Routers - Trend T8EK or Makita RP2303FC

[big-all]

iff you operate the collet lock to tighten the nut [assuming it has one ]does it fully spring clear ??? perhaps thats the clicking or even a bearing failure ??
the clicking could off course be somthing else as i have never used a makita just dewalt ryobi and festool 0000h and a 10.8v bosh non that click

 

[Bumblebee1987]

Yes, its clear. When i remove the nut, i can see the locking pin which usually you puah it, it has long way to the threaded armature which holding the bit and the nut. Was watching couple videos about bearing, to see what is look like. Doesnt look the same, as when I turn the router there is no noice at all. That clicli g sound is happen only when rotate the armature backwards not lile when it spining normal direction. Its clicling even without nut and collet. The uk company where i bought it mention today that this it was display model thats why I see some scratches. They should let me know before purchase this is display model, the price is even full, there is no discount at all. They say that the router wasnt be turned On since is display model and they offer me to arrange Dpd to collect the router and bring it back to investigate it. Its a problem because I bought this for a job which i wont be able to do it without it. And they avaiting stocks so no idea what will happen.

 

[big-all]

what exact job do you have that requires a 1/2 "router??
worktops 1/2" yes router table often only 1/2 inch
but sometimes with several extra passes you can make do with 1/4"??

perhaps ask for a dewalt on aprooval as the 30 day money back gtee
as you have money tied up because off there fibs

its also worth mentioning many 1/4" routers will indeed support a 8mm /5 16ths so 2/3 the way there

 

[Bumblebee1987]

Have to install 40mm worktop. Also for kind a long time i wish to have plunge base. The triton i have i keep it on the router table only. Its been couple times i need 1/2 and i manage to do everything with Ryobi batery one. Since im a student, now while doing summer job its the time to get it.

 

[big-all]

often with worktops iff you have a jigsaw that can cut strait you can cut within 6mm off the line and far fewer router passes and worktop cutters will last 3 to 4 worktops
off course with a masons mitre more tricky but still possible
assuming your triton is half inch and you have a guide bush that fits the jig may be worth biting the bullet and using that assuming it also plunges ??

 

[big-all]

as an aside the old hitachi m12v is about the £165 mark now called the hokey kokey or similar lol
this has been my main half inch router for a 1/4 century

 

[Bumblebee1987]

often with worktops iff you have a jigsaw that can cut strait you can cut within 6mm off the line and far fewer router passes and worktop cutters will last 3 to 4 worktops
off course with a masons mitre more tricky but still possible
assuming your triton is half inch and you have a guide bush that fits the jig may be worth biting the bullet and using that assuming it also plunges ??

I have ryobi jigsaw batery one which mostly never cut strate. The triton i have is 1/2 but i dont have guide bush for it. I order and receive the makita 30mm guide bush. The original plan was to get Dewalt, but after watching and reading about the new one with plastic screw depth adjustement... i give up. I try to find the previus model but couldnt find it. And then i went for that Makita.

 

[robinbanks]

But if you spin it backwards, there is clicking noise

Many forwards-only AC motors make a bit of an odd clicky sound if rotated backwards, due to the way the brushes sit

 

[Bumblebee1987]

Many forwards-only AC motors make a bit of an odd clicky sound if rotated backwards, due to the way the brushes sit

So that wont be the problem. Was searching somewhere for anyone mention for that clicking noise but couldnt find any videos similiar to this.

 

[robinbanks]

does it get as warm on low speed as on high?

 

[Bumblebee1987]

does it get as warm on low speed as on high?

Yes, even on speed 1, its exact same temp compare to speed 6.

 

[Diver Fred]

Yes, even on speed 1, its exact same temp compare to speed 6.

Indicative of a bearing problem.

Try https://www.makitauk.com/contact-us

 

[Bumblebee1987]

Indicative of a bearing problem.

Try https://www.makitauk.com/contact-us

I got answer from them already :

Hi Viktor.

This is heat transfer through the armature during use & not detrimental to the operation of the tool.

Regards

The company where I bought it. They try the same test with 110V as they dont have currently 220V. They've told me that after couple minites, the collet and nut just with spining, they get hot as well. I just cant believe thats to be normal.

 

[robinbanks]

You might well be at a point where the only thing you can do is buy another of the same model, run it on the same way and see if it behaves the same, then return it.

If it doesn't, return the faulty one.

If the faulty one is out of it's return period, you might be stuffed - you'll have to be really careful to make sure you return the right one in the box you just bought

 

[Bumblebee1987]

You might well be at a point where the only thing you can do is buy another of the same model, run it on the same way and see if it behaves the same, then return it.

If it doesn't, return the faulty one.

If the faulty one is out of it's return period, you might be stuffed - you'll have to be really careful to make sure you return the right one in the box you just bought

Didnt think about this. There is return policy, it allow 14 days aftet i receive it. Its been 5 days already so i have another 9 left. Thats why I was hoping someone with same router if experience the same thing so i know is normal or not. But think if the router is heating the bit, the bit may dull faster and also the bit may slip even if is thing because of the heat its contract, expand and etc. The makita official support tell me that is only armature, but that may be just to not bother sending it for investigation or repair. If os was router for a 100 euro i understand but that cost me 430 euro and i was expecting to be no issue with it.