Questions and Answers for RIDGID 5.5 Amp Compact Fixed-Base Corded Router

You can purchase anything you need from a factory authorized Ridgid dealership, such as parts like router base, 1/4" colet, bits, whatever. As far as router bits they are available from any Home improvement store or even your local Ace Hardware.

Hi DocHoliday, The R2401 is the tool model number and the R24012 is the number on the box you use for registration. Hope this helps, Greg

I would check out Ridgid. com for that answer

Go to Ridgid. com for that answer

I have this router and have no problem with slipping. DO NOT set the bit flush into the collet, pull it out about 1/8" or so before tightening.

Call Ridgid and they will send you a new one. It's probably defective

Hi Ed, For any issues with your tool. Please call our customer service. 866-539-1710. Thanks for asking. Greg

I have been using this router for years and have never had any problems with the collett On the other hand, sometimes the base can move enough to create similar problems

Cheap bits? I noticed that you have to really tightened down on the collet or yes, it will not hold the bit.

Suggest you take router back to Home Depot and discuss the problem with one of their tool staff. You may also consider contacting Ridgid Tool help line to determine if problem merits returning the tool to them for replacement. Good luck.

You are asking the wrong person. This is a quality control question that needs to be sent to Ridgid. If you registered the router when you bought it you have a lifetime warranty for the tool and this is obviously a defective collet if it will not tighten the bits properly.

No.

No there is no dust port attachment. On one hand I certainly can understand that routers can produce a lot of chips and it would be nice to be able to collect dust and chips while you are routing. On the other hand having dust collection attached to a small router would seem to just get in my way. If having dust collection was absolutely necessary while using my trim router, I would either have someone hold the shop vac hose while I was routing, or fix the dust collection hose to/near the work piece so that I am free to move the router without being encumbered by a dust collection hose. You could also fabricate a bracket / scrap of wood and attach it to the edge guide rods to secure the dust collection hose.

There is no dust port attachment for this model.

This hand held router does not have a dust port attachment. I have not found this too problematic as the device handles well for the smaller router jobs I have. My bigger table router creates a lot more dust. Cheers.

Mine didn't come with one and after doing a little research, i don't think there's an aftermarket accessory you can purchase, but I could be wrong. I wasn't able to find anything.

Hi JKB, For any parts you may need to get. Please call our customer service for the best options in your area. 866-539-1710. Thanks for asking. Greg

Hi Thomas, For any parts you may need to get. Please call our customer service for the best options in your area. 866-539-1710 Thanks for asking. Greg

If you've registered this router within the time period allowed, you qualify for the Lifetime Service Agreement, (LSA). This would replace your collet through any HD store. Otherwise, you can contact the Ridgid Customer Service Department to order a new, replacement collet.

Try Ridgid. com. Make sure you have serial number and model number

From Ridgid.

I am sure you could. It isn't designed for that use. May be difficult to adjust. A great trim router.

Possibly but I doubt it it is a very small base router

Yes you need to make a new plate. I've already attached pictures over a year ago.

Hi Dolittle09. Compact routers are not usually mounted to a router table without major modification to the table. Thanks for asking. Greg

Yes I have seen compact routers mounted to router tables.

No idea, but you might find answer at Ridgid website. My router is covered under a life time warranty, offered by Ridgid and so, brushes,etc are covered

I have no idea. I just got mine and have not needed to look for these yet. I would check the Ridgid web site for customer service and ask them.

Not sure. I have used it heavily for over a year without any issues. Good trim router. Glad I bought it.

Hi JT, For any parts you may need to get. Please call our customer service for the best options in your area. 866-539-1710. Thanks for asking. Greg

Dude, do not use a trim router for drywall cutouts, don't use a power saw, or even a jigsaw although a jigsaw is the better option. Any kind of power saw creates way too much drywall dust. Your best bet if you want to keep it cheap, is to purchase a keyhole saw. A keyhole saw, with a little man power with cut thru drywall like a hot knife thru butter, you can cut rectangles, squares, and circles easily. It just takes some planning, accurate measurements, and confidence. Watch a few YouTube videos!