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23rd May 2018, 11:43 PM #1GOLD MEMBER
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Plunge router - Bosch vs makita
Would like to get a new plunge router. The old makita I have plunging mechanism isn't smooth so would like to replace it. Thinking of either these:
https://www.totaltools.com.au/power-...ter-0601624040
https://www.totaltools.com.au/power-...2100w-rp2301fc
Can anyone comment on the quality of either? The bosch has a really long warranty which sounds good. Is the extra power from the makita worth getting? Hows the dust extraction on either?
Anything else I should look at?
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24th May 2018, 10:34 AM #2
I bought the Makita RP2301FC last week (also from TT), and I'm very happy with it so far... Only used it for a few minutes, but it's more comfortable to use than the older Makitas we had at work.
Unfortunately TT (and other tool shops) didn't have the dust extractor attachment in stock, so I'm waiting for that to come in. I'll let you know how it goes, it should be coming in any day now.
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24th May 2018, 10:50 AM #3GOLD MEMBER
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Can you also comment on how you came to the decision of getting the Makita?
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I think the bosch has a deeper plunge mechanism and more stop blocks for depth - are these features important?
Also, which one is easier to put into a router table?
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24th May 2018, 06:34 PM #4
I have two of the Bosch Routers
I now which I didn't,they both have a notable slop in the switch pillar.
You can feel it when you use the router in two hands and push down on it.
I have a video on my phone showing the issue.
But I can't upload it for some reason the movement on the shaft is about 1 too 1 1/2 mm
I started noticing it when I was using the router in my router table I could feel something vibrating checked the collet checked the bit.
They were both fine then I realised what the issue was[emoji849].
Cheers Matt
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24th May 2018, 07:04 PM #5GOLD MEMBER
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Thanks simplicity - do you have a google account/google drive? If you upload it to there it will be easy to share
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24th May 2018, 09:08 PM #6
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There's a lot of Makita RP2301FC owners on here. Don't know of an unhappy one. Gee, I like the look of that fence on the Bosch though.
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24th May 2018, 11:06 PM #8GOLD MEMBER
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I get the feeling the makita is a work horse and has fairly large market share in the router market. And that Bosch tries to get sales with lots of engineering in terms of features but doesnt necessarily mean that its as robust or can take the same abuse. I dunno what I should choose.
Simplicity, the Bosch routers you have, is it this exact one?
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25th May 2018, 02:47 AM #9
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25th May 2018, 05:28 PM #11Senior Member
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I think some have blamed the wobble on the GOF1600 plunge base on the lack of a bush on one pillar. This could be intentional, to provide some tolerance if the pillars are not exactly parallel and prevent binding. The Bosch seems to me to be deigned as a fixed base router, with an optional plunge base, not as a plunge router from the outset.
I would take a dewalt 625 over either of these, but they're hard to find and cost more.
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26th May 2018, 07:55 PM #12Template Tom
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The Makita is my choice to use in the plunge mode as there are template guides available in a variety of sizes This is the most important accessory required when routing in the plunge mode. I am well aware that most router users still do not use template guides and IMHO the use of the guides will increase the router's potential by 80% and also introduce greater safety awareness when completing a greater number of projects
Learn new Routing skills with the use of the template guides
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17th June 2018, 11:00 AM #13GOLD MEMBER
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Im leaning towards the Makita at this stage. If I plan on using it in a router table (along with handheld) is it suitable?
I think I want put the table on the extension wing of the table saw. How does one lift the router? Use with the microadjust knob? Also, do I have to go under to change the bit? Or should I be looking at another router if wanting to use it in a table?
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The Makita is an excellent choice both hand held for use in a table and can handle anything you will be able to throw at it. I use the 6mm set screw through the table top for adjustment, you need a #3 Phillips Head driver for this. In the absence of an auxiliary chuck adaptor you will have to go under the table to change bits, something like a Musclechuck may allow for above table changes though.
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6th July 2018, 10:50 AM #15
why is the Hitachi not an option ........ Bosch V Makita ........... that is apples and oranges
Any thing with sharp teeth eats meat.
Most powertools have sharp teeth.
People are made of meat.
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