Help me restore my Elu MOF 96?

[Dissolve]

Hello all,

First off, this is my first router (technically) or rather, I have very little experience with routers. But a Elu MOF 96 has just found it's way to me and I'd like some advice on getting it up and running!

It's a "Made in switzerland" model. In extremely good nick. It powers on and runs fine. I just have a few questions about it.

1. How can I tell what "Type" it is? I've read things about Type 2's and Type 3's? I also see it is refered to as the MOF96E? The original box and the label on the casing only mention MOF96.

2. The plunge action works quite well but seems slightly weak to me, are springs easily replaced? Will a drop of oil in the collums do any harm to free it up as best it can?

3. I need a new 1/4 collet for it though the nut is free and tightens nicely! Will any 1/4 collet fit fine or should I try and get an exact replacement?

4. (Picture to be uploaded soon!) Is anything missing!? hahah I'll upload the picture later on today but I believe everything is present.. I just wanted to check to see if I'm missing anything!

Thanks guys!

 

[Lons]

If you don't have the manual I suggest you obtain one as a starting point as it also has the parts diagram and listing. Should be easily available to download on line but if not I'm happy to scan and email my copy to you. I have the Mof96E which is the electronic speed model but the manual covers both. Mine is now 20+ years old and going strong - great little machines.
As far as I know, the Trend collets fit (or used to) but not difficult to get hold of collets.

Bob

 

[twothumbs]

A great machine will outlive you if looked after. Had mine since about 1982. Did replace the top roller bearing once. Its a lovely machine and I use mine before my bigger DeWalt. Its light and easliy lifted with one hand. Plenty of spares, so no problems. Will await the photo. Light springing can be an advantage for the size of machine. Best wishes.

 

[Steve Maskery]

IIRC the Type is listed on the plate.
Yours is basically on or off. The E version has soft start and you can change the speed. There is a wheel near the top, so you can't mistake the two.
They last for ever unless the windings go, in which case they are not worth repairing, but everything else should be fine. WHen you get a new collet, make sure it snaps into the nut before you put it in the router. It will not hold properly if you just put the nut over the collet.
You have a nice little starter machine there.

 

[mickthetree]

When I had mine serviced they used a product to remove all grease and oil from the columns. Apparently they should be clean and dry, not oiled. Hope this helps.

 

[Dissolve]

When I had mine serviced they used a product to remove all grease and oil from the columns. Apparently they should be clean and dry, not oiled. Hope this helps.

Oh right that's interesting!

What do you guys use to help a stubborn plunge router out?

Thanks

 

[Lons]

When I had mine serviced they used a product to remove all grease and oil from the columns. Apparently they should be clean and dry, not oiled. Hope this helps.

Oh right that's interesting!

What do you guys use to help a stubborn plunge router out?

Thanks

I spray the columns on my routers with PTFE spray. Works a treat and it's clean. In fact I use it on all sorts of tools from my Nobex mitre saw to the soles of planes.

Bob

 

[mickthetree]

yes, ptfe spray

 

[Peter Sefton]

+ 1 for PTFE and love my old Elu kit, routers, biscuiter and sander should last you years mine are still going whilst others have come and gone.

 

[mailee]

Great little router, I have two of them. I also use the PTFE spray for the columns then it doesn't pick up dust. I also have the manual on the computer but it is a 2 meg file. :wink:

 

[JonnyD]

Yes the old elu is very well regarded. I've got a couple of 177e's and a 96 and a 98 all still going strong.

Cheers

Jon

 

[Dissolve]

Fantastic! Great to know I've got a good bit of kit here. If it stands up to my small demand for a handheld router at 600tools I might just mount my newly acquired dw 625 in a table.

 

[srp]

Spares available from http://www.toolsandpartsdirect.co.uk/Sp ... 3-276.aspx
Mine is about 30 years old, and I've had to replace the top bearing once. A really good router that still gets used regularly.

 

[Peter Sefton]

Spares available from http://www.toolsandpartsdirect.co.uk/Sp ... 3-276.aspx.

That's a great link, one to be used in the future.

Cheers Peter