Re: Router dead

[MWF]

Patrick,

Here's my "guess":  It was made in China - and it has come down with that Wuhan/ChiCom Virus ("Virus router-nogo-tosis").

You need to IMMEDIATELY set it in the corner of your shop  (Isolate it!) - and don't you or any of your tools go near it for at least 7 days! (Re-try using it after the 7 day quarantine.)

Next, go to your local liquor store and buy a big bottle of Ever-clear (95+ proof). 

Take it to your shop and use at least 3/4ths of it to wipe down your shop - tools, workbench, etc.

Then take what's left - and "sanitize" your digestive tract! 

If the above doesn't solve the router's issues: 

With the router unplugged - try turning the shaft by hand.  Having a large bit in the collet makes turning it easier.

If it turns easily - the problem will most likely be with the "electronics" parts - the speed control, armature, field, etc.  If it is hard to turn (or essentially won't turn) - the problem is most likely one or more bearings failing/failed.  If it is difficult to turn the shaft - one other thing to check:  Remove the brushes - and try turning the shaft.  Doing that eliminates the brushes as possibly contributing to the issue.

As for a good brand for a replacement - Bosch, Milwaukee, and Porter Cable are all decent brands when it comes to routers.  If you seek something more "high end" - you can't go wrong with the Festool line.  I have friends that have Makita and DeWalt routers - and are happy with them.  Generally speaking - the most important thing to consider is the use you will put it to.  If you will be using almost all small bits - doing light work - any of the above brands' smaller routers will be fine.  On the other hand - if you plan to use large bits and running the router for several hours each day - that calls for a completely different level of router.  If using it free-hand, you will have different ones to choose from than if you will semi=permanently mount it in a router table.

Check your local CraigsList - you can often find a great router at a great price there. 

Going the CL route vs eBay: with CL, you should be able to plug it in and see/listen to it run.

Best of luck.  Stay Healthy and Safe.

Mac

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-----Original Message-----
>From: Patrick Salter
>Sent: Mar 23, 2020 7:59 PM
>To: Legacy Ornamental Mills
>Subject: Router dead
>
>I’m in the middle of project and after stopping my porter cable 7529 to reset for the next cut, I started the router and it made like a buzzing noise and start turning much slower. Shut it off. Blew it out with air compressor. Tried to start. Still buzzing and at first started to turn backwards for a second before turning slower in the right direction.
>Any ideas what is the problem? Brushes are good. Armature dirty? Speed control shot? Not holding my mouth right? (Something my Dad accused me of many times)
>
>If worse case, any suggestions for a replacement router?

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