WHAT IS THE BEST ROUTER TABLE.

[MikeJhn]

Yes as posted above the one I use is this: https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/colle ... usclechuck its the best of the three I tried previously and has been faultless for the last four years, so easy with just an allen key to replace the bit, you have to check the compatibility list to ensure you get the right one, My Hitachi uses the Type 3.

EDIT to add compatibility list: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0995/ ... 2098528200

Just checked, its been six years not four, doesn't time fly.

 

[Selwyn]

I have the UJK pro fence, and the UJK T track, AND a couple of UJK clamps.
The fence has two seperate tracks, one above the half fences, and one on the top. My clamps fit all three tracks.

Thinking of getting a UJK Fence for my router table. Is it still recommended? Its not cheap

 

[MikeJhn]

My second string Router table is a very cheap Lumberjack something or the other, I like my main UJK table enough that I put a UJK fence on the Lumberjack and it transformed what is a cheap and cheerful table into something very usable with very good dust extraction capability, highly recommended.

Note the fence adjustment rails fit on the outside face of the table, you need to check compatibility with the width of your table.

 

[Selwyn]

My second string Router table is a very cheap Lumberjack something or the other, I like my main UJK table enough that I put a UJK fence on the Lumberjack and it transformed what is a cheap and cheerful table into something very usable with very good dust extraction capability, highly recommended.

Note the fence adjustment rails fit on the outside face of the table, you need to check compatibility with the width of your table.

Thanks. I've ordered one. I've been finding my fence a weak point and otherwise everything else about my router set up is good enough - triton router, home made frame, mfc router table and a good insert but just needed a better safer fence. You've sold it to me and I think I'll feel it a bit more usable now.

 

[MikeJhn]

Let us know how you get on.

 

[MikeJhn]

I fitted out this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lumberjack-RT1 ... B00ZOYF7RS with this: https://www.axminster.co.uk/ujk-technol ... nce-508272 despite the picture it comes with graduated side rails and clamp, bolts etc.

 

[johnnyb]

I have an old Jessem router and lift. I wasn't impressed with it's quality. Mainly the solid phenolic top and fences were all over the place. I believe there improved but don't know. The table and everything else is great though. I imagine the latest systems are incredible. But hugely overpriced.
As usual the axminster ujk are just a straight copy of the Jessem and others.

 

[MikeJhn]

The Jessem router lift works on a screwed spindle in one place, the UJK router lift is chain driven on four lifting piers, hardly a copy, unless one or the other has changed the design of the lift.

 

[Peter Sefton]

JessEm invented the router lift and used to have a chain driven one, they also used to make lifts for Axminster.

JessEm have improved the lifts and in my opinion are the best on the Market, no longer chain driven. JessEm also make the lifts for Incra who I think have the best insert rings, JessEm also used to supply Woodpecker with their lifts.

As I understand it the UJK is a far east copy of the old JessEm......

I used to supply the UJK when they first came out but am now very happy to supply the JessEm and Incra brands.

I am happy to set up a JessEm Prestige Passaround as I feel the Prestige is a hidden Gem.

Let me know if you guys are interested and I will set it up?

https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/colle ... etric-lift

Cheers Peter

 

[MikeJhn]

Ah Ha, so Jessem changed the lift mechanism, one hopes for the better, but then I do respect your opinion, I am happy with my UJK lift, but if as you say the Prestige is better, I would be interested in having a look, from an engineering point of view anything that is supported on four pedestals has to be better than only being supported on only two.

Mike

 

[Hornbeam]

I bought a Jessem router lift and AUK motor earlier this year. Fantastic piece of kit but still a few niggles. Will put a short review up with couple of photos later. The other thing to remember is that its all very well having almost absolute precision on the rise and fall, but you need to have a fence of similar accuracy to get the most out of it. Whole set up including home made table worked out about £850
Ian

 

[MikeJhn]

https://www.axminster.co.uk/ujk-technol ... top-719240 £450.00
https://www.axminster.co.uk/ujk-technol ... tor-502701 £320.00
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hitachi-M12VE- ... B005EF7OBE £145.00 = £915.00 Without the hassle and time of making the table yourself, all up and running within half a day, with a few additional accessories and its about as perfect as you can get, quality is excellent and has not had to be fettled since setting it up over four years ago, 100's of M of oak and lots of MDF later:
https://www.axminster.co.uk/ujk-technol ... box-502538 £89.00 almost eliminates all the dust from the surface of the table.
https://www.axminster.co.uk/ujk-technol ... les-506247 £34.00, great for fine adjustment.
https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/produ ... pindapple-type-2 £70.00 the best collet extension you can get.

Forgot: for even more refinement: https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/produ ... ock-guides £100.00

Mike

 

[sunnybob]

Mike, your third link is a copy of the second link.
Whats the mystery item? :shock:

I have the UJK pro fence and the fine adjusters on my home made table and using my home made router lift (about 75 pence and an hours construction) which will never win a beauty competition but I dont care. 8)

The fence is fine, but I am disappointed in the fine adjusters, the thread size is monstrous, and the back and fore slack makes it almost impossible to be quick with your adjustments. I might rethread them with something more suitable to fine movements.

 

[MikeJhn]

Sorry Bob, post amended.

Mike