ROUTER LIFT HELP - Kreg Owners' Community2024-03-28T12:37:27Zhttps://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/router-lift-help?id=2900167%3ATopic%3A386664&feed=yes&xn_auth=noJust ran across this, somebod…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-31:2900167:Comment:3904402011-12-31T04:11:39.349ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>Just ran across this, somebody may be interested</p>
<p><a href="http://www.brettwood.com/inc/sdetail/1427/1426">http://www.brettwood.com/inc/sdetail/1427/1426</a></p>
<p>Just ran across this, somebody may be interested</p>
<p><a href="http://www.brettwood.com/inc/sdetail/1427/1426">http://www.brettwood.com/inc/sdetail/1427/1426</a></p> I thought they may have provi…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-29:2900167:Comment:3903742011-12-29T21:07:14.080ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>I thought they may have provided a secondary means of adjusting. I use a Freud 3000 with a built in lift and on the occasions the above table access is blocked, I just go underneath and use the ones intended for handheld. Hmmm, makes those sidewinder versions more attractive, little chance of burying those. That motorized version from MLCS will only take a 3.5" motor which leaves out all the 3 HP stuff.<br></br><br></br><cite>Ted W. Broussard said:…</cite></p>
<p>I thought they may have provided a secondary means of adjusting. I use a Freud 3000 with a built in lift and on the occasions the above table access is blocked, I just go underneath and use the ones intended for handheld. Hmmm, makes those sidewinder versions more attractive, little chance of burying those. That motorized version from MLCS will only take a 3.5" motor which leaves out all the 3 HP stuff.<br/><br/><cite>Ted W. Broussard said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/router-lift-help?commentId=2900167%3AComment%3A390122&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2900167Comment390122"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I'm not sure about that. I don't know how you would do it. My PC7518 router motor is secured in the lift bracket. One thing for sure is that the MLCS makes it very easy to do height adjustments.</p>
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</blockquote> I'm not sure about that. I d…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-29:2900167:Comment:3901222011-12-29T20:33:25.577ZTed W. Broussardhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/TedWBroussard
<p>I'm not sure about that. I don't know how you would do it. My PC7518 router motor is secured in the lift bracket. One thing for sure is that the MLCS makes it very easy to do height adjustments.</p>
<p>I'm not sure about that. I don't know how you would do it. My PC7518 router motor is secured in the lift bracket. One thing for sure is that the MLCS makes it very easy to do height adjustments.</p> Can't you still go under the…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-29:2900167:Comment:3902962011-12-29T19:49:49.424ZJohn Schabenhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/JohnSchaben
<p>Can't you still go under the table to adjust the height?<br></br><br></br><cite>Ted W. Broussard said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/router-lift-help?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=2900167%3ATopic%3A386664&page=3#2900167Comment390286"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Evan,</p>
<p>I took a look at all of the lifts that you listed. That MLCS has some wonderful possibilites with the motorized lift. <strong>One of the problems with the JessEm is that I…</strong></p>
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<p>Can't you still go under the table to adjust the height?<br/><br/><cite>Ted W. Broussard said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://kregjig.ning.com/forum/topics/router-lift-help?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=2900167%3ATopic%3A386664&page=3#2900167Comment390286"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Evan,</p>
<p>I took a look at all of the lifts that you listed. That MLCS has some wonderful possibilites with the motorized lift. <strong>One of the problems with the JessEm is that I sometimes need to make a height adjustment and something prevents me from accessing the dial for the crank</strong>....maybe a feather board or some such thing. The motor solves that issue. Also, the possibilities with fluting by raising the bit into the piece.......yup, that's the one, IMHO!</p>
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</blockquote> I have an Incra fence positio…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-29:2900167:Comment:3902872011-12-29T18:53:58.295ZMichael R. Turnerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/MichaelRTurner
<p>I have an Incra fence positioner. Couldn't live without it. I can move the fence .005" reliably and easily.</p>
<p>I have an Incra fence positioner. Couldn't live without it. I can move the fence .005" reliably and easily.</p> Evan,
I took a look at all of…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-29:2900167:Comment:3902862011-12-29T18:37:32.045ZTed W. Broussardhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/TedWBroussard
