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   macalex | Apr 29, 2005 02:18pm | #1

   Almost any router will operate happily upside down.

   I use a Woodpeckers unilift and love it.

   I have a big Makita hung under my lift - soft start, variable speed, tons of grunt.

   Malcolm

   New Zealand | New Thinking
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   user-221516 | Apr 29, 2005 03:19pm | #2

   I just recently completed a router table for my shop and purchased a Porter Cable 

   3 1/4 hp variable speed, soft start model # 7518. So far I love it. It is a Hoss!!!!!

   I do not have adjustment above the table but I have not found it too much of a burden to reach through the door and loosen the knob and raise the router.

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   Routerman | Apr 29, 2005 03:52pm | #3

   This one has a BenchDog lift; not the panacea it's meant to be, but handy to be sure.

   More on the router table here. A lot of 3 HP motors will work upside down.

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   bladeburner | Apr 29, 2005 04:07pm | #4

   I put a Milwaukee 5625 in mine recently. Handles come off, soft start, variable speed and tru-top adjusting (don't need a separate lift). 3 1/2 HP. Drops out for bit change.

   Joe

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   KayakGreg | Apr 30, 2005 06:31am | #6

   Pat,

   Is this a change in philosophy for you, using a lift, or just a little research to see if you should (change). BTW, have you spent any time with the new Festool routers? I know a few folks who would like to read your opinions.

   Greg

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   Routerman | Apr 30, 2005 04:26pm | #7

   Investigated the lift out of necessity; made the one at the picture link for a client. I don't want nor use the thing.

   I would like to look at the Festools; did a study on the old small 1/4" tool. My guess is the big plunger is serious business.

   Should somebody lend me one, I'll post that data at the routers link.

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   WillGeorge | Apr 29, 2005 07:19pm | #5

   As Kiwi said.. Just a thought.. Every time I finish up on my router table is make SURE I vacuum out the motor vents and not sure it helps but can't hurt!

   
   

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   Edited 4/29/2005 12:22 pm ET by Will George