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Router slipping out of base

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2K views 5 replies 4 participants last post by  JimmyK49022 
#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I have a Ridgid combo router and have the fixed base installed on a table. Twice this evening when I unlatched the lock and started adjusting the height the router slipped out of the latching mechanism and hit the floor. I double checked the latch and it was in place. Any one else had this problem? Started holding the bottom of the router when adjusting height. It can't be good for the router. Maybe it binding in the base or something.
 
#2 ·
Many of the bases have an adjustment on the "buckle" or lever that locks and releases the motor. You might be able to tweak that just a little to create some drag on the motor in the open position. Honestly, this is one of the reasons I gave up on regular router base under a table in favor of a true lift plate. I just got tired of fighting the bases.
 
#5 ·
Thanks guys. I had never given any thought to a lift but I may need to look at them. When it hit the floor I got a sick feeling in the stomach. Short term I'm getting something to put under it. Foam or something. Never had that happen on my old router.
 
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