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Makita RP1800 3-1/4 HP* Plunge Router

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 267 ratings
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Brand Makita
Material Aluminum
Power Source Hand Powered
Product Dimensions 11.57"W x 12.28"H
Voltage 120 Volts

About this item

  • Powerful 15 AMP motor delivers 22,000 RPM for smooth routing
  • 0" - 2-3/4" plunge depth capacity for easy penetration into work piece
  • Linear ball bearings for smooth plunge action and superior performance
  • Quick release plunge depth adjustment with micro control along with 3 preset depth stops for added precision
  • Oversized ball bearing construction for longer tool life
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Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
267 global ratings

Customers say

Customers appreciate the build quality, functionality, and power of the router. They mention it's well-made, works great in making clean 2" mortises in large timbers, and has plenty of power. Some also appreciate the ease of use and smooth plunge. However, some customers differ on the speed control.

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12 customers mention "Build quality"12 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the build quality of the router. They mention it's well-made, strong, and heavy.

"...Initial quality is outstanding just like the 2301FC...." Read more

"...This thing showed up and it is a beast. It feels incredibly solid and the plunge base is easy and intuitive to use...." Read more

"...Very strong router.It's also very heavy. Don't try to use it for fine edging." Read more

"Overall this is a solid router though I wish I'd gotten their variable speed unit. One complaint...." Read more

12 customers mention "Functionality"12 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the functionality of the router power tool. They mention it works well, runs great, and is an excellent tool. Some say it's heavy but can handle any job.

"...Feb 22, 2011 - still works like new, no loss of power, plunge is still as smooth if not smoother than when out of the box, depth settings etc..." Read more

"...It worked perfectly. It worked again when I had to put a 1/2" round on the new sink cutout for the under-counter stainless steel sink...." Read more

"...Works great with plenty of power and long run times for flattening 36"x72" table top live edge slabs using a custom sled. A real workhorse." Read more

"...They're powerful, maneuverable, and work best for most projects." Read more

7 customers mention "Power"7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the power of the router. They mention it's a powerful, no-frills plunge router that is easy to use.

"This thing is so powerful I wish it had variable speeds or a slow start...." Read more

"...So I get the single speed. They're powerful, maneuverable, and work best for most projects." Read more

"...Plenty of power and easy to use. I just wish the edge guide for this model was as widely available as the router itself." Read more

"...Plenty of power and is well made. Should last longer than the other brands that burn up in less than a year." Read more

4 customers mention "Accuracy"4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the router power tool. They mention the adjustments and stops are accurate and easy to set up. Customers also appreciate the depth adjustment long screw.

"...as smooth if not smoother than when out of the box, depth settings etc still accurate - buy one!..." Read more

"...I really like the fine adjustments and smooth operation of this router...." Read more

"...that it takes bushings in the base with no adaptor, the adjustments and stops are accurate and easy to set up and the plunge mechanism is smooth and..." Read more

"I use it on my table, runs great and I love the depth adjustment long screw." Read more

4 customers mention "Ease of use"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the router power tool easy to use. They mention it's simple and solid, and the plunge base is intuitive.

"...It feels incredibly solid and the plunge base is easy and intuitive to use...." Read more

"...base with no adaptor, the adjustments and stops are accurate and easy to set up and the plunge mechanism is smooth and locks tight...." Read more

"...Plenty of power and easy to use. I just wish the edge guide for this model was as widely available as the router itself." Read more

"Reliable and simple to use..." Read more

4 customers mention "Smooth plunge"4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the router's smooth plunge. They mention it has excellent grips and a fully balanced feel when running.

"...Feb 22, 2011 - still works like new, no loss of power, plunge is still as smooth if not smoother than when out of the box, depth settings etc..." Read more

"...It has excellent grips and a fully balanced feel when running." Read more

"...and stops are accurate and easy to set up and the plunge mechanism is smooth and locks tight...." Read more

"Works great on my fluting set up, plunge is lite and smooth" Read more

7 customers mention "Speed control"3 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the speed control of the router. Some mention it's amazing and the variable speeds work flawlessly, while others say it doesn't have a soft start or LED lights.

