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Posted: 9/18/2020 9:19:58 PM EDT
Needed a plunge router to build my first guitar body. Scored this for $39. Cannot find a spec of sawdust on it so assuming it's never been used. All the pieces and the nice case incl.
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Posted: 9/18/2020 9:21:46 PM EDT
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Old but gold? Any dates on the literature?
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Posted: 9/18/2020 9:25:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Old but gold? Any dates on the literature? Will check. Couldn't even find any google hits on the model# or on YT. Very smooth running. |
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Posted: 9/18/2020 9:34:31 PM EDT
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If you're not a professional tradesman it should last you a long time.
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Posted: 9/18/2020 9:36:35 PM EDT
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Problem with many Craftsman routers was they didn't have proper collets, just split shaft end with a nut that squeezed it down which can lead to tool vibration and chatter.
Is that one a proper removable collet? If yes, decent deal. If not, meh... |
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Posted: 9/18/2020 10:23:29 PM EDT
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I guess i got the split shaft
   
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Posted: 9/18/2020 10:56:23 PM EDT
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Does it have more than one collett? My dad had some old craftsman routers, probably 1970s vintage.
Decently made, but it had some weird diameter collett. Wouldn’t hold 1/4” dia shafts, maybe it only took 3/8”. Something definitely not standard or common anymore. Should’ve saved your money for an old PC router |
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Posted: 9/19/2020 1:20:32 AM EDT
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For $39 I would buy it. Just make sure when you change bits you unscrew the collar occasionally to clean out any accumulated sawdust from the splits in the shaft. That’s what gives trouble when tightening a different bit in, if the shaft is blocked from clamping on the bit.
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Posted: 9/19/2020 8:17:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Does it have more than one collett? My dad had some old craftsman routers, probably 1970s vintage. Decently made, but it had some weird diameter collett. Wouldn’t hold 1/4” dia shafts, maybe it only took 3/8”. Something definitely not standard or common anymore. Should’ve saved your money for an old PC router just 1/4". I just plan on doing guitar neck and cavity routes w this one in pine and maple with top bearing bits thru templates. Will get a better grade when i go to do my butcher block countertops. I think that's going to require more HP anyway. |
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Posted: 9/19/2020 8:27:27 AM EDT
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For two $20 bills?
A+. Would have bought it just to play around with. Now you can get some feeling for how a router works and figure out if you want to spend more money or if this will work for you. |
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Posted: 9/19/2020 9:00:00 AM EDT
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Guitar routes are so small that I considered using a rotozip i got for $10 @ yardsale but despite operating good, something hitting the rotating assembly inside and throwing out hot plastic. I think its fixable, just need to open it up, and i can use the rotozip for tight corners (inside/ cavity).
$10 rotozip:  Attached File Attached File Attached FileThere was a recall and original owner, though never having used it, had both the new handle issued with recall, and the old one, along with circle cutting fixture, basic bit set and both 1/8 and 1/4" collets. I think its worth opening it up and digging out whatever plastic flash is caught up in it. The original receipt was also in the box, and it was over $125 IIRC. |
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Posted: 9/19/2020 9:14:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistorySweet, that was almost before they even needed to put Made in USA on the label - as everything was made in USA. You got a nice deal, I'd give you $75 for it right now and pay shpping. |
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Posted: 9/19/2020 9:16:41 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Sweet, that was almost before they even needed to put Made in USA on the label - as everything was made in USA. You got a nice deal, I'd give you $75 for it right now and pay shpping. Somehow, I didn't even realize it was made here. Kinda makes it a novelty 
