Thread: Router Vibration Problems

sounds like you need a new collett.

Originally Posted by echnidna

sounds like you need a new collett.

I already tried that as well and found the same result (exact same amount of run-out)
Thanks
Josh

if its only just started doing it it sounds like 2 possible reasons
bent shaft - unlikely
or collett end shaft bearing packing up.

Unplug the router.Obvious?
Turn the shaft by hand.If you feel a rough feeling in the shaft, it is the bearing.
Another way is mark the shaft and turn it checking with your dial indicator.
mark in a different color the hi side.Turn several more times then take another reading and check if it is still the same spot.If the bearing is shot,the hi side will be in a different spot. Did you try to wobble the shaft? the bearing maybe worn enough to get the shaft to wobble

Thanks guys!
I could wobble the shaft, though it was hard to notice in the hands it read up on the dial indicator.
Turning the shaft by hand I couldn't feel any rough spots but when I gave it good spin up by hand I could hear a whirring sort of sound that i didn't notice when I did it slowly.
So I took it into the repairman and I guess we'll see what's wrong with it.
Cheers
Josh

Well I just thought I would update,
My router is completed stuffed! Tried reshaping the brushes (apparently those speed control units can be sensitive to brush contact) but that didn't help so then I had new top and bottom bearings replaced but it did not correct the problem. So it appears I have a mystery bend in the main shaft and the vibration was so bad that the speed control sensor on the top of the shaft had worn into the surrounding plastic.
Anyway thank to Mr. Rudd I can go out and buy a new one!
I'm trying to decide between a DW625E and a M12V2 the Dewalts winning so far but I am open to suggestions.
Cheers
Josh

Like many other people I have had one Hitachi for probably over 20 years and another for about 8 years and they are both still going strong. Very happy with both of them.

I have replaced the bearings and brushes a few times which is understandable because I give them both a fair bit of work.

Had vibration problem and Triton replaced bearings and armature. I have it again two years later. Does any one know the secret to tearing down router to replace beariings?

+1 for Hitachi, they just won't die... and the guys at work aren't exactly gentle with it

Originally Posted by Woodworker81

Had vibration problem and Triton replaced bearings and armature. I have it again two years later. Does any one know the secret to tearing down router to replace beariings?

Google "Ray Girling Triton", Ray is a pommie woodworker and Triton man, has disassembly instructions with words and pics for each series of Triton router, select the one you have and download.