Thread: Economy Router Lifter & Fine height Adjuster

Thanks for posting this, was just thinking about this issue and now I nolonger need to reinvent the wheel.

Thanks again

Originally Posted by amgsir

Thanks for posting this, was just thinking about this issue and now I nolonger need to reinvent the wheel.

Thanks again

You are welcome, glad it is of some use. Am currently fitting the same to a new router table with a dedicated router.

I go to a forum on the other side of the world and find CHJ almost on my doorstep.
Except that the Cotswolds covers a large area.

Originally Posted by Dewy

I go to a forum on the other side of the world and find CHJ almost on my doorstep.
Except that the Cotswolds covers a large area.

Between Cirencester & Stroud I have seen you around on here

I use the ukworkshop forum as well as the routerforum in the states and AskTheTrades and the Screwfix forum along with a few visits to a number of other forums.

Originally Posted by CHJ

This may be of interest to non Triton Owners on a tight budget.

http://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/v...4216&highlight=

I looked at the UK post and want to make an easy-to-use height adjuster!

But I wonder.. if one added a second rod (through the other set of guide holes), another pair of metal strips but this side going to a connecting metal or wood part; with the adjusting rod end fastened to the middle of this connecting link: would not this give a more robust device, with kind of a scissor-like action?
Also, with the second rod and second link, the loads would be symmetrical?

Originally Posted by occam

I looked at the UK post and want to make an easy-to-use height adjuster!

But I wonder.. if one added a second rod (through the other set of guide holes), another pair of metal strips but this side going to a connecting metal or wood part; with the adjusting rod end fastened to the middle of this connecting link: would not this give a more robust device, with kind of a scissor-like action?
Also, with the second rod and second link, the loads would be symmetrical?

All I can say is mock it up and try it. If it does a better job then post the details so that we can all compare the setup and make a choice. There is nothing sacrosanct about the design and can no doubt be improved upon in one way or another.

Occam


I just made a router lifter. I didnt go with the design you have seen cause a) it relies on both router handles being symetrical (mine aren't) b) I can see the router 'jumping' as the timber slides stick a bit on the handles c) I dont think the lift rate would be constant.

I made a very functional, simple lifter for less than $10, but was shamed by Sturdee's far more sophisticated on the same theme.

Check the thread 'home made jigs etc' post = router lifter I think. Points to Sturdee's masterpiece.

Bodgy

Using a cheap item from Bunnings seems to be something to check. Meanwhile, until I have finished the current 'projects', I am using a car scissor jack - which is removed before the router is started.

Hi Chas looks great.

ANy chance of some bigger pictures for us illiterate and lysdexic people.

thanks

Originally Posted by meerkat

Hi Chas looks great.

ANy chance of some bigger pictures for us illiterate and lysdexic people.

thanks

800 X 600 do?

Originally Posted by CHJ

800 X 600 do?

That'll be great

thanks

Here is another variation on the above idea that might provide some added ideas:

http://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=6208

It incorporates Above Table Height Adjustment and by removing the router handles and fixing the actuating arms directly to the handle fixing points gives better control of the router position.

After laboriously making a support for a car jack under the router, I found that the router I had intended for the router table (cheap GMC) actually needs a lever being pressed - or it will not permit changing depth (height, in this case).
Oh well, the stuff is in place now for the next router..