JessEm Rout-R-Lift II Install
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- Опубліковано 15 лют 2016
- UPDATE - JessEm contacted me about the assorted minor issues. Their customer service turns out to be first rate and they really do care about making everything right. In the unlikely event that you have a problem, make sure you give them a chance to sort it out!
After a long wait for shipping on the parts I"m finally ready to install the router lift into my new table saw wing.
I selected the JessEm Rout-R-Lift II. It represents a good value, being a high quality lift at a reasonable price. It does take some time to get stuff through customs and into the U.S. though, so progress has been slow.
Most of the work centers around creating the opening for the lift in the table surface. A separately ordered template makes the job a lot easier and more accurate.
The lift simply bolts in place once the hole is cut. Operation is a breeze! This really is a very, very nice piece of gear that I expect to enjoy for years. - Навчання та стиль
If anyone is interested in doing this with a CNC or using a laser cutter to make a template, it's 11.75" x 9.25" and the corner radius is 0.75".
Forty years ago Fine Woodworking published what amounted to a dialog among readers. The gist of it was that whether you buy new or used equipment you are essentially buying a kit from which you may be able to build what you imagined. That attitude has served well here in tiny town Wyoming. Key to avoiding becoming enraged by very little working out as hoped or on schedule is living life with not only plan B but also C and D. Thank you for the detailed review. Knowing what to expect takes some of the sting out of disappointment.
Great vid. Helped me get through the set up smoothly - the directions look like something written in the 60’s. I did receive my unit quickly and oddly the screws were all there although they were just thrown into the box. All in all I am very happy with the lift. The mistake I made was to buy the Rockler table. It said that the JessEm fit into it but it absolutely does not and Rockler would not pay for shipping it back. I ended up cutting a larger opening. Thanks again for the vid.
Sorry to hear about the problems Matt. Glad you finally got the parts, installed and setup the way you want. I built a quick but very useful saddle fence for mine that you can see at the end of my video. I also use mine the other way round for tenon cuts.
Hey Matt, Finally got this lift. My wife found my woodcraft wish list surprised me with it for Christmas. How ever I had to get a router for it as the Hitachi router I had in the kreg insert plate would not fit. Low and behold, just noticed we have the same router. I am very happy with the two combo and looking forward to doing some projects with it as soon as it gets a little warmer here. Good vid and stay safe Matt.
7 year old video, but still one of the best and most informative JessEm install overviews.
this is what i am getting but i will pick mine up from the store . looks awesome was planning the same with my table saw never even thought about the table saw guide working for the router
just getting ready to do this to my table saw with the jessem rout-r-lift II. thanks so much for taking the time to post up. i think i'm ready to cut a big hole in my table saw now :/
Hi Matt, Thanks for an excellent video, very professional, & easy to follow. I'm just about to install the Jeesem Rout-R-Lift Prestige, which is the same as the R, but for plunge base routers. After contacting Jeesem I decided to purchase mine from Infinity, I can't praise them enough. It was a bit cheaper than Jeesem, & the delivery time of less than a week to Thailand was a lot quicker than I expected. I've just about finished my new router table, so after watching your video, I feel confident enough to install it. Thanks again Matt
Matt, thanks for the video! I just finished installing this same model in my Kreg router table. I have the same model for Porter Cable 690/890, Bosch 1617/1618 but it was very difficult getting my PC 890 into the lift. loosening that one screw wasn't enough; I had to remove the bracket it was connected to. BTW, mine came with the correct number of leveling screws (10) but only the short corner bolts!
Great video and useful instructions. Thanks! I’m right behind you on this project. 👍🏻
Great video! This is such a great space saver for a small shop, thanks for posting!
Matt, based on your video, I bought the same router lift and am very happy with it. I too made my own table and routed down the 3/8" +. Got a very snug fit. Just this past week, I changed out the top of my router table/table saw outfeed table just because it had gotten sloppy looking, and made a change. I bought a set of Kreg router table insert levelers PRS 3040. That way I could cut down all the way thru my mdf table, mount the levelers, and adjust things to be snug and level to the table. I think you might have mentioned that using the leveling screws into the mdf after a while can just go bad. This way, I think I have that issue resolved. Also, even though routing to 3/8's is not difficult, going all the way thru was just that much easier. I'm currently waiting on a Dust Bucket so that I can contain the wicked amount of dust associated with a router.
