This New Router Lift replaces ALL OF YOUR JIGS!

[@coreyms]

This may be one of the coolest woodworking tools I’ve ever seen. I can’t wait to see once we scratch the surface

[@daveturnbull7221]

This would completely remove all the fun(?) I get from messing up every joint I make. I can see me having to actually buy firewood since I won't be generating it from my failed projects.

[@StumpyNubs]

I have the previous version- the Ready2Rout and Ready2Lift motorized combo. I was always disappointed that they didn't develop the apps like they promised. I was looking for an automatic version of what Incra's router fence positioner can do, and Next Wave implied that was coming. But I never got any update. I thought it was a good system for small projects and workpieces, such as for dovetailing shallow drawers and making boxes. But for the price, it needs to do a lot more than that. I haven't tried the new version, but it looks like the same thing. So much potential, but after all these years I am starting to wonder if they will ever take it to the next level.

[@guitarchitectural]

I tend to agree. I want to imagine it replacing a domino but, by virtue of being a router table add-on, this is for small projects... Hard to get precise joinery in large pieces. With only one of the x/y axes controlled by the machine, there's a lot of potential for user error (read: liability concerns) which will limit what it can do

[@DKWalser]

Thanks, James. You voiced my biggest concern: Because it's a closed system, you're dependent on the company continuing to develop new apps and to continue to support the system. That's a huge risk. For example, a few years ago I bought a 'smart' treadmill. One of the selling points was that the treadmill connected to an app on your phone, which gave you access to several pre-programmed exercise routines, allowed you to create your own routines, and would track your workouts. It even weighed you each time you used the treadmill, so you could track your progress. The problem was the company quit updating the app within a year of my purchase. The app won't run on phones that are up-to-date with the current operating system (or even several iterations before the current system). That means I cannot use all the wizardry I paid for when I bought my treadmill.

[@iansalmond726]

Have you tried the Powerlift Pro from MLCS? I've been looking at it for a while. It looks less automatic Shark pro router. But I think it could be better in some ways.

[@tehbieber]

It's a real shame they don't just make it programmable, I'd love to get one and play with writing some apps for it

[@laroast8531]

It's 2,000 if you want the sliding miter with it, which I would consider necessary for this tool. Doesn't come with anything, you have to build it into your router table. It's interesting, feels like the next innovation on it might the one though for sure.

[@munkytaint666]

have you scratched the surface yet?

[@tomwilson2804]

I think about the 5th time he said it, I was waiting for a second Ginzu knife to be offered for only $10 more if you call within the next 10 minutes!

[@orgestvila5821]

Hahaha

[@michaelt312]

Get outta here.

[@KyleVeatch]

I'm going to be on my death bed still waiting...

[@Christontoast]

He hasn’t even scratched the surface!

[@richiepadovano3016]

I just bought mine, solely because of this video! I would love for another video to follow up, to see you actually "scratch the surface" of what it can do

[@AverageOverlander]

Well, I just purchased it hopefully it lives up to the expectations on the developers keep adding to the software

[@copperhead228]

Wow, this was not what I expected after you said the next video will blow your mind. That is one really cool piece of tech for your workshop. So many options & so much time saving.

[@graff-philkoff17]

🤣🤣🤣 I guess price will blow your mind as well

[@mccarthydesign1429]

I would love to see a floating tenon app to replace another expensive tool!

[@JimboJet737]

I guess it’s there technically already either manually or as an extension of that biscuiting “app”

[@arthritisankle]

Yeah I was surprised there wasn’t a “domino” setting. Replacing those tools would be huge

[@garycook9167]

I think one of the most interesting ideas on this is the sliding mitre attachment running off that linear rail, which looks like a very sturdy set up.

[@newgurus]

Anyone have a link for that part? I can't find it online

[@pallystu]

Funny enough this actually would be classified as a CNC. CNC just stands for computer numerical control. A lot of manufacturing machines fall under that umbrella. You can have CNC routers, Mills, lathes, punch presses, Laser's anything. I work as a CNC machinist for a living and it's my job to program, set up, run CNC Mills and lathes. We had a quite a few metalworking lathes Mills where you would program the same way. It was called " Conversational programming". Instead of programming something by hand or using cad-cam you would just pick out different Cycles you wanted to run and filled in the parameters the same way. It was great for working in a job shop where you only had to run one or two pieces. It was a lot quicker and very handy. Very interesting saying something like this in woodworking! I love when there's overlap like this.

