Nice! Great time & frustration saver. Will this work also for the Jessem Router-R-Lift 2, model number 02310? I am pretty sure the plate dimension is the same, 9 1/4” x 11 3/4”.
Great video. Does the template come with the metal guide to screw leveling screws into instead of the wood, or do you have to purchase each piece separately? Thanks, Mike Murphy
Thank you Allan! I really liked the idea but I dont have bushing guide on my router and it is time to buy one. Offset is also one more thing to keep in mind whan routing with bushing guide.
Look good going to try that’s myself. Did the steel plate come with the jig? How wide should the router deck be? This is going to my table saw ridgid 4512.
just a thought......since your a distributor.....make the suggestion that they send the center cut with the template .....Im sure they don't need it....then you will have a scrap piece exactly the same for the center that you can cut to any size you need
Andy Lotz I like Andy's suggestion. I'm all for this. But I doubt it will happen, since it will add extra weight to the CNC MDF Router Template when shipping. Thus costing the customer more.
MacTech007 Andy does have a good suggestion. But I think the logistics for JessEM could be a pain. But most woodworkers who are contemplating installing a lift like the Mast-R-Lift 2 can easily mill a piece of scrap for the interior. Hopefully I will be installing another lift for real soon and will do a more realistic demo of the template. I won't forget the interior scrap when I do it for keeps. Thanks guys. Allan
I just used the piece I cut out when I made a test cut in a scrap of MDF as the center spacer on my final cut. Cheaper than the extra shipping and product cost from JessEm, I'm sure :)
I just failed twice doing this. Kreg plate. Ripped router. Didn't quite aim my 1.5 inch first we bit right. So easy but so difficult! I'm ordering this plate. I'm getting the template!
In your video you mention to take into consideration the router dust box (if one equipped).. Can you please explain how the measurements for this cut would be, such as what to adjust or cut differently? Thanks.
I ended up making my own. I had a local metal supplier cut stock to my outside dimensions, drilled holes in the four corners then cut out the interior with a jigsaw. Worked perfectly.
Bought the Jessem template to route the hole out for my Incra V2 lift and when I drop an Incra plate in the the template its loose yet in the Incra table its snug . So there out a few thousands I believe so I'm going to wrap my router bits bearing with that aluminium tape to hopefully compensate :(
MartyBlue78 Are you sure your bushing guide is exactly centered? Some router setups require a centering mandrel. From my experience you want the lift to fit in the opening with the slightest slop and then take up the rest of the gap with the "snugger bars". If the base is so tight we have to press it in then if we have a laminate top there is a real risk of breaking the laminate edge during install/removal. I also like to do this ruclips.net/video/VAffNRUb9uU/видео.html when installing a lift.
I haven't used it yet . I took my Incra plate that purchased for my PC690 and dropped it in the template to see if it fit . It was to loose for my taste . My neighbour has feeler gauges and I can borrow them and see how far it's out . The Incra plate fits snug in the Incra table though as there is no movement at all. It's the 43"/27" Incra model . I also have the V2 lift but haven't tried it for fit . I don't see a need as I think there both the same specs
AskWoodMan Allan, I think MartyBlue78 wants to use a bearing guided pattern bit. You mention in your video you are using a 3/4" Guide Bushing and a 1/2 mortising router bit. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this creates a 1/8" ofset / smaller perfect fit hole than the actual hole size in the JessEm CNC MDF Router Template. Correct? If you took the JessEm Master Lift and simply set it upside down in the MDF Router Template it would fit a fair bit loose. Is this correct? Looks like JessEm want the person to use the correct Guide Bushing and router bit and not a pattern bit. Is this correct?
MacTech007 The template instructions call for a 3/4" od bushing guide and a 1/2" router bit. In this video I was using a 2 flute straight bit. But you are right, Marty may have just checked his router plate to the template and if that was the case the fit would be way off.
Can you please be specific? I am trying to do this and I am new to wood working.. What sort of bit would be the one to use for plunge cutting into the the board.. I understand it is a 1/2 but from what I have gathered, you cant plunge with certain straight bits.. Are you using a spiral bit? I appreciate any info you might throw my way as there seems to be a lot to learn.
Allan, if you are not already a member of RouterForums.com - www.routerforums.com/ , I extend my invitation to you to join. It is perhaps the best Router Forum on the net. Would love to see you join. I (Stargate) mentioned on the Forum about your youtube channel and this video. Larry B from Ontario Canada
MacTech007 Thanks for the invitation Larry. But I don't participate in forums where a site will make money off of my content without compensation. But anyone who writes or comments here will get a response.
Man I miss this guys content. Such a great teacher.
I really appreciate this video! This is exactly my plan when I build my router table. Thanks!
Nice! Great time & frustration saver. Will this work also for the Jessem Router-R-Lift 2, model number 02310? I am pretty sure the plate dimension is the same, 9 1/4” x 11 3/4”.
Great video. Does the template come with the metal guide to screw leveling screws into instead of the wood, or do you have to purchase each piece separately?
Thanks,
Mike Murphy
Thank you Allan! I really liked the idea but I dont have bushing guide on my router and it is time to buy one. Offset is also one more thing to keep in mind whan routing with bushing guide.
