I have a Bosch GOF 1600 which just stopped working in the router table so I took it out and put it into its plunge base and it still wouldn't work. Thinking it might be brushes or dust I took it apart reset the brushes and put it back together again and yes it works but the speed adjustment has decided that it will only operate over two speeds. Took it apart again and it seems the click stop potentiometer on a small circuit board is stuck. I don't want to try to force it and can't think of any reason why it should suddenly decide to stick. Trying to get any joy out of Bosch is a waste of time. I could buy another but this is a UK spec one and all my cutters are half inch, I now live in France and of course the EU spec is 12 and 8 mm. I had loads of trouble trying to source a collet for a EU spec GKF 6mm router to use 1/4" cutters and it was impossible. It is unbelievable that Bosch make a router with specific non interchangeable collets but it seems they do. I ended up using a sleeve in the GKF. but don't think that is going to be an option to get 12mm to 1/2".
I will take it apart tomorrow after I have used it to cut some hinge recesses.
I will take it apart tomorrow after I have used it to cut some hinge recesses.
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