Hello All-
I am in the market for getting a router lift. I had made my own "poor-mans, cheap" version of one that "pushed" the router up as you turned a crank under the router, but it doesn't work very well and it tends to "tip" the router as you crank it up. After ruining a flush trim bit this weekend because of that "tipping", I have decided it's time to get a dedicated router lift.
I'm not as concerned as of which brand of router they accept as I will probably buy a new router for the lift. What I am concerned about is:
1. Would like to be able to change bits above the table. I really don't want to have to use offset wrenches, but if that's what's required, then I would.
2. Would like to have the thing be rock solid. When it is locked in place, I don't want it to slip or move.
3. Would like the raising/lowering of the router be easy. I have heard of some lifts that when you release the lockdown, the whole router can slip out.
I have looked at the Milwaukee 5625 Router that has been mentioned on this group that has the built in routerlift, but after reading the posts from all of you, it sounded like it was better to get a seperate lift.
Thanks for your input!
Brad