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simplenik · 05-20-2007, 03:36 PM

Good day

So, I came back from Japan and I could not leave that "Black and Green" thingy behind.

Hitachi M8V2, 11 Amps, soft start, speed control (8K~25K) and the dust port was in the box as a bonus but it still has to prove itself in the field.

Maybe that's a good excuse to make a new router table, I mean, to change the top for a bigger one otherwise I don't have any intentions to change the workmate with cabinet router table.

Regards
niki

**challagan** · 05-20-2007, 05:18 PM

Congrats on the new router. I see you got the new model with the sports shoe styling

Enjoy the new router!

Corey

**bobj3** · 05-20-2007, 06:23 PM

Hi niki

Hope you had a good trip

I see you got your "Black and Green thingy" You know I'm going to ask how much did you pay for it ??? in Japan and how much did you save by getting it in Japan

and did it fit inside your suit case ?

That's if you don't mind me asking

Bj

**Bob** · 05-20-2007, 06:54 PM

Good to have you back, Niki.

That looks like a go-getter of a router. Please give us a review of it after running it thru it's paces.

simplenik · 05-20-2007, 07:32 PM

Thank you

Corey
First time I've seen the new production line of Hitachi I thought exactly like you..."Are they sell sport shoes or what"...but the Japanese love all those "toys" and Japan is as always a good market for everything...

BJ
BJ without a question is not BJ

It costs around $250 (I know that in USA it's much cheaper) but it still half of the price than in Europe.
I carried the "Baby" with me in a bag-pack all the way to Poland...the security guys did not understand what is this "animal" but after short explanation, it went through.
BTW, it works on 100 Volts but I have a big 3000 Watts step-down transformer so no problem (I have many tools from Japan).

Bob
I will but it will take some time, my wife has many "projects" for me in her garden and after she gave the OK to buy the router I cannot say NO...you know...

niki

Dr.Zook · 05-20-2007, 11:49 PM

Welcome back Niki. Congrats on your new router. It will be interesting to see how you put it to use. I'm sure you will come up with something simple and innovative.

curiousgeorge · 05-21-2007, 12:15 AM

Have fun with your new "baby" Niki. I will be looking forward to your reports.

**harrysin** · 05-21-2007, 07:18 AM

Welcome back Niki, I hope that you had an enjoyable trip. I must say that I'm a little surprised that you only purchased a 1.5hp router, I would have expected a more powerful one. During you're absence I produced a version of you're "Niki-Lift" to suit my router table and am sure that in the next few months there will be countless versions being made around the world, bearing in mind the huge differential between members and visitors viewing this forum at any one time most of whom no doubt are members of other forums ensuring that you're idea will soon spread. Here are some shots taken during it's making. I haven't got a suitable project in mind at the moment but expect to have one in a few weeks.

**bobj3** · 05-21-2007, 10:54 AM

Hi Harry

Looks like your foot power tee-toddy lift should work fine,nice job

Bj

**Mike** · 05-21-2007, 12:10 PM

Depends on where you live BJ. That particular device is also known as a teeter-totter and a see-saw in different areas of the country.

05-20-2007, 03:36 PM	#1
simplenik Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 228 View simplenik's Gallery	Report This Post! Back from Japan with... Good day So, I came back from Japan and I could not leave that "Black and Green" thingy behind. Hitachi M8V2, 11 Amps, soft start, speed control (8K~25K) and the dust port was in the box as a bonus but it still has to prove itself in the field. Maybe that's a good excuse to make a new router table, I mean, to change the top for a bigger one otherwise I don't have any intentions to change the workmate with cabinet router table. Regards niki
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Congrats on the new router. I see you got the new model with the sports shoe styling Enjoy the new router! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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05-20-2007, 06:23 PM	#3
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,263 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi niki Hope you had a good trip I see you got your "Black and Green thingy" You know I'm going to ask how much did you pay for it ??? in Japan and how much did you save by getting it in Japan and did it fit inside your suit case ? That's if you don't mind me asking Bj __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J.
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05-20-2007, 06:54 PM	#4
Bob Forum Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Georgia USA Posts: 2,539 View Bob's Gallery	Report This Post! Good to have you back, Niki. That looks like a go-getter of a router. Please give us a review of it after running it thru it's paces. __________________ Cheers, Bob
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05-20-2007, 07:32 PM	#5
simplenik Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 228 View simplenik's Gallery	Report This Post! Thank you Corey First time I've seen the new production line of Hitachi I thought exactly like you..."Are they sell sport shoes or what"...but the Japanese love all those "toys" and Japan is as always a good market for everything... BJ BJ without a question is not BJ It costs around $250 (I know that in USA it's much cheaper) but it still half of the price than in Europe. I carried the "Baby" with me in a bag-pack all the way to Poland...the security guys did not understand what is this "animal" but after short explanation, it went through. BTW, it works on 100 Volts but I have a big 3000 Watts step-down transformer so no problem (I have many tools from Japan). Bob I will but it will take some time, my wife has many "projects" for me in her garden and after she gave the OK to buy the router I cannot say NO...you know... niki
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05-20-2007, 11:49 PM	#6
Dr.Zook Official Greeter Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Lebanon, Ohio "USA" First Name: Dave or "Doc" Posts: 4,690 View Dr.Zook's Gallery	Report This Post! Welcome back Niki. Congrats on your new router. It will be interesting to see how you put it to use. I'm sure you will come up with something simple and innovative. __________________ Dave the "Doctor" In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood. Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you and make for a friendlier forum.
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05-21-2007, 12:15 AM	#7
curiousgeorge Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Texas USA First Name: George Posts: 1,581 View curiousgeorge's Gallery	Report This Post! Have fun with your new "baby" Niki. I will be looking forward to your reports. __________________ George For those who haven't already done so... PLEASE! PLEASE! Fill in your first name and location in your profile. I like to know who you are and where you are from. If you don't want me to know who you are, then I don't want to talk to you.
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,327 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! Welcome back Niki, I hope that you had an enjoyable trip. I must say that I'm a little surprised that you only purchased a 1.5hp router, I would have expected a more powerful one. During you're absence I produced a version of you're "Niki-Lift" to suit my router table and am sure that in the next few months there will be countless versions being made around the world, bearing in mind the huge differential between members and visitors viewing this forum at any one time most of whom no doubt are members of other forums ensuring that you're idea will soon spread. Here are some shots taken during it's making. I haven't got a suitable project in mind at the moment but expect to have one in a few weeks. Attached Thumbnails __________________ *Harry*
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05-21-2007, 10:54 AM	#9
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 8,263 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi Harry Looks like your foot power tee-toddy lift should work fine,nice job Bj Attached Thumbnails __________________ PodCast videos RWS on YouTube http://www.routerforums.com/86898-post1.html Besure and click on the Up Arrow key ▲ on the Youtube video, you can select other youtube videos on router tables http://www.woodworkingonline.com/?s=dovetail Machine Cut ▼ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/200...cut-dovetails/ http://www.woodworkingonline.com/woo...podcast-store/ http://www.woodshopdemos.com/menu2.htm Bob J. Last edited by bobj3; 05-21-2007 at 11:02 AM.
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,372 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! Depends on where you live BJ. That particular device is also known as a teeter-totter and a see-saw in different areas of the country. __________________ Mike Please edit your profile with a name and location so we can better assist you.
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