RussianRouter
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Started on plans for making my router table.
The inserrt will be perspex and the table is kitchen worktop with two hinged flaps for dropdown and easy storage when not in use.
Anyway I've hit on an idead that affects most if not all table router users and thats....the dreaded spanner and bit changing.
The idea is to have an easy accessible arm at the side/front that locks the router spindle/shaft in place and an arm that pushes the spanner head onto the collet nut to undo or tighten the nut.
This idea will incorporate a low audible warning beep to indicate that the spanner and locking pin are not fully disengaged from the router for safty purposes.
The spanner and Locking pin will be on a long threaded rod which can be obtained fom most tool and builders suppliers as will any bits and pieces that are used to make the idea.
Only problem I can forsee at the moment is it will only work with routers that have a hole in the motors shaft should the conventional push button fail or become disfunctional?
The inserrt will be perspex and the table is kitchen worktop with two hinged flaps for dropdown and easy storage when not in use.
Anyway I've hit on an idead that affects most if not all table router users and thats....the dreaded spanner and bit changing.
The idea is to have an easy accessible arm at the side/front that locks the router spindle/shaft in place and an arm that pushes the spanner head onto the collet nut to undo or tighten the nut.
This idea will incorporate a low audible warning beep to indicate that the spanner and locking pin are not fully disengaged from the router for safty purposes.
The spanner and Locking pin will be on a long threaded rod which can be obtained fom most tool and builders suppliers as will any bits and pieces that are used to make the idea.
Only problem I can forsee at the moment is it will only work with routers that have a hole in the motors shaft should the conventional push button fail or become disfunctional?