Mortising in record time - Pool Table Video, part 3

[John Nixon]

I have released the third part of the pool table build video series. I'm excited about this video because it showcases my Motorized router lift to efficiently make mortises on the router table. This video covers the primary joinery method for the pool table leg system - loose tenon joinery.

If you haven't seen my motorized router lift in action, check out Part 3 of this series. Since the original prototype, I have replaced the powerplant of the lift, and tricked out the tenon jig - so check out the latest version! The video will give you all the details you need to see how the motorized router lift works.

Follow this link to view the new video:
http://www.eaglelakewoodworking.com/index.htm?videos.htm (http://www.eaglelakewoodworking.com/index.htm?videos.htm)

As always, please let me know what you think of the videos - I value the feedback of the my fellow woodworkers!


John Nixon - Buffalo, NY

[John Nixon]

I've been getting some email on what kind of unit I used for the new motorized router lift, so I thought I'd share it with everyone.

The new unit is a Black and Decker 12volt unit - XD1200. The 12 volt unit works awesome! The basic approach to powering the unit stayed the same. I have an AC variac (powerstat) before the DC conversion to 12 volts. This gives me a nice variable speed control on the motor - I can adjust the feed (raising) rate depending on the wood I'm mortising.

[Andrew Williams]

i think it's a great invention :)

[Mike Goetzke]

Now that's neat - a simple multi-router!

[John Nixon]

Now that's neat - a simple multi-router!

Thanks Mike. I will say this about the motorized router lift - beyond mortising, it has really changed the way I work on the router table.

Multiple Passes - How many times did you hog off something in one pass because you didn't want take the time to adjust the depth of the router? With a pulse switch at your finger tips, you can adjust the bit height easily for multiple passes.

Bit changes - I can drop the router in about 4 seconds now with the motorized lift. It has made changing bits a lot quicker.

Plunge cuts - forget about lowering the wood down into the bit (or having to make a pilot hole) for stopped dados. I can setup my stop blocks, position the workpiece and bring the bit up into the work to begin the cut.

Circle Cutting - how many circle cuttting jigs (trammels) have you seen for plunge routers? Plenty. There's not that many for router tables because you should be making the cut in multiple passes. I have a video on my site where I use the motorized router lift in conjunction with a circle cutting jigto safely and accurately cut circles on the router table.

Mortising - the latest video speaks to the efficiency with which I can cut mortises. It's really amazing. One of the best parts (better than the multi-router in my opinion) is the dust extraction of my setup. Using a spiral upcut bit, all the debris is ejected out the bottom into my enclosed lower equipped with dust collection.

Thanks for checking out the video Mike.

[Dino Makropoulos]

John.
Very nice and simple solution. Safe,accurate and fast.
Please, feel free to post your invention at the ez forum.
http://sawmillcreek.org/forumdisplay.php?f=26
Thanks for the video and good luck with all your ideas.

[John Nixon]

John.
Very nice and simple solution. Safe,accurate and fast.
Please, feel free to post your invention at the ez forum.
http://sawmillcreek.org/forumdisplay.php?f=26
Thanks for the video and good luck with all your ideas.

Thanks Dino. I consider that a great compliment coming from you. I'll be sure to post the video in the ez forum as you suggest.

[Dino Makropoulos]

John.

I like to try one setup for production work.
Let me know if you see any problems using your invention
to make 2 slots- 3/4" deep (thru slots) 5/16" wide x 10" long.
Here is the upside manual ez version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jW2CSATdRg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUpR6PqC6uQ
I think yours is better.:cool:


John.
I started a thread on the ez forum.
Please visit the ez forum.
http://sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?p=564139#post564139

[Stephen McClaren]

Thanks for posting this -- I really enjoyed the vid. the router table setup is really cool. I can see how it would change the way you work for the better. A very practical and elegant solution.