On 18 Mar 2005 16:59:17 -0800, "Olebiker" wrote:

Has anyone used a router lift device on a Hitachi M12V? I have had one
in my router table for several years and would like to have a lift
device, but they are a little pricey and I want to hear from someone
who has had a positive experience.

Dick Durbin
Tallahassee

Dick

The Woodpecker plunge lift is about as good as you can get and the
price isnt too bad at $129.95.

http://www.woodpeck.com/plungelift.html

My own router is a Bosch 1619 but they also have one specifically for
the Hitachi M12V. The mechanism is very smooth and solid, and cranks
easily from above the table. The plate is 3/8 aluminum and quite
rigid. You'll probably want to purchase the 2" insert to go along
with the 3 that come with it. By removing the inserts altogether you
can swing 3-1/2" panel raisers with no problem. All in all I consider
this to be one of my better acquisitions.

Nope, no affiliation, just a satisfied woodbutcher.