A friend of mine owned this router for 10+ years. After using a collet extender on it for a short while the bearings went. So he tried to replace the bearings...and failed. So he gave the whole thing to me since he knows I like to tinker.
Got the bearings replaced but the magnet at the top of the shaft was damaged, presumably from my friend trying to remove it to get the bearing off the shaft. I ordered a new one, but can anyone tell me what it's for? Can I use the router without it?
Secondly, I thought I had the collet secure on the shaft before reinstalling the shaft/armature assembly in the housing. First time I fired up the router, the collet spun loose and onto my bench. Without completely disassembling the router, how do I get this tight? Will a drop of Loc-Tite work?
I await the knowledge and wisdom of my esteemed colleagues!
Thanks,
--Randy
Got the bearings replaced but the magnet at the top of the shaft was damaged, presumably from my friend trying to remove it to get the bearing off the shaft. I ordered a new one, but can anyone tell me what it's for? Can I use the router without it?
Secondly, I thought I had the collet secure on the shaft before reinstalling the shaft/armature assembly in the housing. First time I fired up the router, the collet spun loose and onto my bench. Without completely disassembling the router, how do I get this tight? Will a drop of Loc-Tite work?
I await the knowledge and wisdom of my esteemed colleagues!
Thanks,
--Randy