Making a router lift

Ratt

I'm new to table routers. I picked up a portable table to do somethings Just I would take the time to do right on my new house, it worked for what I needed but the only router I have is a skil 1823 plunge. It took for ever to get it set, very hard to push on springs set and hold table down I like this lift idea,
I am trashing the table legs and going to build in to a bench useing the new top I got but it does not have a plate just a hole. Can I cut it for a plate would like to just pick it up insted of screwing it in and use hand held sometimes.
The router dont have a lift built in can it be fitted for one so I dont have to take springs out, Any help needed.


Thanks
Andy

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xplorx4

Got ya on the other post.

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dutchman 46

Hello Andi! What is the table made with? If it is wood, you can get a plate, (check Harbor Freight) If so, You can make it to lift out, and no lift needed. I have 3 tables, and no lifts, and i am happy. Some models can be set up as adjustable,Then you can adjust from above the table. Others may be able to give better details on doing that. Thanks for posting

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dustmaker

Hi Andy.

I have the Skil 1835; I assume it is similar to yours. You are right, it is a pain to set the bit height properly since there is no adjustment other than loosening the lock, plunging, measuring the height and with your third hand locking the lock . Unfortunately most of the commercial lifts will probably not work either as most of those require the threaded adjustment post. You might give Router Raizer a call; he seems to be able to adapt his solution to just about anything.
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Another option, if you like to do it yourself, is to build the lift into the table like this guy did:
http://www.popularwoodworking.com/up...er%20table.pdf

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Ratt

Thanks Dustmaker that does answer some Q's thay are made on the router, And the DIY is more up my path I like the idea to make table lift my self.
I cant wait to set up shop I can Build all kinds of jigs I cant think of what to build , but I can build a hundred jigs.
I think I like building jigs more than projects Is there something wrong with that.
Thanks again Andy

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Noob

I think many are not wood workers but rather are jig makers.

"What did you make this weekend?"
"I made a few jigs"
"What did you make with those jigs?"
"Nothing, but I did use a jig to make a different jig"

nikki1492

Hey Noob..... I love the quotes! Are you sure we haven't met somewhere along life's road.

When I was much younger I did a little woodworking with my dad. If I never remember a thing else he told me, it was that you could make a jig for nearly everything. And ya know what????? He was right!

Thanks for the laugh.

Barb

pinkwedd

hahaha, I love the quotes too..

Noob

Glad you thought it was funny, sometimes we can use a laugh or two.

I've basically had that conversation with some friends because my wife told me I spent to much time gaming so I'm weened off of gaming and starting to spend a little more time in the shop. I haven't built any projects yet, but I've tinkered in the garage a little more lately.

harrysin

You're so right Paulo, most of us started with jigs, woodwork and metalwork but then progressed to actual projects. I used the word "most" because there are a few who end their days with shops filled with jigs and little else.

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The best advice that I can give a newcomer to routing is, learn to use the router mounted, this can be as simple as a board held in a vice, with the router firmly attached and a simple fence held with clamps, and when he/she feels competant and confident in it's use and is familiar with all aspects of safety, THEN, and only then proceed to learn how to use the router hand held. This is MY opinion, and may or may not coincide with that of the forum management, but is based on a lifetime of woodworking.


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