[@greenmoxy]

I started engineering something like this a couple years back and got the bit moving up and down per my digital input via a stepper motor with an LCD screen and then got busy doing other things with plans to finish the table later. The programming is insane for someone that doesn't program. I would rather buy one.

[@Pelthail]

I bought the Nova Viking drill press after your review video and I haven’t regretted it once. Now I’m thinking my router table needs an upgrade. This is amazing.

[@patrickdingman1521]

That router table is EPIC!! I hope you do more videos about this. I don't think you've even "scratched the surface"!

[@enabledworkshop]

i feel like this comment hasn't even scratched the surface of what this comment can do.

[@billdiehl156]

Please get back to me after you’ve scratched the surface. That is an amazing tool! If I could afford it, and I still had a wood shop (long depressing story) I would buy it in a heartbeat! Thanks for showing us these new products!

[@Timothy-NH]

The one thing that stands out to me on the negative side of things is that after each pass, you have to press the OK button. Why not provide a place to plug in a foot switch to be an "ok" key? Other than that, dang, this thing is so cool!

[@danielmuscatell3603]

I get the sense that you haven’t even scratched the surface of what you could do with this machine. But if you could making it in your shop, you can making it anywhere. Love you.

[@Corvandus]

Some say he's trying to scratch the surface of what this machine can do to this very day.

[@Thatbrownguy454]

I love this modern era of wood working and making we are in. This tool is awesome looking

[@Joe___R]

That textured pattern would look nice as a table top with glass over it. Possibly stain the top prior to carving it to highlight the texture further.

[@ifiwooddesigns]

Saw this on another maker’s channel and he barely scratched the surface. I thought this is the largest waste of money. Saw yours and have been blown away. That is definitely something I’d get and justify (which I still can’t for a domino). The only feature I wish I’d had was for tongue and groove boards. Anyone who has tried makes it frustrating to line up both bits to space perfectly. Maybe that isn’t included or was scratching the surface. Spacing using two different router bits would make this a no-brainer!!!

[@stevew7308]

Super Cool! I'm going to order one as a Mother's Day gift for my wife. 😉

[@joelcopeland3018]

This is a great product... I'm going to start saving now...

[@kevinfager.]

Opens up the possibility for discovering new things with how easy it is. Like that pattern you made just effin around. Pretty cool.

[@bobsanders1690]

Wow - great tool. Most importantly to me, thank you for the disclaimer on how you obtained it and what expectations there were for it! This is important to me. I have a question - I have the Saw Stop Router table extension, which shares the table saw bed. If I were to get one of these - how easily would it be to take the fence part off and put it on when I was using the Router table? Can you show that action in your follow up video?

[@MakeSomething]

Thanks Bob!! don’t have any experience with the sawstop router extension but if it has slots like the Kreg table I bet it would work. Might be a better question for Next Wave.

[@mikaeljacobsson1437]

Your channel popped up on my youtube starting page and i just want to say that i really enjoy your videos. I am not a wood worker, mostly because of not having the space or tools to do so. Fun material though to work with. I have bought a book called "The Folk Art Instrument Builders Reference" by Charles E. Atchison which i hope to be able to do something with in the future. Building and playing your own instruments sounds really fun. I have built a really simple cigar box guitar once by taking the neck from a childrens guitar and attaching it to a cigar box. Plays pretty well. Take care and thank you for the videos.

[@FixitFred]

For simple setups this is a moderate gain versus the cost. However for things you couldn’t do like the keyhole slot, biscuit joining etc. this is a real game changer

[@81Lord-Nikon]

A friend sent this video to me. It's pretty cool, I guess. The Incra TS/LS has been doing this manually for over a decade now. Once it's setup, it's insanely accurate. I don't see the need to spend another $1500 to make it motorized. But this one is cool for what it is.

[@splinters_66]

I’m pretty good at scratching the surface with my handheld router, would love one of these,without the exorbitant cost of shipping to Australia, nice demo!