Enjoyed your video nice template but where do you buy the steel insert?
That’s my question as well!
Look good going to try that’s myself. Did the steel plate come with the jig? How wide should the router deck be? This is going to my table saw ridgid 4512.
Thanks, you saved me a lot of time, money, and frustration!
Hello, can I have the measurement of the outside of your Jesse unit, so I can see if it will fit in my router table ?
jessem.com/products/mast-r-lift-ii
Where did you get the steel plate that you suggest using?
I enjoyed your video. It was very helpful. Thank you!
just a thought......since your a distributor.....make the suggestion that they send the center cut with the template .....Im sure they don't need it....then you will have a scrap piece exactly the same for the center that you can cut to any size you need
Andy Lotz
I like Andy's suggestion. I'm all for this. But I doubt it will happen, since it will add extra weight to the CNC MDF Router Template when shipping. Thus costing the customer more.
MacTech007 Andy does have a good suggestion. But I think the logistics for JessEM could be a pain. But most woodworkers who are contemplating installing a lift like the Mast-R-Lift 2 can easily mill a piece of scrap for the interior. Hopefully I will be installing another lift for real soon and will do a more realistic demo of the template. I won't forget the interior scrap when I do it for keeps. Thanks guys. Allan
I just used the piece I cut out when I made a test cut in a scrap of MDF as the center spacer on my final cut. Cheaper than the extra shipping and product cost from JessEm, I'm sure :)
I just failed twice doing this. Kreg plate. Ripped router. Didn't quite aim my 1.5 inch first we bit right. So easy but so difficult!
I'm ordering this plate. I'm getting the template!
In your video you mention to take into consideration the router dust box (if one equipped).. Can you please explain how the measurements for this cut would be, such as what to adjust or cut differently? Thanks.
ruclips.net/video/n8BzwAZpNlM/видео.html
AskWoodMan thanks
Allan.. nice wood bench in the background. What are the larger holes (not the 20mm ones) in the tabletop surface for?
aearnest Those larger holes are for added downdraft flow and to allow me to use my Bessey LC8 rapid action clamps for certain clamping operations.
Hi Andy, thanks for the video. Are you selling those steel trays you put under your lift table by any chance?
I have the same question about the steel base plate and whether it was purchased or shop made?
I made that insert tray. But if you write me at askwoodman@gmail.com I can get you in touch with a company that offers them very reasonably. Allan
I ended up making my own. I had a local metal supplier cut stock to my outside dimensions, drilled holes in the four corners then cut out the interior with a jigsaw. Worked perfectly.
Bought the Jessem template to route the hole out for my Incra V2 lift and when I drop an Incra plate in the the template its loose yet in the Incra table its snug .
So there out a few thousands I believe so I'm going to wrap my router bits bearing with that aluminium tape to hopefully compensate :(
MartyBlue78 Are you sure your bushing guide is exactly centered? Some router setups require a centering mandrel. From my experience you want the lift to fit in the opening with the slightest slop and then take up the rest of the gap with the "snugger bars". If the base is so tight we have to press it in then if we have a laminate top there is a real risk of breaking the laminate edge during install/removal. I also like to do this ruclips.net/video/VAffNRUb9uU/видео.html when installing a lift.
I haven't used it yet . I took my Incra plate that purchased for my PC690 and dropped it in the template to see if it fit . It was to loose for my taste . My neighbour has feeler gauges and I can borrow them and see how far it's out . The Incra plate fits snug in the Incra table though as there is no movement at all. It's the 43"/27" Incra model .
I also have the V2 lift but haven't tried it for fit . I don't see a need as I think there both the same specs
AskWoodMan
Allan, I think MartyBlue78 wants to use a bearing guided pattern bit. You mention in your video you are using a 3/4" Guide Bushing and a 1/2 mortising router bit. Correct me if I'm wrong, but this creates a 1/8" ofset / smaller perfect fit hole than the actual hole size in the JessEm CNC MDF Router Template. Correct? If you took the JessEm Master Lift and simply set it upside down in the MDF Router Template it would fit a fair bit loose. Is this correct? Looks like JessEm want the person to use the correct Guide Bushing and router bit and not a pattern bit. Is this correct?
MacTech007 The template instructions call for a 3/4" od bushing guide and a 1/2" router bit. In this video I was using a 2 flute straight bit. But you are right, Marty may have just checked his router plate to the template and if that was the case the fit would be way off.
Can you please be specific? I am trying to do this and I am new to wood working.. What sort of bit would be the one to use for plunge cutting into the the board.. I understand it is a 1/2 but from what I have gathered, you cant plunge with certain straight bits.. Are you using a spiral bit? I appreciate any info you might throw my way as there seems to be a lot to learn.
4:29 where we can see this festol jig?
What rputer bot did you use
3/4" bushing guide and 1/2" router bit.
Allan, if you are not already a member of RouterForums.com - www.routerforums.com/ , I extend my invitation to you to join. It is perhaps the best Router Forum on the net. Would love to see you join. I (Stargate) mentioned on the Forum about your youtube channel and this video.
Larry B from Ontario Canada
MacTech007 Thanks for the invitation Larry. But I don't participate in forums where a site will make money off of my content without compensation. But anyone who writes or comments here will get a response.