PSA: This locknut can ruin your day!

[Srick]

Background:

I last used my Bosch Colt router when cutting the binding channel on my latest build. I had no idea why, but the router bit suddenly dropped and ruined a good inch of so of the channel. Needless to say, I was not happy in the least. And I figured it was operator error. Of course it was. It always is.

I hadn’t used the router since that ugly day. Today, I picked it up to fabricate a caul to glue the bridge and (!!!??****##$$ what the - what the!!?) it happened AGAIN! This time I figured it out. The router’s height locking mechanism may seem tight enough, but with enough load, it slips and ruins your work.

I tightened the locknut and all is well. Don’t do what I did - tighten those nuts before disaster strikes!

[tippie53]

that is a friction nut and you do need to keep an eye on the. Always check your locked
I think we all had something like this happen.
thanks for posting its good to be reminded

[carld05]

I've been disappointed with my Bosch Colt lately for that reason and also that the fine adjustment mechanism doesn't work either. I'm using a Ridgid in the binding rig now.

[BlindBo]

Thanks for the heads up. I don’t use my Colt for binding anymore but do occasionally need it for an odd job. Will check it today.

[scamp]

I know. I almost messed up a guitar because of the same issue. Luckily I noticed it was loose and tightened it before disaster struck. Now I check it every time I use it. Not a good design.

[carld05]

I've been finding it hard to get a wrench or socket in there to tighten that bolt.