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title: "RT0701CX7 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router Kit"
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# 1.25 HP motor power Rack-and-pinion fine depth adjustment 10,000-30,000 RPM variable speed RT0701CX7 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router Kit

**Brand:** makita
**Price:** B/.825
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Master your craft with Makita’s precision powerhouse!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** RT0701CX7 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router Kit by makita
- **How much does it cost?** B/.825 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/6913920-rt0701cx7-1-1-4-hp-compact-router-kit)

## Best For

- makita enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted makita brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Mastery:** Slim, lightweight design ensures comfort and control during extended projects.
- • **Dual Base Flexibility:** Includes fixed and plunge bases for tackling everything from trim to complex molding with ease.
- • **Power Meets Versatility:** Robust 1-1/4 HP motor with electronic speed control keeps performance steady under load.
- • **Quick-Change Efficiency:** Cam lock system and shaft lock enable rapid depth adjustments and bit swaps—no downtime.
- • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Smooth rack-and-pinion depth system for ultra-fine control on every cut.

## Overview

The Makita RT0701CX7 Compact Router Kit delivers professional-grade performance with a powerful 1.25 HP motor and variable speed dial (10,000-30,000 RPM) for tailored control. Its smooth rack-and-pinion depth adjustment and quick-release cam lock system enable precise, hassle-free setup. Designed with an ergonomic slim body and dual fixed/plunge bases, this durable aluminum-bodied router is perfect for both entry-level woodworkers and seasoned pros aiming to elevate their craftsmanship.

## Description

Makita's powerful 1-1/4 HP (maximum) Motor Delivers Improved Performance. The variable speed control dial (10,000 - 30,000 RPM) enables user to match the speed to the application. Our smooth rack-and-pinion fine depth adjustment system for more precise settings. It features a slim and ergonomically designed body for increased comfort and control. It has a Quick release cam lock system for easy depth adjustments and base removal/installation The Electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load. It also has a Soft start feature for smooth start-ups. The Fixed base accepts industry standard template guides for convenience. It has a high visibility base design for improved handling and the performance base can be removed quickly to install other bases. The Heavy duty aluminum motor housing engineered for increased durability. The shaft locks for quick and easy bit changes. Its durable flat top design is added for convenience when changing bits. It has a non-marring high-durability base insert for increased work piece protection. It also has Easy-to-read depth scales Uses 1/4" shank router bits Double insulated.

Review: love this thing, great deal!!! - At 30 I've only recently discovered the existence of the amazing tool that is the wood router. I'm a musician that has recently got into customizing/upgrading my own guitars, and watched luthiers on youtube build their own instruments out of a router. I'm also a DIY'er in general around the house. And finding out about the router was like pandoras box of creation for me! Last month I bought a Dremel 4300 which I partly bought for doing some light routing. I gave it the task of making some custom drawer/cabinet faces for my bathroom. Well, the Dremel was not up to the task (it sucks for any serious routing). So I decided I was gonna bite the bullet and buy a proper wood router. I educated myself on this tool, and decided that I wanted to get a combination fixed base/plunge router. I went to every avenue and excessively researched these things for the best bang for my buck. Home Depot, Lowes, Harbor Freight, eBay, and here, comparing models. I was shocked to see the brick and mortar stores (especially HD and Lowes) have a pretty limited selection of wood routers and accessories. The cheapest in-store deal I could find was Lowes Dewalt combination fixed and plunge base router at $200, not including tax. That was a little too high of a price of an entry point for me. Then I ran across this Makita. I love Makita products. The price almost sounded too good to be true for a combination fixed base/plunge router. I ordered it. I quickly learned how to use setup the tool and I absolutely love it! I made my first cut doing some trim on scrap wood and was blown away. This thing is a wood-cutting beast. Using some cheap project lumbar from HD, I started crafting my own bathroom cabinetry. This thing just effortlessly cuts through wood. It's very easy to control, it doesn't violently start up (which I heard some are bad for). I love that it has a speed control. I leave it on the highest setting (which I heard is best to do), but the fact that it even has that is pretty awesome for the price. And my first set of router bits, I bought a nice kit in Harbor Freight (with coupon) for $30 bucks. They work exceptionally well with this Makita. I used for the plunge attachment and fixed based for doing trim. Honestly, I just love this thing, it's my new favorite tool! It's so fun and amazing the stuff you can make with this. It just takes a little patience and creativity. The tool came with a straight-edge guide for the fixed base which I found kinda useless. Some of the pictures of it in-action show a straight edge guide for the plunge base. I wish it came with this, but it's hard for me to balk for the price. The last thing, it would have been nice if it came with a case like other Makita products, too, but that's also not something to balk at. This is a great tool. I think it's an excellent buy for both entry-level woodworkers like me and more experienced users. And I see it being something that could actually save you money over time if you're into home remodeling as well. I'm definitely going to be using this to craft my own trim, railings, doors, and other things around the house. Highly recommend this router, definitely one of the coolest tools I've bought in my adult life!
Review: Great Router, Great Set - Great router, greater set. After a lot of hemming and hawing I sprang for this one because of the capabilities of the set. I could have bought the tilting base separately, and that's what I really needed (trimming angled boxes with a compression bit), but I wanted both plunge base (for drilling shelf holes) and the standard base (for ease of adjustment). I would have preferred the battery powered version but the set was for the corded and enough was enough. It is solid, easy to adjust and to change bits, and with three bases is very flexible. I just got done making a complex curved molding, using a combo of various round over and straight and core box bits with the angle function. My very simple jig is pictured below— I'll make a better one eventually, maybe, once I have figured out what features I really use. Someone complained about the difficulty adjusting the tilting base accurately. I worked off the angle scale (calibrated in 5° increments) and the depth scale, embossed in inches and metric. No problems here.

