Hitachi Lock Piece - 971-848

Genuine Hitachi lock piece — part number 971848 — a direct replacement locking wedge used on Hitachi plunge and trim routers to restore secure depth/clamp locking.

The small metal lock piece fits onto the router’s end bracket and provides the locking action that prevents unwanted movement under load; installation is straightforward though a wrench may be needed

Compatible with a range of Hitachi / HiKoki routers including M12V, M12V2, M12SA / M12SA2, M12SE, M12VS, M8V / M8V2, M8SA2 and TR12 series.

If your router’s depth lock is slipping or the original wedge is broken, this inexpensive, genuine Hitachi spare parts item restores stable, repeatable setup and cutting accuracy — it’s one of the essential power tool parts for router maintenance.