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orren countin
09-30-2019, 11:44 AM
I got my first router lift, a used Bench Dog with cast iron plate and Porter Cable 7518 3 1/4 hp router. It does not seem to work well with large bits. In this instance a 1/2" following trim bit 3" long and 3/4 diameter. The bit is slightly off kilter and you can see a slight wobble. 2 identical bits same problem

Ive used this bit in another table router with a Hitachi M12v 3 1/4hp router with not lift and had no problems.

Is there an inherent issue with router lifts using larger bits and holding center?

Mike Goetzke
09-30-2019, 11:55 AM
Sounds like a router problem unless the router is loose in the lift. If you remove the router from the lift does the bit still wobble?

Tom M King
09-30-2019, 12:14 PM
Probably a problem with the collet.

orren countin
09-30-2019, 2:50 PM
Probably a problem with the collet.

I was wondering that myself. The collet seemed on the chinsey side. I had to get it from Rockler as the used router did not come with a 1/2 collet. Is the Rockler version a Porter Cable part or after market? Should I look for a Porter Cable collet? thanks!