This may be a bit off topic, but if you haven't yet purchased a palm router, I'd consider a different brand or model. I've found the adjustments to be a bit fussy, the base removal/reattachment to be difficult and the depth adjustment to be "spontaneously variable", if you know what I mean. (it slips) Just my opinion.

JP

On 12/23/10 6:40 PM, JayPique wrote:
This may be a bit off topic, but if you haven't yet purchased a palm router, I'd consider a different brand or model. I've found the adjustments to be a bit fussy, the base removal/reattachment to be difficult and the depth adjustment to be "spontaneously variable", if you know what I mean. (it slips) Just my opinion.

I found my Colt to just wonderful for the job intended with no slip.
Used brand new Lee Valley bits.

--
Froz...


The system will be down for 10 days for preventive maintenance.

On 12/23/10 6:40 PM, in article
,
"JayPique" wrote:

This may be a bit off topic, but if you haven't yet purchased a palm router,
I'd consider a different brand or model. I've found the adjustments to be a
bit fussy, the base removal/reattachment to be difficult and the depth
adjustment to be "spontaneously variable", if you know what I mean. (it
slips) Just my opinion.

I vote in favor of the Bosch. I have four routers and the Colt is my first
choice whenever I am doing free hand or edge routing. My experience is that
the depth adjust with the combination of coarse and fine adjusters is easy
and locks in solidly. The base comes off easily once you learn to follow the
instructions although it isn't immediately obvious. I hav heard of problems
with the shaft lock button but I have not run into it myself.

My only complaint is the limitation to 1/4 shaft bits. I usually buy bits in
1/2".

"Robert Haar" wrote in message
My only complaint is the limitation to 1/4 shaft bits. I usually buy bits
in 1/2".

That comes with the territory when you're dealing with palm routers. I don't
know of any palm router that will take a 1/2" bit ~ too damned dangerous
putting a 1/2" bit in a palm router in my opinion. Likely to twist your
wrist off when you start it up.

On 12/23/2010 5:51 PM, FrozenNorth wrote:

I found my Colt to just wonderful for the job intended with no slip.
Used brand new Lee Valley bits.

Like mine also.

As far as utility, it will do most jobs that a 1/4" shank bit can do on
almost any router. AAMOF, used it over the five other routers in the
shop just last week to cut some 1/4 x 3/4 critically located dadoes in a
large, suspended kitchen base cabinet:

http://picasaweb.google.com/karlcail...46769384428098

http://picasaweb.google.com/karlcail...35615308130562

... only thing I don't like is the single wrench lock system, but I
knew that when I bought it, bought it anyway, and would buy it again.

--
www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 4/15/2010
KarlC@ (the obvious)

"Swingman" wrote in message
http://picasaweb.google.com/karlcail...35615308130562

Wouldn't mind seeing a photo or two of the suspended bar section when it's
finished. Was there any practical reason for the suspended section or was it
just for appearances sake. The rendering *does* make it look very
attractive.

On 12/23/10 9:14 PM, in article
, "Upscale"
wrote:


"Robert Haar" wrote in message
My only complaint is the limitation to 1/4 shaft bits. I usually buy bits
in 1/2".

I knew that when I bought it. No big deal, but I can still complain.


That comes with the territory when you're dealing with palm routers. I don't
know of any palm router that will take a 1/2" bit ~ too damned dangerous
putting a 1/2" bit in a palm router in my opinion. Likely to twist your
wrist off when you start it up.

I don't see that, especially with the soft start. If I had two bits with the
same cutter design but different shafts, the rotational inertia difference
between the 1/4 and 1/2" shafts is not much.

On 12/24/2010 1:11 AM, Upscale wrote:
wrote in message
http://picasaweb.google.com/karlcail...35615308130562

Wouldn't mind seeing a photo or two of the suspended bar section when it's
finished. Was there any practical reason for the suspended section or was it
just for appearances sake. The rendering *does* make it look very
attractive.

Totally part of the overall design look for the project.

With regard to the suspended bar cabinet, the client showed me a
magazine picture of what she wanted (she also had a designer, but that's
another story) and, of course, I said no problemo ...

Don't want to hijack this thread, but I'll keep the photo links of the
project updated as we go along in another thread in case you're
interested. I keep a photo record partly for insurance purposes, partly
for client info, and to document progress not done onsite:

http://picasaweb.google.com/karlcail...JgYOq gKvOVw#

The kitchen is part of a large remodel and, although Leon and I have
built all the cabinets and put them in storage at this point, we won't
do the kitchen installation until after I tear out a wall or two and
coordinate that installation with other parts of the project, shortly
after the first of the year.

