Shopbot Router Mount Question

[Ryan Richardson]

I initially posted this in the For Sale/Wanted section of the forum on accident- oops:

I'm hoping that someone can answer a question for me about the stock Shopbot router mount. I know it's intended for use with the PC 7518 router, but I'm wondering if it can be used with other PC Speedmatic models or even other brands- any insight would be appreciated.

I'm looking to create a router-based backup for my spindle since it's starting to make some bearing noise and will need to be sent off for rebuilding sometime soon. The issue is that the supply of used PC 7518s is very limited and a new one is too much $$$ for a backup solution.

Thanks much-

Ryan Richardson

[bob_reda]

I have a dual z on a prt and I have a milwalkee(?) in it.

Bob

[CNYDWW]

I simply cut layers of plywood for spacers to adapt a Bosch router. Trick is that the rings need to be cut so that the mount can squeeze down. Works very well. Imagine a bunch of c's with no more then a 1/4" gap in them. I then indexed them together with something in the gap when around the router and pin nailed them so they don't just fall apart. Make the adapter to fit the router mount without the plastic sleeve that comes with it. Mount the adapter so that the gap lines up with the gap in the router mount. Remove the lock screw and mark it's position. Remove it and drill a large sized hole for the lock screw so it can make contact with the router body.

Regards
Randy

[rb99]

I simply cut layers of plywood for spacers to adapt a Bosch router. Trick is that the rings need to be cut so that the mount can squeeze down. Works very well. Imagine a bunch of c's with no more then a 1/4" gap in them. I then indexed them together with something in the gap when around the router and pin nailed them so they don't just fall apart. Make the adapter to fit the router mount without the plastic sleeve that comes with it. Mount the adapter so that the gap lines up with the gap in the router mount. Remove the lock screw and mark it's position. Remove it and drill a large sized hole for the lock screw so it can make contact with the router body.

Regards
Randy

Need pics!

[CNYDWW]

I don't know if i'll have time to take pics tomorrow. both machine's will be busy open to close. I'll do what i can.

Regards

[rb99]

I don't know if i'll have time to take pics tomorrow. both machine's will be busy open to close. I'll do what i can.

Regards

Whenever you can, whatever you can!

Thanks

[CNYDWW]

It's easier to show you with a 3d model so i make some quick screen shots.

Regards

[mmason]

Ryan,
Do you need a stock bracket if so I have one I will send you.
Email or call me
270-314-9945 or mike@tomblue.com

Mike Mason

[Ryan Richardson]

Guys- I can't thank you enough for your help on this. I've got a big Bosch router that I thought may be up to the job- just wasn't sure how much flexibility there was in the stock mount- looks like there are some creative folks out there who've had good success making modifications-

[Brian Harnett]

I use a Milwaukee 5625 it takes a wrap of aluminum roof flashing as a spacer the diameter is a tad smaller than the PC.

Its a lot quieter and smoother in my opinion. I have two, and parts for a rebuild so I never have a downed router.