Router storage

[Tedric Pancoast]

Hey guys,

I just bought Festools smallest router.  It's great.  I have one concern.  I will almost always be using it with the dust shroud on edge routing.  The router will not fit back in the systainer with the dust attachment on and the router un-plunged.  I don't really want to take the shroud off everytime I put the tool away (it doesn't come off without a screw driver as far as I can tell).  Will it hurt the plunge mechanism to store the router in the systainer in the plunged position?  I thought that might weaken the springs.  Any suggestions?  Am I worrying needlessly about the springs?

Ted

 

[mouppe]

I don't think there is any cause for concern. In fact, the OF1400 is packed in its systainer slightly plunged.

 

[MrToolJunkie]

Hey guys,

I just bought Festools smallest router.  It's great.  I have one concern.  I will almost always be using it with the dust shroud on edge routing.  The router will not fit back in the systainer with the dust attachment on and the router un-plunged.  I don't really want to take the shroud off everytime I put the tool away (it doesn't come off without a screw driver as far as I can tell).  Will it hurt the plunge mechanism to store the router in the systainer in the plunged position?  I thought that might weaken the springs.  Any suggestions?  Am I worrying needlessly about the springs?

Ted

I have done that with no ill effect. 

Scot

 

[AlexThePalex]

It is generally adviced against storing routers in plunged position because on the long run it can wear out the springs. If you don't mind replacing the spring once in a while there's no problem. The OF 1010 has a single spring that only costs a couple of dollar.

 

[RC]

It is generally adviced against storing routers in plunged position because on the long run it can wear out the springs. If you don't mind replacing the spring once in a while there's no problem. The OF 1010 has a single spring that only costs a couple of dollar.

Wouldn't that do just the opposite i.e. kill the spring if it's constantly under compression in the plunged position? Maybe you missed an un- prefix there ???

 

[woodie]

I don't think there is any cause for concern. In fact, the OF1400 is packed in its systainer slightly plunged.

My OF1400 is packed fully extended. In fact there's a removable foam block that keeps it in this position when stored.

 

[tbellemare]

I don't think you will hurt the springs by loading them in the normal range of motion. To my knowledge, spring failure is due to either fatigue from repetitive cycles, use beyond intended range of motion, or a manufacturing flaw.

Garage doors, when closed, are loading the springs. Cars are normally loading the springs. I can go on...

Tom

 

[builderbob]

I store mine plunged...had the 1010 for 3 or 4 years...still plunges just fine!