Here's a video that I just posted on my recent purchase and installation of a JessEm router lift
Here's my original router table with a typical router plate
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I first fabricated a new top using 1" melamine, wrapped with 1/4" poplar
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Ooops - just discovered that I can only attach 8 eight pictures to a post. Well, check out the video if you're interested. All the details are presented there.