"...Another great router for sure. No soft start, variable speed, or LED lights but not worried about it its going in the table anyway...." Read more

"...The bit was cutting from 1.5" to 2" of material and the speed did not diminish. It worked perfectly...." Read more

"...HARDLY EVEN SLOWED DOWN AND THE WATER DIDNT EVEN EFFECT ANY INTERNAL COMPONENTS. STRAY FAR FROM VARIABLE SPEED IF YOUR A PRO...." Read more

"Power to spare, nice speed adjustments, and smooth plunge cuts" Read more

3 customers mention "Trigger safety"0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the trigger safety of the router power tool. They mention it's cumbersome and the switch lock occasionally jams.

"...base is still cracked but not worse than it was, the trigger lock is still terrible but hasn't gotten any worse...." Read more

"...Like many other reviews the safety for the trigger is a little cumbersome and is most likely the weakest link of the product." Read more

"...The only thing on mine was the switch and switch lock occasionally did kind of jamming ." Read more

runs great and I love the depth adjustment long screw
5 out of 5 stars
runs great and I love the depth adjustment long screw
I use it on my table, runs great and I love the depth adjustment long screw.
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Top reviews from the United States

M. Bowers
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Makita Product
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2009
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I picked this up after already having the RP2301fc (see seperate review). Another great router for sure. No soft start, variable speed, or LED lights but not worried about it its going in the table anyway. Initial quality is outstanding just like the 2301FC. Same smooth feel on the plunge action (actually these two routers have the best plunge action I have ever experienced - even far superior to Festool in my opinion). I did find that you can mount these to the track system for makitas plunge cut saw and they will be releasing a dust collection system soon. Here are some accessories and there numbers.
'Guide holder assembly (132306-9)
'Straight guide (342428-9)
'Trimmer guide assembly (123022-4)
'Template guide adapter 30
(321492-3)
'Collet cone (763622-4)
'Extended depth adjustment knob (158980-5)
'Clamp set (194385-5))
'Guide rail adapter (194579-2)
'Guide rail 55" (194368-5)
118" (194367-7)
For $185 (as of this writing) this is by far the BEST deal in the market. Particulaly when this router kicks the S*** out of everything else in its class and full retail price range. Get it while its hot! As mentioned in the other review of the Rp2301fc the makita rep that I ran in to at home depot said it would have been about $330+tax if I ordered there and that this current price on amazon is around $100 below there cost.

More updates over the next year once I have put it to work. So far it looks great.

Feb 22, 2011 - still works like new, no loss of power, plunge is still as smooth if not smoother than when out of the box, depth settings etc still accurate - buy one!

April 12, 2012 - Still working like a champ - buy it!
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Daniel T Witcher
5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful, durable router that stands up where off the shelf routers won’t.
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2020
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I was working on building a 16 ft barrel sauna, so I was turning some really large bits (1.5” bead and cove bits) and I was trying to use the standard 1 3/4 hp and 2 1/4 horsepower routers, and I ended up burning through 4 routers. I decided I needed something more commercial grade if I was going to do more projects like this. This thing showed up and it is a beast. It feels incredibly solid and the plunge base is easy and intuitive to use. Even better, when using it with the large bits you can’t even feel any strain in the motor, which was absolutely apparent in even the most powerful router in stock from Home Depot. I am hoping I never have to buy another router and it feels like that might be the case.
I will say that this is an incredibly serious router, and unless you are doing a significant amount of larger volume wood removal, this may be overkill. But if you are having trouble with burning up your routers, this seems like a good solution.
If you are looking to buy an edge guide for this, it appears to be a European model, so make sure to give yourself plenty of time to receive it.
6 people found this helpful
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SGM
5.0 out of 5 stars Variable speed just works!
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2021
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I purchased this for cutting out a solid surface sink (Corian) using an AMANA cutting bit (made for solid surface). The bit was cutting from 1.5" to 2" of material and the speed did not diminish. It worked perfectly. It worked again when I had to put a 1/2" round on the new sink cutout for the under-counter stainless steel sink. I really like the fine adjustments and smooth operation of this router. I have not yet used it long-term, but for this initial project, it was amazing and the variable speeds worked flawlessly. It has excellent grips and a fully balanced feel when running.
3 people found this helpful
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LIT
5.0 out of 5 stars BEAT THIS THING TO DEATH DAY 1...
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2024
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BEAT THIS THING TO DEATH DAY 1... I STARTED ITS LIFE OFF WITH .5" ACRYLIC IMPREGNATED WITH GRAPHITE @ 32 FT PER MIN. HARDLY EVEN SLOWED DOWN AND THE WATER DIDNT EVEN EFFECT ANY INTERNAL COMPONENTS. STRAY FAR FROM VARIABLE SPEED IF YOUR A PRO. ITS COST ME 7 MILWUAKEE 3.25HP ROUTERS, NOW MAKITA IS OUR GO TOO.
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Jay
5.0 out of 5 stars It's Makita. Quality and dependability as always.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2022
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I use mine for slab flattening and only thing i'd change is to adapt it to a stationary base versus plunge router.
Works great with plenty of power and long run times for flattening 36"x72" table top live edge slabs using a custom sled. A real workhorse.
4 people found this helpful
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Ben
4.0 out of 5 stars This thing has held up for over 4 years of professional use but it has flaws.
Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2018
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I've used this thing pretty hard since getting it. It's great in that it takes bushings in the base with no adaptor, the adjustments and stops are accurate and easy to set up and the plunge mechanism is smooth and locks tight. The reason for the 3 star rating is the the switch lock is very poorly made and from about week two has required fiddling to keep it working. Also the base plate (the plastic cover not the metal base) is cracking and won't be around much longer. I've never had one of these fail and I don't really understand why this one is going. I assume it's just a plastic that is too brittle for the application. Last negative is that the brushes spark and are super noisy. I've run into this before with other tools and usually with a little use they run in to the commutator and things calm down but these are still cruddy after months of use.