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Posted: 9/19/2020 10:33:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Guitar routes are so small that I considered using a rotozip i got for $10 @ yardsale but despite operating good, something hitting the rotating assembly inside and throwing out hot plastic. I think its fixable, just need to open it up, and i can use the rotozip for tight corners (inside/ cavity). $10 rotozip: https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/300247/20200919_080504_jpg-1598197.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/300247/20200919_080533_jpg-1598199.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/300247/20200919_080458_jpg-1598200.JPG There was a recall and original owner, though never having used it, had both the new handle issued with recall, and the old one, along with circle cutting fixture, basic bit set and both 1/8 and 1/4" collets. I think its worth opening it up and digging out whatever plastic flash is caught up in it. The original receipt was also in the box, and it was over $125 IIRC. Broke open the $10 Rotozip and found the fan wheel of the armature wasn't properly mounted and was rubbing on the housing. It mostly wore itself into into the housing without going more than halfway thru, and the wheel is epoxied onto the shaft. decided the best course wasn't to press the wheel back down the shaft, but to clean out the melted parts to ensure it cleared and just use it like that since it works as is.  Attached File Attached File Attached FileETA: rotozip going into the trash unless i can find a way to secure the wheel on the armature shaft. it keeps walking up the shaft and hitting the housing. there was originally some adhesive on it from the factory but mounting plastic to metal? Maybe staking like on an AR castle nut? or JB weld.. anyone had this issue with a plastic bushing or wheel on a metal shaft? 20 years ago some guy paid $117 for it...  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/19/2020 12:22:19 PM EDT
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JB Weld is a epoxy with a lot of filler material.
I think unfilled epoxy would be better for this application. Success depends upon surface prep on shaft and inside hole of fan - lightly abrade and clean with acetone. |
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Posted: 9/19/2020 1:27:11 PM EDT
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Roll pin, possiblly a bolt catch pin. A couple shallow notches cut into the shaft for an e-clip would probably work too. Hell, a tiny hole drilled thru the shaft to pass a bit of .020 safety wire thru might even do it. You're just trying to prevent it from sliding down the shaft, so a couple wraps of good tape would probably even work for a little while.
ETA: a split shaft collar would be a good permanent fix if you can find one (or two) in the correct ID. |
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Posted: 9/19/2020 4:05:58 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You got a nice deal, I'd give you $75 for it right now and pay shpping. I guess pawnshop tools are much cheaper in my AO. I paid $85 for a nearly new Dewalt 2-1/4 hp variable speed with plunge base & fixed base, and it included 1/4" & 1/2" collets. I milled hickory hardwood floor tongues & grooves with it and it never complained a bit. Several people told me a router wouldn't do it, said I had to get a shaper. I couldn't afford a shaper... router ate that wood just fine! Milling the tongues in 1 pass it was removing a lot of wood. |
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Posted: 9/20/2020 12:05:15 PM EDT
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Meh, power tools are supposed to be yellow but I guess if you twisted my wrist I would have bought it too.
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Posted: 9/20/2020 1:39:53 PM EDT
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That's an old pos but it's in brand new condition so you have an old new pos.
Will be totally fine for occasional use. |
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Posted: 9/26/2020 6:15:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I guess pawnshop tools are much cheaper in my AO. Many in my area look up the retail price for new and ask for that. The split shaft units rarely run all that well centered and create a poor surface finish. |
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Posted: 9/26/2020 9:00:12 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Many in my area look up the retail price for new and ask for that. The split shaft units rarely run all that well centered and create a poor surface finish. Mine ask a % of new but are often willing to come down quite a bit, especially if it's been on the shelf a while. Some of the tool purchases I can recall. Dewalt 4.5" angle grinder: $30 OTD Makita circular saw in nearly new condition with case, fence, and extra blades: $70 Dewalt 18V cordless tools, 2 drills, impact driver, grinder, sawsall plus lots of batts: $120 Plus Dewalt router mentioned above. I guess my area just has weak resale value on tools. |
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Posted: 9/27/2020 11:05:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Many in my area look up the retail price for new and ask for that. The split shaft units rarely run all that well centered and create a poor surface finish. It's probably web-based now, but the independent shops used to have a series of printed guides to determine value and may or may not adjust for the local economy. |
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