Milling cutter "Makita": reviews and instructions

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

Without the use of equipment such as a hand router, it is almost impossible to make beautiful furniture. There are many brands of devices of this type on sale today. One of the most popular is Makita. The tools of this manufacturer are easy to use, reliable and have a long service life.

Who releases

Produces equipment such as the Makita wood router, a Japanese company of the same name. It was founded in 1915 in the city of Nagoya. Initially, its priority specialization was the repair of transformers and electric motors. Currently, this corporation produces more than 1000 items of various kinds of construction and industrial power tools. It consists of 8 enterprises operating in Japan, the UK and Germany.

General Description

By buying a Makita router, you can actually get good equipment that can serve faithfully for many years. The main advantages of the models of this brand are good power and performance, as well as low weight. It is very convenient to work with this milling cutter, since the hands of the master do notget tired. Of course, most often such equipment is used precisely as manual. However, the design of these devices allows you to fix them, including on a homemade table. Thus, small workpieces are usually processed with the help of Makita milling machines.

Produced models

The line of tools of this brand is very extensive. In terms of functionality, power and performance, different models can vary greatly. Therefore, before buying equipment such as the Makita milling cutter, you should definitely familiarize yourself with its parameters in the technical data sheet.

The most popular models of this brand among furniture makers are: 3612C, 3612 and 2300. Next, we will consider what specific advantages modern Makita routers have and how you need to work with them, using these three devices as an example.

Design features of Makita routers 36

The machines of this model can be used to perform any milling work. The main features of their design include the following.

• Long bars. The vertical stroke of this model is 60 mm. This is enough to work with any cutters currently on the market.
• Short and thick hard shaft. When working on this machine, even with the use of long thin cutters, no vibration occurs. And therefore, it is possible to process blanks with the highest quality.
• Availability of a convenient quick-clamping system with a lock for copiersbushings.
• Large counter hole diameter at the base. On this mill it is possible to work with the tool with a diameter up to 60 mm. The Makita routers received particularly good reviews.
• The presence of a nut designed to lift the motor of the router when working with it on the table. If desired, it can be replaced with an extension spacer with a large handwheel. In this case, milling will be more convenient.

Reviews about the model "Makita" 3612

In general, furniture makers praise this model. Milling cutters "Makita" reviews of a positive property deserved, first of all, a long service life. For example, due to backlash, their rods have to be changed at least after 7-8 years of operation. The engine case of the model is made of the most durable plastic, and various components involved in the work are made of high-quality metal. Praise these models and for an easy move. Their spring has an optimal degree of elasticity. In addition, their advantages are the ability to work with absolutely any cutters and ease of installation on the table.

Model 3612 deserved some criticism for being too short a rip fence. Working with wide workpieces using this machine is inconvenient. The working tool simply does not reach the edge of the product. The disadvantages of such equipment as the Makita 3612 milling cutter also include a not very well thought out system for attaching thin tools. It is very inconvenient to fix them in the adapter.

Cutters "Makita" 3612C

These models have exactly the samedesign, like 3612. The only difference is the presence of a well-thought-out electronics system. Milling cutter "Makita" 3612C has the functions of smooth running, dynamic brake and speed controller. He takes care of his preparations very carefully. Dynamic brake allows you to quickly stop the cutter.

Reviews about the model "Makita" 3612С

These models are praised primarily for the cleanliness of the processing of workpieces, the absence of vibration, the stable sole of the stand and the convenience of working with absolutely any kind of wood. The main disadvantages of the Makita 3612C milling cutters are considered to be shock sensitivity and also too short stop rulers. The latest experienced furniture makers advise extending with a thin strip of laminated plywood. The masters and the work of the dynamic brake of devices of this modification are not particularly praised. When using it, the tool stops too abruptly. And this may affect the quality of the milling.

Makita RP 2300 FC

Like most other models of this brand, this tool has good performance. With it, you can perform the most difficult work on the processing of wooden blanks. The design of equipment such as the Makita 2300 (milling cutter), as well as the 3612C device, has built-in electronics that control the number of shaft revolutions and ensure a smooth start. The support platform of this tool is made of die-cast lightweight aluminum, and therefore it does not have too much weight. Wood dust when using the Makita 2300 model can be removed with a household vacuum cleaner. However, this function is applied by wizardsquite rare.

From the design features of the RP 2300 FC, we can distinguish the presence of comfortable soft grips on the handles and LED illumination of the working area.

Consumer opinions about the RP 2300 FC

These Makita routers received positive reviews, like other models of this manufacturer, primarily for their solid build quality. They are also highly praised for their ease of use, and in particular for the thoughtful design of the handles. When using this router, you can easily operate the switch latch and lock levers with your thumbs. Attribute to the pluses of this milling cutter furniture makers and the presence of illumination. This feature is especially useful when performing complex jobs or in low light conditions.

Specifications

With the use of Makita machines, you can perform absolutely any milling work on wood. Specifications for devices from this manufacturer may vary depending on the brand. In any case, this equipment is of very good quality. To make sure of this, below are the characteristics of the popular Makita model RP 2300 FC.

Parameter	Meaning
Machine continuous power consumption	2300 Tues
Clamp size	12mm
Wood processing depth	0-70mm
Router weight	6, 1 kg
Cord length	4 m

Instructions for use

The Makita manual router is used in the same way as any other equipment of this type. That is:

1. The cutter is inserted into the clamping sleeve and secured with a key.
2. The device is installed on a flat surface.
3. The lock lever is released and the motor housing is lowered until it touches the ground.
4. The lever is locked again.
5. By pressing the fast feed button, the locking bar moves up or down until the required milling depth is set.
6. During operation, the device moves with two hands.

The parallel stop in equipment such as the Makita router is installed on the right side in the feed direction. It is fixed with a special wing bolt.

As you can see, Makita brand milling cutters, although they have some minor flaws, can be considered very reliable and solid equipment. Buying one of the models from this manufacturer will allow you to work on wood with maximum convenience, quickly and efficiently.