Im trying to decide if I should buy the big Triton router, or if i should spend twice the amount and get something really nice like this one. They say buy the best you can afford, but that's tricky when buying a new router means less money to spend on other tools and projects.
Hi Mikey, its really the lift that demands the money being spent, the router itself I feel is less improtant, even disposable. I ran an Hitachi with a woodpecker l;ift for years it it was superb. Just remember regardless of others beliefs or advice, you gotta live with it. 👍👍
oh how i wish i have this in my workshop. I currently have bosch router table fitted with 1/2 " hitachi router M12SC. Table is not perfectly accurate and router is very noisy. Wish i could replace these with Incra AUK or Jessem AUK soon enough.
Hi Graham. I just ordered my Incra lift and it will be here in about a week. It will be paired to a 3-1/2 hp Milwaukee router. My accountant (and bride) of nearly 42 years gave me the go ahead since my birthday is near. Your video helped me decide on which lift to buy. Thanks for your review. Did you know that Incra now has a metric version of that lift?
Amazing set up! I really wish my inserts had the cut outs for dust collection. I also find it so interesting to hear phrases from petite in different demographics... I say snug as a bug in a rug all the time. Now I am wondering if I picked that up from my relatives who came from England or if that is just a phrase everyone uses all over the world 🤔 great video!
Nice video, sir! Subscribed and liked, thanks! Question???? . . . I'm just now setting up the same Incra Router Lift (JessEm made) on a new Incra router table and noticed you used the small set screws or, "grub" screws as you called them, for leveling the router plate instead of using the pre-installed plate leveler screws that are built into the router table plate opening which the instructions suggest to do if installing the lift on an Incra router table. When I tried leveling the plate per those instructions instead of using the packaged set screws as you did, I did find using the pre-installed levelers a bit clunky. Did you use the small set screws/grub screws inadvertently or was that by choice and, as these grub screws seem to be a better, more stable option vs. the built-in levelers, have you any issues with the grub/set screws?
Hi Graham Have had mine about a year now - no problems with one exception. I have the Incra Cleansweep under the router table and my one criticism with the AUK is the dust extraction can be quite poor out of the cleansweep, particularly if you are using a short bit. The router has to be set quite high and the space available below the rings gets quite small, hence poor extraction. I have to open up the cleansweep door and get in there with the dust extractor hose. It seems the "sweep" in the cleansweep doesn't. My previous basic incra plate (without the lift mechanism) had much better extraction. I will be keen to hear how you get on with it.
Hi Craig, I'm also tempted to buy the clean sweep setup. Just wondering - are you using the clean sweep magnetic insert rings with the holes in? As far as I'm aware these are necessary to maintain the volume of airflow necessary for proper extraction.
Hi @@calumbettison742. Yes - the holes in the insert plates improve the extraction. My problem now is not the cleansweep system, it's the router itself. I used to have the Triton 3-1/4hp router using the basic Incra plate and the cleansweep inserts. When I changed my router to the AUK I also changed to the router lift plate version. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the cleansweep system, but be aware that the type of router you use *may* reduce its effectiveness, as I have unfortunately found.
Not ideal, but just a thought - would a collet extension help in this situation? Of course this would be at the expense of cutter precision.@@craigturner2756
O what a great new bit of kit, but wait that is not to go in the space in the cabinet or did you have third sight on the Hitachi needing its handles back. Incra Jessum Felder all great products.
Hi Barry, no I didn't. I have been planning to build a new Router table and I was going to put the new router in the new table, but I needed it sooner. 👍😁
Hi Graham Massive fan of your channel and very informative videos! I was wondering if you have had any issues or would like to share any pros and cons after a period of using the set-up. I am about to pull the trigger on purchasing the exact same set-up, but just waiting a few more days to see if Peter will have a Black Friday deal on it (more in hope than expectation!!!) Would love any feed back, good or otherwise. Diolch. Hefin
Hi Hefin, thank you. 😁. I do have a few things to say about the system, probably a bit too long for a message and I wouldn't want them taken out of context so drop me an email so I can reply to you directly. 👍
I'm also thinking of getting this setup so would be very appreciative if you posted your thoughts on here! Its a lot of money to spend so I'm trying to be as well informed as possible!@@GTWoodshop
Would love to hear your thoughts before I splash out. In a nutshell would you recommend this setup? Are there any major concerns that you'd flag up to someone thinking of investing? @@GTWoodshop
@@GTWoodshop I have the same router lift and I have to choose between the AUKTool router, spindle motor made by Mafell or SUHNER(expensive but made in europe) or chinese spindle motor with water cooling and VEF supply. If AUKTool is made somewhere in europe, Japan or Taiwan I would buy it in a heartbeat!
