£30 plunge router plate a lift solution

[@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

[@WoodworkJourney]

I’m really happy that you found some inspiration Mick, keep fighting on fella!

[@Starman3539]

Excellent video. Did you have to remove the springs to make the up/down movement of the router easier? I would appreciate your comments. Many thanks.

[@chimairanl9043]

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

[@WoodworkJourney]

Next video should be putting it into the unit 😁

[@WoodworkJourney]

Unless I get distracted

[@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!

[@WoodworkJourney]

Glad I could help!

[@SKTWoodDesign]

Checkout my solution to the router lift here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH3TlGeupsyYn8k

[@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 😉) 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@WoodworkJourney]

😂😂

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

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

[@WoodworkJourney]

Thanks 👍

[@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.

[@romanprekop6613]

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

[@WoodworkJourney]

Hey Roman! Firstly thank you very much for all your support, I’m so so grateful! As for screw ups, I make many many of them and just hope I learn something from it each time lol

[@mattsoutherden]

Luckily, when making a router lift, the whole point is to screw it up.... and down again.

[@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.😊

[@WoodworkJourney]

That's a great idea!

[@patcummins6036]

Man! That is an amazing book! Many years ago it started me on my spiritual journey from being an amateur motor cycle mechanic trying to keep a BSA Bantam on the road! I’m now a 70+ y.o. retired amateur motorcycle mechanic and that book still resides in my collection somewhere! Mmmmm. Spiritually is never really reached. It’s an ongoing journey of frustration, more so than trying to be a motorcycle mechanic and woodworker. Thank you for a very informative router build.

[@rionegooderham2556]

One of the many nuggets of 24 carat gold in that book

[@paulwestlake4278]

@@rionegooderham2556 Possibly the only one. I left my copy on the Zebrugge-Moscow express half read.

[@AlanBrown-r7z]

great video.. shame that people give out some snide remarks.. they're not paying for this 'free' video.. LOL.. I'm in the middle doing something like this. My Silverline 1500w router has a depth stop but it is enclosed rather that sticking out like on yours. What i cant seem to find on its own is the captive little rod (20mm long?) that the long threaded bolt is going through? there must be a name for it. I think i have enough casting to drill though on mine and fit one of them. Anyway.. grateful for your work 👍👍😊😊

[@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😅

[@WoodworkJourney]

LOL being broke helps force you into making stuff LOL

[@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.

[@sidtaylor1161]

milliput is good for this kind of stuff, you can drill it and tap it if needed too

[@WoodworkJourney]

Isn’t that where Gulliver went?

[@richardgreenland]

Nice work. A quick question - if I do not use the locking lever on the router, the bit seems to have a bit of play as it sticks above the table. Is this normal or do I just have a cronky router? Once locked in, it's rock solid - but none of the diy or commercial lifts seem to have a method for engaging the locking lever.

[@WoodworkJourney]

It doesn’t sound safe to be honest. I would definitely investigate things further before using it!

[@wilbearworks]

Will it ride up if your cutter pulls the router into the wood? there is nothing to stop the bolt from lifting. I have been trying to make a budget router raiser but am not happy with it yet. Keep em coming dude.

[@WoodworkJourney]

If that’s a concern there is still the depth lock on the router to double check it stays in place. My last system just had a small jack under it and the bit never raised

[@williamryan1984]

Brilliant. Many thanks. Greetings from Ireland

[@WoodworkJourney]

Thank you!

[@MrGlyn321]

Love watching your videos and truly admire your perseverance. Just wondering if one of those would fit my JCB plunge Router???

[@WoodworkJourney]

I don’t know if the plate would, you’d have to measure the holes, but you could always drill it to fit or go with the idea in the other video I set live today 😊

[@PaulMasonUK]

Wow, perfect - i have this router (love it!) But no table router until now. I'm curious about the collet extension - give that the plate isn't adding much thickness after you've removed he original router base, do you need the extension?

