Thread: Need Advice: 1600W Router with 15 Router Bits & Kitbox

Originally Posted by Treecycle

I can't see the trigger from the photos on the website but it looks like there is a red button on the inside of the handle which is normally pushed in once the trigger is pressed and locks the trigger on.

I will ring Ozito because this is how my switch works:

1. Press and hold the red button in and pull the trigger to start.
2. Release the red button whilst holding the trigger.
3. Release the trigger and the red button pops out.
4. Acts like a deadmans switch and so won't work with the table power on and off without tape or a cable tie.

Originally Posted by Treecycle

The only way you can raise and lower it will be by manually doing it from underneath from what I can see. You will have to use the turrent stop and depth rod to set the height you want to end up at while it is off. If you need to do multiple cuts to get the depth you are after you will just keep increasing the height of the bit until you bottom out on the preset height on the turrent. Not the easiest way to achieve it, but it's what you have got and probably the way it has been done for many years.

I'll give that go.

Thanks
Chris

Just spoke to Ozito regarding the switch and their official response is to use tape or a cable tie to hold the button down.

I am thinking maybe to use the router as a standalone and buy another for the table.

I need also to be able to raise and lower it easily.

Any suggestions - keeping in mind budget is king.

Thanks
Chris