[@CliffCutts]

At almost $2k, I think it’s probably best to save up a little more and get into a decent entry level CNC

[@missingegg]

I sort of agree, but I can see the market for this machine. A lot of people have a workflow in their shop that doesn't involve CAD software. This machine seems like it could easily be integrated into that workflow. If you want a degree of automation, but you don't want to start paying for a Fusion license, or learn how to use CAD software, this could be a good investment.

[@serdarbas8016]

Entry level CNCs can't do anything efficiently, reliably or accurately. It has no place in a real workshop.

[@CliffCutts]

@@serdarbas8016 I think we have a different definition of "entry level" CNC. If you are spending $3-4k on any of the typical CNCs, you can definitely do all of the above and more. Especially if you shrink your footprint. needing a CNC to cover 4'x8' dramatically increases on the cost where as, something that does the sizes the machine from this video does is nearly professional level in 3-4k range.

[@sz3231]

I am curious if you have an example of an entry level cnc that makes dovetail joints?

[@serdarbas8016]

@@CliffCutts a professional CNC can replace %80 of all my tools but I still own CNC + router + tablesaw, bandsaw… and other 20 tools. just because it can doesn’t mean it should. All tools functionally overlap eachother at some degree and all have different weaknesses and strengths. It can be cost, speed, efficiency, accuracy, repeatability etc. This router is almost a upside down CNC with your hands being Y axis. But it really have it’s advantages. Think of this as a afforable CNC with super fast setup and preset macros.

[@jvmiller1995]

awesome machine. I can see ways to improve it. like the box joint cutting. Place a wireless next and previous position button on the miter push bock. cut press button cut press button and hands never exit the work. I have been kicking the idea of making a router table saw fence like so.

[@splinejunky]

This is awesome can’t till more people get these in their hands .

[@19woodworks]

This might be the coolest tool I’ve seen. It does it all! 💪🏽

[@enabledworkshop]

I haven't been this impressed with a tool since I saw the pantorouter, now I'm imaging how cool it would be if this system was on that as well

[@warpedfusion]

Wouldn't it just be a CNC at that point?

[@philvale5724]

Hi 👋, From what I have read, there doesn’t seem to be any update for it at all, Though it does look a very nice built machine, so once you’ve got it that’s it,

[@JeffRL1956]

I saw an ad in a magazine for this just yesterday and hadn't had a chance to follow up on it to see what it is, so great timing for your video. I hope you'll do a Part Two in a few months after you've used it more...and have scratched some surfaces. 🙂 I'll be interested to find out how well it stands up to heavy use over time. Did dust get into it and cause problems? Does it still maintain tolerances such as the set bit depth, spacing, etc as well then as it does now? Maybe you can cut some box joints or dovetails on one piece now and on the mating piece in a few months and see how well they fit together? I'll also be interested to see if Shark can or will update the software, such as to add the features in your list of cons, if software updates can be installed by the user, and if they're free. Or will they come out with a "new and improved RS10001" and early adopters are left out? Their website says it can be used with almost any router table, but what about using accessories such as after-market fences (e.g. Woodpeckers) or shop-made ones with all of their additional features? Thank you for a really informative and entertaining video.

[@JDLeeArt]

Great idea, can't wait for the geeks to get out Raspberry Pis, and Nemas. There will be a DIY version within a year.

[@imdjlight]

Im getting one right now this is exactly what i need in my shop even i have CNC machines but this is way faster and convenient to make traditional joints especially the the dovetail!!

[@gaz1967]

You are able to produce biscuits joints so much slower than a biscuiter can....amazing.

[@WrongTimeWatch]

Damn, that thing is crazy

[@ChrisChartrand]

Awesome review. I’d love to know what that scratch resistant surface is made of.

[@bettyalelign9573]

It will change woodworking for good.I loved this

[@gabrielshepard]

This is nothing short of amazing!!!! I'm actually suprised that its under 2k to get one!!!