[@WoodworkJourney]

Thanks Paul, yeah I want to change out the bits above the table, plus the extension just needs an allen key to change bits instead of spanners, and I’m all the spanner my workshop needs sometimes lol

[@PaulMasonUK]

@@WoodworkJourney ah, so if I'm happy to rummage under the table to get a spanner in, I'll be ok? As long as a normally mounted bit clears the table, I'll be happy 👍

[@WoodworkJourney]

Oh yeah, the bit gets up there (depending on what bit you use of course!).

[@PaulMasonUK]

@@WoodworkJourney perfect. Ordered that plate just now with your affiliate link! Thank you!

[@danielcookeb90]

Could you check the router for square against the table? Put a long bit into the chuck and check it's vertical on the z axis against x and y? 90° to each?

[@WoodworkJourney]

I will be when it’s in the table

[@Micbop]

Would anyone know in comparison which Router would be the best choice "Rutlands R80" VS "ERBAUER ER2100 1/2" ??

[@cyberlizardcouk]

why didn't you just grind off the edges of some sturdy washers so it fit down into the router base?

[@the.just.able.biker67]

That was a really good video. I always have a laugh when universal parts that are supposed to fit everything actually fit nothing!! 🤣 Its the same with universal motorbike parts. They always seem to need tweeked in one way or another.

[@williba24]

Great video, pity the plate does not fit any of my routers.

[@bostdell]

nice but I don't think you need to drill out the hole for adjusting the Hight as the head is below the plate and is only and access hole for the hex key?

[@WoodworkJourney]

You can do it either way

[@timcorso6337]

Totally agree, the mods seem to be unnecessary to me.

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

Hope it works out, but kind of expecting there might be a third solution at some point. I've had to send a few plates back in the past, so if the plate is flat it is a bargain.

[@WoodworkJourney]

There’s always other solutions. Like I mentioned in the other video, Steve Ramsey on Woodworking For Mere Mortals did an excellent jig build that is much bigger and a relatively chunky wooden structure. But previously I’ve used a small jack, and also moved it manually. My focus is in cheap and easy as much as I can though

[@danceswithaardvarks3284]

I totally get it as I am financially challeged too. Uri Truchman did a great router table build video this week, but it does use some CNC rails, bearings and a lead screw.

[@twelthstring]

Does the plate also fit on your Bosch POF router?

[@boblordylordyhowie]

For future reference. Use epoxy resin to hold things in place as it self levels and if you smear the bolt or whatever you want to move with Vaseline the epoxy will not stick to it.

[@WoodworkJourney]

I’ve made bolt knobs in that exact way. Not sure when I would trace used it in this though

[@The_IntrepidExplorer]

How flat is it? I have a Kreg one that I haven't been overly impressed with as it isn't that flat.

[@WoodworkJourney]

Flat, I had got it because the one that I had did have a massive dip in the middle without the router

[@alexcollins9513]

Nice work buddy

[@WoodworkJourney]

Thanks 👍

[@devsindustry4409]

Niceee! That laugh thou at 03:33 pure 😁

[@WoodworkJourney]

😊😊😊

[@georgeshaw6207]

Spot on ! Great video thank you !

[@leslieberryman7000]

Do you have a link for this unit

[@kevinmcsweeney6560]

Excellent job.

[@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.

[@markgambrill]

If you had a hot glue gun you could have filled the section in the router base for a flat surface to support the washers. I've had the bits to do this with my old Dewalt unit for ages and not got round to it yet. I'm planning on having the head end of the bolt in a cartridge bearing so make it nice and smooth.

[@WoodworkJourney]

I have got one, and that’s a pretty great idea! Although in my head the plywood in there helps distribute the pressure a little more evenly if I over tighten - which inevitably happens lol

[@markgambrill]

@@WoodworkJourney I'll be honest, I put this comment in before you got to adding the chunk of wood. I must learn not to comment too soon!! Another question: do you foresee any issues with the unit rising up after having taken the springs out? I still have one spring in mine that I plan to retain to keep it from moving too much. I guess you could close the latch to hold it in place if needed.