Your video really helped me take the plunge into making my own router table so thanks. I'm becoming a big fan of your channel and can't wait to see more projects, tool reviews, etc. Keep up the nice work.
Nice install, this makes for a great table saw work station. Good job and advice.
Best instruction on the template that I have seen so far. Great job
Fantastic video, answered all my questions. Thank you!
I have talked with the JessEm folks, and they were very nice and helpful
Looks like a really nice addition to your shop.
This is a great instructional video. How this gentleman sets up his shop is none of my concern nor it should be anyone’s.
Hey Matt. Nice viideo. I few days ago I picked up the same lift. Just finished the install. I think I have your set screw. They sent me 11. lol The only thing that I found wrong was there is no mention that I can find ref. the 4 corner bolts. There are no nuts included. Two sets of bolts however. I noticed that one set is SAE and the other is metric. I plan on putting fender washers at the corners to reinforce the melamine. My saw is a Ridgid with those pressed steel plates. I didn't remove the one of the right end I just filled in the open portion between the rails. This will be temporary as In spring when it's warmer I plan on removing the melamine I just finished and also the right steel plate and fill the whole thing with a top of MDF with a laminated top (Formica or other). I am not a huge fan of melamine but it does serve a purpose. Thanks for the video.
Love your videos. I have recommended your channel to friends. Thanks so much !
Great instruction, great commentary. Very, very professional vid.
I would and did just have bought the the Jessem router table set. It is sweet
I believe they sell a metal rectangular piece to prevent the leveling screws from setting into the wood. Nice video and thanks for your candor!
Great video and demonstration!
Is there a readily available benchtop table with fence, stop, feather board into which I can drop the JessEm Rout-R-Lift II? Why don't they sell a router table with router motor with router lift all in one (if they don't)?
My lift came and one of the allen wrenches they sent was the wrong size. But I got 2 extra inserts so it worked out.
Just out of the box, but looks pretty decent. Very smooth action. Handle a little hard to turn: hex bolt in handle can be loosened, and that fixes it. I got a Harbor Frt motor, single speed, because I already have a speed control (which I really like). Some dimensions I couldn't find before: height adjustment of mechanism is about 3". HF motor is 3.45"; fit was fine. The clamp mechanism is a single-hinged pair of circle brackets, hence the fairly narrow allowance of motor diameter. The HF motor is nice because on/off switch is right on the top of the motor, which puts it on the bottom of the lift/motor assembly, once installed. The lift/motor height is 11" (depends on motor length of course). The circular clamps grip the motor roughly in the middle, so you could install the motor lower in the lift, to the limit of the collet wrenches. For the money, honey, looks awful good.
Great review Matt. I hate coming up short so I wish they would err on one extra and NEVER EVER short.
I'm designing a router cabinet for use with this router lift and the same Bosch motor. Could you tell me the height from top of the lift to bottom of the motor? I'm not quite sure how deep I should make my router dust box
Is it compatible with the HBF 2HP 68341? That router is 3.5" but I'd like to know if anyone has tried it.
I have this lift, but I use it in the Kreg router table where it has a perfect fit. I don't have it secured in the table. The weight of the lift and the motor is more than enough to hold it down securely. The only problem is that I can't put my new Bosch motor in it. The Bosch is just a bit too big. The motor I have in it is a Hitachi. That came with both fixed and plunge bases. Other than that, I love the setup I have. It works great.
Great video! I really like the way you explain things and don't dawdle, play annoying music, or make us watch every moment of your operation. However, the amount of precision and modifying and shimming that you had to do has convinced me that I'm not good enough to get the fine fit you did. So I'll get a router table specifically designed for the lift I will eventually buy.
If you've got the $$$ Why not?
I have been using a Jessem router lift fitted in a Jessem table top, mast r fence, mast r slide since 2014 it’s very well made equipment but you are spot on about their after sales service is disgusting in fact non existent!!!!!!!
I have this lift as well... installed in a cast iron table saw extension wing.
