OF 1400 not returning from plunge

[JonathanJung]

My 2 year old OF1400 router does not spring back up for the last 1" of plunge. The user has to manually pull it up. I know Festool will want to see the tool back, but as this is my business, I would hope for an easy solution rather than parting with it for a week or two. Any ideas?

 

[Crazyraceguy]

Spray lube? Just a little shot and work it up and down a few times may free it up.

 

[tjbnwi]

Make sure the locking knob is loose enough.

A little spray lube should clear up the issue.

Tom

 

[tsmi243]

What kind of spray are you guys using? 

 

[JonathanJung]

Interestingly, the problem only started after I wiped on a thin layer of Bostik tool lube on the stanchions...

 

[Birdhunter]

I like either Remoil or Starrett oil. Also Wilson Combat light oil is excellent.

 

[tsmi243]

Interestingly, the problem only started after I wiped on a thin layer of Bostik tool lube on the stanchions...

This is why I haven't done mine yet.... can't find any metric oil, and don't want to miscalculate on the conversion

 

[Ron B]

the metric oil is in the liter containers.  That is what I always use in my foreign cars. 

 

[Rick Herrick]

Interestingly, the problem only started after I wiped on a thin layer of Bostik tool lube on the stanchions...

This is very interesting.  When I first started with the OF1010 and the LR-32, it was suggested to put a film on the slide rods/stanchions.  I noticed it was much harder to plunge from then on.  Its like it made it stickier, not slickier.  Haven't used the 1010 as much lately so haven't addressed it yet.

 

[Cheese]

This issue was addressed a few years ago, the concensus at the time was Dyna Glide plus, Starrett M1 and there's one more that I can't remember but Sparky [member=7493]Sparktrician[/member] will remember.  [smile]

WD 40 is a no-no.
https://microfence.com/product/dynaglide-dry-lube-spray-buy-separately-or-by-the-case/
https://www.starrett.com/category/32#currentPage=1&displayMode=grid&itemsPerPage=12&sortBy=wp/asc

 

[Birdhunter]

Ditto on WD40. It’s is a water displacement chemical. It tends to get gooey if left on metal. A light oil like Remoil, starrett oil, of Wilson Combat lite oil work well. Whatever you use, it need to be wiped off periodically and replaced. Any oil collects debris.

 

[Sparktrician]

This issue was addressed a few years ago, the concensus at the time was Dyna Glide plus, Starrett M1 and there's one more that I can't remember but Sparky [member=7493]Sparktrician[/member] will remember.  [smile]

WD 40 is a no-no.
https://microfence.com/product/dynaglide-dry-lube-spray-buy-separately-or-by-the-case/
https://www.starrett.com/category/32#currentPage=1&displayMode=grid&itemsPerPage=12&sortBy=wp/asc

I do first a good rub-down on the glide rods with 0000 steel wool to remove any surface corrosion, however slight, then follow that with a light wipe of Militec-1.  Militec-1 is a firearms lubricant that penetrates the surface of the metal creating a barrier to corrosion as well as greatly-improved slip.  If you choose to use Militec-1, read the instructions before applying.  Too much is as bad as too little.  Two light applications works very well for me. 

 

[Cheese]

An interesting theme here is that the above recommended lubricants Militec-1, Remoil, Wilson Combat & Hornady Dyna Glide originally came from the firearms industry where the lubricant needs to penetrate the metal surface and then gets wiped off leaving a microscopic film of protection/lubricity.

The same for Starrett M1 where it's used on the threads of micrometers and wiped on gauge blocks for protection from finger prints/corrosion.

 

[Birdhunter]

I use Wilson Combat Light the most, then their Medium on tools.  I almost never use their grease. Remoil is what I use on my sporting “utensils”. The Starrett oil just goes on their measuring tools. I use WD40 on metal items that get rained on. But, I remove it and apply Remoil.

 

[tsmi243]

How bout Hoppe's #9?  Same category?

 

[Crazyraceguy]

I use LPS 1. It has been the standard spray lube for all of the machines in the shop for years. No silicone, doesn't get sticky

 

[Sparktrician]

How bout Hoppe's #9?  Same category?

No!  Hoppe's #9 is a solvent, not a lubricant.

 

[tsmi243]

How bout Hoppe's #9?  Same category?

No!  Hoppe's #9 is a solvent, not a lubricant.

Noted.  Thanks

 

[Birdhunter]

Hoppes 9 has a wonderful smell that takes me back to outings in Oklahoma with my dad. After returning from our outing, we would feed the dogs then clean our “utensils” with Hoppes then wipe them down with light oil. Good memories.

 

[Tom the Remodeler]

For what it's worth, Felder recommends wiping down the steel ways on their sliding tables (and other steel parts) with Ballistol, then wiping off the excess oil. I've found this oil to be handy for other moving parts around the Shop, might be worth a try...
https://ballistol.com