Makita 18v LXT Brushless Compact Router Review | XTR01Z

Price the Makita XTR01Z Compact Router on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2w8qUvl Compact/Trim Routers - In our opinion, compact routers or trim routers are an essential part of the woodworking shop. We use them for a variety of tasks from light to medium duty material removal. They are typically used for edge work that can consist of flush trimming laminate, flush trimming edge banding, edge profile (round-overs, chamfers, decorate edge profiles), and solid edge banding joinery. We take it a step further in our woodworking shop. We use trim routers for nearly 90 percent of our routing needs. We find us using a traditionally sized router for larger joinery tasks and that is a rare occurrence as we tend to pick the table saw or router table for those tasks. Compact/Trim routers really shine is the fine detailed work. Inlays and hinge mortise work are their bread and butter. Why would you want to use a large, bulky, heavy router to do a task that needs precision? You don't! A trim router provides a nice small package that can complete the tasks without the extra bulk and horsepower that isn't needed. One thing we should touch on though is weight. When doing precision work with a router, weight can sometimes provide an increased level of control. For instance, when you have a 1/8" straight bit installed into your router, it doesn't provide enough grab when compared to a 1/2" bit. A bit of a heavier router will help prevent that grab from you losing control. Makita 18v LXT Brushless Compact Router XTR01Z Makita has delivered something to the woodworking and professional world that we have all been waiting for. A professional compact or trim router. A unit that has a build quality that can stand up to the workload of a professional woodworking shop or the beating to and from and on the job site. With a solid aluminum body and base, right out of the box we commented on the build quality and feel of the unit. Powered by Makita's 18-volt LXT battery platform, the corded power meets the cordless convenience in a compact router. The Makita BL brushless motor is to praise for the longer run time, increased power and speed, and longer tool life. Features and Specs 18-volt LXT Battery Platform Two-button on/off system Variable speed dial (10,000-30,000 RPMs) Aluminum body and base Rack and Pinion mechanism Rubber Over-molded grip Clear plastic dust shroud 1/4" Collet Edge guide Plethora of accessories