How To Make A Precision Router Lift

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  • Опубліковано 2 лис 2018
  • The build article with project details:
    ibuildit.ca/projects/precisio...
    Plans for this project:
    ibuildit.ca/plans/precision-r...
    RouterTable plans:
    ibuildit.ca/plans/bench-top-r...
    This is an older video that I originally posted on my second channel, more or less accidentally - I got mixed up and uploaded it to that one instead of this one, and since my internet is expensive, I decided to leave it.
    It has done ok there, but it really belongs here. I don't have a new video for this week (busy working on the plans for a new machine) I thought now was a great time to post it over here.
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    / @johnheisz
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    / ibuildithome
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    / ibuilditscrapbin
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  • @JohnHeisz
    @JohnHeisz  5 років тому +9

    The build article with project details:
    ibuildit.ca/projects/precision-router-lift/
    Plans for this project:
    ibuildit.ca/plans/precision-router-lift/
    RouterTable plans:
    ibuildit.ca/plans/bench-top-router-table/
    This is an older video that I originally posted on my second channel, more or less accidentally - I got mixed up and uploaded it to that one instead of this one, and since my internet is expensive, I decided to leave it.
    It has done ok there, but it really belongs here. I don't have a new video for this week (busy working on the plans for a new machine) I thought now was a great time to post it over here.
    Ways you can help support this channel:
    Patreon:
    www.patreon.com/user?u=865843&ty=h
    Project plans for sale: ibuildit.ca/plans/
    Become A Member of this channel:
    ua-cam.com/channels/jA8vRlL1c7BDixQRJ39-LQ.htmljoin
    More videos on my second woodworking channel:
    ua-cam.com/users/IBuildIt
    My home reno channel:
    ua-cam.com/users/IBuildItHome
    My "Scrap bin" channel:
    ua-cam.com/users/IBuildItScrapBin
    #ibuildit
    Website: ibuildit.ca/
    Facebook: facebook.com/I-Build-It-258048014240900/
    Instagram: instagram.com/i_build_it.ca/

    • @jmm1886
      @jmm1886 3 роки тому

      Hey John , yesterday I paid for your router lift plans , which I have not received, I paid by PAY-PAL

    • @JohnHeisz
      @JohnHeisz  3 роки тому +1

      @@jmm1886 I guess you didn't read this:
      ibuildit.ca/important-information-buying-plans/

    • @jmm1886
      @jmm1886 3 роки тому

      @@JohnHeisz Hi John , thanks for the reply , could you please send me the link so that I can download them

    • @JohnHeisz
      @JohnHeisz  3 роки тому +1

      @@jmm1886 like it says in that page that I guess you still haven't read, the link was sent to the email address you use with paypal. please check there and your spam folder for it and if you still can't find it, email me using the email address in that page.

  • @cameronl62
    @cameronl62 5 років тому +24

    As I was building this, I was amazed at the brilliance of the design. Exceptionally accurate and easy to operate, yet ridiculously simple to build. Really, it's just layers of plywood, no complicated joinery. Genius! I found the table saw fence to be the same; easy to build, brilliantly designed, simply tune-able to dead-nuts accuracy.

  • @rodneybroder7236
    @rodneybroder7236 5 років тому +5

    Just finished your lift last week. Previously, I built your table saw rip fence and it made my accuracy go up 10 fold over my 40 year old craftsman contractor saw fence. I took my time (not easy for me) building the lift and it works fantastic. I always love your plans and accompanying videos and articles. By the way this is the 3rd lift I’ve built. The other designs were from other UA-camrs and I just could not make them with enough precision. Thanks again for great videos and plans.

  • @yannick2738
    @yannick2738 5 років тому +9

    I bought the plans and built it. Great addition to my shop and great improvement for any router table.

  • @bobclifton8021
    @bobclifton8021 5 років тому +2

    I'm always amazed at what you can put together from a small pile of plywood and a fist full of hardware. Very clever mechanism John.

  • @PetterBruland
    @PetterBruland 3 роки тому

    How am I not subscribed to this channel. Goldmine of good ideas.

  • @wwscott7595
    @wwscott7595 5 років тому +1

    Their is one thing I do admire about you, your attention to detail and you simple explanation.

  • @BookofIsaiah
    @BookofIsaiah 5 років тому +1

    Excellent build video, John!! Thank you for posting this and making the design available!!

