GREAT router lift !

Thanks for the review!

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Woodpecker makes some excellent tools and products. This looks like a great deal. My only thought is how the chain gets affected once it gets alot of sawdust in it. Might require alot of blowing out with compressed air.
Please keep us posted if this is an issue.

-- Every step of any project should be considered your masterpiece if you want the finished product to reflect the quality of your work. http://www.FineArtBoxes.com

Greg:

Good observation.

Their instructions DO recommend a periodic clean-up with compressed air … which … I’ll do … and a periodic addition of a few drops of “light machine oil.”

Being a bicycle rider, though—both road and dirt—and a bit of a hobbyist bike mechanic … I’m pretty good at understanding how to maintain a chain that lives its life in a harsh environment: keep it reasonably clean, and reasonably well lubricated.

In this case, I’m likely to use something like TriFlow, with PTFE, or something rather waxy, that doesn’t leave a sticky mess behind … to … simply trap sawdust.

Or even WD-40 that’s essentially a light oil with odorless mineral spirits. Does a good job of cleaning, and—after the OMS evaporates—leaves a light oil, in its place.

Gets a TON of laughs on the bike mechanic circuit, but … that don’t bother ME none ;-)

-- -- Neil

Thanks for the review and follow-up! One suggestion – you may want to neck up on the router to take full advantage of the range in this lift. Congrats on a great purchase!

WD-40?!!!

I ride bikes too, and the guys at Peloton would laugh too! =)

-- Lovin' sawdust in beautiful Fort Collins, Colorado

Very nice review and set up!

-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"