Thread: Table Mount 3612C

Originally Posted by fluxcored

What I can't figure out is - how will the power on/off switch work. Mine has got a "dead man trigger" where if it's not constantly depressed, the router will shut down. Some suggests using a velcro strip.

Velcro strip, stout rubber band, cable tie, etc. The on/off must then be controlled by a separate NVR/wall switch. This has its own dangers, obviously, but with commonsense you should be OK.

Ray

My Makita 3612C spends most of its time upside down in a router bench.

For a switch, I bought a Triton on/off switch that gets used in the '2000 workcentre' the router plugs into the back of the swicth. I mounted this at the front of my router bench in easy reach.

I have the 3612C mounted in my table and have had no problems.
One thing to be aware of is that the brakes dont work when inverted.

Thanx, some great advice. I nearly abandoned this idea but you have provided some fresh inspiration.

Regards.

Originally Posted by Stevenp

One thing to be aware of is that the brakes dont work when inverted.

It's not the inverted position that prevents the brake from working. Using a remote switch causes that. If you switch the router off using the router body switch, the brake will work even when inverted.

Mike

I made a fast winder for my 3612C. Works a dream.



Mike

Originally Posted by Shutterbug

I made a fast winder for my 3612C. Works a dream.



Mike

Hi Mike, I do'nt really follow. What's a fast winder.

Thanx. Sorry for my ignorance and I did Google the term but still have no clear idea.

Originally Posted by Shutterbug

It's not the inverted position that prevents the brake from working. Using a remote switch causes that. If you switch the router off using the router body switch, the brake will work even when inverted.

Mike

Thanks Mike, they say you learn something new every day, and that is My lesson for the day. I always thought it was being upside down that was the reason. Duh!

Originally Posted by fluxcored

Hi Mike, I do'nt really follow. What's a fast winder.

Thanx. Sorry for my ignorance and I did Google the term but still have no clear idea.

It's just a simple winder handle I made to raise or lower the router much more easily.



Mike

Fluxcored,

I have just purchased a 3612C and it now comes with an 'dust cover".

This is to prevent dust etc dropping down into the motor when inverted in a table. This maybe why some did not reccomend the 3612C for table use.

You may be able to pick one up as a spare part or pm me.

I have no intention of using mine in the table (I use the Triton for that)

They also have a spacer that goes under the collet cone to prevent the router bit from dropping into the chuck when replacing the bit.

James

Thanx all and James your kindness is much appreciated. I dropped you a PM.

Regards

Fluxcored.

Did not respond to your PM as I could not attach these images.

They show the dust cover and the two posts on the router that the cover screws onto.

These post may not be on your older model.

Sorry for the delay in responding.

James

And this shot shows the cover mounted on the router.







James

I might be barking up the wrong tree, but in JW2170's second photo a couple of posts above, the power cord is shown coiled and wrapped with a twist tie in the left of the picture. I do not know whether this is how the machine came out of the box, or whether it is how JW intends to set it up.

However it is not smart to operate any mains powered equipment with the cord or extension cord coiled as this creates an additional inductance in the lead, resulting in voltage loss and heating in the coil. I have known wind up extension leads to physically melt at about 5 A load due to heat retention when used while coiled. Never use a cord wound on a metal drum or former, as this enhances the inductive effect and its attendant problems.

Using wire cored twist ties around a cord, coiled or otherwise, as if the plastic coating is damaged, it may allow the wire core to form a shorted turn and damage or overload the cable.