[@ashadowawhisper]

Hey Guys this is Ron Popeil here with the latest “set it and forget it” technology to make YOUR life easier as a woodworker! How much would you expect to pay for this? 5000? 3000? 2000? Not even! JUST $1699 or 85 easy payments of $19.99… yes, that’s right, less than a cup of coffee a day you can own this woodworking marvel! Operators are standing by, and if you call within the next 20 minutes we’ll throw in the Ron Popeil Pocket Fisherman AND rotisserie oven! Its Rontastic! I can see how this would be A LOT better with their 10.5” pendant

[@itarry4]

Really well thought out and useful tool definitely but can you use it to scratch up a surface. Love how each step you need to input has a clear image of what it's asking for so you can't misunderstand what you're being asked. Honestly can see this making life so much easier for so many woodworkers, both pro a dedicated amateur but it doesn't replace the Domino as you can't put domino joints in the end of really long planks nor can you take it with you to the work.

[@BobMuir100]

Stunning! I haven’t even scratched the surface of my praise! Bob England

[@JimHaysTechGeek]

I have a Shark CNC and it has the same touch screen. Using your finger is definitely an issue. I have an old fine point stylus from an old tablet and it works very well. A stylus is a huge plus but if you can't hustle up a stylus a pencil does work well.

[@jwar2163]

I have the Incra Router Table and Wonder Fence LS system, For 1700 USD for this system is a little pricey. I can buy a CNC controller and two stepper motors and put that on my Incra setup up and still be ahead money wise. Nice product but for a hobbyist over priced, for a production shop under powered. The Incra Table is used to make dovetail and box joints and other small custom wood working stuff. For production work I use my shaper, bandsaw, table saw and other moulders, planers.

[@DanStratocaster1]

For a small business online, I can see this being useful

[@rickpouley2857]

Thanks for the information.. What a great idea.... I can see a lot of use in a shop where you might be making furniture etc.. Love this!

[@tommiekebab1929]

Pretty awesome this machine, really a cool tool and I tell you something......... you haven't scratch the service of what the machine can do. Love your humor 😜

[@Original_Old_Farmer]

Dear Mr. Popeil, I am surprised that you don't have a Ronco label on the machine. As for the problem with protuberances on the back of the machine, stick it in the corner at an angle like a corner cupboard. With all the gadgets you are getting, I am surprised you don't have a robot to do the actual work. Enjoyed the video.

[@willworkfortools1484]

Ok. I'm impressed. And we haven't even scratched the surface.

[@glennryzebol4472]

Sooooo what i`m getting from this video, because i`m super smart and perceptive, is that we haven`t even scratched the surface of that this thing can do!

[@frrapp2366]

i agree its pretty cool most of the cons are placement and programing both can be overcome and im sure they will come up with more jig apps and ways to make your own jig apps

[@reflectionsofservice784]

Ordered mine yesterday in no small part due to this video. I am looking forward to it and wonder if there will eventually be an add-on foot pedal for the next function so that you can cut box joints etc without taking your hands off the workpiece. That seems more efficient but I can see where it might be a safety issue too. Thanks again for excellent content presented in a fun but clear way. The production quality of you guys' videos is outstanding and has gotten better and better each and every video!

[@JimboJet737]

Great video. Good product will save ppl a lot of setup time and time is money! Was actually thinking of doing a diy fence positioner myself but no way my one would have that functionality!

[@jcmakes5977]

Oh man! This is mind blowing! That is so cool! Definitely adding that in the to get list!!!!! 🤩🤩

[@happymadison1978]

Drinking game “we haven’t even scratched the surface” = 1 shot! Excellent video superb explanations thank you!!

[@CarmoniusFinsnickeri]

Nice features but I'm not as excited as others seems to be. A standard router table fence with a dro solves many of these tasks just as good. Bisquit cuts are much better done with a bisquit jointer. Boxjoints are better cut on the table saw. Still very useful fence and lift but at this price I would rather pay extra and go full cnc.

[@6RWOODSHOP]

If your saying this router is awesome than I truly believe u bc I have heard u say numerous times how bad you hate the router... awesome video brother...

[@walter7372]

Thank you for this. A truly amazing upgrade to the router system and so much better than the Incra system with all of it's complicated setup of stops and huge manuals of set up and stop positions. My question is putting a waste piece behind the workpiece to reduce tearout when doing a box joint for instance. Would that not throw off it's calculations? As to the cost you make a good point about all of the tools it replaces but, what would be a read deal maker, is if it could replace my domino as well. That's $1700 by itself. If it can do biscuit joints, why not a domino? I'm pretty sure that is in the cards so maybe best to wait for version 2.0.

