20 Most Recent Freud FT3000VCE Router Questions & Answers

I run these routers on a cnc mill that I made and have 3 running at once. What you need to do is take out the carbon brushes and there will be a little spring sticking out of one of the carbon brushes. I like to call this their "scam switch". Just rip off the spring that is sticking out of the carbon brush and put it back together. It will run for a long while again before the brushes wear out.

Hi There I saw your question. I am the last remaining Freud dealer in Ontario---I am sorry to inform you that Freud is now a completely discontinued tool. No part are available. They were bought out by Bosch tools and they shelved the company. Only thing still available is their Blades--that's why Bosch bought them out --Bosch did not have a good name when it came to blades. Larry Boccioletti Aylmer Small Engine Service Ontario Canada [email protected].

Hi Ruggbob My name is Larry Boccioletti from Toronto Canada. I am a service dealer for Freud. I can get you an operating manual for your router BUT there is no assembly instructions for it. If you need parts for your router I can supply. I am the last dealer in Ontario for Freud because they were bought out by Bosch and are being fazed out. my company is Halton Maintenance Centre and my email is [email protected] Larry

Hi There I am a Freud service specialist in Ontario Canada. My name is Larry and my company is Halton Maintenance Centre my email is [email protected] am sure they are still available here. If you would like a quote Just send me an email and I will let you know. Thanks Larry

Hello Robert my name is Larry I am a service dealer for freud canada.It sounds like the speed controller is on the fritz.It always happens like that--the controller is about 90.00 canadian and the bad news is Bosch has purchased and it is not suppling many parts anymore.. but the modules are still available. Thanks Larry [email protected]

Hi There I was on fix ya and I found all these unanswered questions.I am a freud dealer in Ontario Canada I can you that part if you want. my email is [email protected] thanks Larry

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Hello Davis gr,My name is larry I am an auth Freud service tech.The first thing to do before you attempt any repairs is of course to unplug.In the full plunged position make sure the router is locked in position out of the table on its side.You twist to loosen the bit nut and tap gently on the side of the bit with a rubber hammerturning it slowly and it will come loose to remove. second--If the router will not spring up to its top position it is because the posts that are spring loaded are dry.again you must remove the router from the table clean the postd with a dry cloth and while still locked lubricate with lite oil using a clean cloth the metel posts.after that with the same rubber hammer tap the base plate and it will come looseI hope this is some helpLarry in Canada [email protected]

First thing to check is that your brushes are touching. Remove the 4 screws holding the top cover on. You will see the two brush holders and brushes. Use a multimeter of the ohm setting to check the continuity through the brushes. Do not press on the brushes hard, just make contact with both brushes and the probes. If you get continuity it is not the brushes, it there is no continuity then inspect further to see if the brushes are worn. At this point if it is not the brushes the variable speed switch is more than likely the culprit. If you are getting power to the on/off switch and through the on/offswitch, check to see if you are getting power through the variable speed switch. To do this do not plug the cord in. Use the ohm meter to check continuity of the black wire to the wire coming out of the variable switch with the variable switch at the highest setting. As you turn the dial down the resistance will increase but should not be disrupted. If there is not continuity at all it is the variable speed switch. You can confirm this by bypassing all switches and connecting the power directly to the motor with alligator clips. Make sure you have the router in a vice when you do this though. It has a lot of torque and will jump off the bench if not secured. If you do not feel comfortable doing this please do not attempt it because you could seriously injure yourself or someone else. Any questions please post back and I will check back on this inquiry.

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If the router operates, and at full power, you could use an aftermarket rheostat for controlling the router speed. Rockler hardware sells one, others retailers may as well.

If this is not an option, a tool repair person (one of those old-timers...the "handy" ones that can improvise repairs and take pride in doing it) may be able to provide an option to keep it working for you.

Hope this helps.

Question edited for clarity. Part 33 in 4 sizes Maker is the first link https://www.google.com/search?q=freud+ft2000e+parts ..

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