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Makita DRT50

MachineInfoBox Makita DRT50

Type:	Handheld Routers
Location:	Router Table
Access Requirements:	Handheld Router Introduction
Status:	Working
Manual:	Makita
Tutors:	Lukas NitramLegov Pakue Johannes Luzian Keno Utis

The router has its own box (Makpack) with all its accessories (DRT50RTJX2). It is battery powered with 18V Makita lithium batteries that are shared with our other Makita tools like the cordless drill. The set consists of:

edge attachments (w/o grips; Kantenfräsmodule)
- straight or adjustable angle
plunge attachment (with grips; Taucheinheit)
- long grip (can replace one of the stud grips)
2x vacuum dust attachment

edge roller attachment (Kantenfräsanschlag) for following edges using bits without a bearing

edge attachment without grips
edge attachment with roller added
edge attachment that can be angled -45º – 30º
plunge attachment
plunge attachment, one grip replaced with the long variant

Dust Extraction

with a redundant adapter from our scroll saw, the router can be connected to Festool shop vacs

There are two different dust collection pieces, depending on which attachment you're using. Either one will need the black flexible adapter seen in the photo to fit on our shop vacs.

Additional Upgrades/Accessories

Freehand Baseplate

Lukas donated a custom baseplate bought from a local blogger (holzundleim.de). It should allow for much easier freehand routing!

It is made from HPL ("Resopal") and can be screwed to the straight edge attachment in place of its small round baseplate. To dive into the workpiece, let the baseplate rest on its rear (straight) side and slowly allow it to tip forward after the router bit reaches full speed.

installed baseplate

The grips were turned from scrap ash wood as the original 3D printed ones felt too small. As suggested by the maker, the bottom edges were broken with 120 grit sandpaper to improve its sliding ability.

Circle Cutting Jig

Patrick made a 3D printed circle cutting jig that is used in combination with the plunge attachment. Cutting range is ~200-720 mm ⌀ (depending on the router bit used).

Clear Baseplate

Installing this baseplate to the plunge attachment gives you stability over large holes without obstructing your view!

clear baseplate resting on the walls of a cutlery tray

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 The router has its own box (Makpack) with all its accessories (DRT50RTJX2). It is battery powered with 18V Makita lithium batteries that are shared with our other Makita tools like the [[Cordless Drill|cordless drill]]. The set consists of:
-* flat surface attachment w/o grips
+* edge attachments (w/o grips; ''Kantenfräsmodule'')
-* flat surface attachment with grips
+** straight or adjustable angle
-* edge cut attachment
+* plunge attachment (with grips; ''Taucheinheit'')
+** long grip (can replace one of the stud grips)
 * 2x vacuum dust attachment
-* long grip (can replace one of the stud grips on the flat surface attachment)
-* roller attachment for routing edges with bits lacking a bearing
+* edge roller attachment (''Kantenfräsanschlag'') for following edges using bits without a bearing
 <gallery>
-File:Makita-DRT50 Surface Attachment.jpeg | Surface attachment without grips
+File:Makita-DRT50 Surface Attachment.jpeg | edge attachment without grips
-File:Makita-DRT50 Surface Attachment w roller.jpeg | Surface attachment with roller added
+File:Makita-DRT50 Surface Attachment w roller.jpeg | edge attachment with roller added
-File:Makita-DRT50 Edge Attachment.jpeg | Edge attachment that can be angled -45º – 30º
+File:Makita-DRT50 Edge Attachment.jpeg | edge attachment that can be angled -45º – 30º
-File:Makita-DRT50 Surface Attachment w grips.jpeg | Surface attachment with grips
+File:Makita-DRT50 Surface Attachment w grips.jpeg | plunge attachment
-File:Makita-DRT50 Surface Attachment w grips long grip.jpeg | Surface attachment with grips (one replaced with the long variant)
+File:Makita-DRT50 Surface Attachment w grips long grip.jpeg | plunge attachment, one grip replaced with the long variant
 </gallery>
 === Dust Extraction ===
-[[File:Makita router with stolen dust adapter.jpg|thumb|200px|with a superfluous adapter from our [[Scroll Saw|scroll saw]], the router can be connected to Festool [[Shop Vacs|shop vacs]]]]
+[[File:Makita router with stolen dust adapter.jpg|thumb|200px|with a redundant adapter from our [[Scroll Saw|scroll saw]], the router can be connected to Festool [[Shop Vacs|shop vacs]]]]
 There are two different dust collection pieces, depending on which attachment you're using. Either one will need the black flexible adapter seen in the photo to fit on our [[Shop Vacs|shop vacs]].
 === Additional Upgrades/Accessories ===
-We will soon get a [https://www.holzundleim.de/2020/11/die-makita-grundplatte-mit-doppelgriff/ custom baseplate from a local blogger] (holzundleim.de). It should allow for much easier freehand routing and can also be clamped upside down near the edge of a table to create a sort of micro [[Router Table|router table]]!
+==== Freehand Baseplate ====
+{{£}} donated a [https://www.holzundleim.de/2020/11/die-makita-grundplatte-mit-doppelgriff/ custom baseplate bought from a local blogger] (holzundleim.de). It should allow for much easier freehand routing!
+It is made from [[HPL]] ("Resopal") and can be screwed to the straight edge attachment in place of its small round baseplate. To dive into the workpiece, let the baseplate rest on its rear (straight) side and slowly allow it to tip forward after the router bit reaches full speed.
+[[File:wide DRT50 baseplate.jpg|thumb|installed baseplate]]
+The grips were [[woodturning|turned]] from [[Scrap Wood|scrap]] ash wood as the original 3D printed ones felt too small. As suggested by the maker, the bottom edges were broken with 120 grit sandpaper to improve its sliding ability.
 ==== Circle Cutting Jig ====
-{{P}} made a 3D printed [[Circle Routing Jig|circle cutting jig]] that is used in combination with the surface attachment. Cutting range is ~200-720 mm ⌀ (depending on the router bit used).
+{{P}} made a 3D printed [[Circle Routing Jig|circle cutting jig]] that is used in combination with the plunge attachment. Cutting range is ~200-720 mm ⌀ (depending on the router bit used).
 [[File:Router Circle Jig.jpg|left|frameless|Circle cutting jig]]
+<br clear=all>
+==== Clear Baseplate ====
+Installing this baseplate to the plunge attachment gives you stability over large holes without obstructing your view!
+[[File:clear DRT50 baseplate.jpg|thumb|clear baseplate resting on the walls of a cutlery tray]]
 <br clear="all>