  • @WEMAKESTUFFnz
    @WEMAKESTUFFnz 5 років тому

    Buy the plans for this router lift (and the bench top router table), you won't be disappointed. The plans are exceptionally well written with plenty of detail and easy to follow. My benchtop router table is a joy to use. Thank you.

  • @JamesManCave
    @JamesManCave 5 років тому +1

    Spectacular build as always John, will have to keep this in mind for when I get around to building my router table. 👍

  • @WorkingWood
    @WorkingWood 5 років тому +9

    I should be finishing the build this morning. In case anyone is in doubt, John's plans are extremely clear and easy to follow.

  • @jbb5470
    @jbb5470 5 років тому +1

    Another great video John! Nice engineering went into this one as well as many others you build! Definitely Inspirational!

  • @theothermarshal
    @theothermarshal 5 років тому +3

    Great design John... I'm going to have to buy these plans for myself ASAP.

  • @MRrwmac
    @MRrwmac 5 років тому

    John, as usual this is a great assembly video of your astonishing router lift!

  • @baconsoda
    @baconsoda 5 років тому +3

    This is a really clear and easy to follow process... even I could do this!

  • @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230
    @crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 5 років тому

    John, I haven't been on youtube in some time and you were the first I wanted to see. I literally was looking for a router lift online when this video came up. Earry. The shop looks so good and well organized. Thanks for this and all of your video';s

  • @rogerpoulin2068
    @rogerpoulin2068 5 років тому

    Already have your lift . The best money I ever spent. This router lift works great.

  • @andrewmcgillivray1881
    @andrewmcgillivray1881 3 роки тому

    wow, you've out-done yourself john, i'm very impressed. when i saw you screwing the t-nuts into place I remembered that there are t-nuts for metalworking, they're meant to be welded in place. but for woodworking applications they can be screwed in place using the predrilled holes.
    .

  • @williambirdwell1633
    @williambirdwell1633 5 років тому

    john your videos are always imformative and are interesting to watch, keep up the good work.Thankyou!

  • @benzmansl65amg
    @benzmansl65amg 5 років тому

    Great job John! Workbench looks great!

  • @jessjulian9458
    @jessjulian9458 5 років тому

    I bought the plans and built the ultimate box joint jig over a year ago. I wish I had known that you we're going to design and build a router lift. Because I know it would have worked just as well as the one I bought ~ 4 months ago, and would have cost me nothing compared to the lift that I bought. Anyway I use my box joint jig all the time and I really really like it. I really do appreciate the things that you do and provide plans for us to buy and build. From now on I'm going to check in on your Channel and see if you have, or are going to build something that I might need before I go out and buy it.
    I don't always get notifications of your projects that you are starting to work on. Sometimes I do. Oftentimes I have to go back and click on the Bell and reset it. Even that doesn't always work. Thanks for all that you do.

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 5 років тому +5

    Excellent build! Wish that I had seen this before I built my router table. I am going to have to look at those measurements to see if the lift will still fit under my table. If it will, I am going to order those plans & build it................Thanks John.........................

  • @montytownes5482
    @montytownes5482 5 років тому

    Awesome job thank you for taking time to show us

  • @kevinintheusa8984
    @kevinintheusa8984 5 років тому

    Great idea and I plan to buy the plans as soon as my router plate comes in. I am making a table from scratch so I might as well add a lift at the same time. I was thinking of using plastic on the moving edges to make it smoother up and down. Great design and the best I have seen on youtube.

  • @edwardl.2646
    @edwardl.2646 5 років тому +8

    I like that your router lift is a slow moving lift with a hand crank for precision depth

    • @spinlite
      @spinlite 3 роки тому

      How do I download the plans without downloading other programs, when I try to download it forces me to download a winzip program that I have already downloaded previously.

  • @jeffforbes3772
    @jeffforbes3772 5 років тому

    Very cool John. Thanks for posting.

  • @LostWhits
    @LostWhits 5 років тому

    Thanks for posting it again.

  • @FredMcIntyre
    @FredMcIntyre 5 років тому +1

    Awesome work John! 👍👊

  • @jonpardue
    @jonpardue 5 років тому +6

    Just bought the plans and the download was jet fast. Had no idea how well- illustrated and detailed the plans were going to be. You get 2D and 3D drawings that show exactly how to build it. These "I Built It" videos are loaded with clever tricks, especially this one with the sliding parts.

