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#1 ·
Hi folks,
I am new to router forum - pretty comfortable with routers and own more than I want to admit to. Recently, I came across an old Bosch 3.5 hp router with no markings on the motor but "90300B" on base just above "Model .04"
I need to replace the power cord. Also the ground wire on the current cord is not connected and I can't locate a logical connection point. Took it in to a local tool repair facility and was told it was likely a Sears router just after Bosch bought them out about 20 years ago. Reasoning was gray plastic cap to motor... Makes no sense to me. I do know I am unable to locate a schematic and thus a ground wire location.

Any help would be appreciated.

Yeah, extex comes from moving to PA 30+ years ago. Lots of good woodworkers up here. Without their interest and advice I never would have learned how to properly tune a hand plane.

Extex4
 
#4 ·
Greetings and welcome to the router forum. Thank you for joining us.
 
#6 ·
Problem solved!

There is a reason Bosch is my favorite router, well, a new reason. I called Bosch, gave them my sketchy information, and learned my router was an industrial model made somewhere around 35 years ago. A very nice lady emailed the manual and a schematic and parts list before connecting me with technical support where I learned that Bosch acquired a Stanley power tool division about 35 years ago which included this router. He described where to attach the ground wire, then emailed another copy of the schematic circling the location of the ground connection. Problem solved, new power cord attached, and this 15+ pound beast is up and running!

Mike
 
#14 ·
There is a reason Bosch is my favorite router, well, a new reason. I called Bosch, gave them my sketchy information, and learned my router was an industrial model made somewhere around 35 years ago. A very nice lady emailed the manual and a schematic and parts list before connecting me with technical support where I learned that Bosch acquired a Stanley power tool division about 35 years ago which included this router. He described where to attach the ground wire, then emailed another copy of the schematic circling the location of the ground connection. Problem solved, new power cord attached, and this 15+ pound beast is up and running!

Mike
Mike,

This exact same router was just passed down to me. I have searched everywhere on the internet to get my hands on a manual. I know its been a long time, but do you still have the electronic version of the manual that was emailed to you? I sure could use it.

Thanks,
Keegan
 
#10 ·
Nothing to do with routers but. Real person reminds me when I got My Great Grandfather's South Bend Lathe I called to get a manual. They sent one on out he person that I talked to ask why I didn't have one and I replied on how it came my way He asked me if I had any serial #'s from of it so as that he could send out the correct one Ten minutes latter and it was out the door as a bonus he told me who bought the lathe new and the year month and date of when it was made and bought by. show you that some of these company's that have been around for awhile are able to provide us with real people and the history of days past
 
#13 ·
I have the Stanley version of your router. Bosch is supposed to be sending an email with parts diagram and list. No parts are available. PM or email your address, and I will share what I get. I would like to see a picture of your router to compare to mine.
Dan Coleman
 
#16 ·
I have had both the Stanley and Bosch versions. I still have one of the Stanley all metal versions. I sold the Bosch version, and gave away the Bosch parts machine that was given to me by a SW MO friend. I made a few repairs on the one I sold, including changing the cord. I used a cord from, I think Grainger, with a molded strain relief that I trimmed to get into the plastic housing. I may still have some of the collets. Did you check to Bosch and Stanley manual sections?
Dan Coleman
 
#19 ·
There is a Tool Manual archive...hopefully someone who knows the ins and outs will post it in there(?)...
But thanks for doing the Bosch contact thing, Mike and Keegan! This is an outstanding example of why so many of the members love Bosch; their Customer Service is outstanding.
 
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