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« on: November 06, 2010, 08:06 PM »
I just got a 1400 router and want to mount a large baseplate on it.  Though it's not mentioned in the documentation, it appears from other internet sources that the screws (part number 228737) are 4 x 8 screws. Does this mean they are 4mm in diameter and 8 mm long?
Also, the screws are a square (robertston) drive.  Is this a proprietary Festool screwdriver type or is it a standard size?  If standard, what is the size.

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« Reply #1 on: November 06, 2010, 08:56 PM »
Chet, glad to see that you've finally made your first post.  Big Grin

According to our electronic parts catalog, the screws are M4 x 8's which are 4mm diameter x 8mm long, flat head. Some of the forum members have said to use 6mm if you do a search for other posts on the topic.

Without verifying with our service department, I can't verify and I don't personally know the correct screw size.
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« Reply #2 on: November 06, 2010, 09:12 PM »
Chet,
 Welcome! to the forum!

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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2010, 02:47 PM »
Quote from: Shane Holland on November 06, 2010, 08:56 PM
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According to our electronic parts catalog, the screws are M4 x 8's which are 4mm diameter x 8mm long, flat head. Some of the forum members have said to use 6mm if you do a search for other posts on the topic.

Without verifying with our service department, I can't verify and I don't personally know the correct screw size.


The M4 screws hold the stock base to the router.  To attach a sub-base, there are two holes with M6x1.00 (6mm diameter by 1.00 threads per mm) threads -- these are the mounting holes you will want to use.  See this post for a picture.
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