Are the height-adjust gears plastic or metal? Does the router remain perfectly plumb in the clamp?
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They are metal but don't confuse this base with an actual router lift. It is a poor substitute for a decent lift and you feel like you are forcing the bit up each time you have to raise it. On more than one occasion I turned the handle too many times and snapped the retaining ring off shaft. Consider the Jessem Rout-r-lift which is under $200 and fits this motor perfectly and offers a true above the table solution.
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The only thing that's plastic is the knob underneath which you can see in the picture, everything else is metal. The router does stay plumb. The router has 2 small metal pins on the edge which lines up with 2 small grooves in the base when you insert the router into the base by lining up arrows on either the front or back of the router, then you twist the router clockwise until it clicks, once it clicks, you only have to push the button and push the motor straight in. This drops the motor in 7/8" deeper. There are 3 clicks. The micro adjustment knob is for anything in between those 7/8" adjustments. Once it's set to where you want it, flip the locking latch and your ready to go. The only thing that's plastic is the knob underneath which you can see in the picture, everything else is metal. The router does stay plumb. The router has 2 small metal pins on the edge which lines up with 2 small grooves in the base when you insert the router into the base by lining up arrows on either the front or back of the router, then you twist the router clockwise until it clicks, once it clicks, you only have to push the button and push the motor straight in. This drops the motor in 7/8" deeper. There are 3 clicks. The micro adjustment knob is for anything in between those... » Read More The only thing that's plastic is the knob underneath which you can see in the picture, everything else is metal. The router does stay plumb. The router has 2 small metal pins on the edge which lines up with 2 small grooves in the base when you insert the router into the base by lining up arrows on either the front or back of the router, then you twist the router clockwise until it clicks, once it clicks, you only have to push the button and push the motor straight in. This drops the motor in 7/8" deeper. There are 3 clicks. The micro adjustment knob is for anything in between those 7/8" adjustments. Once it's set to where you want it, flip the locking latch and your ready to go. « Show Less
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The height adjustment is machined metal screw. This is a precision piece and while I do not have the book in front of me, if memory serves right, each full turn = 1/64 of an inch. The clamp holds the router very firm, keeping it snug and plumb. Harold
1072728
The entire unit is a cheap band aid for a good table adjustable base. After this one stripped out I bought a professional unit at a woodworking store.. Now I get easy adjustment, stable adjustment, no jamming, no twisting and no height changes. Do not waste your money, time and wood on this piece of low cost, not fitting pot metal.
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Answer the first part is really don't know I never took it apart to even check the second part. When you lock the router on the clamp it doesn't come loose I have been very satisfied with it. the only difference between your regular base plate and this is that you have the screw goes all away through so that you can actually turn it to raise or lower the router from the bottom of the base. Other than that it works just like the regular basis
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The problem I had was the magnet ring (which is part of the electronic speed control feedback) came off when I had it installed in a router table, I simply epoxyed it back on, and have never had another problem. This router with all its features is the best plunge router money can buy.
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The router mounting plate is aluminum. The table top is phenolic. Get a router lift for your specific router you will love it.
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Not sure but it's very easy to drill and adapt, didn't fit my Skil router, took about 15 minutes to drill and adapt, good quality!
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I have a Craftsman router table. Bought it at Xmas for $149. No complaint. This is just until I can build one on the table saw.For height adjustment, you have to reach down and unlock the motor, make coarse adjustment. Then make fine adjustment on top.For bit change, to avoid having to use 2 wrenches, I bought a Musclechuck. With this, I can change bit with 1 hex key, all above the table.
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Are the gears plastic or metal...I'm getting conflicting answers on site...thanks.
114253
The hose is not plastic. It is coiled metal of some sort and easy to clean. LOVE this faucet.
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The fittings are 1" male NPT, stainless steel. They are easily adapted to normal plumbing with a female adapter for your paticular plumbing, PVC, Galvanized, Copper or Plastic.
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It is a sturdy heavy duty plastic. I have a heavy DeWalt router attached and the plate supports it very well.
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It is 5 or 6 mm for the clamp. Don't remember if they were included but easy enough to pick up at the hardware store. These worked great for my bike as the shaft is older and slightly smaller than newer apps. They look very good also.
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Its all plastic, no metal. They never incorporated a ground wire. Yes, there are pros and cons to this, but it is, what it is. I use a polarized 6 ft cord with no ground in cord. Best to get reducer fittings at a plumbing supply too, since it is an unusual size. good luck
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The gearbox housing is plastic and I think I saw an online discussion concerning the fact that it has plastic gears. Mine works, but it won't drag the hose but about 25'. But I kept it because it looks cool.
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Plastic gears they work fine though. The spaces to adjust are large, so it makes pinning a bit hard. It's worked good for what I've done so far
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It is a different shell casing design, heavier than the M12 VE and I don't think the handles are adjustable on the m12V2. I have the m12V2 (purchased through Amazon ) and it is a monster of a router, works great and not a bad router for the money but I don't like the looks of the M12V2 .....looks like a future space tool.....
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Hi Mark. The release lever and the wing nut to adjust tilt is plastic. Everything else is metal. I must say, I am very much satisfied with my oben tripod monopod and heads.
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Yes it does - right in front of the router bit. Takes a little getting used to. Not the best location (gets full of saw dust!) If I am going to make a lot of dust I place a small piece of masking tape over the opening for the adjusting rod. It's a really good router lift. I have no complaints, would purchase again.
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The picture shown looks a little bit different than the one I bought, but mine is mostly plastic except for the crank,gears, and strainer basket I've been happy with it so far and I've probably used it 10 times now.