Dave MacArthur
01-25-2011, 1:15 AM
I have a Rockler router table that contains their aluminum router lift made by Jessem (stamped so on the device). It holds a 4.5" router body. I didn't get the instruction manual with it, but in looking at it on the Rockler website it says it will fit the PC 890, Bosch 1617, and DeWalt 610 or 618* "Dewalt routers may require the use of shims, see DeWalt Shim Instructions". Looked at the manual online, no shim instructions, sounds like it's a printed sheet in the original packaging or something?
So... I was about to buy the DW618 PK (plunge and stationary base) kit at Lowes for $219, as that's the router I've decided is the best one in the 2.25HP range that will fit this lift. But I need to know if it will work in the Rockler lift, and what's all this about shimming? I don't have any o' them shims...
I've already got the 3HP DW625 upside down in my table-saw extension (main router station), so want a more mid-size that I can take out for handheld ops. Any advice on the 618 in the Rockler/Jessem lift is appreciated!
EDIT--- Oh why not, if anyone has advice on 2.25 HP routers and which one to buy, I'm open, and feeling like a good thread on mid-size routers! Looking at PC 890 but can't find the smoking deal at any local Lowes, always love the DW routers and PatWarner rates the 618 as tops; and the Bosch is always rated highly. Wade in on which you'd buy, if you're bored and feel like it!
So... I was about to buy the DW618 PK (plunge and stationary base) kit at Lowes for $219, as that's the router I've decided is the best one in the 2.25HP range that will fit this lift. But I need to know if it will work in the Rockler lift, and what's all this about shimming? I don't have any o' them shims...
I've already got the 3HP DW625 upside down in my table-saw extension (main router station), so want a more mid-size that I can take out for handheld ops. Any advice on the 618 in the Rockler/Jessem lift is appreciated!
EDIT--- Oh why not, if anyone has advice on 2.25 HP routers and which one to buy, I'm open, and feeling like a good thread on mid-size routers! Looking at PC 890 but can't find the smoking deal at any local Lowes, always love the DW routers and PatWarner rates the 618 as tops; and the Bosch is always rated highly. Wade in on which you'd buy, if you're bored and feel like it!