I can’t seem to keep the bushings tight on my router (PC 690). Any tricks to get your fingers or a tool in there to tighten them up so they don’t come loose?
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You should have two flat wrenches with the PC 690, at least the older versions did. I don't know about the newer model 690. It may have a locking slide and then use a flat wrench
Failing that, if the collet still become loose during use, you need a new collet (the part inside that holds the bit shank).
Dave
Man, I am the worst asker of questions in history.
The bushings that act as spacers for the bit, not the collett. It screws into the base. It just gets hand threaded, but it never stays put for me.
Are you taking about something like rail and still bits that have multiple cutters and bearings and/or spacers between the cutters?.
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This is kind of a weird one. I've used that system for 10+ years without any problem. Does your router have excessive runout? A lot of vibration could be causing that. I've always just snugged them up finger tight.It doesn't hurt to wax the outside of the rub collar (where it rides on the wood) to reduce friction when you're using it, but I don't think that's the solution to the problem. The metal on these is pretty soft, so you don't want to be cranking on the lower portion of the collar with a pair of pliers, either. Maybe a drop of the weak Lock-tite would help? You might also be able to slip a pair of channel locks in from the side to give that last little snug.
Guide bushings.
I have never had a problem with mine for the PC or the Bosch.
No help, sorry
it might be a little tricky but you could tap the nut lighty to make it oval...real lightly.
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What about an O ring between the nut and the baseplate?
Someone else mentioned possible vibrations in my router. I have a brand new one, just out of the box and one about two years old. Happens on both, could be the bushings.
that might work or some fine copper wire in the threads.
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Lightly scuff the the threads , and the mating surfaces on both parts , and the base plate. worked for me.
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not collet...
bushings...
bushing are mounted in the plate...
not on the router shaft...
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With that model I have found two things...
1) the collet is worn out and needs to be replaced and/or the spindle and collet have dirt or small burrs on them and need to be clean or sanded/filed. A maroon ScotchBrite works well for cleaning
2) is that you are using 1/4" collet and bits. Vibration tends to cause bits to drop. This is usually solved with using 1/2" collet/bits. Just remember the larger bits need larger shanks and slower speeds
I have shyed away from using mine(3) anymore because of the high RPMs and I now prefer to use a variable speed 3hp plunge router with slower speeds
Clean mating surfaces with a solvent(alcohol,lacquer thinner,naphtha , etc. -not mineral spirits or paint thinner)and steel wool.
If that does not work lightly abrade the mating surfaces.Do the same to the shank of the router bits. Try to buy bits with a 1/2 in. shank.
good luck
dave
a dab of finger nail polish on the threads...
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Is "Passion Pink" Ok to use for that ? It's my favorite cheap one, those iridescent ones cost to darn much to waste. ;-)
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Maybe you're feeding the wrong direction.
Can you expound on that a little?
You going clockwise or counter-clockwise? When you're going the right direction the motion of the router should tighten the bushing, not loosen it.
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I finger tighten mine, and then have a hard time breaking it loose. Sorry, can't see your problem from here.
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You can get a small pair of Channel locks in through the base, for the inner ring. You can only get a tiny twist, but it's enough. Wrap a pair of pliers with some tape to grip the guide. I have PC guides which are fairly hefty and have a knurled ring nut. Other brands may be a bit lighter weight. A couple of wraps of Teflon plumbers tape may tighten up loose threads, so they will be less likely to loosen.
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I've had the same problem. For the guide I use for hanging doors I finally just put a few drops of guerrilla glue on the threads and made it permanent. For others I use channellock pliers very gently, grabbing the bottom of the guide with them. It's definitely not an ideal system.
nail polish does the same thing but isn't permemant...
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
I will permanently be hanging doors so I set up one base and subbase with the right bushing. If I thought I could ever get out of this racket I wouldn'ta done it.
use nail polish anyway...
temporarily permanent
Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->
WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!
david, Another option if you are serious about being in the position of hanging doors forever and you already have the sub bases set up just for that why not use Loctite? (Just a more expensive nail polish) Cost of the base at $10-$12 is cheap compared to time and frustration of dealing the problem.
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And note that Locktite is available in removable, non-removable, and "you gotta be kidding" formulations.
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