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First, I must give Kudos to Jawhorse for this idea. He said that he borrowed it from somewhere else, but this was the first time I had seen this; and if it weren't for his post, I'd still be struggling with bit changes. Thanks for the Idea!

See Jawhorse 's router cradle here http://lumberjocks.com/projects/34810

The built-in spindle lock on the router was always slipping when I tried to use it

I used some 1/2" baltic birch scraps for the base.
I used the bandsaw to cut the radius for the router. Then the spindle sander to smooth the cuts.
The Jaw that holds the router spindle is just some 2" aluminum t-track that I had laying around. I cut it with a hand held grinder, then smoothed the edges with a file. I also cut a piece of plywood with rabbets on each side so it would fit into the t-slot. I attached the insert to the frame first and then slid the t-track over the insert.
I also cut a slot into the router support so the wrench wouldn't wander away.
Last, I bored a finger hole to make it easier to grab ahold of, or hang up when not in use.

BTW, IT WORKS GREAT!

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That's a exelent idea! No matter who invented it.
Thank you so much for sharing this. Clever clever clever.
Best thoughts,
Mads
 

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Great job. It's ideal for that style of router. I will make one for mine.
Here's one I came up with for the Triton 3 hp router that is a PIA to hold steady during bit changes.
http://lumberjocks.com/boboswin/blog/6814
 

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Great idea, now I will only have to find one spanner - ezy peezi
 

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Bob #2

I like your design for the larger router as well. Having that (3rd Hand) to hold the router sure helps.
 

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just bought the same router, my first, I haven't even used it yet.
This looks like a big help for support thanks for posting…any other cool jigs for it????
 

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who ever invented its a clever idea
I think it cuold be adapted to my handheld grinder always had truble with those

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I have a couple of Craftsman routers that this would work great on, Thank you!

And, you too Bob #2.
I have a big Triton router that I will be making one of your holders for as well.

All you guys sharing this stuff sure make it easier for this old fumble fingers to get the job done. Thanks !
 

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Very clever. And don't you just love that router?

Whit
 

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Goodness, this is the first one of these I've seen. It definitely goes on my list to build. Thanks for sharing.
 

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Glad this can help.

Whit, Yes… It is a great router, it's definitely the one I go for first.

twokidsnosleep, sorry, no other fun jigs for this one YET!
 

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Man, this is great….I will be making one of these for my router….
 

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Neat idea.
 

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This is awesome… I HATE changing router bits. Thanks for sharing.
 

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This is a great addition to a shop. Carol Reed shown how to make one in her popular book "Router Joinery Wokshop". By the way, this is a great book.
http://books.google.ca/books?id=1VgUpQfPEuYC&printsec=frontcover&dq=carol+reed+router+joinery&source=bl&ots=OzpSsXiqNv&sig=2C_3dEhFch6XSAFsNHvpMOLzQqQ&hl=fr&ei=rjbwTIToDIW8nge85oC_Cg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CBkQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false

Thanks for sharing yours, and thanks for the close-up pictures.

Best,

Serge

http://atelierdubricoleur.wordpress.com
 

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Great project and the pictures are perfect : )
Thank you !
 

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This is one of those ideas that kinda makes one feel a bit thick. Found this via Pinterest and it just made my day. Thanks.
 
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