OF 1400 Depth Gauge Lever broken

[MYM55]

Hi all,
My router took a fall off my work table and the lock out lever on the plunge depth gauge broke off.  Anybody have any experience with changing it out?  I'd like to get it back up and running as soon as possible but don't want to make things worse. 

Thanks for any advice,
Mike

 

[tjbnwi]

Get a set of drill driven screw extractors. Run the drill in reverse, should come right out.

Other option is, if you have a Dremel type tool grind a slot in the broken piece and remove it with a screw driver.

Tom

 

[Michael Kellough]

I'm sure Tom meant to add that you have to drill a hole on the broken screw first (with the drill in forward [wink]) Then insert the screw extractor, driven in reverse.

It looks like there is enough screw proud of the housing that cutting a slot is the quickest solution.

Just echoing Tom...

 

[rljatl]

Looks like enough of the screw is sticking out that vice grips would work.

 

[tjbnwi]

I'm sure Tom meant to add that you have to drill a hole on the broken screw first (with the drill in forward [wink]) Then insert the screw extractor, driven in reverse.

It looks like there is enough screw proud of the housing that cutting a slot is the quickest solution.

Just echoing Tom...

No you do not have to drill a hole. They make left handed extractors that are self piloting. I have a set.

Tom

 

[Michael Kellough]

I'm sure Tom meant to add that you have to drill a hole on the broken screw first (with the drill in forward [wink]) Then insert the screw extractor, driven in reverse.

It looks like there is enough screw proud of the housing that cutting a slot is the quickest solution.

Just echoing Tom...

No you do not have to drill a hole. They make left handed extractors that are self piloting. I have a set.

Tom

I do learn something new most every day.

I searched and couldn't find anything that matched the description.
Who are they? I'd be interested in getting a set.

 

[Gregor]

I searched and couldn't find anything that matched the description.
Who are they? I'd be interested in getting a set.

I guess he ment something like these:http://www.lighttoolsupply.com/cata...d-Bolt-Extractor?productID=1422&categoryID=96

Potential downside seems to be that the pilot hole will go way deeper, which could weaken the stuck bolt to break again more easily.