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Anyone have trouble with Bosch Colt getting the bit centered? Its brand new.
Al
Nails only hold themselves.
Al
Nails only hold themselves.
This is my second unit. I don't like the collet at all. Looking at it makes me wonder how the collet centers the bit at all. When I turned it on it almost vibrated out of my hand. PC never gave me this kind of problem.Leo G said:I have 2 of them. The 2nd one I bought had a balance problem, shook a lot when running. I took it back and got a new one. Now I have 2 great little routers.
I picked up a Ridgid too just for the size and weight. It has some very nice features like a light, easy adjust. soft start, Veri speed, weighs almost nothing. Great on off switch. It's prolly a throw away but will serve the need at the time. If they made a smaller lighter cheaper one I would buy it.woodnthings said:Video Link: http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DWP611PK-Torque-Variable-Compact/dp/B0049ZFUK2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1384535156&sr=8-1&keywords=dewalt+trim+router
OR one of these:
Trend T4EK 850-Watt 1.1-HP Variable-Speed Plunge-Base Router
Introducing Trends T4EK is a light duty 1.1 HP plunge base router with electronic variable speed motor. This plunge router is ideal for inlaying, sign making, edge molding or any other light duty routing applications. A convenient spindle lock makes short work of bit changing. With the easily removable router base, the T4EK motor is perfect for any power carving enthusiast. Includes three collets (1/4, 6mm and 8mm), a clip-in dust spout, a 5/8 template guide bushing, edge guide and storage case. Specifications: Plunge stroke 0 - 1- 3/8" Power Input 1.1 hp, 850 Watt, 120V motor No load speeds 11500-32000 rpm Bit dia. max 1- 3/16" Collet diameters: 1/4", 6mm and 8mm Dust spout size 1- 3/8" Template Guide bushing diameter: 5/8" Tool weight: 6 lbs Shipping Weight: 7.7 lbs Includes: Collets: 1/4", 6mm and 8mm 1- 5/16" Clip-in dust spout 5/8" Euro Style Guide Bushing Adaptor plate for Screw-on Guide Bushings Edge Guide Storage Case One Year Warranty
http://www.ptreeusa.com/routers.htm
I have them both... great little routers.:thumbsup:
I hold myself occasionally...just saying' Especially when I hit the wrong nail. I just hold my finger and jump up and down....For anyone here that cares to further my query. Could you check your Colt to see if in fact it does hold your straight 1" trim bit centered? I don't have a problem with the router. I have a problem with the collet. It's twelve thousandths off center. This is my second Colt. I sent the first one back.
I've never heard of such a thing.
Al
Nails only hold themselves.
The collet is not centered on the shaft, causing the vibration...unless I'm not understanding the issue. The reference can be the base to the collet holding a drill rod as I suggested.This is my second unit. I don't like the collet at all. Looking at it makes me wonder how the collet centers the bit at all. When I turned it on it almost vibrated out of my hand. PC never gave me this kind of problem.
Thanks for your response.
Al
Nails only hold themselves.
Had one of those, not a bad little router but found the Colt, especially with the installer kit and a plunge base, to be much more flexible....and there fore more useful, albeit quite a bit more expensive with all the whiz bangs. I sold it to a lady that was wanting to get into sign making. Great little router for the money. :smile:OR one of these:
Trend T4EK 850-Watt 1.1-HP Variable-Speed Plunge-Base Router
Introducing Trends T4EK is a light duty 1.1 HP plunge base router with electronic variable speed motor. This plunge router is ideal for inlaying, sign making, edge molding or any other light duty routing applications. A convenient spindle lock makes short work of bit changing. With the easily removable router base, the T4EK motor is perfect for any power carving enthusiast. Includes three collets (1/4, 6mm and 8mm), a clip-in dust spout, a 5/8 template guide bushing, edge guide and storage case. Specifications: Plunge stroke 0 - 1- 3/8" Power Input 1.1 hp, 850 Watt, 120V motor No load speeds 11500-32000 rpm Bit dia. max 1- 3/16" Collet diameters: 1/4", 6mm and 8mm Dust spout size 1- 3/8" Template Guide bushing diameter: 5/8" Tool weight: 6 lbs Shipping Weight: 7.7 lbs Includes: Collets: 1/4", 6mm and 8mm 1- 5/16" Clip-in dust spout 5/8" Euro Style Guide Bushing Adaptor plate for Screw-on Guide Bushings Edge Guide Storage Case One Year Warranty![]()
http://www.ptreeusa.com/routers.htm
I have them both... great little routers.:thumbsup:
LeoLeo G said:Off center from what?
I put another bit in it. Same thing. Dial indicator shows 12 thou different. Going back to big blue box store in the morning.woodnthings said:I hold myself occasionally...just saying' Especially when I hit the wrong nail. I just hold my finger and jump up and down....
Put a drill rod in the collet. Put a dial indicator on the base. Rotate the collet/arbor. What do you get?
Is your trusted straight bit no longer straight?
Further analysis is needed....
2 bad routers from Bosch sounds like a quality control issue at the factory. Send 'em back.
The bit doesn't spin true. It cams.jschaben said:I like Leo's question, off center from what? If from the edge of the square base, .012 may very well be in tolerance. The only time centering is considered critical is when using guide bushings and all the Bosch systems I've seen provide a means of centering the bushing and bit with the bushing adapter. Unless you have the plunge base, the Colt doesn't provide a factory bushing adapter mount. If you are using the base against a guide strip or something, it is like every other router, you need to maintain the orientation of the router to the guide surface. :yes:
Right. I couldn't care less about the bit in relation to the base. The bit cams. Thump thump thump.woodnthings said:The collet is not centered on the shaft, causing the vibration...unless I'm not understanding the issue. The reference can be the base to the collet holding a drill rod as I suggested.
Something is loose, or out of concentricity, on the arbor or shaft or collet. :yes:
The base need not be centered on the shaft, but that will cause issues other than vibration.
You wouldn't like it if you had this problem. I think I'm going to like it. Not a problem with the base and the bit.Webster said:Mine is off centre from the base, but no run out that I'm aware off.
Being off centre from the base I would expect a bit, within reason.
Like the Colt regardless though.
Maybe there's a market for hand held vibrators......? Check the interweb.:yes:Right. I couldn't care less about the bit in relation to the base. The bit cams. Thump thump thump.