  • @wm005
    @wm005 5 років тому

    This is an excellent project video and well explained...

  • @mischir-pndu420
    @mischir-pndu420 5 років тому

    Once I get myself a router i'll build this thing! Great design!

  • @MrPinolatino
    @MrPinolatino 5 років тому

    Great work! Very impressed!

  • @michaeldillon4070
    @michaeldillon4070 5 років тому

    Another great video - you are doing a fine job John. Mike in Australia

  • @kanedNunable
    @kanedNunable 3 роки тому

    awesome work as usual Sir. bravo.

  • @DolfocarAli
    @DolfocarAli 4 роки тому

    Really clever router lift i loved it

  • @zweg1321
    @zweg1321 5 років тому +3

    You make marvelous projects. Years ago before you tube I never would have thought you could make so many things from wood
    Thank you for making these videos

  • @ladislavkancir4936
    @ladislavkancir4936 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for this masterpiece, Master woodworker mine you will be 😂😂😂😂 this is genius

  • @richarddebeer2247
    @richarddebeer2247 3 роки тому

    That’s ingenious, awesome 😎

  • @stefs-area6967
    @stefs-area6967 3 роки тому

    Great channel thanks for the content and
    greetings from Reutlingen👐

  • @63256325N
    @63256325N 5 років тому

    Nice! Thanks for the video.

  • @davida.rodriguez3987
    @davida.rodriguez3987 2 роки тому

    Thank you, master! from Argentina

  • @154Jamesp
    @154Jamesp 5 років тому

    Looks like a great design. Seems a hand plane might come in handy for the fitting.

  • @dinolino3313
    @dinolino3313 5 років тому

    John?! Your Workbench clean? Holy Moly😂

  • @Aprendiz-de-Marceneiro
    @Aprendiz-de-Marceneiro 5 років тому

    Ótimo trabalho!

  • @MacgruberWood
    @MacgruberWood 5 років тому

    very good , thanks

  • @user-lo3zm2sm9d
    @user-lo3zm2sm9d 4 роки тому

    Good tool!

  • @Zeki78
    @Zeki78 5 років тому

    thank you very much , John .. İstanbul turkey..

  • @ledmk2
    @ledmk2 5 років тому

    Nice made

  • @mheermance
    @mheermance 8 місяців тому

    This is clever and makes perfect sense, except that bolt glued into part H. I can't figure out what's up with that.

  • @TheZakimus
    @TheZakimus 5 років тому

    "As the rod turns" I love that show

  • @victorlombardo2396
    @victorlombardo2396 3 роки тому

    Excellent router lift!! I wanna ask you if I can build the plywood parts with hardwood, as I don't have plywood

  • @maxximumb
    @maxximumb 5 років тому +6

    Just so I have it straight in my head, The hex nut in part I is pushed by the locking handle, causing part I to press against the carriage, creating a friction lock?
    Great project John.

  • @bamsebrumbamsebrumen5403
    @bamsebrumbamsebrumen5403 5 років тому +2

    Perhaps this lift would be the perfect design for developing into a tilting router lift :)

    • @naquaexplosives6150
      @naquaexplosives6150 5 років тому

      Two screwdrivers as adjustment motors and it's a DE-lux lift

  • @Thom4123
    @Thom4123 5 років тому +1

    Now that’s a sweet lift thanks John. Take Care

  • @ashraf61
    @ashraf61 5 років тому

    Thanks for sharing. ;-)

  • @mree83
    @mree83 5 років тому

    Very good work. I am just lost on how the locking machinism works.

  • @jakematic
    @jakematic 5 років тому +1

    Others should use John's plans as an example of how to do them properly.
    Bought one somewhere else this week for a jig and it looks like a manual to build the Enterprise. Going to reverse engineer it from the picture instead... sheesh.
    Was planning to build this today until the flu kicked my ass this week.

  • @vulcanville
    @vulcanville 5 років тому

    I need to build this someday soon, probably in the early spring. I live in rural Canada, can you tell me where to get bearings?

  • @MRrwmac
    @MRrwmac 5 років тому

    John, Is there a video covering the lock mechanism?

  • @polomougins
    @polomougins 3 роки тому

    162 978 views it's not enough! very good job, smart creative and well done.

