£30 plunge router plate a lift solution

This is my second solution for making a plunge router lift. A little more at £30 ish, but still a considerable saving on the ‘proper’ ones. If you haven’t seen the full DIY version before TOS check it out here - • DIY Router Lift for Pl...
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[@paulwestlake4278]

When I built my table, I used aluminium shims, cut from a drinks can, to level the plate. The sheet is very thin and works a charm. An original idea from Zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance.😊

[@philaandrew100]

That's better! For 30 squid it's a no brainer.

[@elgee]

You just needed some smaller diameter washers rather than drilling out the hole.

[@robertharker]

One solution would be to grind/file the two sides of the washer down so the total width of the washer is the same as the diameter of the allen head bolt. A different solution would to to find an allen head washer that is the same outer diameter as the allen head bolt.

[@TheRealMagisD]

A cut off /notched nut would of been really nice spacer underneath the bolt head and you wouldn't of had to drill out the plate.

[@davidndahura7437]

That method of using screws not strong like a router lift, router can break off during work as result of vibration and pressure.

[@c.a.g.1977]

Actually like the "record" on the plate. maybe put it on and listen to some good quality music while woodworking?

[@johnbauer3801]

You could have used a steel tube as a spacer...

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

Wished you'd made these videos 2 months ago. Been looking at routers & router lifts for a while. In the end decided to buy the router motor from rutlands at a reduced price & gonna buy a proper lift which is quite expensive. Oh well never mind😅

[@bmacaulay18]

You may want to put a captured nut on the bottom to stop you from dropping the motor too far.

[@mickwilton7750]

Found your channel a few days ago really enjoy watching, I also struggle with arthritis but watching yourself and Hand-Craft are an inspiration well done

[@chimairanl9043]

Nice budget build that opens up new possibilities. I can't wait to see it in action.

[@andyandy-te1yw]

I've been looking at these for a while now and they all seemed so expensive, this one seems like it might just fit the bill. Thanks very much. Keep up the good work!

[@kevinmcsweeney6560]

Excellent job.

[@williamtyree3896]

Dude i did something very close to this this weekend with a Freud router and some 3/8 all thread and a coupler and a couple nuts n bolts. Worked perfectly.

[@fionanaylor6104]

Love it when it all comes together…also love Rutlands stuff, chunky, solid, good sized handgrips and knobs (as the actress said to the Bishop 😉) 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Hi Dean, £30 can't go wrong, just a simple fix. nice work mate😃😃👍👍👍

[@williamryan1984]

Brilliant. Many thanks. Greetings from Ireland

[@romanprekop6613]

I admire that you go for such a job, i would be worried that i inevitably screw something up

[@alexcollins9513]

Nice work buddy