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2nd October 2017, 05:47 PM #1
Makita MT M3600G in table
I am looking for a cheap router to use in my table. I was looking at the M3600G and making some sort of lift for it. Has anyone had any experience with these routers?
I have a Bosch 1600 GOF so I don't want to fork out huge $$$s for a second router to sit in table.
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2nd October 2017, 06:20 PM #2GOLD MEMBER
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I'm a Makita man, but have no experience with the M3600G. I have an RP2301FC in the table and am very happy with it - big difference in price though. The RP2301FC has a greater plunge capacity, 70mm compared to 60mm, but if you're considering putting it in a lift that probably doesn't matter much. Variable speed is a very worthwhile feature on a table mounted router although is possibly not necessary depending on what work you want to do.
If you're going to the expense of a lift (I've never seen a cheap one) maybe you'd be better off with a more expensive router that has the option of height adjustment above the table. The RP2301FC has that feature.
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2nd October 2017, 08:32 PM #3Woodworking mechanic
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Aldav, how much adjustment can you get with the screw that’s accessed above the table?
On another note, I saw some cheap router lifts (operated like a scissor jack) on Aliexpress I think. I’ll amend this post with a link when I find it.
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The lifts were on Alibaba but here’s a similar one on Aliexpress
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/110m...04.4.69.cGErq2Last edited by Lappa; 2nd October 2017 at 08:37 PM. Reason: Link added
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2nd October 2017, 08:57 PM #4GOLD MEMBER
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No problems getting the full 70mm Lappa. Yes those scissor lifts are also available on Ebay. They weren't selling very well UNTIL a member here, tccp123, gave them a rap in a video he made. All the sellers should be giving him a commission! See this thread - Cheap and effective router table lift (with video)
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2nd October 2017, 11:30 PM #5
I was hoping to avoid that sort of price. It cuts into my "Dane needs a bandsaw" fund. I might grab the M3600G and have a play anyway.
For the lift, I was looking at either a car scissor jack or making up something. I might look at that lifting platform.
I envy our US counterparts with their removable spindles. So much easier to DIY a lift for.
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2nd October 2017, 11:48 PM #6GOLD MEMBER
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I did a very cheap conversion on a GMC router, that should work on any plunge router.
GMC router query post 4 if it's of any help.
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