# Routers/Spindles **URL:** https://forums.maslowcnc.com/c/hardware-issues/routersspindles/23.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Standard Maslow Z-axis kit compatibility with Dewalt DW625 router](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/standard-maslow-z-axis-kit-compatibility-with-dewalt-dw625-router/13606)
**Author:** [@AndresChile](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/AndresChile)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 1:57pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/standard-maslow-z-axis-kit-compatibility-with-dewalt-dw625-router/13606 "2020-06-04T13:57:51Z")
Hi, I’m writing from Chile South America. I’m less than a newbie with the Maslow CNC, I don’t own one yet but I will. I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but here I go. I currently own a Dewalt DW625 r… --- ## [Recomended router for M2?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269)
**Author:** [@yobits](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/yobits)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/recomended-router-for-m2/13269 "2020-05-10T20:42:45Z")
I am in Thailand and decent routers are scarce here a Bosch router is available here, the GMF1600CE but it is 3x the price of in US, UK etc ($660) or only other option is a Masaki 3612BR for $60 (which may be unsui… --- ## [Router speed / issues](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-speed-issues/13191)
**Author:** [@Orob](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Orob)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 1:49am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-speed-issues/13191 "2020-05-09T01:49:14Z")
After reading @dlang 's post on generating chips, not dust, I have a question regarding my router. It works, meaning when turned on, it spins, but several weeks ago the speed control quit working, so it turns on at the … --- ## [How to attach t8 nut to plunge router & how to test life of router](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-attach-t8-nut-to-plunge-router-how-to-test-life-of-router/12585)
**Author:** [@Metalmaslow](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Metalmaslow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/how-to-attach-t8-nut-to-plunge-router-how-to-test-life-of-router/12585 "2020-03-07T18:49:45Z")
the brass t8 nut is 10.1mm outer diameter steel tube part of plunge router is 14.1mm inner diameter. I was thinking of 3d printing a bushing and using an epoxy to hold it in the tube, but worried it will become loose. … --- ## [Anyone modify harbor freight chicago electric 2.5hp plunge router?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/anyone-modify-harbor-freight-chicago-electric-2-5hp-plunge-router/12561)
**Author:** [@Metalmaslow](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Metalmaslow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/anyone-modify-harbor-freight-chicago-electric-2-5hp-plunge-router/12561 "2020-03-05T21:58:32Z")
Just ordered one off ebay for $60 looks like z axis can be hacked easily and looks much more reliable than ridged router. might spend the extra $5 for a 5 year warranty. --- ## [Mastercraft router](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/mastercraft-router/12393)
**Author:** [@blueflame\_41](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/blueflame_41)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2020, 4:44am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/mastercraft-router/12393 "2020-02-17T04:44:23Z")
Here are my mods I made to my mastercraft plunger. The Z axis threads and nut came off a car power seat. I was able to cut down to the length and grind down the shaft to fit the adapter. I also removed the springs from t… --- ## [Shaft Coupler for Bosch 1617](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/shaft-coupler-for-bosch-1617/4372)
**Author:** [@JustJonG](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/JustJonG)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/shaft-coupler-for-bosch-1617/4372 "2020-02-16T23:07:33Z")
I have a Bosch 1617 router and was about to purchase the Maslow CNC with Z-axis kit, but I’m not sure what Shaft Couple I need. Does anyone know? Has anyone used the Bosch 1617 with the Maslow CNC? --- ## [Looking for a router!](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/looking-for-a-router/10158)
**Author:** [@fernando.gc](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/fernando.gc)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2020, 2:39am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/looking-for-a-router/10158 "2020-01-21T02:39:04Z")
Hello everyone! So, I already have my Maslow kit, but still, haven’t got a router. Although the RIDGID is available where I live, it is quite expensive for my budget. Since I want to have a functional Z-axis, I looked… --- ## [The Beefy Z-Axis](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-beefy-z-axis/6704)
**Author:** [@simon\_makes](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/simon_makes)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 11:54pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-beefy-z-axis/6704 "2020-01-12T23:54:07Z")
Hey all, after working really well for the last couple of projects, the locking tab on my router did finally cam out and popped the notch while being under load from the bungee cord: Went right into the most expensiv… --- ## [Hitachi Z axis in the spirit of meticulous](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/hitachi-z-axis-in-the-spirit-of-meticulous/12136)
**Author:** [@Orob](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Orob)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2020, 2:31am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/hitachi-z-axis-in-the-spirit-of-meticulous/12136 "2020-01-12T02:31:04Z")
The Ryobi router (similar to the rigid one most of you use) needs to go back on its table because my Hitachi M12VC doesn’t fit the table. The Hitachi didn’t have a simple z axis modification, so I made one and just fini… --- ## [Fixing Z-axis slop using software](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/fixing-z-axis-slop-using-software/11364)