All in all it's a goodish router with some downsides. I don't think I'd buy it again.

2022 now, I wrote the above review in 2018. I must say that I was kinda wrong. It's stayed exactly as it was then and has not failed in any of my predicted ways. The plastic base is still cracked but not worse than it was, the trigger lock is still terrible but hasn't gotten any worse. The sparking and noise from the brushes did die down about a year or so in ( at that point I was using it daily). I think I wouldn't be as harsh as I was when I first reviewed this router but it still has the flaws I mentioned originally.
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Ry
5.0 out of 5 stars A few small complaints.
Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2020
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This thing is so powerful I wish it had variable speeds or a slow start. When you turn this beast on it kicks quite a bit so keep it away from the wood until you are ready to go. I bought it for flattening live edge wood with a big 2 inch bit. I was taking off 1/4+ of wood in some areas and it didnt miss a beat. Very strong router.

It's also very heavy. Don't try to use it for fine edging.
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HO
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Value
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2020
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We use routers every day in a commercial wood products shop and the single speed 3 1/4 HP Makita works best for us. We also have the variable speed models but the speed control is troublesome. I asked my guys if they thought variable speed was necessary and most said they never knew we had it. So I get the single speed. They're powerful, maneuverable, and work best for most projects.
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Gabriel Mercado
5.0 out of 5 stars Calidad y eficiencia.
Reviewed in Mexico on September 26, 2023
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Está máquina es lo mejor, ya varios años trabajando con esta marca y me sigue impresionado la eficacia que maneja. La recomiendo ampliamente.
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Cliente de Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELENTE
Reviewed in Mexico on December 22, 2023
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Excelente equipo con gran portencia y de fácil uso. Lo he usado para cantear y rebajar cubiertas para mesa y he quedado muy satisfecho con su desempeño.
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5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELENTE
Reviewed in Mexico on December 22, 2023
Excelente equipo con gran portencia y de fácil uso. Lo he usado para cantear y rebajar cubiertas para mesa y he quedado muy satisfecho con su desempeño.
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samuel R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente maquina
Reviewed in Mexico on July 26, 2024
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Trabaja muy bien y potente, el mejor precio, aquí en ML hasta en 8 mil , y aquí mejor.
No trae ningún accesorio y es de una sola velocidad
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Claza3
5.0 out of 5 stars Estoy contento y satisfecho
Reviewed in Mexico on March 9, 2022
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El Rauter me llego dentro del plazo estipulado, perfectamente empacado y todo completo, estoy de verdad muy contento con el desempeño del equipo y con el servicio rápido, limpio y eficaz del vendedor, gracias Amazon porque continuas haciendo hogares felices!!, gracias Makita por la incomparable calidad de tus equipos.
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Jose D.
5.0 out of 5 stars TRABAJA AL 100!!!
Reviewed in Mexico on May 6, 2024
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Tengo uno del mismo modelo desde hace 20 años!!! Este llego con muchas mejoras...100% RECOMENDABLE
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