![]() ![]() Makita tends to do a pretty nice job in the ergonomics department and the grip on this model really stands out. ![]() The variable speed dial is right where we expect it to be-around the corner to the right of the power button and in easy view and reach during use. It’s a minor inconvenience for the insurance it provides. It’s 100% a safety call, helping ensure the router doesn’t accidentally turn if the power button gets bumped.įor our money, we like it. Makita uses blister buttons rather than mechanical switches and adds an extra safety button you have to engage first. The power switch may be hit or miss for you. There are also no carbon brushes to replace and the overall life of the tool should be longer. With it, you’ll get better runtime than you do with a brushed motor, which also allows for more power to transfer from the battery to the motor. The Makita 18V LXT cordless router takes advantage of a Makita-built brushless motor. Brushless MotorĪs the tool industry cuts the cord on more products, tools like cordless routers really benefit from brushless motors. The big deal with the feature set isn’t so much about innovative new features, as much as the fact that the Makita 18V LXT cordless router isn’t really missing anything of consequence compared to our corded trim routers.
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