mikek
04-30-2007, 09:07 AM
I just wanted to amplify the availability of this device for you Porter Cable users. The only place I have seen mention of this device is in the ShopBot Price List. Part Number 12013, Air Deflector Assembly for the Porter Cable Router, $26.00.
As most of you PC users know, there is a lot of air coming out of the lower part of the PC housing which works against the efforts of any dust collection device trying suck away the dust and chips you are cutting. This device, plastic with a metal band clamp, fits on the bottom of the router and directs the airflow up and out the sides actually helping the dust collection system. You have to remove the three screws and plate on the bottom of the router, put the housing on the router and replace the plate and screws to hold this on the bottom. Then a clamp is tightened on the body of the router so it won't vibrate and fracture the plastic I guess. I had to remove my router to figure this out, but it can only be installed with the router mounted in the ShopBot housing. There were no instructions with the part, but it works great!
I just thought many more of you may not have seen this accessory. The only place I have seen it was in the price list which most don't look at I suspect. This should be posted in ShopBot Accessories, but more people will see it here I think. I will post a picture when I remember to take my camera to the shop.
As most of you PC users know, there is a lot of air coming out of the lower part of the PC housing which works against the efforts of any dust collection device trying suck away the dust and chips you are cutting. This device, plastic with a metal band clamp, fits on the bottom of the router and directs the airflow up and out the sides actually helping the dust collection system. You have to remove the three screws and plate on the bottom of the router, put the housing on the router and replace the plate and screws to hold this on the bottom. Then a clamp is tightened on the body of the router so it won't vibrate and fracture the plastic I guess. I had to remove my router to figure this out, but it can only be installed with the router mounted in the ShopBot housing. There were no instructions with the part, but it works great!
I just thought many more of you may not have seen this accessory. The only place I have seen it was in the price list which most don't look at I suspect. This should be posted in ShopBot Accessories, but more people will see it here I think. I will post a picture when I remember to take my camera to the shop.