I always judge a woodworker by how many clamps they have. You sir have my respect.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
LOL if only! Thanks man
@dryerthackston7088 Жыл бұрын
Good video and I appreciate the tip about cutting melamine 1/8-inch on each side to prevent tear out.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@57z4 жыл бұрын
That melamine tip is a slick one! I paused the video to leave this comment, now I’m gonna press play for some more insight
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it could help! Thank you for watching!
@thelmakannady30574 жыл бұрын
You’re a woodworking wizard 🙌🏼 The melamine trick is one I’m saving for sure and the router table looks 👌🏼
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Thank you TK! I really appreciate your support! As always!
@Ajimenez11123 жыл бұрын
Always score your material. Applying painters tape or anything of that nature also helps. Great job, and awesome shop.
@ginoasci2876 Жыл бұрын
i bought the same lift but mine has 3/4” radius corners on it. when they t cones to installing these lifts, it would be much much easier if JessEm made the top with a 1/4” radius because everyone has 1/2” diameter router bits. the method you used by temporarily attacking boards around the edges and using a 1/2” diameter bit is a no-brainer. i don’t understand why they make it difficult for us sometimes. i have to say that the JessEm lift is really high quality.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds Жыл бұрын
Definitely a great lift!
@dimensionswoodworks4 жыл бұрын
Great Job! Looks WAY better than my first video 😂👍🏻
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Thanks JD! Hopefully I can keep them getting better!
@Thedestressguy3 жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, I found the tip of adding the scrap plywood as a template brilliant! Saved me tons of time and frustration. Thanks for sharing.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds3 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! When I first figured it out I kind of had a eureka moment. I've used it a lot since then. Glad it helped!
@davyblossom4 жыл бұрын
Best video out there. Used your tip about the double sided tape and worked like a charm. Thanks
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I could help!
@troutguyTris Жыл бұрын
Great video. Really enjoy your no-nonsense approach.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@tyarnold57934 жыл бұрын
Great job Mike! Awesome first video!
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Ty! I will make sure to make them better!
@scottswoodcraft10264 жыл бұрын
Lots of great info in here. I love how you made the lip for the plate to sit in. Look forward to more content
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Scott I will get more out as fast as I can!
@fourthgenerationcraftsmang75184 жыл бұрын
Nice work Mike. Great instructional build video, very professionally done. Keep it up!
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I appreciate your support so much!
@dadintx43474 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I needed. Thank you for the professional editing and sound quality.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching.
@IntoTheWildernessWeGo4 жыл бұрын
Great video Mike and that router lift is 🔥🔥🔥! Look forward to the next video man!
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Shane! It should be out next Thursday. i'll put it together this weekend.
@morganreed43873 жыл бұрын
Brilliant jig. Simplicity itself. Bravo
@CoffeyCustomBuilds3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. There's no reason to overcomplicate things!
@DesignCraftWorkshop4 жыл бұрын
Awesome router lift man!
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bao! It really is great! I love that things.
@psomlo3 жыл бұрын
Nicely done video, Mike - succinct and to the point.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Greatly appreciated.
@pTreesWorkshop4 жыл бұрын
Thats a great Router lift. I really should upgrade mine too. This got me inspired. Nice work brother!
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Pete! You're a great friend dude!
@TyeMadeIt4 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video, Brother! Great instructions and tips and tricks
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! Thanks for the push to get on here!
@DanielDunlap4 жыл бұрын
Great video, Mike! Also good tip on cutting the melamine.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro! It honestly works great! I like the painters tape method but this is just faster. And cheaper. Like me.
@oldschoolsmart3 жыл бұрын
@@CoffeyCustomBuilds Have to agree, this was a great little tip thrown in!
@leftyswoodshop29654 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your video man! I learned some valuable tricks that I can bring into my shop. Lefty approved!
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
#beardcertified thanks man! That's my goal! Also, I'll start working in jokes soon. Gotta get comfy!
@marrazzowoodworkingdiy81184 жыл бұрын
Great job Mike on the lift table and the first video!
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
That you, Mike!
@RadeksWorkshop4 жыл бұрын
Clever how you made a template. Good thinking 👍
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I'm not as dumb as other times. Thanks Radek!
@alanbuilds78294 жыл бұрын
Great info man! I'll have to look into it.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
You wont be disappointed!
@howisitnotavailable34 жыл бұрын
Clean edits bud!! Digging this set up, this is something I want to do soon
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tyler! Reach out if you need any help for sure!
