Reply by controlfreak

I am confused over “backlash” and the bit dropping when unlocked. I have this router, Titron, but building a table is still on the to do list. I am asking these questions before I make my table in case I need to go another direction. I bought this router to save money on a lift but I have made other mistakes before this one.

Backlash, can you describe a little better as to what is happening here?

Bit dropping when unlocked. Is this when you unlock the chuck or unlock the plunge adjustment lever? In either case wouldn’t you be unlocking to adjust anyway?