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Makita M3600G
Glen G.Darling Downs, QLD
- Verified purchase
Surprisingly good
I have had this router for 12 months now. I am retired and use it to do woodwork as a hobby. I had considered laying out $460 for another Makita router model and saw this for $169 at the time. Did some research and found that this was very close to the other in performance and features. This router, for the money, does everything I ask of it. I have been using it free hand but I recently mounted it full time in a router table and it has been great in that role as well. It has plenty of power for what I want and has a 1/2" chuck with the includ...Read more
ed option of a 1/4" collet so I can use a range of router bits. The plunge is not as smooth as the dearer models but it is never the less effective. I have found the depth adjustments to be accurate and the guide to be very sturdy. The only issue has been the torque steer on start up because it doesn't have a soft start feature for a powerful machine but if you are prepared for it it is not an issue. It also does not have variable speed control although the Makita model that does have it is another $400. I bought an aftermarket speed controller for $75 which performs the same function without issue. Overall, this router has been a real surprise for the price given the performance I get from it.Purchased in March 2021 at Total Tools Physical store for A$169.00.
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HypnotoadyMelbourne
- 7 reviews
Great Router for the Price
Wanted a 1/2" router, and didn't want to pay several hundred, I saw the Makita M3600G, 1650 watts of power and appears well made. Has spindle lock and great collet assembly. Doesn't have soft start or speed control, but since I have it in a router table the soft start isn't needed and neither is the speed control as I only use bits up to 30mm diameter. The plunge mechanism could be a little smoother but since I am using a router lift this is not a problem either. Don't know how they make them for the price.
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Questions & Answers
Trexasked
How effective is the dust collection on the M3600 router?
2 answers
Truly abysmal. There is no standard gear with the router. The Makita options for dust collection do not fit this unit and are only for the more expensive models. The deflection shield only deflects as the name implies. There may be an aftermarket option (like Milescraft) but I haven't tried any.
Thanks Glen. Yes agree. I ended up ordering one and found out the same thing.
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