My suggestion... get a remote power switch for it and mount to the front of the table for easy access to turn on and off (especially in an emergency). I purposely bought a non-variable speed router (Metabo/Hitachi) for mine and also mounted/connected a variable speed controller next to the remote power switch. No need to ever reach under the table to control it now... lift, power or speed.
Mark, what size straight bit and bushing did you use? Maybe you said this and I missed it.
nice setup and explanation
Great video. What width did you make the rabbet that holds the plate? Would you do it wider or narrower if you had it to do again?
EXCELLENT VIDEO AND PROCESS
Thanks very much for your video. Could you please tell me what diameter and cutting length your pattern bit was to cut the final pocket from the template. It looks like 3/4" diameter and 3/4" cutting length in the video but wasn't sure. Thanks.
Una pregunta amigo ese enrutador tiene para barrita de media pulgada
I got one of these used on eBay. It is a beautiful piece of gear, the sort of quality we tell ourselves once exemplified "Made in USA"... well, some things are still made to those standards, I guess. I got a deal that included the template. It is worth using especially if there's the least chance the lift may go in another table in the future. See if anyone in your guild or on a website you frequent can loan you one.
Great video sir. I am looking into a router table or shaper setup for making windows and doors, and wondering what kind of table saw you have? I like the idea of placing the router lift on the extension of the table top to save space. Would love to hear how you built the table top extension, or was that a kit made for your saw? Thanks.
Nice video. Good idea to use oversized washers. But I think the weight of the router would be enough, I don't think it needs to be bolted down.
Interestingly, Incra sells that exact same template for $13.95, shipped directly from Canada by JessEm, so still the same shipping issues.
Ayy we might have the same table saw! Same fence setup anyway! I just ordered this router lift and router. Sadly, you can't seem to get it as a bare router motor anymore. Would have been nice, but oh well.
Great video - I just installed a Bosch router motor in the same lift and was nervous that I missed something - seemed TOO easy. I'm using it in a Kreg benchtop router table. Now that I know that it's probably not going to fall out the minute I turn it on, I'm psyched to get started with it.
Engineer Chic does that drops rigth in the kreg table top please let me know I wanna get it for the same top
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yup, dropped right in. I have the Kreg bench top router table (not the free standing one). it's my fav tool now :)
Engineer Chic thank you for your reply and the review
disappointing that my lift, the incra mastr lift II , made by JessEm, doesnt have the four corner bolts that bolt it to the table top. They are amazing lifts, i just made a small mistake with the hole for the lift, and it is just about 1/4 inc too big on one quarter. I am looking for some structural putty (Glacial white corian) to make a patch, where i will then dremel it to the perfect size (i hope). If i had those bolts, i think i could make it strong and tight, with out shimming it, like i did for mine for the time being. Excellent video too!
Thanks, this video helped me out a lot!
What router bit did you use? That template looks to be 3/4” deep
i have been using router lifts and or router plates on router tables for over 40 years and never found the need to attach them to the table. i always found that the weight of the router and lift was sufficient to hold it down even with the occasional kickback...maybe i have been lucky all those years.
nice set up Matt, keep on making dust!
What router bit did you use with this template
Nice video. Thanks for posting. I wish these lift companies would put pdf files of their plate templates on their web sites. In my case, I've got a cast iron extension wing and I need to find a lift to fit the plate that came with the wing, or find a lift with a plate that will just drop in the wing. In the end, I think I'll just have to build my own lift.
Good video, my lift is on the way.
Dear Matt, I had a rout r lift II from jessem and recentely bought a router Bosch 1617 however it does not fit in the
lift! Though it should.
Mine fit
Great video! I like your idea of mounting 3/4” plywood under the router tabletop. Any issues with it sagging? How do you like the surface? How do you like the JessEm lift?
I agree that the Jessem lifter is a high-quality piece of gear and that their customer service (specifically, Phyllis) do care. , but I am still awaiting arrival of parts that were missing from the lifter when it arrived. The parts were "shopped" on 12/23 butt did not actually make it into the UPS system until 1/11 and are still in transit. But that is another tale.