[@WoodworkJourney]

Somebody else asked that as well. You have to do what you feel safe with obviously. However, I’ve had my other table router without springs for over a year without issue. The Rutlands router is also pretty damn heavy. But for extra assistance the depth lock is still working so once set I could pop that on

[@stevenmason1674]

Was about to get this, but it does not fit all routers, there is nowhere on any router I have to fit the threaded lifting bar

[@WoodworkJourney]

It would work on any plunge router I’ve had as long as it has the depth gauge. Might need some extra drilling out but most I’ve seen would do it. If it’s a fixed base/palm router then it won’t but there are super cheap lifts for those on Amazon

[@WoodworkJourney]

The plate may not fit yours but you can get adapters or drill or different holes in the plate - I did that with my previous one

[@deanlegg418]

Where is the link to the brand?

[@bmacaulay18]

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

[@WoodworkJourney]

Yep, already put one on 😊

[@johnmutton799]

Is the plate flat? Why file the base when you can file the washers to fit! Try using self lube washers!

[@WoodworkJourney]

Yes the plate is flat. I filed the base because one side of the washer would have been higher than the other side manning the head wouldn’t be supported properly

[@philaandrew100]

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

[@DavidSmith-si6iu]

when you fit to a table, if you haven't got any grub screws try using blobs of hot glue to bed it in

[@WoodworkJourney]

That’s a good idea, there’s also bolt inserts to move it from underneath 😁

[@jimgeelan5949]

I have issues with this problem as well,i sorted mine by getting a 100mm x 100mm scissor lift from that on line store and it pushes the router up from the bottom for micro adjustment, but i do like your the way you have over come the problem I’m going for one of them thanks

[@c.a.g.1977]

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

[@WoodworkJourney]

😂

[@joeloyzaga9399]

where can you get it?

[@hwfranjr]

WHAT IS A QUID AS COMPAIRED to US DOLLAR??

[@WoodworkJourney]

One Great British Pound changes daily but is around 60 - 75 cents USD

[@titol34]

great work for this good idea . congratulations :-)

[@johnbauer3801]

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

[@WoodworkJourney]

I could have used many things LOL

[@johnthompson3462]

Good job and just as good as something 4 times the price

[@SKTWoodDesign]

Checkout my solution to the router lift here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aH3TlGeupsyYn8k

[@WoodworkJourney]

Will do

[@TootEmCarMan]

Rather cool! :)

[@WoodworkJourney]

Cheers!

[@elgee]

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

[@davidndahura7437]

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

[@WoodworkJourney]

If in a worst case scenario the lift bolt broke, the bit would just drop down

[@madst7521]

Looking at your video I couldn't help thinking that the easiest way to raise the screw would've been to simply find a bolt the same size as the head of the screw. That would've saved drilling holes in the plate.

[@WoodworkJourney]

It would be a jolly long bolt though?

[@madst7521]

@@WoodworkJourney Maybe two or three 😀? Seems like you should be able to make hit roughly the right height

[@kevinwillis6707]

bargain, you can just use shims to level the plate in the table. 👍

[@WoodworkJourney]

Yep! 😊

[@richardstevenson2727]

🫡

[@alphaomega7325]

The very first thing a seasoned craftsman would have done after unpacking is: checking for flatness and warp. Since this the point which matters most for a router table. Right? Normally I never would recommend or even buy a product from Amazon with a rate of lousy 30% 5 stars. May be you are totally lucky. But the other 70% oft he reviewers are not.

[@WoodworkJourney]

You seem unhappy

[@petemisc4291]

Why in the world would you file down anything on the router when you can cut the washers to size and leave the tool alone (that’s the expensive part), very foolish

[@WoodworkJourney]

Cool thanks

[@nailabc2303]

👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