Another machine modification...

[Taffy Evans]

Hi,
Here is another router project I completed this year.

The original router had a depth adjustment that could not be operated if the fence was used close to the router bit, so I could not do incremental depths of cut without moving the fence.

A stupid arrangement, using the large adjustment tool shown from the top, that I put up with for years… until now.
I think the photos will tell the story. Now it’s a dream to get a fine depth setting, just wined the handle, and then lock it in place.

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Taff

[kiwigeo]

Ozito? You've gone top shelf mate...opening up the purse strings?!!

My Ozito router is doing excellent service as a door stop.

[Taffy Evans]

Hi Martin, sorry to hear about your door stop, I use a wooden wedge, cheaper than your Ozito. My one has not got to the doorstop stage yet, I’ve only used it for 10 years now.

I have 13 routers, many set up for special use. Only three of them are Makita, and one is my first that I acquired in the 1970s, a Dremel series 1 mod 258. It’s vintage and close to becoming a doorstop. :
Cheers Taff

[kiwigeo]

My best router is a British made Trend T5.....hasnt missed a beat in 20 years

Hi Martin, sorry to hear about your door stop, I use a wooden wedge, cheaper than your Ozito. My one has not got to the doorstop stage yet, I’ve only used it for 10 years now.

I have 13 routers, many set up for special use. Only three of them are Makita, and one is my first that I acquired in the 1970s, a Dremel series 1 mod 258. It’s vintage and close to becoming a doorstop. :
Cheers Taff