Can I use this with the fixed base on my Porter Cable 890 router? If I use plunge base under the table, I lose the adjustment for the height
250846
I can see no reason why not I am using a bosh on a router table Works great for me
250847
Yes u can. I use mine with a router lift and a Bosch but I'm sure it will work fine. Just one caution. This extender adds so much height that some of your bits may not drop beneath the table when fully lowered. This makes taller bits harder to set up and some unusable.
250848
I don't know about the 890, but, I used it quite well on a big Hitachi. If you could lower your router enough, I think the XTreme Extension would work quite well. It is a fabulous little piece of equipment. I now use a shaper, which has a built-in carriage to raise and lower the bits.
250849
It all depends on the length that you need. When I attached it to my 890 router with the bit I was using the overall length was too much. I finally just bought a bit with a longer shank to solve the problem.
1276575
No, you don't need a dedicated router, but can't use a plunge base. Buy a Porter Cable 690 or a variable speed#718 motor onlly. The JessEm is the best!
1035077
As far as I can tell the height adjustment has to be made below the table. Changing bits can be done in with the router in the table.PS I like the router a lot and have never come close to overloading it. I looked at the competition and this was by far the best deal.
929427
I hope you realize that you must unclamp the router before making height adjustments above table. I cant see any other reason that you would have difficulties raising or lowering the router otherwise. It's not a true above the table adjustable router
1785885
I don't know if the skill 1830 router base uses. However, the Shop Fox bushings fit Porter-Cable router bases. Many manufacturers use the same size openings. Recommend you take your base plate to a brick & mortar store to see if a Porter-Cable bushing will fit your base plate.
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Here is the list of compatible routers from the owner's manual - it would have been nice to have this when I was shopping: Bosch Models 1613 series, 1617 series (fixed base only), 1619EVS; Craftsman listed as "most Craftsman 1/2" collet routers"; DeWalt DW616, DW618 (Fixed base only); Hitachi M12VC; Makita RF1100, RF1101; Milwaukee 5615, 5616; Porter Cable 690 Series, 7529 plunge router and 892-895 series (fixed base only); Ryobi R161, R162, RE170, RE180 PL; Skil 1810, 1815, 1820, 1825. I used this table with my Craftsman and tried to use it with the Makita RF1101. The problem there lay with the Makita design, however, not this table. The router mounted beautifully to the table and bit replacement and cutting depth was a dream from the top, but the motor base would not stay locked in place in an undermount setup due to Makita's deficient lock lever design. (If you're curious about the particulars, please see my review of the Makita RF1101). This was a crying shame IMO, since the Makita is supposed to be a real workhorse, unlike my burned out Craftsman. I have now been using it with the Milwaukee 5616 for the past 3 years and it works satisfactorily.
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I use the Freud RTP1000 (also have the RTS5000 - a little bigger with working height bast, whereas the RTP1000 is a compact table top sytem with folding legs). It works well... The above the table height adjustment is standard fair, being about the same as with my PC routers). I usually take the base out for bit changes, and can fine tune the height by unlocking and twisting the body of the router motor. Works good for me.
485055
The rest-plate-on-screw-head-and-adjust-plate-height thing is for sure the case with my table saw inserts. But for this router, I made up a router table (Formica to cabinet-grade MDF) and mated it to the table saw, like an extension table, but cheaper than cast iron. I know, I know--but lighter, too, and it works just fine. Then I routed a recess for the router insert, found brass flat-head screws that just fill the chamfered holes. Which means the screws through those corner screw holes hold the Triton insert plate flat and flush with the router table surface.
2061038
I think no. The faceplate of the router has a 3 1/4 inch center hole, where the porter cable type bushings are for a router with a 1 3/16 center hole. The router comes with a metal guide that attaches to the base and provides this need without guide bushings. I do not use guide feature, as this unit is for a router table in my shop, so it did not bother me. note the large center hole in pictures of this unit. you will simply see that there is no way it would work with the guide bushings.Sorry.
666600
Remember this is a plunge base for a trim router --- plunging too deeply will result in a rough cut as well as potential motor bearing problems -- I have "hogged out" material as deep as 1/2 inch in very hard white oak-- this is a great tool-- love it----
1670464
I'm using it in the Kregg PRS 1040 precision router table. It's a great combinaltion. One thing though, you have toorder the levelers from JessEm. The ones included with the table will not line up with the lift's screws.
1438649
Yes, the mounting plate is universal. You will need to drill holes to mount the router base, however, I believe you can buy the mounting plate separately specifically for Porter Cable routers. I have the same router and it works great with the table. It took about 15 minutes to drill and countersink the holes to mount the base.
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I can't answer this question directly. However, my suggestion is for you to measure the miter track of your router table and compare your figures to so-called track "standards." These feather boards work just fine with my Ridgid R4510 table saw and Bosch RA1181 bench top router table.
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Not sure about the quick-tab method, but since the underside of the plate is flat, I don't think it would work. I screw the plate into the base, which I had predrilled specifically for the Triton (which includes an extra hole for inserting the above the table depth adjustment rod). Note that because the Triton router is pretty heavy, the plate does sag somewhat. I fixed this problem by making 4 extra depth stops that I secured to the underside of the table at the midway point of each side of the plate. This has fixed the problem. But if I were to do it all over again, I would probably get an aluminum insert plate. Not sure about the quick-tab method, but since the underside of the plate is flat, I don't think it would work. I screw the plate into the base, which I had predrilled specifically for the Triton (which includes an extra hole for inserting the above the table depth adjustment rod). Note that because the Triton router is pretty heavy, the plate does sag somewhat. I fixed this problem by making 4 extra depth stops that I secured to the underside of the table at the midway point of each side of the plate. This has fixed the problem. But if I were to do it all over again, I would probably get... » Read More Not sure about the quick-tab method, but since the underside of the plate is flat, I don't think it would work. I screw the plate into the base, which I had predrilled specifically for the Triton (which includes an extra hole for inserting the above the table depth adjustment rod). Note that because the Triton router is pretty heavy, the plate does sag somewhat. I fixed this problem by making 4 extra depth stops that I secured to the underside of the table at the midway point of each side of the plate. This has fixed the problem. But if I were to do it all over again, I would probably get an aluminum insert plate. « Show Less
948833
You need a plunge router I bought a Dewalt with multiple bases works great on this ststem
1539541
My kit has 2.5" and 1.5". Easily mounted my Porter Cable 7529 plunge router, has numerous holes so I would think it is universal. I would also recommend getting additional letter/number kits if you need several repeats.
1539543
My kit has 2.5" and 1.5" templates. I don't know about any router base but it fit perfectly on my Porter Cable 7529 plunge router. Many holes it in so I would think it is universal. My suggestion would be to also get additional letters/number sets if you need several repeats.