Super Tight Depth Stop Screws on OF1400 Router

[deepcreek]

I recently attempted to adjust the depth stop screws on a one-year old OF1400 and they are super tight.

Like two hands on the screwdriver and someone holding the turret stop in place, tight.  Way too tight.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Is there a simple fix before I send it in for service or order a new part.

Thanks!

Joe

 

[AlexThePalex]

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[deepcreek]

Ha! Ha! Very funny.  But seriously, I tried LP1 greaseless lubricant and it didn't make a difference.  I've never encountered machine screws this hard to adjust.

 

[Cheese]

Joe, mine is stiff but doable...I hold the turret with one hand, I make sure the screwdriver blade fits snuggly in the screw and then slowly turn the screw applying significant downward pressure to the screwdriver.

 

[Svar]

The screws have plastic inserts in them that cause friction. Perhaps you could remove the screw and trim the insert.
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[Gregor]

Like two hands on the screwdriver and someone holding the turret stop in place, tight.  Way too tight.

On the other hand: you don't want them to move on their own, do you?

 

[deepcreek]

Like two hands on the screwdriver and someone holding the turret stop in place, tight.  Way too tight.

On the other hand: you don't want them to move on their own, do you?

You're right.  You don't want the depth stop screw vibrating out of the desired setting.  But these are too just tight to adjust.  I think it's due to the piece of nylon in the channel.

 

[Gregor]

I simply left mine as-is, havn't seen a need to modify them in height...

So out of curiosity: why do you want to change them? Steps in depth too steep for multiple passes?

 

[AlexThePalex]

Ha! Ha! Very funny.  But seriously, I tried LP1 greaseless lubricant and it didn't make a difference.  I've never encountered machine screws this hard to adjust.

Well, my apologies if I inadvertently made you laugh, but it is a well known fact that WD-40 is THE go-to solution that easily solves at least 95% of your problems with uncooperative screws. So that's the first thing I suggest in a situation like this.

And to be honest, if I read the description right, that LP1 stuff you used is a totally differrent lubricant and not the proper thing to use on tight screws. WD-40 is, because it creeps into every tiny crevice and dissolves any dirt it encounters.