I need to know what the "Best" table to use this lift with- please give me some help!!
1670461
Wow this has been the best investment for my shop in years. I have arthritse and it was getting hard to use my router table. I can now change a bit in two minutes and if I need to raise or lower the bit it takes only seconds. The Jessem Mast-r-lift-II is expensive, but well worth it.
1670462
Also the price Amazon has this plate on sale right now is a really good deal. This lift at under 300 dollars is a good buy.
1670463
I actually have two of these. The first I have put in a Kreg PRS 1040 table with a Woodpecker fence. The table is pretty solid and the fence is super adjustable. That works well for everyday stuff. The second lift will go in the side extension of my table saw. This will help with longer stock. I've not tried it in any other tables.
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.
1670465
I built my own top which is working well. However, I may eventually buy the JessEm Mast-R-Top Phenolic. In the end, any quality top that has the correct opening size should work well.
1670466
Go ahead and get the Jessum table. That way you won't run in to any size differences and so forth and the price is competitive with all the rest of them. You can't go wrong with Jessum. That's my opinion and I hope it helps.
1670467
The best table is one you built yourself to fit your needs. This is an awesome lift!
1670468
I haven't experimented with other tables. I made my own table top out of phenolic, and I absolutely love it! I did it that way to cut on the overall cost. If you visit the jessem website, you'll see the table top is pretty nice, but expensive. The jessem website is very helpful.
1670469
I purchased the Kreg table for mine. To install this lift in a Kreg table you need to call JessEm and purchase a set of corners so the bolt holes line up in the plate otherwise the bolt holes will not line up with plate. I purchased a sheet of 3/4 inch FG ply and made a dust collection bin under the plate along with storage for bits ect, I modified Kreg's enclosure plans and took a little from the NYW router table to come up with a pretty cool table, IMHO .
865596
I do not believe this will work with that table. The radius on the corners of this router lift are different than the ones on the Bosch plate. Also I can't find any listing of what size the Bosch plate is, but the lift plate size is 9-1/4"x11-3/4" and 3/8" thick.
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The technical specs for this item, I am not aware of. However, If your go to their website, LiftSupportsDepot.com you will find a contact us portion. You can call their toll free number and speak to one of the reps who actually know their stuff and ask the question. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
421590
I found mine on EBay. I think it was 400$. Has hydrolics but doesn't get very tall. I had to raise mine on blocks and I'm only 5'4. But it's not bad for my first table! I loved this arm too!
761267
I believe I bought a Coke fold up table which is the same as I used camping for over 20 years...All other I tried were not as good and would not fit in my scanoe. 20 # and sturdy! @ fold up chairs and the 4 seats! It is RED
859927
YouTube theres alot of videos explaining what to do and what not to do Just search how to use a high lift
357425
Yes. I have one mounted in that table. It works just OK. Not as good as a decent router lift such as the Jessem Rout-Lift.
858609
The previous answer nailed the difference. In other words, the plate size that drops into the table opening is made either for a Jess-em table or, as in my case a non-Jess-em. That being said, if you are making your own custom top, you could use either lift--just size according to your preference.
1552734
I would call the place where you got your lift set-up they should be able to help.
77048
I bought this table so I could do physical therapy at home for my back and hips. This table has met my needs. Go to sparkpeople.com for the weight thing. I took off 26 lbs in 6 weeks. . Wishing you success. . .Susan
2075773
I'm not sure what you are trying to do. If you are looking for a lift stand, the Pit Bull stand is great, Pit Bull SS Rear Stand - -- I have a Pit Bull and a Black Widow, both are excellent but for different bikes and purposes.
1814010
I recommend looking at the JessEm website http://www.jessem.com/MAST-R-LIFT_II.html Incidentally, I use a Craftsman which was not listed on the JessEm website. It fits well. Since I installed this lift, getting bit setup height correct has become a pleasure rather than a chore. I strongly recommend this product.
173848
Not sure, I work with my table higher than most. I've had a couple of these tables and they've both cracked and broke, my second one broke on the 4th day of use and the person wasn't seriously over weight. I think the face cradle that is cut out jeopardizes the integrity of its strength. Either that or inferior wood used. I recommend going with Ironman Astoria it is much more sturdy and will be able to hold clients who are over weight with no problem.
670596
Kind of a mute point. I love the table, but I don't use the lift top feature. It is unsteady and unreliable in this regard. I just keep the table as a flat surface. Have even planned to bolt the lift part from underneath to keep fingers from getting squished. The table is beautiful, though, and I am glad to have it.
1432093
I think the way those lifts are built (triangle on top of triangle with a slight rotation to offset the holes), it looks like you can still incorporate them. My titan rides low on the front with these shocks. I like the idea of the leveling kit. :-)
1586258
Unfortunately you can not reverse the lift. My table is not in my ideal position in the living room and I wish it could have been reversed; however, I have gotten used to it and find it worth it as it is the best coffee table I have ever owned. My best friend loved it so much she tried finding one and couldn't. I accidentally found it here on amazon and bought it for her as a thank you gift for some painting she did for me. She enjoyed using it so much she bought one as a Christmas present for her mother, who thinks it's also the best coffee table.
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Right now we are using a couple of metal bistro chairs which work for us. You can't use the tall chairs so the smaller the better. We don't care if it matches the dark wood of the table. So it's pretty much up to you.