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   hammer1 | Apr 03, 2006 08:44am | #1

   Masrol, you do not need to lubricate the router. It doesn't hurt to wax the body so that the adjustments work smoothly. This is done with a paste wax, apply a light coat, allow to dry and buff clean with a soft cloth. You should lubricate the guide bearings on the router bits from time to time. There is a special lubricant for these but folks often just use a drop of light oil, WD40, 3 in 1, etc. Just one drop, though. You can expect these bearings to wear out, especially the small ones. Your owners manual should tell you about any necessary maintainence for your tools. Most modern power tools don't require lubrication of the motor or inner bearings. Every so often, you should clean them up, remove sawdust build up and check cords, nuts and bolts. As long as you keep them clean and dry, they should last a long time.

   Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

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   Masrol | Apr 03, 2006 10:06am | #2

   Hammer1,

   Thank you for very precious tips and info on router maintenance.

   Thank you again,

   Bye 

     

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   citrouille | Apr 03, 2006 08:13pm | #4

   Brushes, make sure you check the brushes avery 6 months or so, if they ware out ... good by router.C.

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   Masrol | Apr 04, 2006 09:55am | #6

   Thanks citrouille.

   I thought  I just need to clean it.  And  replace the worn out carbon ? Can't I ? 

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   citrouille | Apr 04, 2006 02:09pm | #7

   Yep.

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   forestgirl | Apr 03, 2006 08:08pm | #3

   Hammer, I use sewing machine oil for delicate oiling duty (where a heavy oil would be bad).  Sound OK?forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   hammer1 | Apr 04, 2006 12:52am | #5

   I think any light machine oil would work. The ideal lubricant would cling, stand up to high RPMs and not get greasy and attract dirt. One of my favorites is Krytech bicycle chain lube. It's particularly good on clamp and vice screws. I know you have heard me mention that before. I use it on my bearings but I've used just about everything else over the years, including a drop off the truck dip stick. Some of the larger pilot bearings are sealed and don't need lubrication, the little ones I consider consumable.Beat it to fit / Paint it to match

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   forestgirl | Apr 04, 2006 07:34pm | #8

   Masrol, what kind of router are you using?  Plunge or fixed base? 

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 
   

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   Masrol | Apr 05, 2006 03:46am | #9

   Hi forestgirl,

   Sorry for late reply. My sleep time. 

    I own plunge  router. Ryobi 601E. (one only for table as well as hand).  One thing that I 'm no happy with is the trigger switch. I got depress  all the way to make the machine running.  The machine stop once the trigger switch is released. It is suitable for hands routing.  I wrapped it with rubber band when I use it on the router table. I do know if other routers' switch system are different.

   I'm thinking of buying another one dedicated for router table. As I  mentioned earlier, not easy to get one locally. I know, there are a lot of on-line retailers carry stocks of many makes, especially in US, I got to purchase transformer to use it in my country due to input voltage difference.  

   Bye 

    

    

    

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   citrouille | Apr 06, 2006 12:01am | #10

   Wrapping your trigger switch with a rubber band sounds like a bad idea unless you install a switched outlet close by, that way you can turn it off quickly if you need to.C.

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   Masrol | Apr 06, 2006 03:57am | #11

   Yes Citrouille, you're right.  I'd sought advice from  MLCS Woodworking  on this matter.  Right now  I'm  searching around to get a "no-volt release switch" for 220V-240V router.   

   Thanks. 

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   Scrit | Apr 06, 2006 08:05pm | #12

   Masrol

   Try looking in Europe. We have 230volt @ 50Hz here

   Scrit

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   Masrol | Apr 07, 2006 06:30am | #13

   Thanks Scrit,

   I will pile up a few tools  and  hardware  that I need  then  I place order for the router switch  as well.  I may save shipping charge that way.

   Bye

   Must roll 

    

   ....there is not much time left for caring & loving, why should we waste it for fighting...(RD - many years ago)