Has anyone here had issues with the Shapeoko router? I’ve gone through 2 routers and about to put the 3rd one in it. It makes noise like the bearings are out of it. The second one started making the noise 3 weeks after I installed it. Any ideas?
If it’s under warranty, contact support@carbide3d.com and we’ll work out how to handle this.
If it’s out-of-warranty, well, you could rebuild it:
The main bearing on them is not great.
My current C3D router I don’t exactly trust because after loosening up with some use & heat, letting it cool down over night results in it feeling almost seized up sometimes.
I end up running it in short spurts to warm up the bearing while watching it’s power draw - it uses a lot more power until the bearing loosens up. Then once I’m satisfied I’ll run a job with it.
My previous C3D router, which came with the kit when I got it, seemed better. But the main bearing finally seized up on it. I’m still in the process of replacing it.
Makita and the C3D router (a clone of Makita) both have bearing problems. They do sell kits to rebuild them. With 2 spares you could rebuild them and have spares.
The bearing is only $7.10. Of course you have to disassemble the router but it is less than buying a new one when the warranty runs out.
@WillAdams said “If it’s out-of-warranty, well, you could rebuild it”.
Where would I find instructions and parts for such a rebuild, please.
Jon
If the above link doesn’t help, I’d suggest looking up videos on Makita RT0701 router repair/rebuilding.
That said, as cheap as I am, I find it hard to not just view the routers as disposable given how inexpensive a replacement can be — esp. now while the ER-11 version is on sale:
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Thanks, Will. I purchased that router a few weeks ago, and it is working fine. I am trying to get the old router set up as a backup.
I am surprised that there is no Carbide3D web page speaking to my original question, how to service the product that you sell.
Jon
Two reasons. 1st is there is no money to be made in rebuilding a router that is so inexpensive. 2nd C3D sells new stuff. Unfortunately we live in a throw away society. I do agree with @WillAdams that the cost of a new router is cheaper and easier than rebuilding an old one. You can rebuild a router but you do need some specialized tools. Likely need a pulley pulley (bearings) and you need the mechanical and electrical knowledge to disassemble and reassemble the router. Neither the electrical or mechanical is hard but if you are not mechanically inclined just buy a new one and forgow the frustration and expense.
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