My original question was how to find just the Bosch router motor. What I didn't make clear is that I already have the full Bosh 1617 kit with both the static and plunge bases, and I don't want to be removing the motor and reinstalling it over and over. But I guess I will just have to bite the bullet and puy the basic kit and wind up with two static bases and a plunge base.
what top bearing bit did you use?
what bit and collett did you use?
Hey Matt, great Vid! I've had mine sitting in a box for about a year untouched, until recently. I think I have the same Bosch motor you do, 1617? Anyway, I stacked and glued some same height scrap, for the upside down install of the motor, but I wanted to know, how thick is that piece of scrap is you used, to sink it back a little. Manual says 1/16" inch, but, it's nearly impossible to measure that back off as you know. I like how yours sits, so please let me know how thick that little piece of scrap you used to set it, before tightening it into place please? Thank you. Subscribed...
One thing for others out there wanting to buy one, and using intend on using it with a KREG Router Table. I found out the hard way. The plate fits perfectly on the KREG levelers, but the 4 main thick long screws, provided with the KREG table, DO NOT LINE UP. They are 1/4" too short. You will need to call Jessem, or go to their website, and order part #02027. They are corner leveling pads, and are a perfect fit for the KREG table. No extra drilling required. Just back out the old levelers, but these in place, and screw back down.
Why not trace out your JessEm and build your own template, am I missing something here ?
Yep and you really do not even need a template. I made a opening in my custom top to fit a insert by just tracing the boundary of the insert and just using a straight edge making sure it was square with the edges of the table.
You watched the video, this guy means well but clearly has a limited skill level.
@@dalegribble2339 I'm new to woodworking. Nice to see someone else who explains the way he did. OPE (other people's experience) helps those with less knowledge.You sound like you have a great deal of knowledge. Would you pass some of that one to us newbees?
Where can I purchase the Bosch router motor only? I assume it is cheaper than with base also.
Incra Or Taylor Design Group in Dallas Tx has just the Motor.
Thank you so much for this video. It helps greatly. The instructions from JessEm are ridiculously inept! For the price they could give better instructions as well as a paper template so you don't have to pay an addition $25-$30. I learned all this after-the-fact. You are right. They are CHEAPSKATES when considering the customer's needs in relation to installation.
I mean i get the directions are lacking but if you are buying a router lift i am fairly confident you can figure out how to trace a line around the lift on a piece of wood/mdf or whatever. Your ineptitude is not them being cheapskates.
@@dalegribble2339 I mean, someone else might not know what you or I or hundreds of other ww know. Your condescension and labeling of me shows your lack of benevolence and lenity or good will. May blessings flow to you.
@@nellrodgers6322 Just curious, what would a paper template do for you? You are trashing a product for not including something that i can't even think of a use for.
Dale Gribble, I believe he was using the point of not “even” having a paper template to the 36.00 MDF temple that you can to buy on Amazon. I believe it’s a matter of customer support for a tool that many manufacturers supply. I think the dig is justified. Who wants to make jigs for every piece of equipment you are installing? Shoot you even get a paper templet for a door knob to install it correctly!
@@kelisurfs247 I just don't see what you can do with a paper template that would make it even a little useful.
Hi Matt,
I have a kreg precision table router. I am looking into getting a lift but the Kreg router lift is like $300 and jessem is $200. Question is would it fit in my kreg router table as is?
Best I can say is "probably". These things *seem* to be a standard size, but if anyone were going to be different it'd be Kreg. Best bet is to look up the dimensions (preferably in metirc so you get down to the mm) and see.
Hi Matt, where did you get just the Bosch motor and is it none variable speed?
Thanks Ron
How did you find the Bosch motor only? Every place I have looked want to sell me the other parts too.
Just get the normal router. The price isn't going to be significantly higher and it's a good thing to be able to use the router outside of the table.
hey great video. i just ordered one of these last week still waiting on it. but i'm wondering if i should have got the master lift instead. hows this one been holding up for you? i am going to be using it to make a shaker doors and wondering if the huge bits will destroy this lift? whats your opinion? thanks
It's built like a tank. Make sure you use the lock for the height adjustment and it'll last forever.
Matt Heere sounds good I will not worry about it then. Thanks for the reply
I was just wondering if you could tell me where u bought just the router motor for your lift?
