Both the motor body and the housing it goes into need to be smooth. You
might try lightly filing the high rough spots. You might try wax or TopCote
to make things slide easier. I would avoid any wet lubricants as they may
eventually make their way to the wood. Absolutely do not use a silicone
based lube.


"brandtL" wrote in message
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I have a great Porter Cable Router (the motor can be swapped between a
fixed
base and a plunger) but after removing the router motor one day the
aluminum
casing got badly scratched and now, it is nearly impossible to slide the
motor in and out of the plunge and fixed base. I lightly sanded the metal
scars in the motor casing with some success but now I dread changing it
....
Uggh. Would a light oil be recommended or a certain way of sanding or
smoothing out the casing...

Help...

Thanks

When mine was sticking, I cleaned up the contacting surfaces with 400 grit,
then applied a coat of wax. Yours may take a little more cleaning up.

Preston
"brandtL" wrote in message
...
I have a great Porter Cable Router (the motor can be swapped between a
fixed
base and a plunger) but after removing the router motor one day the
aluminum
casing got badly scratched and now, it is nearly impossible to slide the
motor in and out of the plunge and fixed base. I lightly sanded the metal
scars in the motor casing with some success but now I dread changing it
....
Uggh. Would a light oil be recommended or a certain way of sanding or
smoothing out the casing...

Help...

Thanks