Reply To: Record 722 Router problem
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The Record 722 is a exact copy of the Preston model. Preston were acquired by the owners of Record in the early 1930s.
I have one of these and the blade locking is positive in both locations….. No movement at all.
The photo quality is poor but seems to show the locking rod ending abruptly in what appears to be a 1/4 segment of a circle. If this is so, then it’s had the front portion broken off. There should be two semi-circular bites on the rod that should terminate in a squared- off end. If this is the case then the rear position should lock as intended, but the forward position will not work at all. In any case, the blade shank should be an exact fit in the guide hole.
If its been over-tightened, you may find the broken off end still in the bottom of the hole.
Hope that this may help to identify the problem.