Makita RP1101 2-1/4 HP Variable Speed Plunge Router

by Makita

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The Makita 2-1/4 HP Variable Speed Plunge Router features a quiet operation of only 83 dBs of noise. It has a speed control dial of 8,000 to 24,000 RPM for smooth work with a variety of materials. The electronic speed control circuitry monitors and maintains RPM during operation and the easy-to-use depth adjustment knob sets you up for the most accurate plunge cuts. A conveniently located plunge lock lever provides efficient operation and a durable flat-top design allows stability when changing bits. For reduced corrosion and a long life, this router has ball bearing construction and nickel-plated plunge poles. It also boasts externally accessible carbon brushes, which make it even more user-friendly.

The powerful 11 Amp 2-1/4-hp ensures quick, professional results. It also has an impressive maximum plunge depth of 2-19/32 inches, a sub-base feature that fits industry standard jigs and template guides, and, a sealed industrial on/off switch. This kit includes: 1/4-inch collet, 1/2-inch collet, two no. 27 wrenches, and wrench no. 8. It measures 11-5/8 inches wide, weighs 9-3/10 pounds, and is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
1/4-inch collet, 1/2-inch collet, 2 wrenches, No. 27 wrench, and No. 8 wrench.

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Product Manual [264kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 12.1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00005Q7CI
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: RP1101
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #283,918 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Avid woodworker, January 4, 2003

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Mark Terrick (Marietta, Georgia United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita RP1101 2-1/4 HP Variable Speed Plunge Router (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is truely a great router. Mounted the plunge base in my router table and replaced the retract stop nut with a speed handle, makes adjusting easy and accurate; much more so than the Bosch which I was considering. All in all this router is very balanced and much more user friendly than th PC or Bosch. Plenty of power, light weight, and quite. This router is an excellant choice for a first, or second router if you are not ready to purchase one of the 3 1/4 HP routers. Very satisfied with my choice. Spend the extra money and get the kit with both bases, you won't be dissapointed.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars super quite, excellent power/ bad speed controller, May 30, 2005

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Dusty Bob - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita RP1101 2-1/4 HP Variable Speed Plunge Router (Tools & Home Improvement)

Being in the construction / cabinet business for more than 30 years I have worn out my share of routers. This makita is by far the most comfortable router that I have ever operated. Little to no vibration,and only as noisy as an average finish sander. Be nice to yourself and get the kit with the plunge base, you will be pleased. If makita had designed it with a spindle lock for single wrench bit removal they would have scored a perfect 100%. I still give it a 99.9% dusty bob, rico colo. UPDATE after owning this router for a time now the electronic speed control failed. The speed of the router would increase and decrease and sometimes just stop while your using it.

Anyone who has ever used a router knows that this is a big problem. But an even bigger problem is the cost of replacing the speed controller. Just to buy the replacement part is around $70.00, and if you can't install the part yourself you will have to pay "shop time" to have someone else fix it. I didn't see replacing this controller as money well spent so I took the darn thing out and turned my router into a single speed tool.

After speaking with my local tool repair guy he mentioned that he has replaced many speed controls on this model router. I still really like this router, but I wish makita would create a RECALL on the controller and stand behind the products the manufacture.

5.0 out of 5 stars Quiet, quiet, quiet........, March 8, 2005

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C. L. Moore "Architectural Millwork company o... (Houston, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Makita RP1101 2-1/4 HP Variable Speed Plunge Router (Tools & Home Improvement)

This router is an excellent one, soft start, electronic speed control, and very quiet. I have a furniture/millwork/woodie building business and use routers a lot. I own fourteen routers, three of them are this Makita. I have one in a router table, one in a shop built horizontal mortiser, and another for shop use. The only thing I would do different on them would be to have a one wrench blade change system. I highly recommend this router.