Calling all PRL-V2 owners...help!

Wow, that’s surprising. I’ve got the BenchDog extension table but I use a router with a built in lift. I would probably be looking to retap the existing holes, but I dont’ always do the smartest thing. It should be pretty simple to drill them out larger and retap. You could then use bolts from the underside to level and maybe loctite them? Am I visualizing this right?

-- My dad and I built a 65 chev pick up.I killed trannys in that thing for some reason-Hog

Al:

Yes. That wouldn’t be too big of a deal, then I could tap holes in the underside of the plate, trying my best not to drill all the way through the plate.

I can use the existing Bench Dog set screws to do the leveling, so no problem…but the first time I tried using the lift wrench I realized that I might have a problem! Gotta be able to hold it firmly down against those screws. Push/pull, you know!

FYI, the lift does have 2 holes on both the top and bottom edges that could be tapped…however, the over extend the actual, thin lip of the Bench Dog, so I can’t make use of those.

-- jay, www.allaboutastro.com

I have the identical setup that you describe.
I use a Milwaukee 5625 in the PRL V2, and have not had any problems.
My lift sits flat in the Bench Dog extension, and it has no tendency to lift up.
I must be missing something here. Does your lift rise when you turn it on or use it?

John

John:

Thanks for the response.

Three issues with not being able to lock it down to the table:

1.) The Bench Dog leveling screws vibrate loose when powered on since there is nothing to snug it tight from the top side. I can fix this with Loctite, though I consider this a less than ideal solution.

2.) I don’t like the entire lift rising when I use the lift wrench. Now, it’s not too big of a deal if I’m careful with how I do it, but I don’t always want to do that…especially since play in the plate will eventually work the Loctite on the leveling screws loose.

3.) When I spin a large panel raising bit, and or I take too big of a pass at once, the lift can kick up and make for a less than optimal cut. I think it definitely needs to be bolted down, if only for that reason.

I was just curious how others might have solved this problem before I go drilling holes in my beautiful, shiny new plate!

-- jay, www.allaboutastro.com