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Crank Adjustment for Router Table
Oct 25, 2005
The Makita plunge router I have installed in my router table works beautifully. But adjusting the depth of the bit with the adjustment knob was awkward and tedious. I solved this problem by removing the pre-load springs from the router support tubes. Then I fashioned a simple crank handle that screws to the existing knob. Now I can adjust the router quickly to whatever depth I need.
Robert T. Combs, Carpinteria, Calif.
Fine Woodworking Magazine, February 1987 No. 62
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