You can't go wrong with this router,it has the power,the speed control and a brake!The price is darn good compared to the price I could have got it for locally,the cream on the cake is the free door assembly cutter set worth $150.The set did not come with the router,but after a phone call to the supplier and proof of purchase and serial number of the unit,they said they were waiting for them coming in and would send the set to me as soon as possible.It has been a few weeks now but low and behold I have had the E-mail confirmation that the set is on it's way.I have one minor niggle with the router,the rubber button cover to the spindle lock is a bit of a loose fit and can easily come off, apart from that,I have always liked Makita power tools and this router model and past generations of it has stood the test of time. I am a professional carpenter and cabinet maker with 36 years in the trade.