--- product_id: 331755596 title: "RT0701C 1-1/4 HP Compact Router" brand: "makita" price: "€ 347.33" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/331755596-rt0701c-1-1-4-hp-compact-router store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Rack & pinion fine depth adjustment Variable speed 10,000-30,000 RPM Heavy-duty aluminum motor housing RT0701C 1-1/4 HP Compact Router **Brand:** makita **Price:** € 347.33 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Master every cut with precision and power — the Makita RT0701C means business. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** RT0701C 1-1/4 HP Compact Router by makita - **How much does it cost?** € 347.33 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/331755596-rt0701c-1-1-4-hp-compact-router) ## 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 - • **Built to Last:** Durable aluminum motor housing and electronic speed control keep your router running strong under pressure. - • **Comfort Meets Control:** Slim, ergonomic design reduces fatigue, empowering you to work longer with confidence. - • **Effortless Depth Control:** Smooth rack and pinion system ensures micrometer-level accuracy for professional-grade results. - • **Quick-Change Versatility:** Cam lock system and removable base make switching tasks seamless—stay in the zone, not the workshop. - • **Precision at Your Fingertips:** Variable speed dial lets you tailor RPM from 10,000 to 30,000 for flawless finishes every time. ## Overview The Makita RT0701C Compact Router features a powerful 1-1/4 HP motor delivering 6.5 Amps, variable speed control from 10,000 to 30,000 RPM, and a smooth rack and pinion depth adjustment system. Its ergonomic design and quick-release cam lock system enhance comfort and efficiency, while the heavy-duty aluminum motor housing ensures long-lasting durability for professional woodworking and routing tasks. ## Description 1-1/4 HP motor delivers 6.5 Amps for improved performance. Heavy Duty aluminum motor for increased durability. ## Features - Variable speed control dial (10,000 to 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 - Soft start feature for smooth start ups - Fixed base accepts industry standard template guides for convenience - High visibility base design for improved handling and performance - Base can be removed quickly to install other bases - Heavy duty aluminum motor housing engineered for increased durability ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B00E7D3V4S | | Date First Available | 22 November 2013 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Model Number | RT0701C | | Manufacturer | Makita | | Product Dimensions | 25.4 x 20.32 x 15.24 cm; 1.77 kg | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Makita - **Material:** Aluminum - **Power source:** Corded Electric - **Product dimensions:** 20.3W x 15.2H centimeters - **Voltage:** 120 Volts ## Images ![RT0701C 1-1/4 HP Compact Router - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511ag05cuDL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good *by on Reviewed in India 30 August 2022* Value for money ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excelente herramienta *by on Reviewed in Mexico 13 February 2023* Su tamaño permite realizar trabajos en espacios reducidos. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great compact router with plenty of power and great build quality. Buy the package with extra bases! *by on Reviewed in the United States 23 February 2020* I love this router. It is easy to think of it as a trim router, but like advertised, it is definitely better thought of as a compact router instead because of its versatility and power. I have been using it almost daily since it arrived and haven't had a single issue with it so far, and haven't come across many projects where I had to switch to a heavier router. I haven't done a lot of hardwood with it yet, but I have done quite a bit of work on 1/8 and 1/4" aluminum and it has chewed right through it when set on the proper speed and has a good bit in it.The biggest issue I have come across was of my own making, and that was that I bought the $99 basic tool option. My thinking was that I would probably be using it as a trim router and so I wouldn't need the plunge base. That was a big mistake because had I known just how solidly built and capable this thing was I would have just spent the extra money for the kit that included the plunge base, or better yet, just went ahead and spent the $199 for the kit with the router and all 3 bases /attachments, rather than having to order a plunge base separately for about $70 and $30-35 each for the tilt and offset bases. Plus the full kit also comes with dust ports and guide inserts etc, whereas I only got the tool and the standard base for the $99. That extra 39.99 or 99.99 for the upgrade packages is completely worth the money given the performance of this little powerhouse router. ## Frequently Bought Together - Makita RT0701C 1-1/4 HP Compact Router - Genmitsu 65mm Diameter Aluminum CNC Spindle Holder Spindle Mount for 3018-PRO, 4040 Series, 3020-PRO MAX V2, 3018-PROVer V2 CNC Machine - Genmitsu 65mm & 69mm CNC Dust Shoe, Compatible with Most 65mm/69mm Spindle Motor and Compact Router, Hose Adapter Inner Diameter 38mm (1.5″), Transparent --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/331755596-rt0701c-1-1-4-hp-compact-router](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/331755596-rt0701c-1-1-4-hp-compact-router) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-09-01*