Hello all.
Just finished the setup of my Shapeoko Pro and its first practice piece to get oriented with the machine. I really like it.
Now I’m about to start a new project (a rather large one). A few of the processes require about 3 hours to complete. I was wondering what the Runtime-to-Break ratio for the compact router. I guess what I’m really asking is… “How long can I allow the Compact router to run without stopping?”
Thank you all in advance
It should run for as long as is needed to complete any given cut.
Failure modes are:
Naturally, if you have a failure w/in the warranty period (12 months) let us know at support@carbide3d.com and we’ll get it sorted out.
Thank you so much for this response. 
There is a short breakin period for the brushes. With dust extraction and the built in fan the router can run for more than 12 hours and is cool to the touch. I did see on the forum that Makita denied warranty because it was used on a Shapeoko.
Daaanng…
Guess I’ll be staying with the Compact
How do I know when it is time to change out the brushes?
Sparking will increase and speed will fluctuate more than usual when starting up.
Sparking???
Where will I see the sparks. Probably need to turn off the lights to see it don’t I ?
In the air vents at the top of the router you can see the top of the motor which is where the sparks will be seen.
@WillAdams : Got it
@BrokenEndmill : lol… In my head I read your post as “Put a sock in it” …lol
but I get the idea though… this acts as a kind of filter right?
6000 + hours on the first OEM set of brushes and 13 months (about) 1000 hours on the replacement set…that took about 500 hours to stop squeaking/fully seat…still running strong…the REAL question is when are the BEARING going to fail…shhhhhh.
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