RUTLANDS R15 Router Lift and Motor

[NickDReed]

Hi all,

Anyone have experience of this, and would you recommend?

https://www.rutlands.com/products/r15-router-lift-and-motor

 

[Spectric]

Well my first question would be what materials are used, then look at the Rutlands version and an Incra (below) or Jessem which use a lot of ali and ideally you want to actually handle them but I have the Jessem prestige and it is excellent. Question is the Incra / jessem quality comes at close to double the Rutland price but does have remote speed control. They also use the high precision ER20 collets.

Now to throw something else into the equation, have you looked at spindle moulders, @deema has done a thread about these and they are not just for industrial workshops. It is something that has put my previous plans on hold until I make a decision on direction, router or moulder.

 

[Jake]

No experience of that, but quite enough of Rutlands to say avoid in case something goes wrong.

 

[alan895]

I've not used this router & lift myself but I've seen a number of reviews & comments online about the bearings not lasting very long, also the company not being very easy to deal with in terms of repairs/replacements for it or much else they sell.

 

[Spectric]

I've not used this router & lift myself but I've seen a number of reviews & comments online about the bearings not lasting very long, also the company not being very easy to deal with in terms of repairs/replacements for it or much else they sell.

Another reason to maybe look at

https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/r...cvBs3GxD9s78y8kGxOq0iLpb4ZMPybMdVVX0Vqsqbk3z6

Customer service is great and they are knowledgable having used many of the products themselves and don't forget customer service has a value.

 

[NickDReed]

I'm aware of the questionable reputation Rutland have/had, wasn't sure if things might have improved.

Another reason to maybe look at

https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/r...cvBs3GxD9s78y8kGxOq0iLpb4ZMPybMdVVX0Vqsqbk3z6

Customer service is great and they are knowledgable having used many of the products themselves and don't forget customer service has a value.

Think I'll need to keep saving and seriously consider this. Spindle moulder is likely too large a footprint for my garage, unfortunately.

Thanks all for your thoughts.

 

[David66]

I have one. It's OK. Awkward on/off switch, but it does the job. To be honest I dont use it much .... while not the most dangerous tool I own, I often feel it is the only tool in the shed that regularly tries to kill me!

 

[johnnyb]

I'm a spindle moulder fan tbh and liked those lovely little ones made by electra beckum and sheppach that so terrified diyers. The sheppach one had an integrated two roller feed as an option. Routers have been pushed a little beyond there practical limits imho. There much more versatile jigged and handheld. I also feel very high quality bits and bearings have a huge effect on finish. Whiteside bits look like any other but the finish they produce is quite remarkable.