The two extension legs you put on the table saw (first 7 seconds) are genius. So are the videos and the things you show. Good work and an inspiration to many.
Hi Jay! I just finished building your router lift with the fence. Wow impressive it works perfectly! I had to adjust the router lift as I was using my old plunge router which I striped off the plunger mechanism. It is now the cleanest tool in my shop, I would not be exaggerating if I said it pulls 99% of dust. Thank you I'm a big fan, Barbara Los Angeles
I usually can't stand watching the speedy versions of the builds but yours was great. I watched, enjoyed and learned from it and that's all you can ask for. It must have been just as much work setting up the camera and editing the video as it was building the lift. Thanks so much.
I've admired your take on a router lift for quite a while and finally got around to building one based on your design. My last router table didn't have a lift, I had to put it on its side each time I had to adjust it. Very happy with this one.
Hey TH-camrs -- THIS is how to do an instructional video! Almost not talk, and the talk that's here is on the subject of the video -- no useless blabber about irrelevant stuff! I love it! Way to go Jay.
Seen a million over-thought, complex router lifts that do the job perfectly well i suppose, but so does yours and it's simple AF and the stop block makes it bang on accurate! Nice one!! I shall be ripping you off!
I Wanted to say, I bought the plans this last Friday, and had the router lift built by Saturday evening. Best $12.00 I've ever spent on Sketchup plans! Thanks, Jay!
Hi Jay, I built your router lift and couldn't be happier. It is so easy to use. A very well thought out design, easy to build, and very cost effective. Keep up the good work.
Awesome Jay. Until today, there was never a router lift design I wanted to spend time making because I simply don't use my router table enough to justify the effort. Your design looks simple enough to build with my modest skill set.
Jay, your vids and the detailed explanations are truly a credit to you.Keep doing what you're doing and keep recording it as you are a joy to watch.Cheers. John from Australia.
Great job, Jay, on both the router lift project and the video. It was fun to watch without having to watch every turn of a screwdriver and every rotation of a saw blade. The audio was a really nice touch. I look forward to all your videos.
I have been wanting to fill that void of my table saw, and since I am in need of a router table and garage space this seems like a win-win. Thanks Jay!
I built one nearly like yours. I like it. It works fine. Thank you for the idea. I had an old sears router that had no base. So this plan did the trick. I mostly use it for round over jobs.
This is awesome! I hope I can make one when I try my luck at it some time. I like that you made it to where you can go back to where you left off when you stopped what you were doing and used the top of the table for something else. Thank you for sharing Jay.
So i wake up this morning with a great idea to make a router lift using a lever. Just to make sure i not start designing something that has already been done i thought, just have a look on youtube. And sure enough here it is on one of my favorite channels. :)
VERY nice design and great idea too. Returning a router to a specific location can be tedious and aggravating but your design makes it easy. I also really like the metal "ways"!! Thanks a bunch.
Ive been wanting to build a router lift and I think this will be the one to build! Looked at bunch of different ones and just like this design! Thanks for sharing.
Willard Plamondon 1 day ago I have ben watching your show for a long time. and have enjoy it very much. now you have given me a router lift. I have ben looking for one for a long time. so I would like to thank you.
Love this router lift! Doesn't look too difficult to replicate and I can't wait to see how you go about putting in the wing of your table saw. That is my next step as well, I just didn't want to fork out all that $$ for a new top and lift! Excellent job!!
Great design Jay. So much more simple than others I have seen here on TH-cam. I would imagine the lever could also be tied to some threaded rod to function in a similar manner to other router lifts which would also provide some additional precision.
I have an opening on the right side of my table saw and I have wanted to put on of my routers in it. Looking forward to the build for the insert for the saw. Thanks Jay.
YET another entertaining video. Good job Jay. I especially like the metal slides for the router. They aid long term accuracy. Wear will be minimal and there should only be an occasional waxing. Definitely one of the best on The Tube.
I'm still blown away by how much nicer the action on this router lift seems compared to screw or gear based ones I've seen. After using it a while are there any problems you've come across or reasons why you wish you had gone another way with it?
