What spare parts should I have on-hand for the CMS router table?

[bwehman]

Hey all!

I just got a mint condition CMS from a fine fellow on Craigslist and was wondering if I should stock up on some spare parts while they're still available. First one that comes to mind are perhaps a spare set of the rollers for the sled and maybe an extra guard/featherboard? Any of you long-term CMS users run into any bits that break or get consumed?

 

[Sparktrician]

In 10+ years, I've never needed any spare parts.  YMMV... 

 

[nclemmons]

Similar with me - It's a nice router table.  You might want to check and make sure you have the adapter ring for the 2200 router.  The table originally shipped with adapter rings for 1010, 1400 and 2200 as I recall.  Just make sure you have all of those given you got this table from Craigslist.  That is assuming you want the flexibility to use different routers from Festool.

I personally use the 2200 and have really found it to be a great match for the CMS even though FT was not recommending it in the US

 

[Coen]

I once had my CMS "collapse" with the sliding table attached because I forgot to lock the legs  [mad]. That cost me a few rollers. Other than that... a broken rubber pad for when you use it on the floor. But I doubt they store well...

 

[GarryMartin]

I've replaced the rubber feet on the bottom of an old Precisio CS 50 (same as the CMS) just because they went an off-colour and weren't as "rubbery" but other than that, I've not replaced any parts.

Also bear in mind that there's no rush here. From the Festool website...

"What happens if a spare part is no longer available within 10 years?
We guarantee that we will keep spare parts for your tool in stock for at least 10 years following the end of production. If we are unable to keep this promise, you will receive a new power tool as a replacement, free of charge.

Will spare parts no longer be available for my tool after the 10 years of guaranteed spare part availability?
For many tools, we keep spare parts in stock for significantly longer than 10 years after the end of production."

 

[bwehman]

Similar with me - It's a nice router table.  You might want to check and make sure you have the adapter ring for the 2200 router.  The table originally shipped with adapter rings for 1010, 1400 and 2200 as I recall.  Just make sure you have all of those given you got this table from Craigslist.  That is assuming you want the flexibility to use different routers from Festool.

I personally use the 2200 and have really found it to be a great match for the CMS even though FT was not recommending it in the US

It actually *did* come with the 2200 rings, which I'm stoked about. I was planning on running the 1400 in it most of the time, since a lot of 1400 duties got siphoned off by the 1010 for smaller things and 2200 for bigger things.