Help! PC 7529 Router Start Problem
Scott Rychnovsky
I have a month old PC 7529 Plunge router. I have used it once and it
worked fine. Now I cannot get it to start.
I have checked the line, used two different extensions cords, tried
each of the two switches in every combination of positions, unpluged it
a spun the collet a few times. Nothing works, and I dont' get even a
peep out of the engine. Do you have any advice one what to do to get
it working? I can take it to a service center, but it will be a major
pain and put me back a week.
I have heard that the electronic brake often fails. Would that lead to
the problem I am seeing?
I understand there is an overload protection switch. This is about the
only thing that I can think of that might be leading to the problem.
When I last used it, however, I did not trigger the overload switch.
Is there any manual method to reset the overload switch?
Thanks for the advice.
Scott
Routerman
repair, maybe not as bad you think neither way.
http://www.patwarner.com/GreatRouters.html for more on 7529.
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> Scott
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Pat Warner
Scott Rychnovsky
<p...@home.com> wrote:
>
> This is a far shot but .... does the 7529 have a shaft lock to open
> the collet with a single wrench ? If so, there is likely to be an
> interlock switch to prevent the motor running up. Operating the shaft
> lock a few times might fix things.
>
>
> Jens
Jens,
Thank you for your suggestion. I did check the collet and it waas not engaged.
The problem resolved itself. My wife went out and fiddled with it. It
turns out the plug was not making contact with the cord. It started up for
her, and then it worked for me. My wife is a ministeral candidate, so
perhaps it was the "laying on of hands" that made the difference. If you
have any power tools you would like her to pray for, I will pass the
message along. (She doesn't pray for computers, however.)
It is strange that the plug would be the problem because I plugged it in
and unplugged it several times, and I used two different extension cords.
Perhaps it is just touchy. Next time I will wiggle the plug before I
panic. I did mess with it for half an hour and was unable to get it ot
start in that time. I poted to the list instead of trying things like
spinning the collet with the power on, so I consider the post very
successful in terms of reduced medical expenses.
Scott
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Scott Rychnovsky
srychno...@uci.edu
Kevin Leben
Glad it was just the plug. A couple things to look for with this router.
Make sure the electronic brake is working. Mine quit working, so I took it
to the PC repair center in Denver a month ago. They fixed it, but it quit
working again, so another trip is in order. Life is just too short to wait
for the spin-down. :>). Also, the switch lock is klunky to lock when
mounted in a router table. Others have complained of this, too. I'll be
sure to remind PC of this when I visit them, and ask if they have a fix for
it.
Happy routing,
Kevin
Steve Gray
<sryc...@uci.edu> wrote:
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>I have a month old PC 7529 Plunge router. I have used it once and it
>worked fine. Now I cannot get it to start.
>
I bought one at HD. Same problem after about 1 hour. Exhanged it;
second one failed same way. Called PC. They claimed no such problem.
Exchanged it; third one has worked for a month or so but now has
failed a couple of times the same way. It's probably the switch or the
electronics. Must be lousy design or quality control.
Other bitches about the PC 7529: The switch on the knob on my
current one cannot be locked on any more. This is most annoying when
used under a router table. I actually taped the damn thing on and use
only the tiny inconvenient switch on the end. Also the plunge action
is stickier than others I tried at the store. Also, as always with PC
routers, there is no provision to keep the wrench in place vertically
when changing bits. All in all, a fairly lousy tool. I think I'll take
this one back too.
The only reason I stay with this make is that it has a bigger base
hole than others, allowing use of bits up to (I think) almost 3" in
diameter. This was crucial in the application I bought it for.
Otherwise, goodby PC.
Mike
I have the same problem....I will return it for repair next week......they
will have to admit that they do have a problem....8-)
the vibration, while under the table, is causing the switch to go off and
on...very annoying!!
it is my second one, the first one was not sliding properly...always jamming
!!! so I returned it and they give me another brand new one.....
I personnally prefer the DeWalt but since I want to do raise and panel I
wanted the largest base possible....more than 3"1/4 and the DeWalt was good
for "only" 2"3/4?
Steve Gray <stephe...@home.com> wrote in message
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acidshk
more than enough power to make my raised pannels. PC is normally a good safe
brand but I think they have some explaining to do here.
Steve Gray
wrote:
>On Sun, 02 Apr 2000 09:08:21 -0700, Scott Rychnovsky
><sryc...@uci.edu> wrote:
>
>>
>>I have a month old PC 7529 Plunge router. I have used it once and it
>>worked fine. Now I cannot get it to start.
>>
(snip Steve Gray's comments and complaints about Porter-Cable routers)
GRAY:
I forgot to mention how ridiculously hard it is to elevate the
base using the micro-adjustment knob when the router's in a table.
Some other plungers have a handle that extends so you can actually (!)
turn the adjustment.
One more thing: The manual stinks. It sort of tells you what to do
but really explains very little.
I can't imagine where Porter-Cable's "good" router reputation
came from. They blew it on this one.
Bob Zajicek
Steve Gray <stephe...@home.com> wrote:
> I forgot to mention how ridiculously hard it is to elevate the
> base using the micro-adjustment knob when the router's in a table.
> Some other plungers have a handle that extends so you can actually (!)
> turn the adjustment.
Do you have the knob set to work in the undertable mode?
> One more thing: The manual stinks. It sort of tells you what to
> do but really explains very little.
The IRS should take note. They've been outclassed. I was going to say
it's one of the most imbacillic, wretched pieces of instructional
garbage I've seen printed, but 'stinks' will do. FWIW, a significant
portion of the control's description refers you to say, 'figure 8 page
10' even tho the text you're reading may be on page 14. Also, the
letters designating the controls change from figure to figure. IOW, the
plunge lock might be 'L' on page 10 but changes to 'M' on page 13.
Geezus, I finally made copies of all the pages and layed them out in
front of me on the kitchen table. I still haven't got it all sorted out
yet.
> I can't imagine where Porter-Cable's "good" router reputation
> came from.
It came from building solid, well engineered, reliable machines that
worked the first time outta the box, which had all the pieces together
with an understandable owner's manual. They even look similar.
> They blew it on this one.
I can't say yet, but I'm not sure where this machine came from. It
doesn't even physically or materially resemble the others in the family.
Anyhoo, I'm hoping it lives up to it's pedigree, as I haven't even
turned the thing on yet. From what I've read here today, I'm gonna be
holdin' my breath when I do.
Cheers, Bob
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Marietta, GA
Layne Dicker
the table and with D-handle and Makita plunge) and was looking for something
with more OOMPH! Any suggestions?
Layne
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In article <8e24ge$2uc$1...@nnrp1.deja.com>, Bob Zajicek
Routerman
"Layne Dicker" <ldi...@socal.rr.com> wrote:
> Okay, so maybe I won't get a PC 7529. I have 2 1.5hp routers (PC 690
under
> the table and with D-handle and Makita plunge) and was looking for
something
> with more OOMPH! Any suggestions?
>
> Layne
>
> ->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
See http://www.patwarner.com/GreatRouters.html for more suggestions.
Daniel Willard
a difference.
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Daniel Willard
Spirits Apprentice
Layne Dicker <ldi...@socal.rr.com> wrote in message
news:KW9N4.58149$JE2.3...@typhoon.we.rr.com...
> Okay, so maybe I won't get a PC 7529. I have 2 1.5hp routers (PC 690 under
> the table and with D-handle and Makita plunge) and was looking for
something
> with more OOMPH! Any suggestions?
>
>
> Layne
>