Makita 3621 1-1/4 HP Plunge Router

by Makita

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Weighing just 5.3 lbs. this plunge router still packs a punch with 24,000 rpm so you can get the job done quickly. Its contoured handle design with built in switch means more precise routing. This router features a 0 - 1-3/8-inch plunge depth capacity with presetting of three plunge depths. A rugged polycarbonate housing and nonmarring base means stability and a scratch-free workpiece. Uses standard 1/4-inch shank router bits. This Makita is double insulated and comes complete with a plastic tool case for convenient storage of tools and accessories.

FEATURES

• 24,000 rpm for fast, clean routing
• Contoured handle design with built in switch for better control
• 3 turret depth stop for quick repetitive depth adjustment
• Rugged polycarbonate housing with a nonmarring base
• Uses commonly available 1/4" shank router bits
• Comes complete with a plastic tool case for convenient storage of tools and accessories
• Double insulated

What's in the Box

• 1/4" Collet cone (763637-1)
• Wrench (#8; 781213-9, #13; 781006-4, #22; 781011-1)
• Plastic tool case (824283-6)

SPECIFICATIONS

• Collet capacities: 1/4"
• No load speed: 24,000 rpm
• Amps: 7.8 (115V)
• Maximum horsepower: 1.25
• Overall height: 8-5/16"
• Net weight: 5.3 lbs.
• Shipping weight: 10.8 lbs.

Product Description

This Makita plunge router has a 7.8 Amp motor that delivers 24,000 RPM for smooth, clean routing. Has a 1 3/8in. plunge depth capacity. Protected by a tough polycarbonate housing and non-marring base. 1/4in. collet capacity.

Product Details

Product Manual [1.03mb PDF]

• Item Weight: 5.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004YODB
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 3621
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #214,196 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Convenient Little Router, but . . ., February 21, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Makita 3621 1-1/4 HP Plunge Router (Tools & Home Improvement)

I have owned this router for about two years, and its small size makes it very convenient for small jobs, but it does have some shortcomings.

1) The plunge depth gauge is primitive, and its scale is very difficult to read.

2) There is no way to lock the trigger in the "on" position, so you have to hold the trigger down during the entire operation.

3) The insert plate is not included with this router. To do dovetailing or any other type of template work you will need this, and it is rediculously expensive ...considering that it is just a steel ring.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars OK for a Low-End Router, April 26, 2001

By 

James W. Densford "jdensford" (Penrose, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita 3621 1-1/4 HP Plunge Router (Tools & Home Improvement)

The manufacturer tells you (or at least implies) that there is no speed control, and it won't handle 1/2" bits. That's OK for a low-cost router, but there are a couple of other weaknesses. First, it takes two wrenches to loosen/tighten the collet -- there isn't a lot of room in the housing to fit those two large wrenches... Also, there are three adjustable plunge stops -- this is implemented by three machine screws with jam nuts. A third (small) wrench is included for this. The thread on the machine screws is a little coarse, and between the coarse thread and trying to control the screw/jam nuts, it can take several attempts to get the plunge stops exactly where you want them. All-in-all, this is a tough little router without a lot of frills for small and medium-sized jobs.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I miss this router!, February 5, 2002

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John W. Wendt (Lubbock, TX and Gulu, Uganda) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita 3621 1-1/4 HP Plunge Router (Tools & Home Improvement)

I owned this router for at least 10 years before selling it. It's greatest advantages are small size and light weight. You can work with it for a long time without fatigue, and it can get into small places where other routers won't go. It is also well-balanced and not terribly noisy. After several year's use, the mechanism that locked the plunge depth broke off (it's a flexible piece of plastic that is part of the casing), and while still functional, was somewhat inconvenient. Also the power cord disintegrated but was easy enough to replace. Using 2 wrenches to change collets is inconvenient, but you can avoid bruising your knuckles by positioning the wrenches so that you are tightening or loosening using a squeezing action. This is a 1/4" router, and care should be taken using large router bits mounted on these skinny shanks. The thing turns at 27,000 rpm which generates tremendous g-forces, and it is not a variable speed. As a result, large router bits can bend--I had it happen on 2 occasions to me, and on the second one the bit came loose and flew across my shop with enough force to do some serious damage. It is simply not an appropriate tool for that kind of bit.

I have two monster routers now--a Dewalt and a Fein. But I miss this little baby. It is truly one of the lightest routers on the market, and to think that I used it for 10 years with a couple of minor repairs...wish I hadn't sold it. I miss my little Makita!