![]() ![]() I think it works as well as any router lift that I have seen. I made one of these for my old Craftsman 3hp plunge router about 2 years ago. Continuation project to come: Dust collection Add a couple bars of angle or box tubing from HD and it should be much more stable. ![]() : It seems that the router in the middle of the saw wing is bowing it down a little (1/8"), so I'm rebuilding it by replacing the strips of MDF on the bottom with a full sheet. It relies on a small metal disc to press against the post, but falls out easily. (Provided they don't get reused elsewhere.) : - One thing I overlooked in the reassembly is the locking mechanism (black lever on the right in below pic). I will have no problems reassembling the router with it's original parts. The only other hole I drilled is in invisible at the bottom of the threaded socket for the depth stop. The only visible damage to the router is where I drilled two small holes for the brass nails to prevent the tee nut from turning. As you can see, 8" of threaded rod looks unnecessary, but I'd rather have extra than too little. 5/16-32 would be better, but harder to find tee-nuts. 1/4-20 threading was dictated by the connector bolt, but the thread count is a pain. Further notes: - As this is my first Instructable, let me know if anything is unclear. The connector bolt and attached threaded rod will now compress the motor upward toward the base elevating the bit. Once sure it is working correctly, disassemble the coupler, lubricate the connector bolt and tee nut, and add some Lock-tite to the coupler before reassembling. ![]()
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