Router help

someone on this site knows of a site that specialzes in old power tools. They would probably be your best bet

-- Gary, DeKalb Texas only 4 miles from the mill

Could you possibly post a picture of the bottom of the router ?

-- If you're going to stir the pot, think BIG spoon or SMALL boat paddle. David Grimes, Georgia

I’d be tempted to drill and tap the base and install the plate with screws

-- Life is good.

@Howie, My thoughts exactly, but I wanted to get a look at the underside of the sub-base before expounding any further.

-- If you're going to stir the pot, think BIG spoon or SMALL boat paddle. David Grimes, Georgia

Attached is a photo of the subbase…as you can see, there are no screw holes. I’m not sure how the baseplate was intended to attach. Your suggestions appreciated!

-- Jeff, "The things I make may be for others, but how I make them is for me."

I agree with drilling and tapping. perhaps adding a porter cable base so you can use standard collar guide.

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Me,too for drilling and tapping. I like the Miles craft base with the twist lock feature. Makes it good to go with several attachments.

Drill and tap 10-32 screws it will be perfect, and it is a simple and cheap fix

-- I just don't understand. I have cut it 3 times and it is still to short.

Thanks for the suggestions—very helpful. I figured drilling/tapping screw holes was the way to go. Anyone have a preference for a quality baseplate since I have a choice? I looked at the Miles Craft w/twist locks and it’s interesting, but gets mixed reviews. Also, anyone know of a website that may have a manual for this unit?

-- Jeff, "The things I make may be for others, but how I make them is for me."

Sorry to breath life into such an old thread,but I just picked up a vintage Ram R60 router in mint condition. It looks to be a twin of this Gibson router. Does anyone have any idea where I might locate a manual or website for information. Thanks!

I have a Ram Tool R60 Router which appears to be identical to the Gibson in your photo. Can anyone direct me to a source for a replacement collet?

-- vanCastle

Never was able to track down a manual/instructions for this router…although I have seen it crop up on eBay every once and awhile. My Dad purchased the one in the photo in the mid-1960s and the design is certainly primitive…my guess is that its collet was made specifically for this model and is not interchangeable.

-- Jeff, "The things I make may be for others, but how I make them is for me."

Thanks Jeff

-- vanCastle