makita router 3612c 30mm guide bush fitting

littlecookie · Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2011 8:24 pm

Hi I've recently bought the makita 3612c router and also a trend 30mm guide bush ,there is no screws with the bush ,how should the bush fit properly..thanks

seaangler · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2011 5:57 pm

only way you can fit a trend bush to a makita is to buy a subbase - its far cheaper and more efficient to get a makita bush

littlecookie · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 9:15 pm

ok thanks il have a look for one ,just noticed the first time i used it today that the top inside sparks alot of blue sparks ....is this normal

alumni · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 10:10 pm

littlecookie wrote:

ok thanks il have a look for one ,just noticed the first time i used it today that the top inside sparks alot of blue sparks ....is this normal

Motor brushes. Just bedding in so will prob spark a tad more than normal at moment.

littlecookie · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 3:55 pm

seaangler wrote:

only way you can fit a trend bush to a makita is to buy a subbase - its far cheaper and more efficient to get a makita bush

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I've noticed the makita 30mm guide bush doesnt come with any screws ,where can I get hold of them ..thanks

seaangler · Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 6:49 pm

it doesnt use screws - the base has a clip arrangement, look closely and you'll see it