Hi there,what size wire and what diameter should spring be thanks keek up your videos very useful to dumbos like me

@DIYTinkerer

3 ай бұрын

Hi, the springs are compression springs, they need to be about 65mm long and an internal diameter of 8mm or bigger, mine are actually 16mm in diameter. The spring wire I used was 1.3mm od, I'm sure thinner would work just as well.

Well that was an eye opener for me. I didn't know that a spring could be re modelled so easily. Thanks for posting.

@DIYTinkerer

10 ай бұрын

When I was first shown this about 30 years ago I was apprised as well, it's a good trick to know. :-) 😀

Just watched a couple of your videos and like them very much. It's nice to see a poster who doesn't have a 4000 square foot shop with every tool ever made. Like your approach.

@DIYTinkerer

5 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks, I'm trying to keep it real,. :-)

Sorry pal. I forgot to say thanks for the update video on the springs u made. It's a great idea.. Take it easy man.

@DIYTinkerer

10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

This is Jonathan, not Racheal. I was thinking that tension springs could be used underneath to pull the sliding bit down rather than pushing it. Might be easier although not so neat I guess ?

@DIYTinkerer

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion Jonathan

Nice mod and a necessary upgrade.

@DIYTinkerer

7 ай бұрын

😊

Excellent explanation, thank you for the content!

@DIYTinkerer

10 ай бұрын

Your welcome

Спасибо за модернизацию👍!

@DIYTinkerer

5 ай бұрын

You are welcome 😊

I have this exact lift,lol,if you Dont do thi it WONT Go DOWN even,one SIDED bolts push sn pull crooked

@DIYTinkerer

Ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment, I agree 👍🏻

Hi Simon thanks for helping me with wire, but can you please tell me the size of the 4 countersunk screws that secure lift to base plate as my calipers are very old and not accurate any more many thanks😊

@DIYTinkerer

2 ай бұрын

I'm away at the moment, I will have a look early next week

would that work on a plunge router? they all ready have springs, would those springs need to be taken off? It might cheap but it does work, as seen; l have thought about just using a threaded bar with a coupler and a allen key headed bolt.

@DIYTinkerer

10 ай бұрын

There are quite a few videos on KZread about using a plunge router converted into a router lift, the lift I used is pretty cheap, it's already got me wondering if I should upgrade to a high quality one it does work, for casual use, it's just not like using a quality tool, but better than nothing. The lift I used is for trim routers only.

Thank you. As a 70 year old lady I’m not sure about making springs. Do you have a length and suggestion what they would be called in a retail setting. Lift is on my trim router like yours. PS I’m based in New Zealand and love your way of explaining things .

@DIYTinkerer

7 ай бұрын

Hi, the springs are compression springs, they need to be about 65mm long and an internal diameter of 8mm or bigger, mine are actually 16mm in diameter.

@user-xx1by1ju7r

7 ай бұрын

Thankyou. Will try those. Love your fold up router table. You have some good practical ways of doing things. @@DIYTinkerer

@kevinberlyn8060

6 ай бұрын

I love the spring mid for the router lift. I have just purchased the lift and will pick up some springs. do you have the OD of the wire ?

@DIYTinkerer

6 ай бұрын

@kevinberlyn8060 the spring wire I used was 1.3mm od, I'm sure thinner would work just as well.

Hi Simon i have bought one of these what make of router are you using please

@DIYTinkerer

7 ай бұрын

It is a Makita knock-off KATSU is the brand

Did u call those springs compression springs ?? what was the wire size of the springs u opened up to make the new springs mate? Could I buy a certain type of wire for that on a roll?? The springs at 1st I didn't thin I needed but I'm seeing more and more ppl online now talking about the same issue.. Great job btw. I will be using ur idea too. I bought one of these lifts months back but haven't build my router table yet..

@DIYTinkerer

10 ай бұрын

They are about 1mm thick, I've only ever repurposed springs and have never seen the wire on sale, To be honest I think mine are a little too thick, I sort of collect hardware as I like taking things apart! And yes they are compression springs

@DIYTinkerer

10 ай бұрын

Re Wire: If you search for 'spring steel wire' you should be able to find a supplier

hi, maybe you can add somme gravity easely with weight :)

@DIYTinkerer

5 ай бұрын

I used springs in the end, I have a video on my channel about how I made the springs if you are interested 😀

Could I ask what diameter the springs were made. Thanks.

@DIYTinkerer

3 ай бұрын

Hi, the springs are compression springs, they need to be about 65mm long and an internal diameter of 8mm or bigger, mine are actually 16mm in diameter.

@petermoffatt7291

3 ай бұрын

What is the wire thickness for the spring

@cyberlizardcouk

3 ай бұрын

@@petermoffatt7291 the springs I used were 1mm wire.

Lol you can BUY premade compression springs fromLAZADA😂😂😂😂😂😂

@DIYTinkerer

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip