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Router help

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anonymous278347457

Feb 12, 2005
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#1
my dad got these 2 routers, they are technically his, but he has never used him. I dont think he has ever used a router.

I think one of the side handles has dissapeared off this one, also you seem to be able to take the motor part of the router off




this one is bigger and its 1200w as opposed to the other one which is 500.

so which should i use?


Are these routers plunge base or fixed base? Im not fully sure how to adjust the depths on them, any ideas?

Ive not turned either of them on yet, so that may be the problem

please forgive me for my ignorance, I did some research on routers, but I guess it didnt help......
 
#4
BE VERY CAREFUL WITH LOADED ROUTERS!!!!!!!! That toothy little bit on the business end of your router can tear you to pieces, literally.
Routers can slip, kick back and even shoot loose bits off like bullets.
I know of one local man who was distracted while using a router table and slipped his hand and arm right along a rotating router bit, it cleft him from between his ring and middle finger to half the way up his forearm... he never worked again.

im sorry to post such scaremongering but by the tone of your thread im guessing you dont know anything about routers or powertools in general. (just guessing, no offence)
find a neighbour or nearby handyman to show you the basics.
And then.... enjoy! Cause youll be hooked:hyper:
 
#5
Ok Doughnutman, I am here to help you out. The Bosch 500 A is basically a 3/4 hp laminate trimmer. It is generally made for trimmng thin material to a flush profile with a larger piece. Say 6mm or less(material thickness). Seeing as you have the plunge base to it, it could be very usefull for trimming profiles on fretboards, and doing inlay work. I would clean it up, de-rust the collet, and give it a good oiling. Test it with power to make sure it functions properly before cutting anything with it.

Secondly, the Wickes Router is a 3 1/4 hp plunge router, Variable speed, with 1/2" and 1/4" collets, made for Wickes Lumber company in the 90's. It is made by Sung Joo, the same company that makes Ryobi and Makita routers. This is actually a pretty good router, You can do most of your main routing with this, provided it is also cleaned, de-rusted, and properly lubed (posts, collet, and collet bushing. After cleaning and oiling, test thisa one out also before using.

Make sure on both that the collets lock the bits in securely before doing any routing!!!!

I can tell you that the Bosch sold for about 45-50 pounds in England, and the Wickes Router Sold for between 100 & 125 pounds.

I have a newer version of the Wickes Router made for O'Malley tool company, and it is a good workhorse router, will power through just about any wood you want with sharp bits, and not loose speed.

Hope this helps you out.
 
#6
hmm i read some manuals on the Makita website and i finally realised that the plunge lock lever was at the back of the router(behind the left handle).

the only problem is, there is no lever! its just a nut, i think someone must have taken it off or lost it or something.


is it possible to get a replacement one? or is there a way to get around this
 
#7
thedonutman said:
hmm i read some manuals on the Makita website and i finally realised that the plunge lock lever was at the back of the router(behind the left handle).

the only problem is, there is no lever! its just a nut, i think someone must have taken it off or lost it or something.


is it possible to get a replacement one? or is there a way to get around this
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It should be able to be locked and unlocked with a 6mm allen key. The lever on those is a cheap piece of soft plastic, and always strips out, so you might want to engineer your own out of aluminum. I just use the allen key myself.
 

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