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  1. DIY and Renovation
    Hi, I had some work done to my house and the contractor scuffed up some of my hardwood floors. Curious if anyone has some tips to deal with the scuffs / scratches in the atrached images. Is there a product I can use to treat the spot versus do the entire flooring in the basement. Also, my...
  2. CNC Routing
    Recently my workshop's Shaper spindle has stopped rotating. I've narrowed it down to the spindle having been essentially shoved back into the body of the motor, which means when fully tightened down, the collet nut rubs against the housing and prevents it from moving. It's likely related to...
  3. General Routing
    Hi forum, I purchased a used Makita RP1800 which looks in decent condition but when you lift it up after plunging it comes right off the posts, exposing the springs. Is this supposed to happen? I can't see any limiter or anything obviously broken. Cheers
  4. Tools and Woodworking
    My Porter Cable 690 VLR variable speed router motor self-immolated several months ago, showering plastic pieces everywhere (I suspect the brushes self-destructed). Online searches reveal that replacement motors are nowhere to be found. Seems a shame to just toss the thing, because I have a...
  5. General Routing
    Hi all. I'm new to this forum - found it today when my Trend T4ek died on me. i started to disassemble the machine, as I bought it from Ebay and it would be too much of a pita to send it back and forth and so on. Anyhow - what I found was that the small cable to the field coil...
  6. New Member Introductions
    HI Folks, My Name is Dan I'm new to the Forum! Ive been a handyman for 20 years... wow. As of late My project is a Pocock cedar single,(a sliding seat racing boat 12"x26') with a large hole forward, if anyone knows about repairs on something like this, I need advise on steam bending 3\16"th...
  7. Woodworking Articles
    This is just a quick review of how to take apart a Bosch 1617EVS For needed repairs. You will need a 2.5mm Hex wrench to remove the top case of the router. If you need to replace the brushes you will also need a pair of needle-nose pliers. If you need to replace the brush holders you will...
  8. New Member Introductions
    hi, i'm new here. does anyone have a repair manual. I have tried the download feature but can not fine a step by step download ( I keep getting ad materials for pdf etc.)
  9. General Routing
    I made a small turn table for my son's wooden train set and we were very proud of it until it started splitting. It's a 12" circle of 3/4" oak with the train tracks routed through their center to line up with the existing track. It splits right down the center with the track is the thinnest...
  10. Woodworking Articles
    You may have an older Craftsman Router that you are not using because the shaft lock no longer works, hopefully this easy fix will make it useful again. This repair may apply to other shaft locks of similar design. Please read the procedure completely before attempting to repair your shaft...
  11. General Routing
    :fie:I have a Bosch 1617 router which needs a new power switch. I have the part from Bosch & hace begun to disassemble the router to trplace the switch. After removing the top cover I noted that the switch was only accessable from the bottom side of the brush holder & bearing plate. I removed...
  12. Guide Bushings and Templates
    Hi all This is my first major 'how to" guide - and may be a bit premature given my relative lack of experience! However, I nutted it out myself in the weekend, put it to practice - and it worked - so made some notes and turned these into a (hopefully!) useful guide. I couldn't find the...
  13. General Routing
    I'm not sure where to put this thread since none of the major topic areas really fit so I figure this is the best place to start. So, I was using my 618 in my table the other day and had the speed setting on 5. about mid-way through the piece I was routing, I heard a pop from the router and...
  14. Tools and Woodworking
    I picked up a 10 inch Ohio Forge (RIP) benchtop table saw. I finally got the motor to align, but the screws controlling tilt and elevation are kicking my behind all over the place. I can't seem to find anyone with a manual, and there are no pictures of any to be found. I would REALLY...
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