[Woodworker 101]

Hi everyone,

I've been wanting to make a new router table for my plunge base router. I didn't really like the way that I was adjusting the height of my router bits on my current table. I was thinking of making a router lift just like Matthias Wandel's however I don't think it would work with a plunge router.

Does anyone else know if there is a similar way of adjusting the height of a router bit using a plunge router attached to a router table?

 

[jschaben]

Hi everyone,

I've been wanting to make a new router table for my plunge base router. I didn't really like the way that I was adjusting the height of my router bits on my current table. I was thinking of making a router lift just like Matthias Wandel's however I don't think it would work with a plunge router.

Does anyone else know if there is a similar way of adjusting the height of a router bit using a plunge router attached to a router table?

Would help to know exactly which plunge router you have.
There is a company that makes a sorta lift specifically for plunge routers. It is basically a hardware kit that converts the OEM plunge base to an above table adjustment base. Usually see them for around $100. Here's a link to their website and they are also available on Amazon.
http://www.routertechnologies.com/routerraizer.htm
:smile:

 

[Woodworker 101]

I have a Ryobi 1200w

 

[jschaben]

I have a Ryobi 1200w

Hmmm, 1200W, That must be a European model similar to this
http://www.ryobi.com.au/Discontinued/Routers/ERT241200

Those are difficult to adapt but the simplest setups I've seen utilize a small automotive type scissors jack against the top of the router to raise and lower it. Seems to work pretty well but one must take care not to completely block off the cooling vents.:smile:

 

[Woodworker 101]

Thanks for the idea.