Hmmmm your Hitachi router failing when it did.......suspicious...but gets you past the wife..... I seem to remember another router "comnent" a few videos back 🤔
Ahhhh you went for that one!
Lol I keep forgetting you have a lot more money to spend on tools
Eye captain, managed to secure some funds that were previously ear marked for something else. (Don't tell her!) 😁😉
@@GTWoodshop yeah my accountant is pretty hot on the books
That motor looks colossal! I'm so tempted to get this setup
It sure is. 😁👍
Looks like a well-made bit of kit Graham, looking forward to seeing plenty of use out of it ...And the Pig survived another day.
The Pig was a present from my daughter yrs ago, so he will probably feature in a few vids yet. Its the Koala's you gotta watch out for.....
Thanks for that, very informative
Looks like a great match. I’m sure you will put it to work soon!
Hi Matt, thanks. I certainly hope to. 👍
Im trying to decide if I should buy the big Triton router, or if i should spend twice the amount and get something really nice like this one.
They say buy the best you can afford, but that's tricky when buying a new router means less money to spend on other tools and projects.
Hi Mikey, its really the lift that demands the money being spent, the router itself I feel is less improtant, even disposable. I ran an Hitachi with a woodpecker l;ift for years it it was superb. Just remember regardless of others beliefs or advice, you gotta live with it. 👍👍
oh how i wish i have this in my workshop.
I currently have bosch router table fitted with 1/2 " hitachi router M12SC. Table is not perfectly accurate and router is very noisy. Wish i could replace these with Incra AUK or Jessem AUK soon enough.
Hi Teo, I feel there must always be a something to strive for....👍👍
Hi Graham. I just ordered my Incra lift and it will be here in about a week. It will be paired to a 3-1/2 hp Milwaukee router. My accountant (and bride) of nearly 42 years gave me the go ahead since my birthday is near. Your video helped me decide on which lift to buy. Thanks for your review. Did you know that Incra now has a metric version of that lift?
Yes I did see something in an email. Never mind. I hope you enjoy yours and give thanks to the boss every day. 😂
Amazing set up! I really wish my inserts had the cut outs for dust collection. I also find it so interesting to hear phrases from petite in different demographics... I say snug as a bug in a rug all the time. Now I am wondering if I picked that up from my relatives who came from England or if that is just a phrase everyone uses all over the world 🤔 great video!
HI Lucy, I've tried some phrases that I thought were world wide only to get totally blank faces in reaction. Have you ever heard of 'Teazy'??
@@GTWoodshop hey Graham, I use tizzy like "he was in a tizzy" but I have never used teazy?!!
Close. So over here, 'In a Tiz' means all confused and a little bothered. Where as 'Teazy' is not quite angry, one step down maybe. 😁😁👍
@@GTWoodshop that's great! I love language and how we all experience it!
Nice video, sir! Subscribed and liked, thanks! Question???? . . . I'm just now setting up the same Incra Router Lift (JessEm made) on a new Incra router table and noticed you used the small set screws or, "grub" screws as you called them, for leveling the router plate instead of using the pre-installed plate leveler screws that are built into the router table plate opening which the instructions suggest to do if installing the lift on an Incra router table. When I tried leveling the plate per those instructions instead of using the packaged set screws as you did, I did find using the pre-installed levelers a bit clunky. Did you use the small set screws/grub screws inadvertently or was that by choice and, as these grub screws seem to be a better, more stable option vs. the built-in levelers, have you any issues with the grub/set screws?
Hi Richard, by choice, I found the grub screws much easier to use. 👍
@@GTWoodshop Thank you, sir! 👍
Bien!
