Router Table lifts

[Spectric]

So why is Jessem not metric, I would guess that it is because the states is one of there biggest markets.

 

[Derek Cohen (Perth Oz)]

If you use an Elu 177e or DeWalt DW625, you can use a Router Raiser, or a DIY version (see YouTube). Any basic router plate works in this set up.

Regards from Perth

Derek

A few pics ...

Regards from Perth

Derek

 

[markturner]

Sorry the UJK table top will not except the JessEm lifts, JessEm, Incra and Woodpecker all use the standard American plate size 235mm x 298mm x 9.5mm (9 1/4" × 11 3/4" x 3/8”) The T11K will fit the JessEm Prestige Lift. The OF2200 is a beautiful router almost too good for a router table and I don't think it fits any lifts.

https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/jessem-rout-r-lift-prestige-metric/

Cheers

Peter

Thanks for the replies! Damn, so my only option is to use the UJK lift then? Or a router raizer....these look OK, Can you buy these in the UK?

 

[Peter Sefton]

So why is Jessem not metric, I would guess that it is because the states is one of there biggest markets.

The important bit which is the rise and fall on our Incra and JessEm lifts are metric with the exception of the JessEm Rout-R-lift II which has an imperial thread.

https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/jessem-rout-r-lift-prestige-metric/



Cheers

Peter

 

[Peter Sefton]

A few pics ...

Regards from Perth

Derek

Sadly we have been unable to supply the Router Raizer or Extreme Extension for a few years, the good news is we stock the Musclechuck Universal collet extension which is a better design.

https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/musclechuck-universal-extension/

Cheers

Peter

 

[Peter Sefton]

Thanks for the replies! Damn, so my only option is to use the UJK lift then? Or a router raizer....these look OK, Can you buy these in the UK?

If you use your UJK you will need a collect extension, I can suggest the Musclechuck Universal collet for above the table easy cutter change over.

https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/musclechuck-universal-extension/

Cheers

Peter

 

[John Brown]

If you use an Elu 177e or DeWalt DW625, you can use a Router Raiser, or a DIY version (see YouTube). Any basic router plate works in this set up.

Regards from Perth

Derek

I have a Router Raiser, if that's the same thing, on my old Hitachi M12.

 

[John Brown]

Thanks for the replies! Damn, so my only option is to use the UJK lift then? Or a router raizer....these look OK, Can you buy these in the UK?

I bought my Router Raiser online, had it delivered to one of my several brothers in law in the US, and collected it on my next visit. This was at least 15 years ago, and I have no idea of current availability, either here or across the pond.

 

[John Brown]

For some reason, the forum software keeps changing the z to an s. Thanks, but I'm not totally illiterate, it's a trade name "Router R a i z e r". I only mention this in case the OP's searches are failing.

 

[Niall Church]

I have a Router Raiser, if that's the same thing, on my old Hitachi M12.

Any good?

 

[johnnyb]

The main issue with routers in tables is the bearings aren't up to it, a small powered feeder isn't a design feature but should be, the enclosure ruins the motor as it runs hot and dusty. An ability to incrementally raise/lower whilst useful doesn't alter the basic engineering facts. My of2000 has much sturdier bearings and is a pleasure to use with larger cutters. Btw whiteside make the very best cutters(another really important factor in surface finish)
A spindle is a huge step forward in all respects(ps I saw a small sheppach spindle on ebay that should be remade)

 

[John Brown]

Any good?

It works, I have nothing to compare it with.

 

[johnnyb]

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Check out this item nos on ebay.

 

[markturner]

Much as I would like a dedicated machine, my workshop is now much smaller, due to retirement and a house move....so I need to be clever with space...so my router table top is designed to slide out from under my mitresaw station when I need it, the mitre saw gets folded down and put away and the router table top slides in where it was. I can then drop the table insert and router into it.

 

[MikeJhn]

The main issue with routers in tables is the bearings aren't up to it, a small powered feeder isn't a design feature but should be, the enclosure ruins the motor as it runs hot and dusty. An ability to incrementally raise/lower whilst useful doesn't alter the basic engineering facts. My of2000 has much sturdier bearings and is a pleasure to use with larger cutters. Btw whiteside make the very best cutters(another really important factor in surface finish)
A spindle is a huge step forward in all respects(ps I saw a small sheppach spindle on ebay that should be remade)

You forgot the IMO in your post.

An properly designed enclosure with extraction prevents dust and excess heat and will extend the life of the bearings in any router, IMO.

 

[markturner]

I do already have a standard muscle chuck, (Brought from you Peter many years ago!) so if I get something like this https://www.axminstertools.com/axcaliber-router-collet-extension-1-2-shank-211367 I could just put the muscle chuck on top of this?

 

[Peter Sefton]

@markturner No need to have the Axcaliber router extension plus the Musclechuck Universal Extension, they essentially do the same job but the Musclechuck has the advantage of above the table one handed cutter change over as your previous version.

https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/musclechuck-universal-extension/

This video shows the concept of the Musclechuck I will be doing one about the Universal Extension soon.



Cheers

Peter

 

[mr rusty]

...or just use a trend T14 (or T11 if you can still find one) that has an in-built lift....