Question 1

Can I trim my toe nails with it?

Accepted Answer

Cringe.  I have never used this router for that, but I did accidentally do that with a PC router on a router table.  I don't recommend it at all.  It trimmed the bone and flesh along with the fingernail.

Question 2

can it be used for wood doors and frames for hinges

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Yes, but it is a much better used as router than a door or frame hinge.

Question 3

What is the set of drill bits should I buy for this tool. I bought the MLCS 8377 15-Piece Router Bit Set with Carbide-Tipped 1/2-Inch Shanks and are n

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This is a 1/4" collet router.  If you want to use 3/8" (new to me) or 1/2" get a 1/2" router. I've used routers for 45 years. Own a 1/4" and two 1/2" Here's a quick guide: 1/4" router is the most widely useful, can be held in one hand for quick work, your arm doesn't get tired as fast as with a larger router. This one is good for hinge guides and door installs, laminate trimming (laminate trim bits with bearings), round over of the edges of boards or plywood. Makes a neat no slivers edge, get 1/2", 3/4" diameter cove  bits (these will  make 1/4 and 3/8" from the edge curves) I get these with bearings as well. (If you want less of a curve, use less depth, the curve is not symmetrical--no one will care.   This is what I usually grab my 1/4" router for (I've got a Porter Cable 1/4" that's 40 years old. Can't figure out how to take it apart to replace the cord. Rather than a $60 trip to the tool repair I'm thinking of this one, vacuum dust collection is a plus). Shelf dados, usually 1/2 to 3/4" wide, is best done with a more powerful 1/2" router, but you can get by with this with two passes (overlapping) of a 1/2" straight bit. Plunge routing: always use dust collection. Freehand scroll work: 1/8 or 1/4" round bits- I don't do this, others do. If you don't yet have a router, or a specific shop need,  get a 1/4". If you think you need one of those $400 router tables: don't. Make your own or buy a jointer. Figuring out how to make a router table will teach you about making jigs (you can make a fence that has finer adjustment than the fanciest most expensive one on the market)  Direction of working. There's a correct direction to running a router along the edge of a board. With plywood, pine, fir, spruce, etc.. going the correct way can rip out long splinters. If you first make a very shallow pass in the 'wrong' direction to knock off the edge, then go normal depth in the correct direction, you can avoid this.  (I still don't know if I want this router or not. There were 6 opened and reclosed boxes  (returns?) at the Home Depot. Why?)

Question 4

can you set this up for a table router?

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This router is an excellent hand held router.  All 3 of its different style bases are smaller than what can be mounted to any standard  plates available to fit the two common 8x10 and 9x12  cutouts in router tables.  Its depth adjustments are crude compared what most people expect of a table mounted router.

ASIN	B00HAQMHEO
Base Type	Fixed, Plunge
Battery Description	Corded electric
Best Sellers Rank	#31,730 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #15 in Routers
Brand Name	Makita
Color	Factory
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,510)
Global Trade Identification Number	00088381658522
Horsepower	1.25
Included Components	Makita - 1-1/4 H.P. Compact Router Kit Fixed Plunge Bases (RT0701CX7)
Item Dimensions W x H	7"W x 17"H
Item Type Name	Tools
Item Weight	3.9 Pounds
Manufacturer	Makita
Manufacturer Part Number	RT0701CX7
Manufacturer Warranty Description	1-year warranty
Material Type	Aluminum
Maximum Rotational Speed	30000 RPM
Model Number	RT0701CX7
Power Source	Corded Electric
UPC	088381658522
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Voltage	120 Volts

RT0701CX7 1-1/4 HP* Compact Router Kit

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