2 Bosch Routers broken in same place

G'day,

We have 2 Bosch routers, GOF 1300 ACE models (i think they have a different model designation in the US), that have a pivoting lever mechanism to lock the spindle to change router bits. Well in the space of 3 weeks the section of the casting that the pivot for this lever fits into has snapped off.

Anyone else have this problem.

Thanks, Grant.

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Grant Byrne
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Nope, but I use wrenches.

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George

No, but I stay away from two things: Bosch tools and Pella windows. Have a Bosch laminate trimmer that broke immediately (adjustment mechanism) then the replacement broke immediately, and they were arrogant about it.

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BUB 209

Well they are the school's routers. We have 2 Makita 3612C's and bought the Bosch routers a while ago because some students found the weight of the Makitas too much and the Bosch ones seemed good at $300AU at the time and with a distinct difference in weight. So i also have to try and fit the money for repairs or replacement into our faculty budget.

I'm leaning towards getting 2 smaller 1/4" plunge routers instead of paying $150AU to repair each router because they have to replace the whole casting.

Thanks, Grant.

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Grant Byrne

If you do go to a couple small routers, don't go cheap. I learned the hard way. 2 cheap ones, and 1 1/2 years later, both were broke.

Some of the kids have no respect for tools, and try to break them.

How do I know? I'm a high school shop treacher , too.

-- Jim in NC

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Morgans

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