How much hassle is it to change router bits ? Is the router lift a must have item? After spending this much I'm not interested in putting on add-ons
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It's easy enough... But, I gotta say, nothing beats a lift. It's a quality table. There are better options, but this is like mid-range type, a little pro and DIY. Hope this helps.
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I bought the lift after a couple months , it is slower to change them without it because I had to take the plate off and pull the router out to tighten and loosen the collets. Spend the money on the lift its worth it. I have a porter cable router just for your information. Any other questions let me know
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Jim G, I'm probably not the best to ask because I've come to conclude that all router tables are very difficult because of the inaccessibility of the router bit for changes. (Same with table saws). If I were hooked to the router table as a main tool, I would invest in those that give you easier access. You did not ask about this but the Kreg fence is not accurate enough for them to boast about the ease of moving and adjusting the fence.
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I don't have a router lift, the router has a crank accessible from the table top. I just crank the router up and change the bit. No problem. Moving the fence is no problem. I find it quite easy. I'm very happy with this table although I admit I'm a novice when it comes to routers but have made some very nice display tables with it.
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Hi Jim,I have to say it is invaluable being able to change bits from above the table. The set I have cost me about $750 dollars but I wanted to do it right and buy the best quality items. The Kreg router table is my first ever router table. I always told my wife I was limited to what I could do with the router because I did not have a table. Now I have one and I just made her 2 items tonight on the table that I would not have been able to do free hand. I think she loves it too. I have the Triton table mounted to the Kreg as a dedicated router. I have everything set up so all I have to do is adjust the bit height and cut away. Hope this helps,Greg Hi Jim,I have to say it is invaluable being able to change bits from above the table. The set I have cost me about $750 dollars but I wanted to do it right and buy the best quality items. The Kreg router table is my first ever router table. I always told my wife I was limited to what I could do with the router because I did not have a table. Now I have one and I just made her 2 items tonight on the table that I would not have been able to do free hand. I think she loves it too. I have the Triton table mounted to the Kreg as a dedicated router. I have everything set up so all I have to... » Read More Hi Jim,I have to say it is invaluable being able to change bits from above the table. The set I have cost me about $750 dollars but I wanted to do it right and buy the best quality items. The Kreg router table is my first ever router table. I always told my wife I was limited to what I could do with the router because I did not have a table. Now I have one and I just made her 2 items tonight on the table that I would not have been able to do free hand. I think she loves it too. I have the Triton table mounted to the Kreg as a dedicated router. I have everything set up so all I have to do is adjust the bit height and cut away. Hope this helps,Greg « Show Less
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You take the base plate off of your router and mount this to it instead. I don't know about your router but mine has a huge open area with the base plate removed where you could use the very first hole of the jig. For the really small circles the pin would be inside the the open cavity of the router body and you wouldn't really see it well. You probably wouldn't be able to use any of the pin holes that fall directly under the body of the router itself. Yes there will be some of the pin holes that you cannot use with a particular router but I'm pretty sure you can step up to a larger bit to help make up for it. Take a closer look at your router and the picture of the jig here and it should make sense. You take the base plate off of your router and mount this to it instead. I don't know about your router but mine has a huge open area with the base plate removed where you could use the very first hole of the jig. For the really small circles the pin would be inside the the open cavity of the router body and you wouldn't really see it well. You probably wouldn't be able to use any of the pin holes that fall directly under the body of the router itself. Yes there will be some of the pin holes that you cannot use with a particular router but I'm pretty sure you can step up to a larger bit to... » Read More You take the base plate off of your router and mount this to it instead. I don't know about your router but mine has a huge open area with the base plate removed where you could use the very first hole of the jig. For the really small circles the pin would be inside the the open cavity of the router body and you wouldn't really see it well. You probably wouldn't be able to use any of the pin holes that fall directly under the body of the router itself. Yes there will be some of the pin holes that you cannot use with a particular router but I'm pretty sure you can step up to a larger bit to help make up for it. Take a closer look at your router and the picture of the jig here and it should make sense. « Show Less
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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.
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Chad, bit changing is not dependent in this case on the router but rather the router lift. This is a motor only router which means you will have to marry it to a lift. I have a woodpecker sidewinder lift which I really like. I can lift the router above the table in a second remove and replace the bit and then lower it again quickly. So, invest in a good router lift and this router will certainly do the job for you. I hope this helps.
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This is a very small router for mounting under a table. This router is meant to be portable and short burst use. I am not 100% sure would not find lift/adapter for this router, but I would recommend looking at a larger router. You are likely to burn the motor of this router during prolonged use.
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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
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screws go through pre drilled holes in the router table stand (Universal Stand) into the bottom of the actual router table. Im not sure if there are predrilled holes in the bottom of the table itself to accept the screws. I remember when i put it together that i thought that the screws were a little on the small side, but they have seamed to hold up so far. I bought the whole set up including the lift and i never had any problems.
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It's not the plate that's the only problem but the diameter of the motor. If you are going to spend the money for the router lift you might as well go all the way and get the motor that is recommended by Craig.
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I don't know if I would necessarily draw the conclusion that the router is no good. Wireless network setup can befuddle most novice users (and can even make experienced users pull their hair out). The #1 mistake most of the reviewers on here make is that they don't upgrade the firmware as the first step. That goes for any router though. It took me about 2 days of research before deciding in this router. I just ordered it though, and it won't arrive until Wednesday, so I can't give you my feedback on it yet.
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Yes. And a router lift is just about mandatory, too. It's very tight getting your hands in to make adjustments. Great dust collection, though, especially when paired with their CleanSweep rings/inserts.
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I have this model and use it often When I purchased mine there was another model without the guide and it was more money. If you do purchase a router use good bits they cost more but are cheaper in the long run. They won't break and last longer. hope this helps you. This is one of the best routers you can buy. It cost more but its worth it.
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Hi Ivey, the one you picked is just a switch, not a router. You can go through this process so we can start suggesting a router for you. Here it is: http://goo.gl/7zB1dc
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How much will you be using it I have had 2 set up and im going to upgrade to the master lift its a great prduct but I need the master for shop use
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It does not come with router bits. Most companies making quality routers don't include them because bit selection depends completely on the task you are going to accomplish. I agree with the other person who answered. I have mostly Whiteside and a few CMT bits. Freud also makes pretty good ones. I've used a couple of the WoodRiver ones from Woodcraft but not for more precise work - Whiteside are very reliable and helpful and have great customer service.
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You use your own router. This product only raises and lowers your router. It does not include a router.
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It doesn't come with router bits. I recommend any bits from Whiteside or CMT
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No the dewalt 611 is a trim router, you need a full size router with a 3.5 inch diameter motor. I know of no lift for trim routers