what clearance do you have between the bit and the inside of the guide bushing? If you are too close, the runout in the spindle could cause an issue.
Plus 1 on the spring washer. You won't have to worry about the nut coming loose.Thanks for the replies, guys.
Before I unchucked that 1/2" bit, I laid the router on its side and pressed sideways on the bit, it definitely flexes/moves. Not what I was expecting. It can't be the bit itself, so the router must be moving in the plunge base. My ring was loose, I had read somewhere that it should tighten itself up so I didn't bother trying to get it too tight. After reading several posts on this forum this morning, that apparently is very wrong so I need to tighten the ring more, much more. I also just ordered a Bushing Spring / Lock Washers Set from MLCS, that should keep the bushing tight.
What is the recommended max depth of cut? I was using a 1/2" template on 3/4" birch ply and made most of the 3/4" cut on the first pass, definitely too deep, but this certainly isn't hardwood. 1/4"? 1/2"? What depth should I expect on each pass or was it the bushing loosening up that is the issue?
And last but not least, what are people using on their OF 1010's? I've heard Leigh makes a plate for the OF 1010, but does anyone else? The stock plate is plastic with centered screw holes, no way to adjust.
I have never seen a router base that did not have some built-in play for centering the base to the center of the shaft especially if they are made to accept router bushings.You can't center a fixed base...
Mine have the wiggle room to center the baseI have never seen a router base that did not have some built-in play for centering the base to the center of the shaft especially if they are made to accept router bushings.
I would assume/hope the newer models do.You can't wiggle the Bosch.