On Thu, 16 Dec 2004 00:28:07 GMT, "BobS" wrote:

John,

My routers have a small fan attached to the shaft as probably most other
routers also. The fan causes air to be drawn in from the top of the router
and blown downwards toward the bit. Even with the router inverted, the
airflow is enough on my 3hp model to keep it from being clogged. Really
don't see what purpose your shield would serve.

Bob S.


i had a crapsman years ago that was killed by a peice o debris falling
in the fan. what a noise it made! not a total loss though. [ i saved
the cord!!!! ] you are correct however that MOST routers would not let
this happen. the fan was a mangled mess when it finaly stoped grinding
and i got a look at it. sure glad it wasnt body parts! lol


skeez