[@inspiringbuilds]

Game changer for sure! A little costly up front, but a money maker, extremely efficient, and professional results. Well done, looking forward to some builds with it as “you haven’t scratched the surface yet.”. 👍

[@jorgeo4483]

Too expensive for something you can do even more compact with some Python programming, arduino, a little motor and some hardware. Even you can do all that analogically. But if you have the money why not, of course.

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

Look at stumpy nubs comment. This isn't really new and they're pretty bad at supporting their previous versions or developing what they say they will

[@shaynesabala]

That’s the coolest machine since the domino but 100 times more useful. I want one.

[@pablomax9376]

Looks pretty cool. Gives you some CNC functions at a lower price and without the length limitations.

[@JoshuaGunther]

I haven’t been this blown away by a tool in a long time. Wow

[@petebusch9069]

Legend says 12 years later we STILL haven't scratched the surface.

[@metronyc2855]

Wow, pretty cool. This is like a Shaper Origin Router Table.

[@patrickschardt7724]

Usually multi tools do a lot of things at an average or even poor quality. This seems to do the operations quite well Has the surface been scratched yet

[@sidewinderdrums]

WOW! That is really cool. FYI - you bought the exact same spindle that I have on my CNC - great spindle, but it lacks torque at low RPMs.

[@mindyhall4638]

WOW! WOW! WOW! That is amazing!

[@woodandgears2865]

2 axis CNC with good apps. I like it.

[@jimrosson6702]

Wow that is so cool. Hope you do more videos about this router and it’s features and can’t wait to see what you build with it. Thanks for sharing.

[@MacalusoWoodworking4777]

If that's the Perrysburg based company, I used to work for them when they were in Holland, OH. And their CNCs are very easy to use. We used shark cnc machines, to make other shark cnc machines, lol. And building them was fun too

[@PatricesProjects]

I am having router envy. That machine is amazing.

[@Vikingwerk]

I have no need for one of these, but wow, it really would be the right tool if you were doing small shop production work, you could knock out tons of really nice drawers and boxes in short order.

[@VampireOnline]

If this had some sort of power feeder on top that was also computer controlled you wouldn't have to do a dang thing! This is so cool!

[@Dragon_With_Matches]

That’s pretty damn cool. I’m reminded of your crazy high end drill press

[@jcapogna]

This is awesome. I would buy this in a heartbeat if I was doing any kind of production work where this could help.

[@IXISSV]

I decided to watch this vid twice, BUT, I drank a shot EVERY time you said "we haven't even scratched the surface of what this thing can do"! I ended up on the floor, passed out, and went through 2 bottles of tequila!! 🤭🤭

[@davebauerart]

Very cool machine! I look forward to how you incorporate it into projects and come up with new ways to use it.

[@jewijk]

Man, this really is a game changer. very nice machine! Oh, and great video!

[@christopherdean1326]

I was wondering about the lock mitre bit! Good to know it can handle one.

[@garybecker4490]

Pretty cool even for the hobbyist woodworker as long as you can bring the work to the machine. Dont throw away that domino to soon. i do look forward to seeing more apps.

[@linsen8890]

It's kinda like the router table cousin of the Shaper Origin. I love my Shaper Origin, and I'd love to have one of these router lifts, but I have nowhere near enough room in my little shop. Nevertheless, I think machines like the Shaper Origin and this RS1000 router lift are the direction that woodworking will be going, with computer assistance for milling and cutting operations. As a former (retired) software engineer that is still pretty much a noob woodworker, I appreciate that, because the computer assistance lets me do things that I couldn't do, given my current woodworking skills. Despite my lack of advanced woodworking skills, I do have the computer skills to understand how to work with the Shaper Origin and a machine like this RS1000, so they enhance my woodworking way beyond what I can do manually. Some might say, "it's not real woodworking," and that is certainly a debatable question, but I don't really care. I'm focused on getting the result I want, and whether it's done with sharpened rocks, traditional hand tools, or a fully automated multiple-axis CNC isn't very important to me. I just want to make stuff, and if something like this helps me do that, I'll use it.