## Features

- Variable speed control dial (10,000 - 30,000 RPM) enables user to match the speed to the application
- Smooth rack-and-pinion fine depth adjustment system for more precise settings
- Slim and ergonomically designed body for increased comfort and control
- Quick release cam lock system for easy depth adjustments and base removal/installation
- Electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load. Fits compact routers models RT0700C and RT0701C
- Powerful 1 to 1/4 HP (maximum) Motor Delivers Improved Performance

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00HAQMHEO |
| Base Type | Fixed, Plunge |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Battery Description | Corded electric |
| Best Sellers Rank | #35,713 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #21 in Routers |
| Brand | Makita |
| Color | Factory |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (7,203) |
| Date First Available | December 13, 2013 |
| Description Pile | Corded electric |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00088381658522 |
| Horsepower | 1.25 |
| Included Components | Makita - 1-1/4 H.P. Compact Router Kit Fixed Plunge Bases (RT0701CX7) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 3.9 pounds |
| Item model number | RT0701CX7 |
| Manufacturer | Makita |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 30000 RPM |
| Number of Handles | 1 |
| Part Number | RT0701CX7 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 7"W x 17"H |
| Size | One Size |
| Style | Kit with 1-Base |
| UPC | 088381658522 |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Warranty Description | 1-year warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Makita
- **Material:** Aluminum
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric
- **Product Dimensions:** 7"W x 17"H
- **Voltage:** 120 Volts

## Images

![RT0701CX7 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Jy+irCbeL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can I trim my toe nails with it?**
A: Cringe.  I have never used this router for that, but I did accidentally do that with a PC router on a router table.  I don't recommend it at all.  It trimmed the bone and flesh along with the fingernail.

**Q: can it be used for wood doors and frames for hinges**
A: Yes, but it is a much better used as router than a door or frame hinge.

**Q: What is the set of drill bits should I buy for this tool. I bought the MLCS 8377 15-Piece Router Bit Set with Carbide-Tipped 1/2-Inch Shanks and are n**
A: This is a 1/4" collet router.  If you want to use 3/8" (new to me) or 1/2" get a 1/2" router. I've used routers for 45 years. Own a 1/4" and two 1/2" Here's a quick guide: 1/4" router is the most widely useful, can be held in one hand for quick work, your arm doesn't get tired as fast as with a larger router. This one is good for hinge guides and door installs, laminate trimming (laminate trim bits with bearings), round over of the edges of boards or plywood. Makes a neat no slivers edge, get 1/2", 3/4" diameter cove  bits (these will  make 1/4 and 3/8" from the edge curves) I get these with bearings as well. (If you want less of a curve, use less depth, the curve is not symmetrical--no one will care.   This is what I usually grab my 1/4" router for (I've got a Porter Cable 1/4" that's 40 years old. Can't figure out how to take it apart to replace the cord. Rather than a $60 trip to the tool repair I'm thinking of this one, vacuum dust collection is a plus). Shelf dados, usually 1/2 to 3/4" wide, is best done with a more powerful 1/2" router, but you can get by with this with two passes (overlapping) of a 1/2" straight bit. Plunge routing: always use dust collection. Freehand scroll work: 1/8 or 1/4" round bits- I don't do this, others do. If you don't yet have a router, or a specific shop need,  get a 1/4". If you think you need one of those $400 router tables: don't. Make your own or buy a jointer. Figuring out how to make a router table will teach you about making jigs (you can make a fence that has finer adjustment than the fanciest most expensive one on the market)  Direction of working. There's a correct direction to running a router along the edge of a board. With plywood, pine, fir, spruce, etc.. going the correct way can rip out long splinters. If you first make a very shallow pass in the 'wrong' direction to knock off the edge, then go normal depth in the correct direction, you can avoid this.  (I still don't know if I want this router or not. There were 6 opened and reclosed boxes  (returns?) at the Home Depot. Why?)

