locoboy

im in the middle of constructing my table for my makita router.

Im concerned that my router needs 2 hands to operate it, its not an on off switch its got 2 handles with a switch on each, thuse leaving me no free hands for using the table!

Anyone got any ideas?

Im not that fmiliar with the router yet so i may be missing something really obvious!

Thanks
colin

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harrysin

Colin, I'm puzzled by what you say, the Makita 3612C has only ONE switch which is within reach of the right handle when the lock lever is on the left. It's normal to have a separate switched power outlet at the front of the table and control the router from there. Table mounted, once switched on, both your hands become free!

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Harry

locoboy

Hi Harry i wrote it without going and checking my router.

I have checked it and on one handle you have 2 buttons that need to be pressed. One with the thumb and the other one being the finger trigger, when they are both pressed it will run. When one is released it will stop.

So how do i get it to run under the table?

bobj3

HI locoboy

Just a butt in post

velcro or masking tape,, will do the job

Just tape them down in the lock mode and use a switch on the outside of the router table..to turn the router off and on

http://www.routerforums.com/project-...re-one-up.html

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Hamlin

Hi locoboy,

Can you please post a pic of your router. I have 2 Makita 3612C's and there's only the switch and the lever for the adjustment lock, for plunge use. I guess I'm with Harry on this one, I'm confused.

Pending on how you set up your table, for my OP table I had to remove both handles.

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locoboy

A picture of a router the same as mine,



It has 2 switches on he left hand handle as shown above.

yellow trigger and black thumb toggle

Hamlin

Hi locoboy,

This must be a new design from Makita. I thank you for the pic. For now I see what you are describing.

If I'm fully understanding this, even if you tape or velcro the switches... this is unsafe to do. As is, table mounting would be impossible, (safety wise). Not finding anything like the pic you've posted. Below is info from both US and Global sites from Makita.

Info for the Makita 3612C: http://makita.com/en-us/Modules/Tool....aspx?ID=33597

http://www.makita.co.jp/global/produ...12c/3612c.html

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Ken

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cbsjoez1935

Colin,
This looks like a similar setup I have on one of my Craftsman routers. The button is a safety lock and needs to be depressed before you press the orange switch, turning on the router. When you release the orange switch, the safety lock automatically locks in again. One way to defeat this system (if that is what you are looking to do), is by using some means to keep the button locked in the down position. Bob has described a velcro method and you could also use some latex strap to hold it down. The way I do it is to start the router, then pull the cord from the outlet, while it is still running. This will keep the router in the "ON" mode. I then put in in my table and plug in to an outboard switch/outlet arrangement. No matter how you defeat the safety button, please make sure you plug in to an outboard outlet/switch combination. Safety first you know and always unplug before doing any bit or bushing changes.
Joe Z.

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harrysin

Ken isn't the only one who is puzzled, that picture you posted is unlike any Makita 3612C that I have seen, but I don't agree with Ken when he says it's unsafe to lock the switch with a Velcro strap, this is a common and well tested method, but of course you MUST have a separate switched outlet on the front of the table and ALWAYS unplug the router before changing cutters. Not only do I have a 3612C, I also have a Triton 91/4" 2400 watt saw for which Triton sell a Velcro strap to lock the button/switch.

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Harry

Hamlin

The Makita 3612C has an electric brake on it. Using an external switch will disable this feature. I know, I've tried this option once before. It's why I removed a similar switch I had mounted on my OP table. Now, simply reach under flip the switch and unplug.

Harry, I love ya my friend but, I still feel it's unsafe to "lock" or "strap" a switch on. It only takes a moment to become distracted.

It's a "each their own" kinda of thing.

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"Whether active duty, retired, national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life". That is HONOR, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." -Author Unknown