How to level rousseau router table insert

[John Carney]

I bought a used rousseau router table (model 3350)
from a friend for $100. It is a nice table, but
needs some tuning.

I found a link to the manual:
http://www.rousseauco.com/pdfmanuals/3350dl-1.pdf
The page no longer exists. If anyone has this
manual - I would appreciate it if I could get it
from someone.

It seems like the table is in a condition where the
insert is not installed properly. It is held to the
table with 4 countersunk screws on top, and spacers,
clips and nuts on the bottom. The insert sits recessed
into the table. The shelf that the insert sits on has
six threaded nuts embedded into the table, 4 in the
corners and two on the sides. My guess is that screws
can be installed from the bottom of the table through
these nuts to create adjustabilty for leveling the
instert. Is this correct? What would prevent these screws
from vibrating out of level or vibrating completely out
of the table?

The plywood which is on the face of the fence seems to
protrude more on the second fence board than the first.
When feeding material along the fence, it catches on the
second fence board. Is this something that requires
adjustment or do the fence boards need to be replaced.

If you own this table - or can offer any help, I would
appreciate it.

Thanks,
John Carney

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Post by John Carney
The shelf that the insert sits on has
six threaded nuts embedded into the table, 4 in the
corners and two on the sides. My guess is that screws
can be installed from the bottom of the table through
these nuts to create adjustabilty for leveling the
instert. Is this correct? What would prevent these screws
from vibrating out of level or vibrating completely out
of the table?

I own a Rousseau insert, I wish I had gotten the Rockwell instead.
But to answer part of your question, the 6 brass inserts accept nylon
screws from the bottom of the table, and are used to level the insert.
The friction of the nylon screws keeps them from vibrating out -
theoretically.


Greg G.