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    Brett, it shouldn't be rocket science to switch it in a router lift. Make a slide to into the rails out of something like those white bread boards are made from, embed the necessary wiring in it to contact the rails and the other end of the wires goes to a switch. Did I miss anything? Has the tent been raised again? I have the 1300 ACE which IIRC is no longer made and it is a really nice thing. It has the same micrometer style adjuster as the 1600. Buy it in the UK and you get both bases and all the normal accessories unlike in Australia.
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    Is there any reason why it wouldn't fit this: Mast-R-Lift II

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    Quote Originally Posted by Evanism View Post
    Is there any reason why it wouldn't fit this: Mast-R-Lift II
    You mean the GOF1600? Looking at the list of routers at the bottom I think it's the same problem with the mounts.
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    This made me interested (in their blurb):

    Many of our customers have more than one fixed base router, so we wanted this new lift to fit as many of the fixed based routers currently for sale on the market. Now, you can use the new Mast-R-Lift II with more than just one dedicated router. The new Mast-R-Lift II fits every fixed base router we could find on the market right out of the box.

    I'm following this thread carefully.

    What a ridiculous scenario that Bosch, or someone, don't make a goddam 240v motor-only router. Lunacy.

    What do the CNC lads do?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Evanism View Post
    This made me interested (in their blurb):

    Many of our customers have more than one fixed base router, so we wanted this new lift to fit as many of the fixed based routers currently for sale on the market. Now, you can use the new Mast-R-Lift II with more than just one dedicated router. The new Mast-R-Lift II fits every fixed base router we could find on the market right out of the box.

    I'm following this thread carefully.

    What a ridiculous scenario that Bosch, or someone, don't make a goddam 240v motor-only router. Lunacy.

    What do the CNC lads do?
    They buy high speed three phase motors from China and drive them with a VFD.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Parks View Post
    They buy high speed three phase motors from China and drive them with a VFD.
    As was discussed here Evan:
    https://www.woodworkforums.com/182159...0v-110v-2000w/
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    Ahhhh those crazy Germans. Seems it's not just a switch. Looks like it's a small resistive network that drives it. Suppose it's a safety thing to make absolutely sure it's not gonna start unless it's in the base.



    2 options as far as I can see. Relocate that little switch board into the main part of the router and short the switch out which would involve cannibalising the base. Suppose instead of shorting the switch out you could put a toggle on the router body as well.



    Or build the resistive network from scratch so you could still use the base.

    Lemme have the weekend to think about this.

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    A two bob toggle switch won't work it seems.
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    Nope, but a 2 bob toggle switch and about 5c worth or resistors probably will.

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    Jus order a fence from Amazon and it only cost me $52 AUD include shipping. Oz is a rip off @$170.

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    I just found this supplier and the price is unbelievable


    http://www.tools-top.com/products/Bo...etCurrencyId=7

    and freight to Oz under $A130.

    Just emailed to check if it is 240v and if fence is included.

    If it is then I think I will pull the trigger on this one!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gerryattrick View Post
    I just found this supplier and the price is unbelievable


    http://www.tools-top.com/products/Bo...etCurrencyId=7

    and freight to Oz under $A130.

    Just emailed to check if it is 240v and if fence is included.

    If it is then I think I will pull the trigger on this one!!!
    Yes, good price, but the freight is a gouge actually - it's only coming from Indonesia. Freight from the USA would be MUCH less than that ('cept their voltage is wrong).

    You also want to make sure (somehow) it's not a knock off - there was a mob in Indo selling festool knockoffs for crazy cheap prices.
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    I agree that I need to make sure it is genuine but the fact that they sell a number of major brands makes me think they are OK.

    Even with freight its still a good deal in NZ as the price here is just shy of $NZ700.

    No rush as I need to check things further first

    Later -I just checked and it seems the site is a scam ...stay away

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    Quote Originally Posted by dalejw View Post
    Not a full review, just s sneak peak at Bosch's new (In Australia anyway) toy.

    I've currently got a large triton in the table, a deceased smaller triton (that you can't get parts for anymore) and have also had an older 1/2" Hitachi as well as a couple of 1/4" trimmers (ozito and makita). I'm by no means an expert but I've been through a few models that I didn't like.

    I was in the market for a 1/2" router to be used exclusively hand held. Ergonomics and visibility of the bit were the most important things with this purchase. I know the makita's get a good rap but I just never really liked the feel of them. Hard to put my finger on it, perhaps the hard plastic grips??? Dunno. The Bosch looked good but I had a hard time tracking it down in WA.

    Anyway,



    First the bad.

    As usual we're getting f^%ked for price in Oz. The router was $450 and came with bugger all. The american versions come with 2 bases (plunge and fixed). We just get the plunge. It didn't even come with a fence!!! Believe it or not the fence is a $170 extra!!!! It did come with a template guide and a spanner. The template guides have a novel twist and click fixing which I'm sure will be very handy if Bosch ever release some different sizes of guide .


    The indifferent.

    It's heavy, about the same as the big Makita, heavier than the Hitachi. I don't really mind the weight in something like this as long as it's easy to push around (which it is).

    The Good.

    The ergonomics on this are by far the best I've found. The big rubber coated handles are super easy to get a good grip on, the trigger and lock falls naturally under your finger. Perhaps the most different aspect of this as opposed to other routers I've had is this locking mechanism. It's a very large spring loaded lever. When it's pulled down (easily done with your thumb without changing your grip on the handle it's a super smooth free plunge mechanism). When you let it go, it locks. Brilliant!





    The other good thing is the micro adjust works after it's locked, not before as usual. I always had trouble with the Triton changing height as you locked it. No such problems with this unit. The micro adjust has a rotating scale around the adjustment knob so you can fine tune the cut.



    It's got a clear polycarbonate base (difficult to see in the above pics as I've got the template guide carriage installed) and a couple of LED lights in the motor housing that shine down on the cutter which makes everything very easy to see. There's also a clear dust collection collar that sits around the base which did a pretty good job of removing debris connected to a festool Midi vac.

    The soft start does it's job and there's very little vibration so all the spinning things feel well balanced which is a good sign. I haven't done a lot of work with it yet so will try and update things as I get further down the road with this.

    For now though, it looks like it's going to be a good 'un.

    Any questions, fire away!

    I just wanted to share how lucky I am. Picked up the router yesterday and guess what, the guide was included. Probably it was some kind of promotion by Bosch Australia. And again, I am lucky enough to have a friend who lives in US, so I'm planning to buy the second base on Amazon, get it shipped to my friend's address and he will get it posted to me. For some strange reason that Amazon seller does not post to Australia.
    Router itself is absolutely awesome, I always like tools that when you hold them, you like to use that tool straight away. That router is one of thous tools. So far I'm very happy. Beats Makita ones with hands down

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    Hi Guys, first ever post here.

    I saw this router in Carbatec the other day and thought awesome! I'll be able to get a Jessem Master lift and rip the motor out and have a table option all in one package!

    THE MOTOR NEEDS TO BE IN EITHER THE FIXED OR PLUNGE BASE OTHERWISE IT WON'T TURN ON!

    It has an electrical safety mechanism that only allow's the tool to operate once it's in contact with the base.

    Like some of you have said, so near yet so far!

    Regards

    Geoff

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