Saturday, January 24, 2009

TOOL OF THE DAY!!






JESSEM MAST-R-LIFT EXCEL
Our lastest lift solution for the router table is the new MAST-R-LIFT EXCEL™. This product combines our solid phenolic MAST-R-TOP™ in black, with all the features of our MAST-R-LIFT™ and more. This combination was designed to allow the addition of two great new features, a micro adjust dial which protrudes slightly beyond the edge of the tabletop and rotates independently of the lift mechanism. This feature allows you to "zero-out" the MICRODIAL™ and then accurately crank the router up at a ratio of 1/64 inch per 1/4 turn of the crank. The dial is scaled for micro adjustments as intricate as .001". Extremely precise adjustments to the router bit cutting height can now be performed faster and easier than ever before.
The second feature to this new product is an integrated dust port that is machined into the lift's housing underneath the table top. This design virtually sucks up the chips just as they are cut by the router bit. This design feature will literally extend the working life of the router motor. When mounted to the router table, the router motor is positioned upsid- down leaving the internal motor vulnerable to an accumulation of dust and pitch deposits. This causes the motor to heat up over time and eventually fail. JessEm's new lift design removes the chips before they can reach the router, ultimately prolonging the life of the motor through more efficient chip extraction.
The black phenolic MAST-R-TOP™ includes our MAST-R-TRAC™ with a Miter Track in between two T-tracks. this heavy gauge 6061 aluminum extrusion is anodized in red and ready to attach jigs, hold-downs or a miter gauge. The lift mechanism is raised and lowered by an offset right-angle gearbox positioned in the right front corner, under the table top. The gearbox features a red anodized aluminum "balanced ball crank" handle reminiscent of the classic milling machines used in metalworking. The gearbox drives the lift mechanism via a precision timing belt. The lift mechanism utilizes our patented adjustable tensioning design for reliable operation with the utmost accuracy and no backlash.
The new MAST-R-LIFT EXCEL™ will accept the Porter Cable model 7518 out of the box, and accepts additional routers with cylindrical motor housings with the use of a reducer collar (sold separately). The centerhole in the tabletop is machined with a 3-5/8" diameter TAB-LOC™ centerhole to accept up to a 3-1/2" diameter raised panel bit. An insert ring with a 1-1/2" diameter centerhole for most smaller bit diameters, an insert ring wrench, starting pin and hex key wrench are also included. Additional insert rings sets are available separately. (please see our accessories page).
MODEL#
DESCRIPTION
02201
MAST-R-LIFT EXCEL COMBINATION MAST-R-TOP W / BUILT-IN MAST-R-LIFT - SOLID PHENOLIC TABLETOP MEASURES 24" DEEP X 32" WIDE.
02111
REDUCER COLLAR - 3-1/2" DIA. FOR PC 690, BOSCH 1617/1618 AND DEWALT 610.
02113
REDUCER COLLAR - 3-1/4" DIA. FOR MAKITA 1101
02115
REDUCER COLLAR – FOR HITACHI M12VC & KM12VC
02116
REDUCER SHIM KIT – FOR MILWAUKEE SERIES 5625
02118
REDUCER COLLAR – FOR MILWAUKEE SERIES 5615, 5616 & 5619
ROUTER AND BITS NOT INCLUDED. MAST-R-FENCE™ AND STAND SOLD SEPARATELY.

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