Makita RT0701C Depth Lock

[Mitchell Ristine]

Does anyone with a Makita RT0701C (corded palm router) have any issues with changing depth of cut? How did you solve it? Would you just tighten the locking nut on the locking lever?

[Lloyd McKinlay]

The Makita locking mechanism looks similar to an older Bosch Colt I have that developed the same problem. I did exactly as you suggested, tightened the nut so locking it was quite stiff, problem solved. That router is used solely for hinge mortises so the depth is seldom changed.

[Rich Engelhardt]

I have the Makita - both corded and cordless.
So far, I haven't had any issues, but, I believe you're correct about just tweaking the nut.

Makita really didn't put a lot of thought/effort into the fixed base of their trim router. (I also have the DeWalt 611PK & it just blows away the Makita.)
The plunge base for the Makita looks like it was thought out a lot better & it's on the same level as the DeWalt.