@d2woodshop6874 жыл бұрын
Found you from mountainsideworkshop! Glad he posted. Look forward to following you and your KZbin videos! Thanks for the cool ideas!
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Shane is the man! I will do my best to make this channel fun and helpful! Thank you for the sub!
@eddiethomason_3 жыл бұрын
Great info bro!
@CoffeyCustomBuilds3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching man!
@BigDulay4 жыл бұрын
Great video & editing Mike🔥❗️
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Greg!! I appreciate the kind words man!
@protect.your.digits.creations4 жыл бұрын
Great video and this will help when I get my lift kit for my bench. I have signed up and am following you on all media. Keep up the great work.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Wow you are awesome! Thank you for the support!
@michaelmelnick9137 Жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I've been looking for! What was that pin that you had in the test run at the end that was next to the router bit. Some sort of guide pin?
@CoffeyCustomBuilds Жыл бұрын
Its a starter pin. A safety feature.
@ghajduk95124 жыл бұрын
Looks great! Definitely could have used that Melamine advice about a year ago.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
It's a good tip! Quicker and cheaper than the painters tape trick!
@jamespicha13564 жыл бұрын
I hit that subscribe button, keep up the awesome work bud!
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
You are the man James!! Thank you!
@eMRimas3 жыл бұрын
Nice and detailed video! What I don't understand is the purpose of the screw on the router tightening mechanism. What for it is being used and when it should be readjusted (you have done that in your video at 4:53). Thank you, stay safe!
@CoffeyCustomBuilds3 жыл бұрын
That screw helps tighten the clamps around the body of the router as far as I remember. It's almost been a year.
@eMRimas3 жыл бұрын
@@CoffeyCustomBuilds You're right. Looks like it does not allow clamps to become loose.
@TheTangoAlfa12 жыл бұрын
Does this make it harder to change bits?
@nickelwound1978 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video! How did you know to use a 1/2 bit to match the rounded corners? I want to make sure I have the right bit for the lesser priced Jessem before I buy it. Thanks!
@CoffeyCustomBuilds Жыл бұрын
I held the bit to the corner to match the diameter.
@nickelwound1978 Жыл бұрын
@@CoffeyCustomBuilds thank you!
@dalerounds40368 ай бұрын
What you didn't buy the 50.00 template? Made your own better yet nice job.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds8 ай бұрын
🤣🤣
@bbbnz503 жыл бұрын
Cool
@CoffeyCustomBuilds3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RoughRidersTV2 жыл бұрын
Nice vid. I just ordered the mast r lift II as well. My table top was originally set for the rocker 8 1/4 plate but the mast r lift is a 9 1/4 plate so I need to make my opening bigger. I noticed that the Mast R Lift has 10 leveling screws. I didn't see you place anything in the lip for the leveling screws. Did you not do that or forgot to add it to the video?
@CoffeyCustomBuilds Жыл бұрын
I didn't do it.
@tombailey22109 ай бұрын
Did you install leveling screws or some other method?
@CoffeyCustomBuilds9 ай бұрын
I put bots underneath.
@RescuedWoodCo4 жыл бұрын
Dude this video is epic. Great editing 👌 love that lift too. I thought I commented on this already but don’t see my comment, weird
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
It's hard to comment before you watch it lol thanks bro!
@oldschoolsmart3 жыл бұрын
Am fed up with my benchtop router table, adjustability is horrible. So I've already decided I want the Master lift 2, but the full table /lift/fence combo is a wallet buster. But if I can buy a sheet of melamine and just the lift/fence it starts looking much more affordable. My only concern is the adjustment screws going directly into the routed out melamine? Are these going to hold adjustment? Also liked your method for measuring/cutting the mounting hole, great idea. New sub!
@CoffeyCustomBuilds3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! And you can certainly make your own table.
@seancarraher3 жыл бұрын
How did you match the radius of the larger corners of the lift with a 1/2” flush pattern bit?
@CoffeyCustomBuilds3 жыл бұрын
I didn't. It wasn't an exact fit. But the gap was never an issue.
@martpe2y4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video - getting ready to pull the trigger on this lift myself! Question for you? Can the plate handle a large raised panel bit? What is the diameter of the opening without a ring insert? Thanks!
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. The opening without the plate is 3-9/16". For what it's worth I love this lift and am very happy with it.
@dannygreen61453 жыл бұрын
What type of material is the table top and where do you buy it? I've been looking into quality plywood or kitchen counter top
@CoffeyCustomBuilds3 жыл бұрын
It's melamine. You can get it from most home centers.
