Re: Router bearing failure

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Markwayne <markwayne@m...> wrote:

> Define continuous.

I run it about 2 or 3 hours , sometimes 6


Machines can run 24/7, and generate side forces a human

> cannot.

No side forces ,..... well some, just cutting foam block.
Did mill a couple sword handles out of oak, Didn't take much off with
each pass. Didn't even load it like I could by hand.

Using manual router motors in affordable CAM machines is common

> practice I realize but they have to be run within their limits for a
> reasonable lifespan.

10 hours on the first one , 3 on the second.

Guess it would be impossible to manually 3d mill for hours on end ,...
the operator would croak before the router did.

At any rate I'm trying a Dewalt,.. ??

It's not the first power tool I bought to have a bearing fail.

Frank

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> Mark
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> dakota8833 wrote:
> > Anyone having problems with the Milwaukee brand 1/2 inch collet
> > router. I have had lower bearing failure on two now. I'm beginning to
> > think they are not rated for continuos use.
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