Hi Bruce
I think I see the error you are having,, are you using the standard base you should using the Plunge Base, it will open a new world for you... it's wide open so you can get into the router collet nut...
The split can and be anywhere.. it's made so the collet can crab the router bit..
I have a GMC router that's almost the same as the Rona one you have and it's a great router..
The one I have ▼
http://www.amazon.com/GMC-ATBR1500-R.../dp/B000EOQVWS
and I was lucky I got it for 45.00 dollars
Note about using the Plunge Base,, most will remove the springs but some times you don't need to if you have the hole in the base for a Allen key,,some of the plunge base plates don't let you see the hole for the Allen key, just take off the base plate of the stantard base and put in on the plunge base and drill a small hole in the Oak-Park base plate so you can use it in the router table...
If you don't have the Allen hole you can remolve the springs from plunge base quick and easy....most routers are about the same... roll pins or a nut to hold the spings in place...
http://www.rona.ca/webapp/wcs/stores...oductId=168408
Bj
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Originally Posted by Blind Bruce Bobi3, I now hava a Canadian "Rona" router. It has only a "push to lock" shaft lock button that is small, hard to push and sharp on the edge. It has no flat spots on the shaft to use a second wrench. There is about 1 inch clearance to change a bit. It IS mounted to the Oak Park removable phenolic base plate. The slits in a 1/4" adapter bushing should be lined up withthe slits in the motor shaft to properly tighten a bit.
Router is still my name, I have a Bosch and it too has no flats on the shaft to use with a second wrench. |