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Lift for M12V?

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#1 · (Edited)
I considered a Triton vs a lift for a Hitachie M12V. Ive had a Triton to evaluate and was dissapointed with the lift precision and other things so Im willing to spend the xtra $ for a lift for the M12v.

I found the Jessem Prestige at $380 new will fit. Are there others that will work with the M12V?
 
#2 ·
None I’m aware of. I had to look that up to see how it would work since most lifts require a motor with no frame. That one has a separate base that attaches to the base of the plunge router and it moves both up and down that way. You would lower your plunge as far as it goes and then use the lift to adjust.

The two problems I see with that are
1.- It’s fairly expensive, as much as a new router and
2.- The added base reduces how much bit length you’ll have available.

The two advantages I see are
1.- You won’t have to reach under the table to lock the height and
2.- It will adjust faster than you can adjust the M12V.

It won’t adjust faster than I can adjust my M12V2 from above the table. There is no lift that adjusts faster than my setup. You have to decide if you are better off with that lift or another router. As far as reaching under to lock mine I leave my tables open so that that isn’t an issue. I also like having a removable plate because that makes bit changes easier which a lift won’t allow.
 
#3 ·
None I’m aware of. I had to look that up to see how it would work since most lifts require a motor with no frame. That one has a separate base that attaches to the base of the plunge router and it moves both up and down that way. You would lower your plunge as far as it goes and then use the lift to adjust.

2.- The added base reduces how much bit length you’ll have available.
so what is your router mounted to...
 
#4 ·
This company makes one that work well with Hitachi M12V I have one but these are not motor operated I bought mine when first come out years ago
Router Raizer
 
#11 ·
Why spend big dollars when you can make one like this for little cost. As shown it lifts a Makita router, similar to the Hitachi but now lifts a Triton TRA001.
In use lift higher than required then slowly release pressure on the pedal "till the height is correct. The springs are of course removed and the routers own weight lowers it.
 

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#12 ·
I have a Router Raizer that I installed years ago. $98 if I remember correctly. It requires a plunge router and it does take some time to install, but it works very well one rotation of the handle is 1/16" inch. Perhaps others will disagree but I can see no reason to spend more. I think it is one of my best purchases.
 
#16 ·
I agree about the dust stopper. No matter what I do it does eventually fill if the cap isn't on. No big deal as you said just blow it out. I use a magnet to remove it when necessary. I don't remember if the instructions tell you to remove the plunge spring on the router. It should be done to make it easier to adjust.
 
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