I agree with the comments below, but MUST add that using the router in that freehand manner will cost you fingers and a hand, possibly feet as well when you drop the thing and attempt to grab it in free fall before it rampages over your lower limbs! Good work otherwise!
I respectfully disagree. This is a small router, called ‘handheld trimmer’ and it is in fact intended to be used as a freehand tool, for trimming edges of laminated boards. I’ve done that many times and with common sense applied it’s quite safe as there is such a small amount of material has been removed. Still I appreciate your comment, thank you.
Nicely done. But you actually made it less worth by removing original paint, plastic and patina. The more original an old item is, the more it is worth.
It's not intended to be sold or become a collectible. I'm using it in my office - for real. However, as i mentioned - the original insert is still inside. Re-paint the chamber, make it dirty, install original insert - you get the original one :o)
I worked in the factory that made this from 1995 until 1998. I put the power cord on this one. Nice to see one saved. There aren't very many of these oil less ones left. It was assembled at Campbell Hausfeld in Leitchfield, Kentucky. The pump/motor was made by Campbell Hausfeld in Harrison, Ohio. I dont know about the factory in Harrison, but the one in Leitchfield is shuttered. I think all CH products are now imported to the US.
That was one of the reasons of saving it - it is part of history and look how it reliable it is. I did try to keep as many original parts as i could. Too bad one can't get an original stickers any longer.