  • @robertoc.5749
    @robertoc.5749 3 роки тому

    Nice!!!!

  • @btg5975
    @btg5975 4 роки тому

    Simply wonderful. Wish i could do the same. Regards, Engineer from India

  • @floriank9435
    @floriank9435 5 років тому

    Who the fu#% hits thumbs down??
    Great job and design, John!!

  • @wouterrobertmatthee115
    @wouterrobertmatthee115 Рік тому

    Hi John I like to know what is the measurements off all the parts i like to build one my self

  • @nickstarkey4976
    @nickstarkey4976 5 років тому

    Cool video. What’s up with the table saw build? Is that still happening or no?

  • @luperciosard8322
    @luperciosard8322 4 роки тому

    tem como fazer de plástico reciclável ? grato

  • @ljgault
    @ljgault 3 роки тому

    John, can this be built where the handles come out the opposite side?

  • @bexpi7100
    @bexpi7100 5 років тому +2

    A very cool project and well designed too. I'm curious about the function of the 1/4 inch bolt that was glued in near the end of the video though. I couldn't tell what it is for.

    • @brewermoe883
      @brewermoe883 5 років тому

      Same! What's that bolt for? ?

    • @peethreeorion
      @peethreeorion Рік тому

      If you're talking about the rod at 12:56, I wondered the same thing. That bolt gets a handle on its end (seen on the diagram at 13:34); turning it applies pressure to a plate that jams the router carriage in place after the height is set, so it can't slip. I think that's why some of the pieces (I and J) were not glued, but only screwed in place at one end, so they can flex enough to use as "brakes."

  • @mmmmmmm8706
    @mmmmmmm8706 5 років тому

    This works.

  • @xianshengxu998
    @xianshengxu998 5 років тому

    I like this plan and I'm planning how to buy it, but I suggest you make a plan for a big router. Thank you.

  • @difflocktwo
    @difflocktwo 5 років тому

    Any experience with candle wax, paraffin, as a lubricant instead? For the extra difficulty of applying it, it should at least last longer to be worth it.

  • @rafvdp6391
    @rafvdp6391 5 років тому

    Nice to see this video again on this channel . As you suggested i am following the forum to for the tablesaw build , so maybe ahead on the topic , but since you are motorizing the saw for lift are you gonna motorize the tilt to ? Maybe with lineair actuator ( elektric cilinder) or something else or keep that manual ? Cheers

    • @JohnHeisz
      @JohnHeisz  5 років тому

      The tilt will be manually operated.

  • @73superglide62
    @73superglide62 5 років тому

    The gray last a long time ,I'm told but it is your video ,

  • @mikelownsbro2876
    @mikelownsbro2876 3 роки тому

    The same applies here, Hi, I would definitely buy these plans if I knew where to buy the router motor. Thanks for the video. Mike

    • @StuartGeers
      @StuartGeers 3 роки тому

      Beauty is you can utilize any router. Including just finding an old used router and taking it out of its base

  • @jmm1886
    @jmm1886 3 роки тому

    Hi John , just paid for your router lift plans , how do I get them, and when

  • @kanedNunable
    @kanedNunable 3 роки тому

    genius

  • @bradelliott8951
    @bradelliott8951 4 роки тому

    Does this fit a compact router?

  • @mikelownsbro2876
    @mikelownsbro2876 3 роки тому

    I don’t suppose anyone knows what type of router John has used in his video. Is it a 1/2” or 1/4” collet size. I am struggling to find an appropriate router with a 1/2’ collet (I have quite a collection of 1/2” bits) thanks, Mike

  • @user-ds1ti6cb3i
    @user-ds1ti6cb3i 5 років тому +1

    Отлично 👍👍👍👏

  • @martingregson7136
    @martingregson7136 3 роки тому

    At 10:22 what is the point of the bolt you inserting?

  • @mrhumptydee
    @mrhumptydee 5 років тому +2

    Enjoying following this build. Thanks for making these videos😁 how's the table saw coming along?
    I built this a few years ago after buying your plans, it still works great and in my opinion one of the best designs out there. (I motorised it using an old drill motor, I also used petroleum jelly to lubricate the sliding parts and have never had any problems sticking)

  • @Seanfrtd
    @Seanfrtd 4 роки тому +1

    I am tempted to make this then take it apart and cast it in aluminum.

