Porter Cable Laminate Trimmer

[Busbee Cue]

Hello,

I have looked all over for a pin wrench that would work to get the retainer off of the lower bearing with no luck. The porter cable service center was no help either.

I came up with this simple tool that was very easy to make that makes getting the retainer loose a breeze. Maybe this will give someone else an idea.

 

[Cue Crazy]

Very Nice..... great idea. Sure beats breaking It loose with a punch, less damage to the holes, and no impact to the rest of the router. I have a case opener for watches that would probably work well If It weren't for the spindle shaft being in the way. I thought about something Like You made there, but never got around to making one. Having several of those type routers I should probably make one the next time I have to change the bearings. Thanks for sharing.:smile:

 

[whammo57]

tool

Very nice.......... what is the diameter of the pins??

Kim

 

[Busbee Cue]

Very nice.......... what is the diameter of the pins??

Kim

1/8 steel pins. I have also found that once you get the retainer off if you run a 1/8 drill thru the two holes and drill them all the way thru it makes it even easier to tighten up and get loose next time.

 

[cuewould]

Sweet!!!!!!

Very nice idea sir.....Thank you for your post and pic very informative......Ray

 

[tsp&b]

where there's a will there's a way. Good job! Nice work!

 

[whammo57]

1/8 steel pins. I have also found that once you get the retainer off if you run a 1/8 drill thru the two holes and drill them all the way thru it makes it even easier to tighten up and get loose next time.

Great idea........... I will be doing that.......

I have a PC router that is 2 years old and I have rebuilt it 4 times. The same brushes are still in it. They are still ok and the commutator doesn't show any wear. Has anyone replaced brushes yet?

Kim