Problem with Ryobi router adjustment

[lago]

Haven't had a chance to work in the shop in the last 2-3 months and when I get a chance, I find that I have a problem with my Ryobi router. This is the 3-piece set. I last used it with the moter in the D-handle and when I tried to use it today, I could not adjust the depth of the bit. I had to clamp the D-handle in a vise and use both hands and had to work to get the motor to raise or lower. I also loosened the nut on clamp. I finally removed it,cleaned it real good and tried it in the 2 handle base and had the same problem. I scanned the manual but didn't see any info on lubrication. I did try some dry graphite but no luck. Has anyone else had this problem?

Ken

[Johnny B]

Ken,

I have had the same problem with mine as well... I have since put the plunge base in the bt table to rid the situation... I did put just a smidgen of wheel brg grease on the motor sides... This helped tremendously but it does tend to gather dust and what not quickly... When I say a smidgen, I mean very little, just a small film... I pull the motor out of the bases when done and it takes only a second to wipe it off and then you just put a small amount on again when you want to use it... You mentioned the graphite and it didn't help you any, so maybe the brg grease won't either, might be worth a try

John

[RHunter]

I have had the same issue with mine for sometime now. Someone here suggested candle wax to lube the motor housing. I tried this too, but still had to gorilla the motor into the D-Handle base with a strap wrench.

I wonder if removing the motor from the base after use would help...

Since HD has this 3-base router on sale for $88, I may get another one just to keep in the D-Handle to use for Hand Routing, and use my current one in the Plunge base in my BT...

Now just to convice LOML on this plan.... she has 3 sewing machines afterall, can't I have more than one router???

[drumpriest]

I think that I'm destined to have this problem. Mine hasn't started yet, but it is tough to adjust. When this router works, it works great, but I've had many an issue already. I wish I had the 87$ to get a second one, then just keep them both in the plunge bases. That base seems to work great.

[charliex]

This issue and the fact that when I adjusted the depth and reclamped it it did not line up with the last cut, (I got steped dados) is why I gave mine away and bought a PC. Keep us posted if you find a cure. I'd like to tell my Brother in law.
Good luck

[lago]

I also have a Craftsman Ryobi lookalike and it also has the problem of being difficult to adjust the depth and I haven't even used it very much. I have some silicone wax somewhere in the shop and I might try that.

Glad to know that I am not the only one with the problem.

[Andrew Benedetto]

Wood mag. rated the Ryobi "C to D" in depth adj. areas.

[lago]

I think I may have found the cure to my problem. My shop is reverse-climate controlled. It is heated in the summer and the A/C is working in the winter. When I last used it last summer, it was 95 in the shop. This week, it is 50-55. I set the routers out on the deck in the sunshine, where it is about 70 and the depth adj. works a lot better.