great value so I'll sleep on it I think. I've had a look at the Bosch on the screwfix website but it doesn't appear to have variable speed.

Bob

 

[marcros]

I find this with bosch tools- you like them but there is always something a bit better for the same money or less.

 

[Lons]

I find this with bosch tools- you like them but there is always something a bit better for the same money or less.

Yep. I've had a few problems over the years but one of my favourite tools is a little 7.2 angle drill, now discontinued, which is a very usefull bit of kit, especially when fitting kitchens. It has a 2 anp battery which seems to last for ever.

Bob

 

[Lons]

Had a rush of blood yesterday and ordered one due for delivery tomorrow morning from Anglia Tools.

Started looking at the basic model at £100 but ended up buying a limited edition kit with Systainer case for more than twice that Isn't it always the case?
Talked myself into thinking the plunge and tilting bases could be useful. :lol:

Bob

 

[chippy1970]

So they come in systainers now

 

[MMUK]

Makita have been using re-branded Systainers for a few years now. Various different tools you can get them with or you can get them on their own with Makita branding.

 

[chippy1970]

Makita have been using re-branded Systainers for a few years now. Various different tools you can get them with or you can get them on their own with Makita branding.

Yeah I know but I think they're using their own systainers now I spotted them a few months back. The new ones are made just for makita by tanos and they look like the old style classic systainers.

Here's the one Bobs getting I'm guessing with new style makita systainer.

 

[Lons]

Makita have been using re-branded Systainers for a few years now. Various different tools you can get them with or you can get them on their own with Makita branding.

Yeah I know but I think they're using their own systainers now I spotted them a few months back. The new ones are made just for makita by tanos and they look like the old style classic systainers.

Here's the one Bobs getting I'm guessing with new style makita systainer.

I waited in this morning as delivery scheduled between 9 and 10am and its arrived! First time I've used them but great service from Anglia Tools btw =D>

That's exactly what I got and I can't wait to try it out in the next few days. I was about to buy the std CX2 which comes with a soft case when I spotted this though strangely no info on the Makita website and only a few dealers offering this kit. It's cost about £20 more but I felt the case was worth the extra.

Has anyone bought the optional offset base and is it worth having?

Bob

 

[chippy1970]

I've only ever seen the offset base on foreign websites not sure if its available here.

The thing I was most surprised with this router was how solid it is, it feels very well made and the motor sounds very smooth.

 

[MMUK]

Mine came in the soft case Wish I'd looked a bit harder for the Systainer one.

The motor is an absolute peach! So smooth and quiet, no kick back. A true masterpiece in Japanese engineering!