Makita RP2301FC 3-1/4 HP Plunge Router, with Variable Speed

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Makita RP2301FC 3-1/4 HP Plunge Router, with Variable Speed

Powerful 15 AMP motor delivers 9,000-22,000 RPM for smooth routing
Electronic speed control maintains constant speed under load
Variable speed control dial enables user to match the speed to the application
Soft start feature for smooth start-ups
Electric brake for increased productivity

Combines Power and Precision for the Most Demanding Routing Applications
The Makita 3-1/4 HP Plunge Router with Variable Speed (RP2301FC) delivers powerful precision with smooth plunge action and superior performance, with added features including variable speed, electronic speed control and an electric brake. The RP2301FC is engineered with 15 AMP power, ease-of-use features, and an increased plunge capacity for a wide range of applications including fine woodworking, cabinetry, windows, doors, and more.

15 AMP Power and 22,000 RPM for Smooth Routing
The RP2301FC features a 15 AMP motor with variable speed from 9,000 - 22,000 RPM, and electronic speed control to maintain constant speed under load. The RP2301FC has a soft start feature for smooth start-ups and an electric brake for increased productivity. It has a 0” – 2-3/4” plunge depth capacity for easy penetration into the work piece, with linear ball bearings for smooth plunge action.

Engineered for Finish Woodworking
The RP2301FC uses ¼” and ½” shank router bits, and is engineered for fine woodworking, cabinetry, furniture making, counter tops, decking, windows and doors, and general carpentry. It is ideal for professional woodworkers, furniture makers, professional craftsmen, cabinet makers, deck builders, boat builders, and general contractors seeking a best in class 3-1/4 HP plunge router.

Top reviews from the United States

"I've owned this router for 2 years -- one of several routers I use. It has mostly good points, with one serious flaw (that can be fixed).

Good points.
Trigger position is perfect for me. No need to look away from the work to turn on the router.
The power cord is typical good Makita quality.
The plunge action is as smooth as I've seen In anything shy of Festool.
The connection of PC template guides is simple and secure.
The plunge measurement is quite smooth and requires only reasonable force.
The control to hold the plunge depth is well positioned and easy to use.
The turn-on is smooth.
The electronic turn-off brake works well (though it does torque the entire router with the rapid rotation stop.)

The Bad!
There are two nuts -- a wing nut (without ears) and a cap nut which keep the plunge mechanism from going "sproing.". Both are made of plastic (nylon?). They are quite weak, and have not at all held up in my few uses in my summer-hot garage workshop. After a few uses, the wing nut cracked, and the cap nut stripped (without being manipulated). The solution was easy -- I ordered a steel wing nut and cap nut (M10-1.5) from Albany County Fasteners, and got back in business. This is not my go-to router. (My Festool Q1400 is.). However, there are uses for the high power, and I do like this router. I'm disappointed that Makita would have such weak nuts that are expected to hold against the plunge springs. Thus, only 4 stars for a router that, for this price, should have 5 stars.
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