Router lift idea - may be of interest to someone?

[rafezetter]

I've just seen this item on Amazon and thought it might have possibilities as a router lift - for the price could be an idea for someone?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Laboratory...35024&pd_rd_wg=0xdm9&pd_rd_i=B07YV5JV3B&psc=1

 

[CaptainBudget]

Given the max capacity is 5kg (~50N), I suspect this will only work with lighweight routers.

I haven't measured it, but I suspect the spring force on a typical plunge router is more than 50N...

 

[Derek Cohen (Perth Oz)]

Just get a Router Raizer. Much better, and pretty cheap.

Regards from Perth

Derek

 

[robgul]

Yep - works with my 1/4 cheapie router in a home made table - difference is I bought the lift from Banggood for about 6 quid! It's a bit of a fiddle to use and the plunge has to be locked at the height - BUT it makes getting the cutter into position simple.

I'm saving up for a proper table with a lift operated from the top of the plate!

 

[mynamehere]

Yep, also worked when I had my Makita 1/2" supported by one of those, it flexes a bit but does the job.

Cheers!

Ferenc

 

[kinverkid]

Works with my cheap 1/2" router which probably weighs around 4 kilos (a rough guess). Also cost me around £6 but from AliExpress. Also need to lock the plunger but I use the router table so infrequently that is really isn't a hassle.

Gary

 

[accipiter]

Need to take into account airflow if the vents are at the top of the plunge router being used. If the air vents are at the top of the body (when used as a plunge router) when inverting and resting on the plate of a scissor lift the vents will be blocked which could lead to the motor burning out. I learned the hard way.

If using one then I'd advise putting some raised supports either side so there's a gap.

 

[cerro]

A car jack is just as good

 

[johnwalls26]

I use one with my Craftsman router. Make sure you get the stainless steel one, the alloy ones are very flimsy.