**Author:** [@calfredson](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/calfredson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/fixing-z-axis-slop-using-software/11364 "2019-10-14T18:13:09Z")
We just purchased a Maslow CNC for the college that I work at. We have put everything together and it seems to be mostly working fine. We purchased a Maximum brand router from Canadian Tire and it seems to fit well, bu… --- ## [Canada\\US - Black And Decler RP-250](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/canada-us-black-and-decler-rp-250/10839)
**Author:** [@Ferrain](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Ferrain)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/canada-us-black-and-decler-rp-250/10839 "2019-08-13T03:24:30Z")
Hello everyone, first post here etc etc so forgive any newbie question(s). My partner is considering my birthday gift (& she also wants me to CNC a room divider - Typical female with ulterior motive). I have a couple … --- ## [Ridgid router z-axis slide height adjust recreated in aluminum](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ridgid-router-z-axis-slide-height-adjust-recreated-in-aluminum/10407)
**Author:** [@rslaback](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/rslaback)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2019, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ridgid-router-z-axis-slide-height-adjust-recreated-in-aluminum/10407 "2019-07-06T22:46:44Z")
I recently got my secondhand Maslow up and running. When I was running my first test cut (a sign for my nephew) the Z depth was incredibly inconsistent. It took me a bit to figure out but the base had a stripped out ad… --- ## [Best Router to buy in Europe/The Netherlands](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/best-router-to-buy-in-europe-the-netherlands/10139)
**Author:** [@Koenzie](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Koenzie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2019, 2:29pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/best-router-to-buy-in-europe-the-netherlands/10139 "2019-06-12T14:29:23Z")
Hi Guys, Can somebody tell me what the best router is to buy in Europe/The Netherlands? The Ridged router is hard to get over here. Would love to get one that is as “plug and play” as possible :slight\_smile: Thanks! … --- ## [Dewalt DW618 Question](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/dewalt-dw618-question/10070)
**Author:** [@Iammistermike](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Iammistermike)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2019, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/dewalt-dw618-question/10070 "2019-06-02T21:22:09Z")
I have this router. Will it work without any mods or am I better off just getting the Ridgid R22002. Appreciate any input/advice! --- ## [What are your thoughts on chinese spindles?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-chinese-spindles/9593)
**Author:** [@woodbutchers-revenge](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/woodbutchers-revenge)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2019, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-chinese-spindles/9593 "2019-05-27T10:27:05Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve got my 1st kit and I’m looking to put together a gantry style frame similar to TomD’s design. I am looking at using a spindle instead of a palm router. Here in the UK palm routers are very expensive a… --- ## [Choice of router: Makita or Bosch?](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/choice-of-router-makita-or-bosch/9123)
**Author:** [@Wilco](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Wilco)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2019, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/choice-of-router-makita-or-bosch/9123 "2019-04-29T10:53:58Z")
After building the frame I started to work on the router and discovered that my router, a Bosch pof 1400 needs some adjustments concerning the z-axis and handles. I came over the Makita rt0700c router and I wonder if tha… --- ## [Cheap Router For Australia](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/cheap-router-for-australia/4709)
**Author:** [@DWfab](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/DWfab)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 2:58am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/cheap-router-for-australia/4709 "2019-04-15T02:58:57Z")
After spending a fair bit of time this week modifying my older, US made Bosch plunge router to take a Tr 8 trapezoid lead screw to drive the Z axis, (8mm per turn for quick travel), a visit to my local Aldi today sees th… --- ## [DEWALT DWP611 advice](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/dewalt-dwp611-advice/9467)
**Author:** [@javagenki](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/javagenki)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2019, 3:02pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/dewalt-dwp611-advice/9467 "2019-04-08T15:02:08Z")
I’m considering getting the Maslow but I already have the Dewalt DWP611 router. Does this router work with the Maslow? Any special modifications? Thank you! --- ## [Can't find 1/4 Inch One Flute, Tungsten, Up Spiral bit at the Maslow store or Amazon](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/cant-find-1-4-inch-one-flute-tungsten-up-spiral-bit-at-the-maslow-store-or-amazon/9087)
**Author:** [@McDermott](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/McDermott)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2019, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/cant-find-1-4-inch-one-flute-tungsten-up-spiral-bit-at-the-maslow-store-or-amazon/9087 "2019-03-14T21:44:19Z")
I’m trying to track these bits down after reading recommendations. --- ## [Ryobi router reservations](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ryobi-router-reservations/2983)