I came really close to ordering a $200 lift today and remembered "Hey I remember Jay did a cool router lift a long time ago." When my Table Saw gets here I'll be making this.
Nice work Jay. I've not been pleased with my router lift that was same as yours. Locking mechanism didn't work well for me. I think I will disassemble and build one like this! I like the quick release action. Nicely done.
Hey Jay, I have appreciated all your work in bringing these ideas. You seem more like an engineer, though your woodworking leaves very little to be desired. hope I said this right. You should consider this type of field. We all have a tendency to sell ourselves short. You have real talent. Thought you should know, from an outsider
This was the 2nd or third video of yours I've watched and I was almost shocked to hear you talking at the end of this. Why in the heck are you not narrating these? You're an intelligent, well spoken guy with a great voice so use it! I admire your technical design abilities, and thanks to guys like you on TH-cam, I can't bring myself to put my phone down and go make something myself! 😂 😂 😂 Learning lots and lots though, so thanks for letting us hang out with you. Cheers!
First off, I just gotta say how frigging impressive your videos are...especially the creativity and craftsmanship behind them! Now, if only you weren't a wings fan, lmao. I'm still cringing from that 4-0 sweep my Caps suffered to your boys in '98, lol. Seriously tho, keep up the great work and thanks for some fantastic ideas!
Awesome! A design thought...if you made the lever out of wood, then put a small t-nut in the middle of it, you could run a bolt thru that up to the middle stop block/carriage lock, allowing you to make fine adjustments.
Yet another great video Jay! Can't wait to see this attached to the wing on your table saw. Would like to see it in operation. I was thinking that it would be easy to attach a cable hooked into the table top that could attach to the lever arm with a series of rough positioning levels & then have a screw mechanism on the table top itself for "fine adjustments". Just a thought....Keep up the great work that you do......
Man, your editing is getting sharper and sharper, chief ! Jay Bates I don't know if anybody has crisper editing in the YT community but if so, i'd like to susbcribe ! Thanks and keep trucking...
Great video,Jay. I am terribly impressed by your precision and workmanship. Your videos will become more interesting if you talk and explain as you are working like Matthias Wandel does.
Yep, that's my next project. I was considering Matthias Wandel's wooden gear tilting router lift but then I just thought... No... how about not? I'm going to have to make one of these. I have a 2.5hp craftsman router that can spin some pretty big bits, will be nice to finally have a stable table for it.
I bought the plans for this, and I have to say the detail in your sketchup model is impressive and your plans/instructions are top-notch! Anyhow, I can't build it exactly as you have designed because my router is very different. But I am using it as inspiration in my design. My router is a large plunge router and I plan to mount it to the worksurface by the base plate and use the lift to just push the router up and down. I have removed the springs from the plunge router so they do not add to the resistance when raising it.
excellent design! i don't know if you need a micro-adjust for router height but one could easily be incorporated into your design by simply adding a set screw to a stop block supporting the lever arm.
Hi Jay! Your routerlift looks very nice. But I had an idea while watching your video. What about a strong enough spring that pulls or maybe pushes the router with its slide against the backslide. So it wont be that lose if you unscrew the locknut for hight adjustment. With no play between the router slide and the casing around you can let the locknut open for doing some precise, repeatable drill or plungeholes. That's just an idea. Nice work, very good videos. Go on and best regards from germany!
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Nice Jay, I like how you showed the "cut list". Do you use sketch up to make/print your cut list, if so, how? I'm still learning sketch up and getting better, mainly due to your videos. It's nice to be able to go back to review the little details I forget in-between working with the program. Thanks again for doing those Scott
The two extension legs you put on the table saw (first 7 seconds) are genius. So are the videos and the things you show. Good work and an inspiration to many.
+ishortland The infeed support arms are not my idea...but very handy :)
Hi Jay!
I just finished building your router lift with the fence. Wow impressive it works perfectly! I had to adjust the router lift as I was using my old plunge router which I striped off the plunger mechanism. It is now the cleanest tool in my shop, I would not be exaggerating if I said it pulls 99% of dust.
Thank you I'm a big fan,
Barbara
Los Angeles
You, young man, are a classic craftsman. Inventive, systematic, and artistic. Your video production is perfect.
