I need to replace my trusty Bosch Colt and have my eyes on a Makita trim router. I use the trimmer mainly to cut hinge mortises, trim edgebanding and for light duty profiling and chamfering, no heavy loads.
The 3709 has a clear see through base, single speed (30,000 RPM ), template guide bearing, edge guide and features a 4 Amp motor.
The RT0701C has a non see through base, variable speed, edge guide (no template guide bearing, a 6.5 Amp motor and costs $30 cdn. more than the 3709.
Which one would be the better tool?