It was a Christmas present back in 2015 IIRC, so it almost had to come from Amazon. It's available nearly anywhere though.
I just received the part to replace my friction lock assembly, just not sure how to go about replacing it. It would make sense if I took off the height adjustment dial but not sure how... anyone on here know? I called customer service, person is not in today who would be able to help me.
fixed, I have the part and the customer service was amazing!!
If I may make a suggestion. At the beginning of this video you could mention that this video is part 2 of a 2 part video. Part 1 was installing a new side extension to accept the future router lift.
Matt, I just bought this router table insert today and I am brand new (only a few months) into wood working. What Router would you recommend for this thing? I have a Dewalt Router that doesn't fit. Would recommend on buying just a motor like you did?
Great video also, well done man.
Tony, I thought there were different models of this lift that was dependent on the router body diameter.
Which router bit type and size was used? I don't see a bearing on it so, how was it followed... bushing?
It doesn't matter exactly what size bit and bushing you use. The combination of the two just needs to give you the correct offset from the template. I don't remember exactly what that offset is, but it's in the directions for the lift.
Matt Heere Thanks, Would you still recommend the lift and router (I have both in my woodcraft cart ready to check out!)? Thanks, again
Yep. Both are working flawlessly so far.
I used a 1/2 diameter bit with a 3/4 bushing, which gives you the required 1/8” offset.
Nylon insert locking nut????? Where did it go and what purpose did it serve?
He literally said exactly all of that and why in the video
Why did you choose melamine over MDF or plywood? Just curious. I've seen a few others and they also chose melamine.
Melamine refers to the two outer layers. Melamine is a thermofused plastic that most often comes in white or black. Because it is a plastic, it is prone to chipping if you use a dull blade but surface is lightly textured and relatively durable. The light texture helps pieces not get suctioned to surface (if you have used a jointer you may have experienced this suction effect). The core I have seen in three varieties: plywood, chip board and MDF. The plywood core makes for the lightest material but I also think it flexes the most. You can use just MDF but you will likely want to apply a finish to add durability. I hope this helps.
@@AxGryndr helps, thanks.
Can you install it without the template?
Yes, I installed mine without a template. Just traced the outline. Used scrap wood to make a fence for a pattern bit to follow and freehanded the curved corners.
How do you change the bit! We have one of these at our school and can’t figure out how to change the bit
I do mine from above the table. Crank the router up all the way and you can usually get both wrenches on it even without removing the insert from the lift. Worst case you'll have to also remove the red spacing insert.
Ok. I removed the red insert and realized there was more clearance under neath the table. I just loosened it by fitting the wrenches between the hydronic lifts below. I couldn’t really get it super tight but I can’t pull the bit out by hand. I didn’t think you could raise the bit all the way up.
Great vid! How difficult do you think it would be to trace the lift to make your own template?
I just clamped four strips of plywood around the parameter of the upside down lift. Then pulled out the lift and used a flush trim bit to cut out the hole in plywood that was slightly thicker than the top of the lift. Once that was done I glued that to 3/4" plywood. Then I cut out the next hole leaving a lip for the lift to rest on. Was pretty easy.
Very nice, thank you!
Matt, great review. I like your honesty including the bad and the good. Keep the great videos coming. Paul / paulsmessyworkshop
I installed a JessEm Mast-R-Lift 16 years ago and there wasn’t even have a template back then. I didn’t have any issues installing mine and didn’t even do a test cut. I was just happy to have a router lift. I am still in joying my lift. I guess some people are more mechanically inclined.
Ouch...
I wonder if the issue with your overly tight fit the first time was due to the use of a bushing as a guide on your routing, rather than a bearing based guide.
that is the exact reason need a pattern bit, cant get close enough to pattern with bushing.
When I did this I found that the half inch lip was a narrow on my test cut. So I made a free-hand pass with the router to make the lip bigger and the opening smaller. Edit: I did not bother bolting mine to the table so I can pull it out and change the speed, the lift sits inside of a box with a dust collection port.
Hey Matt, Really nice work and a great video. Was the template worth the $25? I'm about to purchase this lift to also install into a table saw wing. I think I would probably add a piece of stock with the matching thickness to the center of the template to help balance the router all the way around.