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I usually can't stand watching the speedy versions of the builds but yours was great. I watched, enjoyed and learned from it and that's all you can ask for. It must have been just as much work setting up the camera and editing the video as it was building the lift. Thanks so much.
I've admired your take on a router lift for quite a while and finally got around to building one based on your design. My last router table didn't have a lift, I had to put it on its side each time I had to adjust it. Very happy with this one.
Hey TH-camrs -- THIS is how to do an instructional video! Almost not talk, and the talk that's here is on the subject of the video -- no useless blabber about irrelevant stuff! I love it! Way to go Jay.
LFOD7491 amen brother
Seen a million over-thought, complex router lifts that do the job perfectly well i suppose, but so does yours and it's simple AF and the stop block makes it bang on accurate! Nice one!! I shall be ripping you off!
I Wanted to say, I bought the plans this last Friday, and had the router lift built by Saturday evening. Best $12.00 I've ever spent on Sketchup plans! Thanks, Jay!
Hi Jay,
I built your router lift and couldn't be happier. It is so easy to use. A very well thought out design, easy to build, and very cost effective. Keep up the good work.
The stop block, quick release was a great idea, nice build
Dear Jay, well done with this elegant build. You have taken a real world requirement and simplified the solution. Elegant. Two thumbs up!
I can't stop watching your videos. So many good, practical ideas without going overkill. Thanks for the inspiration
Awesome Jay. Until today, there was never a router lift design I wanted to spend time making because I simply don't use my router table enough to justify the effort. Your design looks simple enough to build with my modest skill set.
I agree with Richard below. One of the best woodworking video and skills around - and there are many! Brilliant work Jay.
Great build jay. This is what I like about your style. It's super simple and just what you need to build actual things that are not in the shop.
Jay, your vids and the detailed explanations are truly a credit to you.Keep doing what you're doing and keep recording it as you are a joy to watch.Cheers. John from Australia.
+John Hammond Thank you, John.
This jig looks pretty smooth and easy to use. I may have to consider this down the road for my tiny workshop. Thanks for sharing!
Great job, Jay, on both the router lift project and the video. It was fun to watch without having to watch every turn of a screwdriver and every rotation of a saw blade. The audio was a really nice touch. I look forward to all your videos.
Nicely done jay - can't wait to see the table saw wing for it!
Another top notch project and production! The washer between the jam nuts is a great trick!
I have been wanting to fill that void of my table saw, and since I am in need of a router table and garage space this seems like a win-win. Thanks Jay!
I built one nearly like yours. I like it. It works fine. Thank you for the idea. I had an old sears router that had no base. So this plan did the trick. I mostly use it for round over jobs.
This is awesome! I hope I can make one when I try my luck at it some time. I like that you made it to where you can go back to where you left off when you stopped what you were doing and used the top of the table for something else. Thank you for sharing Jay.
George Bowman You're very welcome George. Thanks for watching.
So i wake up this morning with a great idea to make a router lift using a lever. Just to make sure i not start designing something that has already been done i thought, just have a look on youtube. And sure enough here it is on one of my favorite channels. :)
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VERY nice design and great idea too. Returning a router to a specific location can be tedious and aggravating but your design makes it easy. I also really like the metal "ways"!! Thanks a bunch.
one of the simplest and best design I v seen so far.great job
Ive been wanting to build a router lift and I think this will be the one to build! Looked at bunch of different ones and just like this design! Thanks for sharing.
Very innovative, I appreciate the amount of effort that into a project like this. Nicely done!
This video had me chuckling several times. I wish I could use a file that fast! Great job on the editing as well as design and build of the lift.
This thing really rocks Jay!
Awesome design Jay. Thank you for sharing so much with the woodworking community.
Derek
Willard Plamondon
1 day ago
I have ben watching your show for a long time. and have enjoy it very much. now you have given me a router lift. I have ben looking for one for a long time. so I would like to thank you.
Long before I get to the finished product, the video production is great, as usual.
Tom Nally Thanks Tom. I appreciate it.