Merci (I think) 🤞
Hi Graham
Have had mine about a year now - no problems with one exception. I have the Incra Cleansweep under the router table and my one criticism with the AUK is the dust extraction can be quite poor out of the cleansweep, particularly if you are using a short bit. The router has to be set quite high and the space available below the rings gets quite small, hence poor extraction. I have to open up the cleansweep door and get in there with the dust extractor hose. It seems the "sweep" in the cleansweep doesn't. My previous basic incra plate (without the lift mechanism) had much better extraction. I will be keen to hear how you get on with it.
Hi Craig, that's good to know thanks. I'll keep my eye on it. 👍
Hi Craig, I'm also tempted to buy the clean sweep setup. Just wondering - are you using the clean sweep magnetic insert rings with the holes in? As far as I'm aware these are necessary to maintain the volume of airflow necessary for proper extraction.
Hi @@calumbettison742. Yes - the holes in the insert plates improve the extraction. My problem now is not the cleansweep system, it's the router itself. I used to have the Triton 3-1/4hp router using the basic Incra plate and the cleansweep inserts. When I changed my router to the AUK I also changed to the router lift plate version. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the cleansweep system, but be aware that the type of router you use *may* reduce its effectiveness, as I have unfortunately found.
Not ideal, but just a thought - would a collet extension help in this situation? Of course this would be at the expense of cutter precision.@@craigturner2756
Its nice to see you are still using Incra products, be a shame to find they dont meet your exacting standards, m8.
Wouldn't it just Shamus!
O what a great new bit of kit, but wait that is not to go in the space in the cabinet or did you have third sight on the Hitachi needing its handles back. Incra Jessum Felder all great products.
Hi Barry, no I didn't. I have been planning to build a new Router table and I was going to put the new router in the new table, but I needed it sooner. 👍😁
Thanks, router lift use for motor diametter 80mm?
Hi, do you mean the diameter of the spindle?
@@GTWoodshop yes spindle cnc 2,2kw
Graham do you ever use the shaper option on your Hammer B3?
Hi Rich, I'm expecting my first delivery of Tooling for the shaper next week, then it will be experiment time.....
@@GTWoodshop That is awesome Graham. I look forward to seeing the results from your experience. Have a wonderful weekend.
Thanks Rich.
Hi Graham
Massive fan of your channel and very informative videos! I was wondering if you have had any issues or would like to share any pros and cons after a period of using the set-up. I am about to pull the trigger on purchasing the exact same set-up, but just waiting a few more days to see if Peter will have a Black Friday deal on it (more in hope than expectation!!!)
Would love any feed back, good or otherwise.
Diolch.
Hefin
Hi Hefin, thank you. 😁. I do have a few things to say about the system, probably a bit too long for a message and I wouldn't want them taken out of context so drop me an email so I can reply to you directly. 👍
I'm also thinking of getting this setup so would be very appreciative if you posted your thoughts on here! Its a lot of money to spend so I'm trying to be as well informed as possible!@@GTWoodshop
I think a short update is due@@calumbettison742
Would love to hear your thoughts before I splash out. In a nutshell would you recommend this setup? Are there any major concerns that you'd flag up to someone thinking of investing? @@GTWoodshop
Where is AUKTools router made? China or Europe?
That's a good question. I don't know but I'll see if I can find out.
@@GTWoodshop I have the same router lift and I have to choose between the AUKTool router, spindle motor made by Mafell or SUHNER(expensive but made in europe) or chinese spindle motor with water cooling and VEF supply. If AUKTool is made somewhere in europe, Japan or Taiwan I would buy it in a heartbeat!
Hmmmm your Hitachi router failing when it did.......suspicious...but gets you past the wife.....
I seem to remember another router "comnent" a few videos back 🤔
Ian, really. I think you have me confused with someone else sir. This was totally unexpected.........😉
@@grahambray6976 Just an observation 😆 🤣
Matap paman unboxing router bobok kayu
Indonesian ?
@@GTWoodshop ya paman saya dari Indonesia 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩
@@EclaWood Oke, bagus, ini terjemahan google. Semoga benar.
Why is every woodworker, such a messy person?
Firstly, All Hail the Dark Lord, followed by, I don't know, in my case a bit to lazy to 'Put it away' 😮