Hard to say since I didn't try to lay this out without the template. Sure seems doable without spending the $25, which was the bulk of my complaint with the pricing. On the other hand, in the scheme of what the whole project costs its not a big component, and everything does go flawlessly with the template.
If you like an exact fit, without having to fiddle with it, the template is worth it.
I'd order it through Incra though, the exact same template is $13.95 through them. I got one when I ordered the Incra version of this lift, and both the lift and template came directly from JessEm in Canada.
Lee valley has them in stock
Do you have a link for where you bought the bare tool? I’d like to buy another router but without the bases I already have with the first one.
It was Amazon at the time. Don't think it's available any more. There are other brands, but likely if you want the Bosch you'll end up with an unwanted base.
@@MattHeere Yes, I think that’s my only option. Gonna watch prices on Prime Days. At least if I’m stuck with an extra base, it’ll hopefully cost less.
@@MattHeere My husband contacted DeWalt and is working directly with a guy from there. (While I work in my shop, he has a vp construction desk job. Works out well! 👍🏼😂)
I’ll post the final outcome, if you’d like, to be able to help others who are having the same need/issue.
Hey Mark,
On the corner bolts... why would anyone want to bolt the router plate/lift to the table??!! I've never seen or heard of this before.
I have spoken to Jessem a few times in the past and was told they are the manufacture and they primarily sale to retail outlets. That explains why I can almost find a better price elsewhere and I don't have to wait on customs.
Safety. If you get a powerful motor spinning a big bit and it grabs a hold on your workpiece, the entire arrangement can go flying across the workshop.
@@MattHeere ah ha! I'll use the bolts! Thanks
Matt: did this lift and plate come with a "starter pin" (sometimes called a "Fulcrum pin")? If not, do they have them available? This is the exact lift I had kind of settled on until I read JessEm customer service reviews. The Rout-R-Lift itself gets great reviews in major woodworking magazines and forums, but many negative comments on their customer service leaves a very lot to be desired - enough to skew my decision or at the very least, reconsider another brand. I can see where JessEm tried to do right by you, but that many glaring comments about customer service really threw up a red flag for me. I liked "SciGuy" comment below about public comments and PR. Thanks for a great video for a newby woodworker! I got a lot out of this. Thanks again for a very informative video.
It did come with the starter pin. It is a nylon sleeve style that screws into the plate, rather than just a simple steel pin. I like it because it acts like a bearing and it can't come out until you want it to.
As for JessEm customer service all I can say is that I had an extremely positive experience, and based on my conversations with them I don't believe that it's only because I have a UA-cam channel. You can find negative comments about almost anyone online, because mostly only the complainers bother to write.
how its called this rail thingy at 2:47 ? and where i can buy one ?
It's called a "clamp edge guide" or sometimes just a "saw guide". Here's an example from Amazon:www.amazon.com/Bora-543050-Locking-Straight-Precise/dp/B00PQP12NI
But they are available at most any place that sells circular saws.
thank you !
great info, shame I can't get these things in the UK at realistic prices, I'm gonna have to get a mate in the US to source and ship to me! Cant trace the bosch motor tho…..
To be fair, you may check Canada first, as Jess-em is a Canadian company. They apparently invented the router lift.
@@flowreader6755 thanks, i have since been in touch with the company in Canada - no joy tho....
What router / motor are you using?
He says it in the video.
Look up Bosch 16176. That's motor only, but it doesn't look very available anymore, and you can get it with the fixed-base (1617EV) for a little more than the motor-only price, or with fixed AND plunge base (1617EVPK) for a little more yet. You could probably sell the base or bases on ebay. They seem to be worth more separately.
Just routed a hole for it an hour ago with a plunge router and Rocker's pattern router bit (1/2" dia x 1/4" H x 1/4" shank). Use MDF for the template (make sure it's at most 1/2" thick. I'd used 3/4" and couldn't route deep because the collar hit the template before I was able to plunge full depth). I used hot glue to secure the MDF. Some things I wish someone told me:
0. You don't have to hot glue every seam where the MDF meets the table. Just hot glue the joints where the MDF template pieces meet and a dab every 6" to keep it glued to the table. Once it begins to harden (about the time it becomes cool to the touch, 5-10 minutes) you're ready to work. CAUTION: Finish your tabletop AFTER routing the hole. The hotglue can peel off the finish after hardening.
