Thread: Makita router 3600BR, Thoughts anyone?

$350 is too much for a used 3600BR.
This would be the current equivalent of the 3600BR.
Makita 12mm (1/2") Plunge Router #RP1800

I have a 3600BR and they are a good router but I wouldn't pay more than $200 for one in good condition.

Originally Posted by NCArcher

$350 is too much for a used 3600BR.
This would be the current equivalent of the 3600BR.
Makita 12mm (1/2") Plunge Router #RP1800

I have a 3600BR and they are a good router but I wouldn't pay more than $200 for one in good condition.

Thanks for that, it has been reduced once so I will wait to see if it comes down in price again, or another one comes along.

As noted, 350 is way over priced. Sticking in that size and power range is the way to go though for a versatile router. Makita make great routers...I have three.

Craig.

The $350 includes a triton 2000 router table as well as the router so the the comments are not realy fair game. I have both the items mentioned and are twenty years old and have been faultless performers.

Regards Mike.

I have a Makita 3600BR - 30 years old this year - and still going strong. They are an industrial weight machine and virtually indestructable. Not quite as easily adjusted as newer models, but, did I say they are tough.

Use mine mainly in the Triton Mk 3 - works fine as a router and edge planer.

Free hand, it is a little heavy, and it is very "torquey" - really kicks and almost spins in your hands when you turn it on.

Guess it will be good for another 30 years!



Fair Winds

Graeme

Originally Posted by MICKYG

The $350 includes a triton 2000 router table as well as the router so the the comments are not realy fair game. I have both the items mentioned and are twenty years old and have been faultless performers.

Regards Mike.

yes to both of these
if you feel like you need to get a good deal & hate giving people their asking price talk him down to 340