  • @anibalcarvajal4048
    @anibalcarvajal4048 5 років тому

    How to buy plans from you?

  • @EitriBrokkr
    @EitriBrokkr 3 роки тому

    Do you still use this lift? Long term are you happy with it?

  • @kd2rdhlarry571
    @kd2rdhlarry571 2 роки тому

    Are wax AND jelly a bad idea?

  • @antonioramirez8189
    @antonioramirez8189 5 років тому

    Están muy bien los trabajos pero estaría mejor si les pudieran poner subtitulos gracias

  • @johqcitizen7851
    @johqcitizen7851 4 роки тому

    I use the wax from a toilet bowel ring. Inexpensive at the big box stores.

  • @anibalcarvajal4048
    @anibalcarvajal4048 5 років тому

    I would to buy the plans for the How To Make A Precision Router Lift

  • @jmm1886
    @jmm1886 3 роки тому

    HI John , Yesterday I paid for your plans and have not received them , could you
    please let me know what is happening regarding this . I paid by PAY-PAL

  • @davecoop4069
    @davecoop4069 3 роки тому

    So I just bought the plans and I tried to copy them , then lost them. Can anyone help?

  • @sween187
    @sween187 5 років тому

    So it's a case of a little dap will rather that the bigger the gob the better the job.

  • @EYALAVRAHAMI
    @EYALAVRAHAMI 5 років тому

    Hi John! is it better for you that we are supporting you through patreon or youtube membership?
    who charges less commission?

    • @JohnHeisz
      @JohnHeisz  5 років тому +1

      Patreon changes less and you can pay what you want to - anything from a dollar and higher. Memberships are flat $5 per month.

    • @EYALAVRAHAMI
      @EYALAVRAHAMI 5 років тому

      @@JohnHeisz i'm already a patreon but i was thinking to myself if thats the best i can do for you, i wasn't sure that i'm helping as much as i can. now i know that i am.
      Thanks for everything! i really do enjoy each and every video you post.

  • @DoctorPLL
    @DoctorPLL 5 років тому +2

    Srsly 2 downvotes? Must be drunks that missed the thumbs up button.

  • @yorky7557
    @yorky7557 5 років тому

    I too bought John's excellent plans and built this lift. However, the router I chose to use [Makita D Handle Router 3601B] was a bit meatier and gave the mechanism some challenges. I looked around for some ideas and chose to follow the modifications that John Deacon employed [ua-cam.com/video/uXWzVyHdOxQ/v-deo.html]. I also used an M16 threaded rod. It now works like a charm and is a great addition to my shop. I also started out with lower grade ply - note from the wise [now] - always use birch ply when told to!

  • @stixbymarkbeauchamp8391
    @stixbymarkbeauchamp8391 5 років тому +3

    Great video! Excellent instructions

    • @dougbray5258
      @dougbray5258 3 роки тому

      I just saw your utube Chanel I have worked with wood for about 40 yrs.i love the way you make these machines out of wood

  • @ADVBear
    @ADVBear 5 років тому

    Hi John. I hope you don't find me too invasive, but I want to ask you how are you going? I mean, really. You sound exhausted. You got me worried. Please, take care of yourself. Love and light, brother.

    • @JohnHeisz
      @JohnHeisz  5 років тому +2

      This video was made more than a year ago, and I'm still alive, so...

    • @ADVBear
      @ADVBear 5 років тому

      That's good to hear. Peace.@@JohnHeisz

  • @spencerpayne1971
    @spencerpayne1971 3 роки тому

    Hi there I hope you dont mind I have messaged you on instagram just want some advice before I download the plans many thanks , keep up the good work

  • @HugoMak
    @HugoMak 5 років тому

    Would have linear rails and a dro if it's really precise lol

  • @Mr.Donahue
    @Mr.Donahue 5 років тому

    You should work for IKEA!

  • @onecarwood
    @onecarwood 5 років тому

    Who down votes videos like these? People who have no clue as to what they are watching I guess.

    • @JohnHeisz
      @JohnHeisz  5 років тому +3

      Usually either haters or people that think by clicking the dislike button. UA-cam will stop recommending videos like this. Some people need a larger power (like UA-cam) to filter what they are shown so that they won't click on it and watch, because they can't help themselves.