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   Routerman | Jul 09, 2007 01:12am | #1

   Can be hung on a rafter between jobs.

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   jackplane | Jul 09, 2007 01:15am | #2

   build your own. I can think of better things to spend money on.

   Expert since 10 am.

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   forestgirl | Jul 09, 2007 04:27pm | #3

   If I were going to get a little router table like that, it'd be a BenchDog.  But better still, IMHO, is the Veritas router table top put on a portable stand.  It'll take you all of an hour or two to build the stand, and the top will never ever sag.  It doesn't matter a whit what router you put in it -- no new insert needed, just swap out at your leisure.

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   And when you have more space, you can build a cabinet for it.  Click here for info about it, and the fence too, though building a fence for it isn't that hard either.  I hung mine off the side of my table saw for a few years, then built a small rudimentary stand for it to help capture dust better.

   forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

   
   

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   Edited 8/25/2007 10:34 pm by forestgirl

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   chevrolet | Aug 26, 2007 12:35am | #4

   Thanks for your info.   Chevrolet

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   BruceS | Aug 26, 2007 09:35pm | #5

   Setting the depth on the Hitachi M12 plunge can be a little problematic.  I would suggest getting a (brand name) Router Raizer and install it to the router.  You will then be able to make above the table adjustments with the newly installed crank handle.  Or you can install a below table crank handle.  Both available at http://www.eagleamerica.com 

   In the search box enter the part #'s 415-0600 for the Router Raizer or 400-0936 for the crank handle.

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   KiddervilleAcres | Aug 27, 2007 03:22pm | #6

   And the price isn't too hard to take either!  Getting one for my TR12.

   Regards,

   Bob @ Kidderville Acres

    

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

   Edited 8/27/2007 8:22 am ET by KiddervilleAcres

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   BruceS | Aug 27, 2007 04:44pm | #7

   You will find that the chaps that designed the Router Raizer did their homework as far as instructions go.  But this is one kit where you will have left over pieces.  They give you many pieces/parts so that it will fit many routers.  A tip, keep the threaded section well lubed with paste wax.  The plunge springs can be lift in or removed at your option(mine are still in).Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

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   KiddervilleAcres | Aug 28, 2007 03:14am | #8

   Thanks Bruce,

   I downloaded the instructions off the WEB and was wondering about the springs.  Thanks for the tip.

   Regards,Bob @ Kidderville Acres

    

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

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   BruceS | Aug 28, 2007 03:54am | #9

   I left the springs in my router because I sometimes use it out of the table and also feel that they keep the router a bit "stiffer".  But in any case I use the plunge lock for the final pass.

   Another great feature about the Router Raizer is that it still leaves you with the plunge feature usable if the springs are left in.Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S.