Makita MT M3600G in table

[Jestar]

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.

[aldav]

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.

[Lappa]

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.

Edit.

The lifts were on Alibaba but here’s a similar one on Aliexpress

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/110mm-height-Lifting-platform-for-desktop-laser-marking-machine-and-laser-cnc-router/32760976546.html?spm=2114.search0304.4.69.cGErq2

[aldav]

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.

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 - http://www.woodworkforums.com/f20/cheap-effective-router-table-lift-video-206380?highlight=router+lift

Cheers,
David

[Jestar]

I have an RP2301FC in the table and am very happy with it - big difference in price though.

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.

[KBs PensNmore]

I did a very cheap conversion on a GMC router, that should work on any plunge router.
http://www.woodworkforums.com/f15/gmc-router-query-217054 post 4 if it's of any help.
Kryn