[@JimboJet737]

Early man used tools made with sticks and flint. We moved on with the Iron Age and again with the industrial revolution. The purists that say it isn’t woodworking are on crack, and if their ancestors had said that we’d still be living in caves. You have to evolve and adopt new techniques or you will be left in the past whilst all the people around you make more in less time.

[@treystills]

Can't wait to pick one up

[@AlsanPine]

nice start... as a diy nut myself i know how to make something like this... in fact i built my cnc system myself in the 00's. of course i have a full machine shop and had access to many things that were not common then; but they are today. i can tell you for what you are getting the price is too high. it is probably because they are not mass producing it but the price should be well below $1k... like perhaps 899 list and 799 sale price or something. now days it is too easy to make your own cnc setup so paying so much for a much reduced functionality just for convenience would turn a lot of potential customers like me off. i am, however, certain that prices will come down. they sure did in the metal working world which has been doing this stuff for ever now. i am glad to see wood working stuff getting into this. as you show here very well, it is just too damned cool to have a little intelligence in your tools 🙂

[@andrewbrown8148]

Fascinating machine and great video, Dave~! I'm ready to see you using this thing in a project. Great review~!

[@Craftlngo]

Now imagine the Router would track the position of the cross cut sled. That would be awesome!

[@5ElementsWoodworking]

Very cool! While it's not a cnc, those are definitely some cnc mechanics there, coupled with good software. Thanks for another cool video!

[@VetSavvyDVM]

Great video. How did you adapt the lift to fit the CNC spindle motor?!

[@MakeSomething]

I cut out a bunch of collars on the laser cutter and stacked them but I ended up putting in a regular router because the spindle was under powered for bigger bits.

[@TheHandystanley]

It would be great to hear of a response to David's video and the comments below from the manufacturer. THANK YOU, David!!

[@xConundrumx]

Oh joy their website is down ... Not a good sign. Also, great idea but if (as I read in the comments) the price is 2K then yes, that is too much, you could take any ole set of a lift and a fence and make your own with a dirt cheap 2 step motor/driver set and a microcontroller with touch screen. It might cost about 500 dollars (depending on how good you want it to be). After all this is the same hardware as so many cheap CNC kits. Less even since it is only 2 axes.

[@rcflyer23]

As cool as this is the 2k price takes it way out of a hobbyist budget in my opinion. Its a fantastic idea and there clearly was a lot of thought put into the design. I'm glad there is starting to be some innovation in the woodworking space. If I ran a production shop I would buy this in a heart beat for the repeatability it would provide, I'd rather put another $1000 - $2000 into a mid-level CNC machine. I'm also admittedly probably not the intended audience for this machine. I'm tooling up for Guitars, Speakers and Amps so a CNC makes much more sense for me. It will be interesting to see where things go after this. Now I need to go through my drawers and find my extra stepper motors, controllers and build a DIY version of this.

[@juanmanuelgarciaortega8574]

el tema es que tampoco lo veo con robustez para un taller profesional, se ve algo delicado y si lo de los 2000 euros es de locos

[@sam_the_man]

I feel like they could also have integrated a domino joint feature since it would presumably be exactly the same process as the keyhole feature except with a straight bit. Just plunge cut to 1/2 the domino length, then move the fence back until correct domino width is reached.

[@patrickmunits]

The Festool Domino patent doesn't expire for another couple of years, and as it is such a cash cow it will likely be tweaked with to offer further patent extension.

[@robmills4709]

Thats crazy, brilliant!

[@PatrickLemay]

Although I may never buy this, you made me want to buy it!👌 Can't wait for you to scratch the surface of it in future videos

[@Jevans3141]

🍻 Long live The Drunken Woodworker! 🍻 Game changing Shop Tech here! Great demo vid!! DRINK everytime he says "scratched the surface". 🍻😆🤘

[@nicholasbodnar7361]

Crazy...Interesting setup for sure!

[@sgsax]

That's pretty wild, and would probably pay for itself pretty quickly in a production shop. And sure it drills holes, but can it pound pegs? Thanks for sharing!

[@trentmere2190]

Thanks for the update. Which router did you use?