Nice design Jay. I enjoy the change in video style once in awhile. Always entertaining and easy to follow.
Awesome job Jay! I'm impressed by the cleverness of your jigs. I'll use this idea when I build my router table. Regards from Barcelona!
Love this router lift! Doesn't look too difficult to replicate and I can't wait to see how you go about putting in the wing of your table saw. That is my next step as well, I just didn't want to fork out all that $$ for a new top and lift! Excellent job!!
Great design Jay. So much more simple than others I have seen here on TH-cam. I would imagine the lever could also be tied to some threaded rod to function in a similar manner to other router lifts which would also provide some additional precision.
This design is really nice and not complicated! I like this plan!
You must have been really excited to build this lift! You were moving so fast!!!!
Great router lift. Very simple to build. Keep up the good work.
I have an opening on the right side of my table saw and I have wanted to put on of my routers in it. Looking forward to the build for the insert for the saw. Thanks Jay.
Great project!
I also think this way of editing workflow and showing progress in a video is superior. Good job man!
greenskin3000 Thank you for the feedback. I appreciate it.
YET another entertaining video. Good job Jay. I especially like the metal slides for the router. They aid long term accuracy. Wear will be minimal and there should only be an occasional waxing.
Definitely one of the best on The Tube.
I'm still blown away by how much nicer the action on this router lift seems compared to screw or gear based ones I've seen. After using it a while are there any problems you've come across or reasons why you wish you had gone another way with it?
This was nicely thought out and dead simple version of a router lift. Very nice.
Gareth Dirlam router lift
Great job on the table saw wing for your router and awesome router lift.
Nice design Jay! You just reminded me that I need to wax the runners on my home built router lift. Thanks for showing.
Saw Dust Maker Anytime ;)
Hi Jay! Excelent job and idea! You have inspired me with your great projects posted.
Hugs from Brazil.
Wish i could really work that fast. I love the design. If i ever build one, id give this one a shot. Good job
I came really close to ordering a $200 lift today and remembered "Hey I remember Jay did a cool router lift a long time ago." When my Table Saw gets here I'll be making this.
Jay i can't wait to try your design. Simple and to the point. Nice job!
Can't wait to see when the rest is done. This is so cool
Nice work Jay. I've not been pleased with my router lift that was same as yours. Locking mechanism didn't work well for me. I think I will disassemble and build one like this! I like the quick release action. Nicely done.
Looks great Jay, can't wait to see it in action.
That's rather clever. Nicely done. Always enjoy your presentations. Thank you.
Great build. Really like the quick release mechanism
You work really fast. Good job.
Nice work Jay! I love the simple mechanics of your design. Putting this one on my build bucket list.
I don’t thumbs up very often, but when I do it’s Dos XX, I mean Jay Bates’ videos.
Hey Jay, I have appreciated all your work in bringing these ideas. You seem more like an engineer, though your woodworking leaves very little to be desired. hope I said this right. You should consider this type of field. We all have a tendency to sell ourselves short. You have real talent. Thought you should know, from an outsider
Thanks for the kind words. I've been producing content for my website as my job since August of 2014.
Nice job Jay. I love the simplicity. Keep up the good work
Three hand tools used for this build. I'm impressed.
Ralph J Boumenot Look out Lie Nielsen!
i really like this build. this may be my favorite JCC yet.
I have a stand alone router table that may just have to go on craigslist soon!
Very nice Jay. Really like the quick release feature.Thanks for the video.
Backyard Woodworking Thanks Roland. I appreciate it as always.
Nice work! Awesome build. Perfect for small shops. I can see myself building one of these this year!
Also liked your plywood helper for table saw, may have to make one... Video production very nice
Here's the infeed helpers: jayscustomcreations.com/2014/06/table-saw-infeed-support-arms/
Jay Bates, your tough. Thanks a bunch for the videos.
***** Thanks dude.
Never seen someone work so fast!
Nice. I like the nifty trick at 7.40 for turning in a tight bolt from the threaded end.
Alasdair Craig Thanks Alasdair. Glad you found it useful.
