Originally Posted by
Jeff Booth
I have those same tools, I like them both.
I noticed with the Colt router that the combination of a 1/4" collet and a short wrench occasionally had me not getting the bit tight enough and it would pull out ~ 1/8" during use. I hae 2 big Bosch routers that are both permanent mounted (table and woodrat) so I am used to the router being fixed and the wrenches being long.
Now I have a laminated post it permanently affixed to the colt remind me to tighten thoroughly.
Enjoy!
Jeff
Save yourself some trouble and buy a second wrench for the Colt. My arbor lock on my VS Colt was repaired under warranty twice and they finally gave me a flat wrench to use instead of the push button lock. The arbor notch failed, not the push rod (ouch).
The failing shaft lock design aside, it is one of my favorite tools. ;-) I also love my Bosch 1591VS and am sure you will like your saw as well.
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