<p>Evan,</p>
<p>I took a look at all of the lifts that you listed. That MLCS has some wonderful possibilites with the motorized lift. One of the problems with the JessEm is that I sometimes need to make a height adjustment and something prevents me from accessing the dial for the crank....maybe a feather board or some such thing. The motor solves that issue. Also, the possibilities with fluting by raising the bit into the piece.......yup, that's the one, IMHO!</p>
<p>Evan,</p>
<p>I took a look at all of the lifts that you listed. That MLCS has some wonderful possibilites with the motorized lift. One of the problems with the JessEm is that I sometimes need to make a height adjustment and something prevents me from accessing the dial for the crank....maybe a feather board or some such thing. The motor solves that issue. Also, the possibilities with fluting by raising the bit into the piece.......yup, that's the one, IMHO!</p> Thanks Michael. Thats great i…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-29:2900167:Comment:3902762011-12-29T17:15:20.103ZEvan Siefkehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/EvanSiefke
<p>Thanks Michael. Thats great information. The MLCS lift is really nice considering it isn't much more than the average lift price out there.</p>
<p>Thanks Michael. Thats great information. The MLCS lift is really nice considering it isn't much more than the average lift price out there.</p> I have an older Bench Dog PRO…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-29:2900167:Comment:3901092011-12-29T17:09:25.019ZMichael R. Turnerhttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/MichaelRTurner
<p>I have an older Bench Dog PRO. I really like the 1/8" lift per adjuster turn. The typical 1/16" in other brands means that you have to make twice as many turns to change a bit.</p>
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<p>A note on Bench Dog. Mine is an older version, and they don't list parts for it any more and they didn't respond to my e-mail asking about them. The adapter ring for PC bushings is kind of funky in my version, and expensive.</p>
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<p>I added a digital readout. I don't use it, the markings on the…</p>
<p>I have an older Bench Dog PRO. I really like the 1/8" lift per adjuster turn. The typical 1/16" in other brands means that you have to make twice as many turns to change a bit.</p>
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<p>A note on Bench Dog. Mine is an older version, and they don't list parts for it any more and they didn't respond to my e-mail asking about them. The adapter ring for PC bushings is kind of funky in my version, and expensive.</p>
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<p>I added a digital readout. I don't use it, the markings on the height adjuster are just as convenient. The digital readout also goes crazy if I am making a deep cut.</p>
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<p>The MLCS would be high on my list if I was getting one again. I could accept the limitation on the size of router for the increased ease of changing bits.</p>
<p></p> Thanks guys. I appreciate the…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-25:2900167:Comment:3868372011-12-25T21:23:26.011ZEvan Siefkehttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/EvanSiefke
Thanks guys. I appreciate the info. So much to consider. Happy Hoildays
Thanks guys. I appreciate the info. So much to consider. Happy Hoildays Another router to consider is…tag:kregjig.ning.com,2011-12-25:2900167:Comment:3869632011-12-25T19:05:38.543ZKen Dargahttps://kregjig.ning.com/profile/KenDarga
<p>Another router to consider is the PC 893 (890 series).</p>
<p>2-1/4 hp</p>
<p>''variable speed''--- big plus for many operations</p>
<p>fixed and plunge base.</p>
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<p>It containers several nice features---</p>
<p>especially handy is the dust pick-up.</p>
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<p>Accessories are readily available, for many uses.</p>
<p>Rockler offers a huge selection of items that can be fitted to this unit.</p>
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<p>I have the fixed base version in my router table,</p>
<p>and use the plunge…</p>
<p>Another router to consider is the PC 893 (890 series).</p>
<p>2-1/4 hp</p>
<p>''variable speed''--- big plus for many operations</p>
<p>fixed and plunge base.</p>
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<p>It containers several nice features---</p>
<p>especially handy is the dust pick-up.</p>
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<p>Accessories are readily available, for many uses.</p>
<p>Rockler offers a huge selection of items that can be fitted to this unit.</p>
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<p>I have the fixed base version in my router table,</p>
<p>and use the plunge base for hand-routing, </p>
<p>as well as several bases.</p>
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<p>The PC 890 goes nicely with Kreg's lift router accessory.</p>
<p>It makes a great package for the DYI as well as a cabinet maker and custom builders.</p>
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