Makita MT M3601B Plunge Router, 900 W, 27,000 rpm, 6 and 8 mm collets, 35 mm plunge

Makita MT M3601B Plunge Router, 900 W, 35 mm plunge

The M3601B is a plunge router rated at 900 W and 27,000 min^-1. It takes cutters with 6 and 8 mm shanks, and maximum plunge depth is 35 mm. It weighs 2.7 kg.

What the MT range is

MT is Makita's line for everyday work - fewer features than the main range, but the same factory and the same service network. The machines are corded and plainly built, aimed at tradespeople who want a dependable tool without paying for electronics they will not use.

Depth setting

Depth is set by a three-step turret stop with a scale. The three steps let the same groove be cut in several passes without resetting each time - the first pass removes the bulk, the last forms the wall.

Base and guidance

The sliding base is 110 x 145 mm, with a 68 mm opening for a guide bush. A parallel guide is supplied, and with an additional adapter the machine runs on a guide rail. A dust extraction adapter connects to a vacuum.

Applications

Grooves and rebates in solid timber and panels, edge profiling, housings for hinges and locks, template work with a guide bush, circles and arcs with the parallel guide, and inverted mounting in a table.

Noise and vibration

Makita gives 89-91 dB(A) sound pressure and 100-102 dB(A) sound power at K = 3 dB(A) - the figures differ between national sites. Vibration routing MDF is 7.9 m/s² at K = 1.5.

What is in the delivery

• 1 x Makita M3601B router
• 1 x parallel guide (164834-6)
• 1 x dust extraction adapter (194733-8)
• 1 x 8 mm collet (763618-5)
• 1 x straight bit set (191Y83-2)
• 1 x 13 mm and 1 x 22 mm spanner

A corded machine - no battery or charger. No case is stated by the manufacturer.

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