How I installed JessEm Router Lift - Rout-R-Lift II In a Small Shop Router Table (and quick review)

Small shops mean compromises, but they don't need to mean sacrifices. Join me while I install my JessEm Rout-R-Lift II in the cart I'm building to house my router table and SawStop CTS Compact Table Saw.
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[@cryogene]

Thanks Ryan for putting this up. Got to say, I watched countless number of youtube vids on this and yours is one of the most comprehensive with details of every step. Just like the corner radius & what Forstner bit to use. 👍

[@ryandaywoodworking]

Awesome! I’m glad you found it helpful! These are awesome router lifts, I’ve been using mine almost every day.

[@mak4374]

Nice! Hope to see a video on making the fence. Keep it up!

[@ryandaywoodworking]

I ended up buying a cheap fence to use for now. Building a proper fence is on the one day list!

[@oldmarine312]

thanks for taking the time to share this!

[@ryandaywoodworking]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michebre]

Thanks very much for a very explicit video. Thanks also for mentioning the bit sizes, as others seem to leave this information out of their video.

[@ryandaywoodworking]

Glad it was helpful! The drill bit size was something I had a hard time finding. Thought it was worth sharing!

[@stephendixon5991]

thanks for taking the time to make this video , this is the best video i have found on how to do this

[@onehandedmaker]

Very informative video Ryan.
I got the JessEm saw guides for Christmas and should do a video on setting them up.
Keep the content coming, I have subscribed.
One Handed Maker - Australia

[@eddieramos19]

You did good

[@bob035]

Excellent job thank you very much

[@Pedalpower3651]

Is it easier to level the router plate from above the table or from under the table? I think Jess is the only one that offers leveling from above the table. I have a KREG router lift, and I level it from under the table or are they just about equal?

[@ryandaywoodworking]

By levelling do you mean making sure the lift is level/flat with the table? That is done with the small Allen key bolts from the top of the lift. I haven’t used the Kreg lift so can’t comment on it.

[@timtonicki9115]

Great job.

[@ryandaywoodworking]

Thanks!

[@oldmarine312]

awesome Sauce

[@maxfli343]

What router did you use

[@ryandaywoodworking]

Inside the lift? I have the Bosch 1617

[@jamespeters066]

Is that the MRP23EVS router? Just curious because I want that router but they say it won't work in a lift.

[@ryandaywoodworking]

It’s the Bosch 1617 router.

[@erock801]

and here i thought i was being clever taping a $20 bluetooth outlet remote to my rigid vacuum hose…. good job fe-stool

[@ryandaywoodworking]

However you do it, remote control of your vacuum is awesome.