**Author:** [@unknown](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/unknown)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ryobi-router-reservations/2983 "2018-04-06T18:29:21Z")
i was trying to choose a router. looking at the ryobi zrr153gk. anyone have any advice or experience with it. its like a full hundo le$$. lower horse power…will it function the same as the preferred rigid --- ## [The z-axis is my only hang up](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-z-axis-is-my-only-hang-up/7608)
**Author:** [@TheMerryYeoman](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/TheMerryYeoman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/the-z-axis-is-my-only-hang-up/7608 "2019-01-08T15:23:24Z")
I have desired a new z-axis because I don’t know how much longer I can get by with the original as it’s already broken and patched together. My orange button hasn’t even broken and some say it is inevitable. My problem i… --- ## [Looking for some Bit recommendations](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/looking-for-some-bit-recommendations/8259)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Barros](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Nick_Barros)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 8:53pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/looking-for-some-bit-recommendations/8259 "2018-12-29T20:53:28Z")
Going to be making a series of boxes I use for work that I would like to engrave my logo onto and I was wondering if anyone could give me a recommendation for some good bits to use? I am running a ridged R2200 which I be… --- ## [Router base clamp](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-base-clamp/7783)
**Author:** [@Rey\_G](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Rey_G)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-base-clamp/7783 "2018-12-03T21:20:09Z")
I’ll be assembling the Maslow kit soon and I’m not use about the router clamp. Obviously the router (any model) uses the base clamp to lock in place when in use. However, I with the Z Axes in place does the clamp need to… --- ## [Z-axis motor cable clip](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-axis-motor-cable-clip/7911)
**Author:** [@ame](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ame)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2018, 1:45am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-axis-motor-cable-clip/7911 "2018-11-30T01:45:21Z")
The Z-axis cable needs a little support to take the load off the 6-pin socket. One way to do this is to wrap tape around the wire and the motor so that the wire is supported by the tape. This gets tedious if you have to … --- ## [Router depth gauge](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-depth-gauge/7699)
**Author:** [@ame](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/ame)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2018, 11:28pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-depth-gauge/7699 "2018-11-29T23:28:39Z")
Still in the calibration stage, but I made a thing that has helped with Z calibration, and I think is extremely important. Basically, I have printed a gauge, 45mm long, with an offset scale. It starts at +10mm, then 0mm… --- ## [Router Bits and collet help](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-bits-and-collet-help/7764)
**Author:** [@IdtDesigner](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/IdtDesigner)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 4:50am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/router-bits-and-collet-help/7764 "2018-11-22T04:50:13Z")
Hello all, Been away from my Maslow CNC for some months now and getting back into the swing of things, IE: update the firmware, ground control, and buying new hardware. When I first started using my Maslow I had a bunc… --- ## [Ridgid R22002 Cutter Router Bit](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ridgid-r22002-cutter-router-bit/7341)
**Author:** [@Bartek](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Bartek)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 11:25pm UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/ridgid-r22002-cutter-router-bit/7341 "2018-10-19T23:25:42Z")
Hi there! I’m just assembling my Maslow. I did bought a router Ridgid R22002, but there was no drill/cutter for it. Just the machine. What kind of bit should I buy? I never had a router before, so I totally don’t know w… --- ## [Another left motor gear failure, need a solution](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/another-left-motor-gear-failure-need-a-solution/6470)
**Author:** [@Red\_Peter](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Red_Peter)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/another-left-motor-gear-failure-need-a-solution/6470 "2018-09-17T06:59:49Z")
Good day, I am loving my Maslow CNC and its capabilities. Unfortunately one of my left motor gears has failed after only 4 months of weekend use. I see that is is becoming a more common problem. I suspect we will start … --- ## [Z axis thread pitch](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-axis-thread-pitch/6242)
**Author:** [@Dirtywhite6](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/u/Dirtywhite6)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2018, 11:42am UTC](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/t/z-axis-thread-pitch/6242 "2018-09-14T11:42:29Z")
Recently bought this z axis upgrade and I’ve finished making mounting brackets and so on. Now it’s time to do test cuts but I have one issue. I’m not sure about what the thread pitch I for the new z axis. Wondering i… [Previous page](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/c/hardware-issues/routersspindles/23.md) [Next page](https://forums.maslowcnc.com/c/hardware-issues/routersspindles/23.md?page=2)