Router lift

[Partimer]

I have looked at router lifts, but I needed a bigger router. Purchased a Triton 3 1/4 HP on sale with a belt sander included. It comes with an adjustment shaft that makes it possible to adjust from the table top. Works well with no problems. Also handles 1/4 and 1/2 in. shafts, with a 5 year warranty.

[Budtay]

I have never tried to do this but would like to. If you come up with a method to make it, please let me know! Sorry I wasn't of much help!

[logger6010]

Hi guys
Thanks for your replies to my post and as soon as I make up my mind to what
method I go for
but thanks guys

[matermark]

Go on youtube and do a search for:

homemade router lift

OR

home made router lift

There are a few at least.

[ray4711]

The woodgears lift is good but I am forever needing the router for non table jobs so these days I put a simple screw lifting jack under the router; it is quick to adjust, remove and place back in position. It has worked well for what I need these days.

[M.I.A. Guitars]

ShopNotes Magazine - Sources - Router Lift

I built A slightly simpler version of this one a few years ago, I used 2x6 stock instead of hard wood and regular bolts instead of allen keys for the set screws, unfortunately my shop was broken into and it was stolen, it worked well so i plan to make a new one.

[douce1949]

I have looked at a lot of Router lifts on line and the best one for me was a round disk attach on a screw under the router. Spin the disk to lift or lower the router. The scissor jack idea is also close the the disk & screw design.

[soljoe]

Hi guy's
I'm in the process of make a Router lift
I have looked online at different homemade tool sites but making up my mind on which one to make
so can anybody please advise the best to make
Many thanks Logger6010

I designed one based on the American Woodworker Magazine #106 and if you want it just send me an email and i will let you have it for free soljoe.js@gmail.com

[klrock]

Totally agree with buildwithwood. Have Bosch 1617EVSPK and am very impressed with its abilities. It comes with both fixed and plunge bases. Drop it in my router table (also Bosch but not necessary) and adjust from the top. My previous routers (mostly Crafsman) require a lot of fiddling to set up, but the Bosch is straightforward and easy.

[richardcrane]

Haven't built it yet, but thinking about this /Quick Action Lever Router Lift | Jays Custom Creations -- like the mechanical advantage of the long lever arm -- appears to to give easy fine hight adjustments.