CMS BIT CHANGE

[SoreThumb]

NOTE:  MOVED TO Festool Jigs & Tool Enhancements » Chuck Lock - CMS GE & 1400 Router

Anyone have a good method for bit changing in the CMS with a 1400 installed?

 

[Len Coleman]

discussed here.
http://festoolownersgroup.com/festool-jigs-tool-enhancements/24mm-offset-collet-wrench-where-can-i-find-one/

I have not tried it myself. Just popped in the "other" router and the travel is much better. still will probably get one of these offset wrenches.

 

 

[sancho57]

I just open up the fence as wide as they will go, crank the bit / collet up as high as it will go swap the bits/ insert as necessary reset the set the gap in the fence , bit height and press on

 

[Wonderwino]

If you have the router switch locked "on," you must release it for the ratchet lock to engage.

 

[SoreThumb]

Thanks for the input...I have all these things in mind when changing bits- no problems.

[big grin] Just a minor personal point....I sure wish the engineers would devise an option to depress the chuck lock from behind the table, eliminating the "touchy-feely" procedure for finding the rocker lever under the table.