I have a new Sawstop router lift (RT-LFT). There does not seem to be a "good way" to install the router into the clamp.
First, the router housing is smaller than the minimum diameter of the aluminum clamp when the clamp is completely closed. There are two adapters included for this purpose, however the diameter of the clamp becomes too small to get the router+adapter inside of it even with the smaller of the adapters.
My router (Bosch MRP23EVS) has a "Motor-to-Base 5v Control Connection Track" running along the axis of the motor housing. The housing itself is just over 3-1/2" without the track. The track is maybe in inch wide and protrudes a little less the 1/4" from the surface. However it prevents the circular adapter from closing around the housing and makes it too large to fit into the clamp.
Before I start any destructive modifications, can someone tell me if I'm doing something stupid here?
My plan is to cut the plastic adapter sleeve longitudinally so the adapter is no longer 360 degrees around the router housing. I don't think I want the clamp to put pressure on that track anyway. If that is not sufficient, I guess I'll have to find someone who can bend/modify the aluminum clamp enough for a secure fit. I've already bent and scratched it up a bit trying to get it to fit.