Hello everyone. I have a question for those who have/use the of1400 router. How smooth is the plunge action? I just picked one up yesterday and found that the plunge is a little "jumpy". The plunge springs are also pretty creaky. Is this normal or do you think I may have gotten a lemon. I appreciate any insight you could provide -Z
OF 1400 plunge issue
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Usually the 1400 plunges smoothly. You might want to lubricate the posts and see what that does. Was your router new or used?
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I can check mine later to confirm, but I would say from memory that I have observed some of the same issues as you. I don't know that I would classify my plunge as jumpy, but I will say that there is some good resistance to it. Maybe that is what you are feeling?
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This is always the culprit for me when I feel some resistance on the plunge action. The plunge is otherwise smooth in my experience.
This is always the culprit for me when I feel some resistance on the plunge action. The plunge is otherwise smooth in my experience.
geoffshep said:And make sure you have slackened the locking knob fully - I sometimes find it difficult to plunge but it is just that I have not undone it enough. Keep doing it though! :
The locking knob is fully open, and I already lubricated the shafts with some light machine oil. When I push down hard the action is smooth, but when I push down softly , say to zero out a fluted slot cutter, it seems to "grab". I then have to push down with more force, driving the end of the cutter into the workpiece. It's a brand new machine, not reconditioned, so it may require some break in. The springs are really noisy going up and down, they creak like an old car I used to own.
Outside of this one issue, I really like the machine, but for the price I expected that it would plunge more smoothly than my $200.00 Dewalt 611.
One more question, Do any of you use the "table extender" to cut rabbets/dadoes off the rail with the guide stops. The little plastic foot leaves much to be desired, especially as far as dust collection is concerned. Again, thanks for your help. -Z
Outside of this one issue, I really like the machine, but for the price I expected that it would plunge more smoothly than my $200.00 Dewalt 611.
One more question, Do any of you use the "table extender" to cut rabbets/dadoes off the rail with the guide stops. The little plastic foot leaves much to be desired, especially as far as dust collection is concerned. Again, thanks for your help. -Z
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Wwzesq said:
Check out Half-Inch Shy's tutorials on YouTube. He explains the variations really well.
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The plunge springs being "creaky" sounds weird. Never heard that on mine and its 10 years old with lots of wear.
Anyone else have a noisy plunge?
Anyone else have a noisy plunge?
My 1400 has creaking springs (as loud as my legs) but it plunges nice and smooth (unlike my legs). My 2000 is less noisy but still creaks a bit. I don't think a noisy plunge in a router is anything to worry about to be honest but not plunging smoothly over time maybe. The 1010 however is quiet as a mouse plunging but always sticks slightly even with 3 in 1 applied regularly and drags this dry brown gunk out from time to time!
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I tried out three at a dealer and two of them had creaky springs.
You might want to try putting some light machine oil or perhaps a dry lube on the posts. Your router might have been sitting for awhile.
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No, I wouldn't use any form of silicone spray. It migrates everywhere and will eventually cause you all sorts of issues.vinay said:
I use DynaGlide on the posts of the 1010 & 1400.
https://woodworker.com/dynaglide-plus-lube-spray-cleaner-14-oz-mssu-171-203.asp
"Silicone and Teflon-free, DynaGlide Plus eliminates finishing problems due to transfer from metal woodworking tool surfaces"
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vinay said:
Ya there are several options, I just can’t remember them all. [big grin]
I do know that [member=7493]Sparktrician[/member] has a favorite. He’ll probably weigh in. [smile]
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Cheese said:
I'd lube the springs and glide columns with Militec-1. You can buy a 1/2 oz. bottle. It will last you a lifetime unless you are a shooter. It's also available on Amazon. This lubricant actually penetrates the metal and lasts a long time. Use it very sparingly. A little goes a long way. I use it on the glide columns and return springs of all my routers. Of course, it's also used regularly on all my firearms and reloading presses.
How do you lube the springs? Do you take the router apart? Does it void warranty?
If firearms lubricants are relevant - is Hornady 9991 One Shot Spray Case Lube with DynaGlide Plus the same as the DynaGlide Plus suggested earlier only marketed for gun usage? That one I could find for shipping.