This was the 2nd or third video of yours I've watched and I was almost shocked to hear you talking at the end of this. Why in the heck are you not narrating these? You're an intelligent, well spoken guy with a great voice so use it! I admire your technical design abilities, and thanks to guys like you on TH-cam, I can't bring myself to put my phone down and go make something myself! 😂 😂 😂 Learning lots and lots though, so thanks for letting us hang out with you. Cheers!
That's a fantastic lift, great idea...love it.
First off, I just gotta say how frigging impressive your videos are...especially the creativity and craftsmanship behind them!
Now, if only you weren't a wings fan, lmao. I'm still cringing from that 4-0 sweep my Caps suffered to your boys in '98, lol.
Seriously tho, keep up the great work and thanks for some fantastic ideas!
Awesome! A design thought...if you made the lever out of wood, then put a small t-nut in the middle of it, you could run a bolt thru that up to the middle stop block/carriage lock, allowing you to make fine adjustments.
Thanks - I can't imagine how much time it took to film so you could give us a quick video!
Yet another great video Jay! Can't wait to see this attached to the wing on your table saw. Would like to see it in operation. I was thinking that it would be easy to attach a cable hooked into the table top that could attach to the lever arm with a series of rough positioning levels & then have a screw mechanism on the table top itself for "fine adjustments". Just a thought....Keep up the great work that you do......
The Flash goes woodworking
Nice build man, great ideas
Brilliant. Best I have seen and easiest to build. Thanks
Man, your editing is getting sharper and sharper, chief ! Jay Bates
I don't know if anybody has crisper editing in the YT community but if so, i'd like to susbcribe !
Thanks and keep trucking...
Nice build. Loving your videos lately.
Hello!!! Jay your facial expression and the perfect pause dude WTF! that was too funny man. Thanks for the video.
Jay: OMG those sheet-holding brackets at the beginning are fucking GENIUS! I'm always struggling with large sheets.
Also, what's the approximate cost for this? One sheet of 3/4 ply plus the router and a few odds and ends (nuts bolts) or is there a bit more?
Great video,Jay. I am terribly impressed by your precision and workmanship. Your videos will become more interesting if you talk and explain as you are working like Matthias Wandel does.
Yep, that's my next project. I was considering Matthias Wandel's wooden gear tilting router lift but then I just thought... No... how about not? I'm going to have to make one of these. I have a 2.5hp craftsman router that can spin some pretty big bits, will be nice to finally have a stable table for it.
I bought the plans for this, and I have to say the detail in your sketchup model is impressive and your plans/instructions are top-notch! Anyhow, I can't build it exactly as you have designed because my router is very different. But I am using it as inspiration in my design. My router is a large plunge router and I plan to mount it to the worksurface by the base plate and use the lift to just push the router up and down. I have removed the springs from the plunge router so they do not add to the resistance when raising it.
ksp1278 ii
Great idea! The stop block is genius.
That HELLO freaked me out man!
This is awesome. Great design.
i hope to one day reach that level of woodworking where i can make something like that
Good work and as usual great editing.
excellent design! i don't know if you need a micro-adjust for router height but one could easily be incorporated into your design by simply adding a set screw to a stop block supporting the lever arm.
I'm from Brazil, you master wood...Parabéns
i was going to wait on ordering the table saw extension router plans until I noticed your a Lions fan! Go Detroit!
Great design, Jay!
That's the one I'm going to build... very cool!
Simple, nice touch with the steel gibs or wear plates.
That is really clever. Great design.
Very nice, and nice job on the editing it was fun to watch.
Hi Jay! Your routerlift looks very nice. But I had an idea while watching your video. What about a strong enough spring that pulls or maybe pushes the router with its slide against the backslide. So it wont be that lose if you unscrew the locknut for hight adjustment. With no play between the router slide and the casing around you can let the locknut open for doing some precise, repeatable drill or plungeholes. That's just an idea. Nice work, very good videos. Go on and best regards from germany!
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Nice Jay,
I like how you showed the "cut list". Do you use sketch up to make/print your cut list, if so, how? I'm still learning sketch up and getting better, mainly due to your videos. It's nice to be able to go back to review the little details I forget in-between working with the program. Thanks again for doing those
Scott