I just acquired a hand-held Ward’s 1hp router, Model TGB-8542B and with some sage advice from the Forum, I cleaned the collet and now it holds bits safely.
Now, I seem to be missing the locking key – see diagram from the manual below. According to the diagram there is an “L” shaped Locking Key that fits into a “slot for the locking key” that goes under the Depth Adjustment Nut. This locking key is missing. The instructions for “Setting the Depth of Cut” do not mention the locking key. When I tighten the hand grip, the depth-adjustment-nut is locked up tight.
Do I need this locking key to operate the router? If I need a locking key, then I will look at a new router as all ’yall suggested, but I enjoy restoring tools, equipment and furniture and don’t give up easy. I’ve kept and fully restored my dad’s 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Towne Sedan that he bought new in June of ‘41. Allen
Now, I seem to be missing the locking key – see diagram from the manual below. According to the diagram there is an “L” shaped Locking Key that fits into a “slot for the locking key” that goes under the Depth Adjustment Nut. This locking key is missing. The instructions for “Setting the Depth of Cut” do not mention the locking key. When I tighten the hand grip, the depth-adjustment-nut is locked up tight.
Do I need this locking key to operate the router? If I need a locking key, then I will look at a new router as all ’yall suggested, but I enjoy restoring tools, equipment and furniture and don’t give up easy. I’ve kept and fully restored my dad’s 1941 Chevrolet Special Deluxe Towne Sedan that he bought new in June of ‘41. Allen