**Q: can you set this up for a table router?**
A: This router is an excellent hand held router.  All 3 of its different style bases are smaller than what can be mounted to any standard  plates available to fit the two common 8x10 and 9x12  cutouts in router tables.  Its depth adjustments are crude compared what most people expect of a table mounted router.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ love this thing, great deal!!!
*by E***. on August 12, 2020*

At 30 I've only recently discovered the existence of the amazing tool that is the wood router. I'm a musician that has recently got into customizing/upgrading my own guitars, and watched luthiers on youtube build their own instruments out of a router. I'm also a DIY'er in general around the house. And finding out about the router was like pandoras box of creation for me! Last month I bought a Dremel 4300 which I partly bought for doing some light routing. I gave it the task of making some custom drawer/cabinet faces for my bathroom. Well, the Dremel was not up to the task (it sucks for any serious routing). So I decided I was gonna bite the bullet and buy a proper wood router. I educated myself on this tool, and decided that I wanted to get a combination fixed base/plunge router. I went to every avenue and excessively researched these things for the best bang for my buck. Home Depot, Lowes, Harbor Freight, eBay, and here, comparing models. I was shocked to see the brick and mortar stores (especially HD and Lowes) have a pretty limited selection of wood routers and accessories. The cheapest in-store deal I could find was Lowes Dewalt combination fixed and plunge base router at $200, not including tax. That was a little too high of a price of an entry point for me. Then I ran across this Makita. I love Makita products. The price almost sounded too good to be true for a combination fixed base/plunge router. I ordered it. I quickly learned how to use setup the tool and I absolutely love it! I made my first cut doing some trim on scrap wood and was blown away. This thing is a wood-cutting beast. Using some cheap project lumbar from HD, I started crafting my own bathroom cabinetry. This thing just effortlessly cuts through wood. It's very easy to control, it doesn't violently start up (which I heard some are bad for). I love that it has a speed control. I leave it on the highest setting (which I heard is best to do), but the fact that it even has that is pretty awesome for the price. And my first set of router bits, I bought a nice kit in Harbor Freight (with coupon) for $30 bucks. They work exceptionally well with this Makita. I used for the plunge attachment and fixed based for doing trim. Honestly, I just love this thing, it's my new favorite tool! It's so fun and amazing the stuff you can make with this. It just takes a little patience and creativity. The tool came with a straight-edge guide for the fixed base which I found kinda useless. Some of the pictures of it in-action show a straight edge guide for the plunge base. I wish it came with this, but it's hard for me to balk for the price. The last thing, it would have been nice if it came with a case like other Makita products, too, but that's also not something to balk at. This is a great tool. I think it's an excellent buy for both entry-level woodworkers like me and more experienced users. And I see it being something that could actually save you money over time if you're into home remodeling as well. I'm definitely going to be using this to craft my own trim, railings, doors, and other things around the house. Highly recommend this router, definitely one of the coolest tools I've bought in my adult life!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Router, Great Set
*by C***Z on July 30, 2025*

Great router, greater set. After a lot of hemming and hawing I sprang for this one because of the capabilities of the set. I could have bought the tilting base separately, and that's what I really needed (trimming angled boxes with a compression bit), but I wanted both plunge base (for drilling shelf holes) and the standard base (for ease of adjustment). I would have preferred the battery powered version but the set was for the corded and enough was enough. It is solid, easy to adjust and to change bits, and with three bases is very flexible. I just got done making a complex curved molding, using a combo of various round over and straight and core box bits with the angle function. My very simple jig is pictured below— I'll make a better one eventually, maybe, once I have figured out what features I really use. Someone complained about the difficulty adjusting the tilting base accurately. I worked off the angle scale (calibrated in 5° increments) and the depth scale, embossed in inches and metric. No problems here.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ the router is great i have used it muitiple times with most of ...
*by N***2 on April 4, 2015*

Ive been a wood worker for about 15 years. I chose this router after researching and using various other brands of routers. I went with the makita kit because it came with more bases then the other kits i was looking at and it fit within my budget.the router is great i have used it muitiple times with most of the bases besides the offset base. The angle base is quit handy for flush triming angles and does a real nice job once set up which is very easy. The plunge base is awesome it has very nice depth stops that can each be ajusted to different hights. Just like the large routers . The only thing i dont like is the way the lock lever works on the plunge base u have to hold the locking lever down with you finger once u plunge cut or it seems to poop back up which cause the plunge base to move up and down. It is not a big deal i was able to use slight presure to hold the lever down with my finger while holding the handles and was still able to control the router easily. Im sure this was designed this way so it is easier to unlock to raise the router out of the hole . The case the kit comes with is really nice it has muiltiple pockets and compartment for storage. Ther is enough room to put a secound router in it. This is a small router with big router options. I am very happy with this purchase. And it arrived in perfect condition and a few days early with a large snow storm between the time of order and arrival. I will use amazon for future power tool purchases

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