The little Bosch Colt has paid for itself many times over by coming
through on jobs like this. A great deal of what I like about it is that
its size makes it ideal for work where you need to go slow and carefully
.... as long as you take it slow and carefully.

Great little machine, and it also does laminate trimming ... go figure! LOL

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Last update: 4/15/2010
KarlC@ (the obvious)

On 12/23/10 6:40 PM, in article
,
"JayPique" wrote:

This may be a bit off topic, but if you haven't yet purchased a palm router,
I'd consider a different brand or model. I've found the adjustments to be a
bit fussy, the base removal/reattachment to be difficult and the depth
adjustment to be "spontaneously variable", if you know what I mean. (it
slips) Just my opinion.

I have the Colt and truly do 'love' it. Mainly for the ease of handling when
I need to do a bunch of round overs. I typically keep a 1/4" RO bit
installed.

Dislikes:
The shaft lock is made of soft/stamped steel and this self-destructed almost
immediately. I had to grind down a set of old wrenches to fit the narrow slit
in the shaft.

The base lock lever is weird, If I adjust it so the base locks snugly to the
motor, it won't loosen enough to allow the base to be easily removed.
Since I keep it set up with the RO bit, this is a minor issue.

The router does come with a pile of accessories which make it very adaptable.

-Bruce

"Bruce" wrote

Dislikes:
The shaft lock is made of soft/stamped steel and this self-destructed
almost
immediately. I had to grind down a set of old wrenches to fit the narrow
slit
in the shaft.

I have yet to meet a router that has a shaft lock that is strong enough for
my satisfactions.

I wish they all just had a place to put the second wrench, and be done with
the nonsense.
--
Jim in NC

"Bruce" wrote in message
...

On 12/23/10 6:40 PM, in article
,
"JayPique" wrote:

This may be a bit off topic, but if you haven't yet purchased a palm
router,
I'd consider a different brand or model. I've found the adjustments to
be a
bit fussy, the base removal/reattachment to be difficult and the depth
adjustment to be "spontaneously variable", if you know what I mean. (it
slips) Just my opinion.

I have the Colt and truly do 'love' it. Mainly for the ease of handling
when
I need to do a bunch of round overs. I typically keep a 1/4" RO bit
installed.

Dislikes:
The shaft lock is made of soft/stamped steel and this self-destructed
almost
immediately. I had to grind down a set of old wrenches to fit the narrow
slit
in the shaft.

The base lock lever is weird, If I adjust it so the base locks snugly to
the
motor, it won't loosen enough to allow the base to be easily removed.
Since I keep it set up with the RO bit, this is a minor issue.

The router does come with a pile of accessories which make it very
adaptable.

-Bruce


I've got a couple Bosch Colt Routers I use on my cnc mini mill for making
molds in aluminum. They are not bad, but I go through brushes like crazy.

If you want a better collet for it try the ones from Precise Bits. They
have a nice .250 and a .125 collet and their own closer nut (have to use
their nut). They are not cheap though.

On Wed, 29 Dec 2010 23:54:41 -0700, "Bob La Londe"
wrote:

"Bruce" wrote in message
...

On 12/23/10 6:40 PM, in article
,
"JayPique" wrote:

This may be a bit off topic, but if you haven't yet purchased a palm
router,
I'd consider a different brand or model. I've found the adjustments to
be a
bit fussy, the base removal/reattachment to be difficult and the depth
adjustment to be "spontaneously variable", if you know what I mean. (it
slips) Just my opinion.

I have the Colt and truly do 'love' it. Mainly for the ease of handling
when
I need to do a bunch of round overs. I typically keep a 1/4" RO bit
installed.

Dislikes:
The shaft lock is made of soft/stamped steel and this self-destructed
almost
immediately. I had to grind down a set of old wrenches to fit the narrow
slit
in the shaft.

The base lock lever is weird, If I adjust it so the base locks snugly to
the
motor, it won't loosen enough to allow the base to be easily removed.
Since I keep it set up with the RO bit, this is a minor issue.

The router does come with a pile of accessories which make it very
adaptable.

-Bruce


I've got a couple Bosch Colt Routers I use on my cnc mini mill for making
molds in aluminum. They are not bad, but I go through brushes like crazy.

If you want a better collet for it try the ones from Precise Bits. They
have a nice .250 and a .125 collet and their own closer nut (have to use
their nut). They are not cheap though.

I guess not! 70% of the cost of the router.

On Dec 24, 9:32*am, Swingman wrote:
[snipped for brevity]

Great little machine, and it also does laminate trimming ... go figure! *LOL


Best laminate trimmer I ever owned...and I have bought justabout all
makes and models at one time or another. (Makitas are okay, but not in
Bosch's league.)
The worst ones were Ridgid (Those Ridgid people get lots of things
right—laminate trimmers isn't one of them.)