@Tilburger723 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Can you share the size of the router table top? It seems like a great size!
@CoffeyCustomBuilds3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I made this 18"x36"
@MrHghoang4 жыл бұрын
I came to downvote, but this video was too awesome. Next time sir...
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I was able to keep you from your base impulses lol Thanks Hung!
@fwanknmt4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the instructions, do you care about the gap you have in the corners from using that 1/2" template bit?
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Nope. I didn't want to buy the bit for it especially since this isn't the final home of this lift. I will be building this into the wing of my table saw some time this year. Also, it has cause exactly zero issues with the gap. It's purely cosmetic.
@ericrobinson62834 жыл бұрын
Coffey Custom Builds Great video! When are you doing the table saw insert video? I have a Jessem lift and once I have some time, I will be building the router table insert on my Rigid TS3650. Still deciding on surface material....leaning toward Baltic Birch, but the melamine surface you made here has me intrigued. How did you avoid chip out on the router cutout? Also, on your insert build, how will you tackle the 1 1/2 “ round edges of the lift for a snug look? Thanks for your time.
@jwrbloom01Ай бұрын
Does the Jess'em lift work with any router? I have a Ryobi corded router.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds26 күн бұрын
I don't know the entire list of compatible routers but their website will surely have it.
@rangy14 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video, I have a question. You didn't show the fit at the corners, how did you know what bit to use and that it would match the contour of the corners?
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
The fit in the corners wasn't perfect. The information exists online and I don't remember what size bit you need to obtain the perfect fit. However, it hasn't been an issue for me. There is a small amount of sawdust in there but it's not a big deal. The bit I would have needed to make it perfect would have been $20. I decided to forgo that and haven't regretted it.
@b1j4 жыл бұрын
The lift’s plate has about a 3/4” radius at the corners. You could start forming the inset with a 1-1/2” Forstner bit at each corner, down to the depth of the plate plus the 1/16” leveling gap at the bottom. Then complete the edges of the inset with the flush-trim router bit as in this video. Or you can buy JessEm’s MDF template that has the corner curves in it. An extra $30 or so, but a real time saver.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
that's a great solution!
@b1j4 жыл бұрын
Coffey Custom Builds Mike, you need a 3/4” OD guide bushing and a 1/2” flush-trim bit to use the JessEm template, because it has a 1/8” clearance all around. Or a steady hand with a big Forstner bit, unless you have a deep drill press.
@rangy14 жыл бұрын
@@b1j thank you for the info, but the template is out of stock and I want to make my own. I'm trying to figure that now. thanks again.
@The_Ol_Bizzaroo3 жыл бұрын
Great video! How did you decide to do a 1/2" lip to hold the plate? Would you do it wider if you had it do to over? Thanks!
@CoffeyCustomBuilds3 жыл бұрын
I only had this for about a year but I never had an issue.
@zachgoestoeuro2 жыл бұрын
@@CoffeyCustomBuilds did you replace this with another lift brand?
@notgroovin3 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Where did you get that power switch that you've attached to it?
@CoffeyCustomBuilds3 жыл бұрын
I'm almost certain I got that from Amazon. Here's the link: amzn.to/3ilAFwN
@timothykohnken14804 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome, just curious why you went with a jessum over a different brand? I’ve been looking at a few and just can’t seem to make up my mind.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
I did a bunch of research and just felt like the general consensus was that it was the best. I can't speak to that as I haven't tried all the rest but after two weeks I can say that I am very happy with my decision.
@ericrobinson62834 жыл бұрын
Jessem invented the router lift, they are Canadian made, solidly built, and just look beautiful!
@jeremiah78083 жыл бұрын
Good video. Your music makes it distracting to hear what you are saying in the introduction and conclusion.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds3 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that. This is one of my first videos. I hadn't figured out how to properly edit these things.
@mikecarroll84588 ай бұрын
Try just scoring the bottom of your melamine, then just raise blade and cut through. The top won't blow out because it is backed up by itself. The bottom is not.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds8 ай бұрын
Nice
@robertmartin74774 жыл бұрын
Great job and sweet editing Mike! Love the, on edge, diagonal, S M O O T H drop.
@CoffeyCustomBuilds4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Bob! If you haven't already it would really help if you subscribe.
@Pyper703 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video but trying to hear you over your music is dismal
@CoffeyCustomBuilds3 жыл бұрын
Yeah it was one of my early videos. I was still learning how to edit. Sorry about that.