DEPTH ROD ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FOR A PLUNGE-TYPE ROUTER

摘要

A plunge-type router is disclosed which is useful for either freehand or router table mounted operation. The router has a base and a motor housing assembly with the base being adjustable relative to the motor housing assembly and operates in a conventional plunge router operation, but has an depth rod adjusting and measuring mechanism that includes an electronic measuring system with a digital display and control functionality that enables a user to accurately measure the position of a depth rod and thereby accurately set a depth of cut value which is displayed on a digital readout. Alternate embodiments include a motorized depth adjusting mechanism to adjust the depth rod position and thereby adjust the depth of cut of the router during operation.