[diego5]

Hi guys, I have a question, my dad bought this black and decker router model 7614 a few months ago and he wants to know what it is for or what is the function of the piece that I show in the picture, if anyone knows or has an idea, I would like to know what it is for.
thanks

 

[diego5]

I've never seen something like that. Do you still have the instruction book? That might be your best bet. I would hesitate to remove if it isn't interfering with the operation of the tool. I notice there is a recess for it, which is why I wouldn't remove it.

BTW, welcome to the Forum.

Hello
No unfortunately my father bought it without a manual but I will look for one on the internet maybe it is a good idea.
Thanks Tom

 

[diego5]

Welcome to the forum, Diego. I've had a few of that model and I don't remember ever having the wire. I think it serves no purpose. Take it out and put it in a drawer. Is your Dad a woodworker ?

hi jhon
yes i also think it has no purpose as such but my father wanted to know so i searched the internet and that's how i found this forum
yes usually my dad likes to work with wood
thanks for your answer

 

[diego5]

Tom - I've had a few of that model and never saw or had the need for that spring wire in any of them. Looking at mine this morning, I can see no reason why it is there. And that one having survived for so many years indicates the base plate was very rarely removed, if at all. Tis indeed a mystery.
I see the spring listed as Part #39 in a few places but no information on what it is for.
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I know, my father made me search all over the internet for the function of that part but I didn't find more than the list you show me.
by the way thank you for taking the time to check your router and answer.