1. The plate is 3/8" thick. Route 7/16" (an extra 1/16" deep) to allow for cap-screw leveling adjustment.
2. Route the shoulder 1" to 1.25" wide to give yourself room to (later) draw a border 3/4" in from the should walls. This makes the step of jigsawing easier. Matt had to user a spacer @8:08 because the shoulder wasn't wide enough for the adjustment screw to register. The jigsaw cut need not be perfectly straight.
3. The template will get you 99% of the way. You will need to chisel the walls to fit. Don't assume the router lift top is a perfect rectangle -- when fitting, drop it onto the hole in the final orientation BEFORE figuring our where you need to chisel.
Thanks for the extra advice. VERY helpful and well done.
How is it that JessEm has ONLY about 6 videos on their channel?!?!?! I don't even know if I can trust products from a company who doesn't share on UA-cam.
Well for what it's worth, my lift is still as good as the day I put it in. JessEm went out of their way to make right all my little complaints too. I'd rate their customer service as good as anyone I've dealt with, and they've been around a while. If I were buying today I'd still buy the same lift. It still, to me, represents the best quality you can get for a reasonable price.
Exelente
Wanna sell that now unused template?
Kent B we should just pass it around! Me next.
excellent video--will you consider selling me your template
Glad I watched , I am shopping for a router lift ..... Jessem has a lot of good reviews but looks like the employees were the ones adding the reviews .This looks like it could turn to a POS in a New York minute . Thanks for the heads up , Mov'n on with the shopping and Jess'm of off the list
You shouldn't take Jessem of your list of you haven't bought one yet. I had one for years.
Probably too late, but the Rout-R lift is really pretty good. And with it's price being way lower than the Mast-R lift and comparable to other brands, I found it to be a good value. Matt's input above shows that the customer service was better than he thought. I do agree that the template is more expensive than it should be. Kinda pissed me off that I couldn't find a work around that I was comfortable with so I wouldn't have to buy it. But I ate the $40 and did. That's my only qualm about it.
Very disappointed you did not start the video with the install of the wing extension onto your table saw.
That's a previous video if you wanted to see it
my plates had 3 threaded inserts and zero bolts lol
You should put JessEm in the title so someone from that company has a chance at finding this. Honestly, the quality control sounds so bad that I doubt I'd risk the purchase.
+John Smith The quality of the lift itself is 1st rate. I don't really have any issues with their design or manufacturing from a QA perspective, and for the long haul that's the stuff that matters.
Still, that other stuff is easy to fix and would cost them nothing, especially with the exchange rate where it is.
As nice as the JessEm router lift could be, I will avoid it all together. As I understand it, it DOES NOT come with the ( 8 ) levelers the plates are designed to sit on, giving one the option of threading it down into them on all ( 4 ) corners. The plate is also designed to sit on levelers between the corners on the narrow side & the wide sides. Based on what I have read, the customer service is non-existent, no thank you, I'll pass on this router lift plate... I've had my eye on KREG's router stand & it comes with an inadequate router lift imo. One has to spend an additional $299.99 for their best router lift ( 3/8" thick aircraft aluminum ) to use on their table that includes the underside adjustments only router lift made from a non-metal material. Based on KREG's MSRP it would cost $849.98 for their best stand ( PRS-1045 ) & their best router lift ( PRS-5000 )... KREG products are extremely expensive, which explains why I own nothing by KREG!
BTW, an excellent work around on this otherwise nice router lift that is missing key components & thanks for sharing your experience with it...
Bill on the Hill,
Vermont... :~)
Not sure what you're talking about WIlliam. Mine did come with all of the leveling screws, save the one that was missing from the original kit. JessEm customer service took care of it right away at no charge, so I'm not sure what else you'd want. Gotta remember that only the complainers bother to write reviews. Anyway my lift has performed flawlessly no for over 4 years. I can't imagine how anything could happen to it, but if it did I'd buy another one to replace it for sure. I won't be buying another Kreg anything - that's for sure.