Makita Router Tables & Accessories
Makita router tables give you steady, repeatable cuts when freehand routing just isn't accurate enough on site or in the workshop.
For hinge recesses, edge profiling, trenching, and batch work, a Makita router table setup keeps the cutter square and your hands clear. Pair it with the right Makita router accessories and you'll get cleaner passes, safer control, and less rework. Pick what matches your router and the jobs you actually do.
What Jobs Are Makita Router Tables Best At?
- Routing repeatable edge profiles on doors, worktops, and trim where a consistent finish matters more than speed.
- Cutting grooves and trenches in timber for cabinet backs, panel work, and joinery runs without the router wandering off line.
- Running small or awkward pieces safely by keeping the cutter fixed and the work supported, instead of trying to balance it freehand.
- Batching out identical parts for built-ins and fitted furniture so every component matches without constant measuring and marking.
Choosing the Right Makita Router Tables
Match the table and Makita router accessories to how you actually route day to day, because a poor fit-up is what causes chatter, burning, and sketchy handling.
1. Router and base compatibility
If your router doesn't bolt up properly, don't bodge it. Check the mounting pattern and base plate options first, because a solid, square mount is what keeps the cutter true and stops vibration marking the work.
2. Fence adjustment and support
If you're doing trenches and straight runs, prioritise a fence that adjusts smoothly and locks down hard. If the fence creeps mid-pass, you'll see it straight away in the cut and you'll be remaking parts.
3. Dust control and extraction hook-up
If you're routing MDF, hardwood, or doing long runs, dust extraction is not optional. Choose Makita router accessories that let you connect extraction properly, because chips building up around the bit will burn edges and ruin the finish.
4. Size and stability for the work you feed through
If you're mostly running small trim, a compact table is fine. If you're feeding doors, long mouldings, or wider boards, go for a larger, more stable surface so the work stays flat and you're not fighting it all the way through.
Makita Router Tables and Accessories FAQs
Is the Makita 18V router powerful enough?
For edging, hinge work, light trenching, and trimming, yes, it'll do the job all day with the right sharp bit and sensible passes. If you're trying to hog out deep rebates in hardwood in one go, you'll feel it slow down, so take multiple passes and run a decent battery.
What are the parts of a router bit?
The main parts are the shank that goes in the collet, the cutting edges that do the work, and the body that supports the cutter. Many bits also have a guide bearing for following an edge or template, and that bearing needs to spin freely or it will burn and mark the timber.
Will any router fit a Makita router table?
Not always. The key is the mounting pattern and base plate compatibility, because a sloppy or mismatched fit is what causes vibration and out-of-square cuts. Check your router model against the table or insert plate before you order, especially if you're mixing brands.
Do I need extraction on a router table, or can I just sweep up?
You can sweep up, but it's a false economy on real jobs. Chips build up around the bit, the cut runs hot, and you end up with burning and a rough finish. Proper extraction also keeps the table surface clear so the work doesn't lift or snag mid-pass.
Why does my cut burn or go patchy on the edge?
Most of the time it's a blunt bit, feeding too slowly, or chips not clearing. Swap to a sharp cutter, take lighter passes, and sort extraction and fence alignment. If the bit is wobbling in the collet, fix that first or you'll never get a clean finish.
Who Uses Makita Router Tables and Accessories?
- Joiners and kitchen fitters who need straight, repeatable routing for edging, grooves, and hinge work without chewing up expensive boards.
- Chippies doing second-fix and trim who want cleaner profiles and better control when working with smaller sections.
- Workshop teams and site set-up crews batching components, where a router table speeds things up and keeps results consistent.
The Basics: Understanding Makita Router Tables
A router table flips the job around: the router stays fixed underneath, and you guide the timber over the cutter for better control and repeatability. Here's what matters in real use.
1. The table gives you stability and consistency
With the base mounted solid, the cutter height and angle stay put, so your rebate depth and edge profile don't change halfway through a run like they can when you're freehanding on uneven material.
2. The fence controls the cut
The fence sets how much material you remove and keeps the work straight. Set it properly and you get clean, parallel trenches and tidy edges; set it loose and you'll get snatch, chatter, and wandering cuts.
3. Extraction keeps the cut clean
Routing throws chips straight back into the cutter path. Proper dust collection helps stop heat build-up and burning, and it keeps the table surface clear so the workpiece doesn't lift or skid mid-pass.
Makita Router Accessories That Make the Table Work Properly
A router table is only as accurate as the bits and set-up parts you run with it, so these are the add-ons that stop wasted boards and rough finishes.
1. Router bits (straight, flush trim, round-over, rebate)
Use the right profile for the job instead of forcing a cutter to do everything. A sharp, correct bit stops burning hardwood and tearing veneers, and it leaves less sanding and filling at the end.
2. Collets and collet reducers
If the bit shank doesn't match the collet properly, you'll get runout and chatter, and that's when edges come out wavy. Keep the correct collet size for the bits you actually use, and replace worn collets before they start slipping.
3. Guide bushes and templates
For repeat work like hinge recesses and cut-outs, guide bushes and templates stop you freehanding and guessing. They keep the cutter where it should be, so parts match and you're not fettling every piece to fit.
4. Dust extraction adaptors and hoses
Get the correct adaptor so extraction actually pulls from the fence or below the table, not just nearby. You'll notice it straight away when the cut stays clean and you're not clearing chips by hand every pass.
Shop Makita Router Tables at ITS
Whether you need a Makita router table setup, replacement parts, or the Makita router accessories that make it run right, we stock the full range in one place. It's all held in our own warehouse, ready for next day delivery so you can get set up and keep the job moving.
