210081
Axminster Router
Elevator
User Manual
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Index of Contents....................................................................................................................... 02
What’s in the Box………….………........……..…………........................................................ 03-04
Specifications
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Accessories
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Dimensions/Position Diagram................................................................................................... 06
Parts Description of the Router Elevator...................................................................................07
Illustration & Description of the Router Elevator..................................................................08-09
Set Up/Operating Instructions................................................................................................... 10
Fitting the Router and the Cutters.................................................................................. 10-11-12
Fitting the Accessory Digital Readout Scale....................................................................... 12-13
Maintenance...............................................................................................................................13
Router Elevator Parts Drawing.................................................................................................. 14
Router Elevator Parts List...........................................................................................................15
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What’s in the Box...
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Model Number: 210081
1 No. Axminster Router Elevator
(with router mounting plate and Table Insert fitted)
1 No. Winding Handle
1 No. Floating Measurement Dial
1 No. Packet containing:-
6 No. M6 Grub Screws
2 No. M6 Countersunk Bolts
1 No. Nippled ‘Y’ wrench (for Table Insert)
3 No. Allen Keys 6mm/4mm/3mm
1 No. Manual
1 No. Guarantee card
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Mounting plate
Table insert
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Whats in the Box...
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Having unpacked your machine and its accessories, please check the contents against the
equipment list ”What’s in the box”, if there are any discrepancies, please contact Axminster
Tool Centre using the procedures laid down in the catalogue. Please dispose of the
packaging responsibly; much of the material is bio-degradable.
Please read the Instruction Manual prior to using your new tool; there are daily and periodic
maintenance recommendations to help you keep your machine on top line and prolong its
life. Keep this Instruction Manual readily accessible for any others who may also be
required to use the machine.
Please read through the section entitled Identification and Description of Parts, so that you
will be familiar with the terminology we will use in the manual, and so that you can identify
the parts quickly and easily.
Specification...
Axminster No. 210081
Machine Table Size:
Rise and Fall Platform Size:
Router Mounting Plate:
Maximum Rise and Fall:
Rise and Fall Linear Movement per turn:
Floating Measurement Dial Graduation:
Centre Hole Diameter (Without insert ring):
Centre Hole Diameter in Insert Ring:
Centre Hole in Rise and Fall Platform:
‘Lost’ Cutter Length (from router mounting plate
to machine table):
Overall Size L x W x H:
Weight:
306mm x 229mm x 6mm
275mm x 200mm
Circular Universal Type
100mm
2mm
0.125mm
92mm
38mm
75mm
14.5mm
L 306mm x W 229mm x H 165mm
6 kg
Note: The Assembly requires a through table void of 280mm x 205mm. The recess for the
Machine Table is 306mm + 229mm + 6mm + deep. Because of the addition of the
hard point for the attachment of the Digital Readout Scale a notch needs to be cut in the
recess ledge. The dimensions and the position are shown on the next page.
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Accessories...
There are hard points mounted on the chassis to enable a 100mm Digital Readout Scale
(410197) to be mounted to the assembly. These scales also have the provision to accept
the Single Axis Remote Reader (210068). The machine table has been prepared to allow for
the mounting of the Axminster Box Comb Jointer (Part No.700308).
Machine table
hard point
Rise & fall platform hard point
100mm D.R.O Digital Readout Scale
(Part No.410197)
Single Axis Remote Reader
(Part No. 210068)
Cranked Spanners
(Part No. 991003 & 991004)
Short Collet Extension
(Part No. 211367)
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Dimensions/Position Diagram...
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Fig A
Machine table This is a 6mm alloy plate 306mm x 229mm, which mounts the threaded
corner pillars and the rotating guide for the winding handle. In each
corner of the plate there is a threaded M6 hole into which the supplied
grub screws can be inserted to enable the table to be levelled (if the
recess is not quite perfect?). There are also 2 x M6 threaded holes for
grub screws midway in the long sides of the table, to support the table
once levelling has been carried out. There are also two countersunk
holes at the extremes of the main axis through which, either screws or
two M6 countersunk bolts (supplied) can be used to fasten the table
down. The hard point for attaching the Digital Readout Scale is
pre-mounted to the table. If the DRO Scale is not to be used; the hard
point can be removed by undoing the 2 securing machine screws. Keep
the parts safely stored in case of a future requirement. If the hard point
is removed, the ‘notch’ does not need to be cut in the table recess. (As
Fig. A) In the centre of the Table is a 92mm ‘clear’ diameter hole. A Table
insert reduces the diameter of this hole to 38mm and is held in place by
a ‘turn and lock’ system, utilising the Nippled ‘Y’ Spanner. The rotating
guide for the winding handle is located in the lower left quadrant of the
table. Adjacent to the guide is a small line engraved on the face of the
table, this is the reference marker for the floating measurement dial.
Rise and fall The rise and fall platform has various lands machined in it to mount the
platform threaded sprocket assemblies (that drive the platform up and down the
corner posts), the drive sprocket assembly that is turned by the winding
handle and an idler sprocket that is used to tension the chain. The chain
is an endless loop that connects all the sprockets. In the centre of the
platform is a 75mm diameter hole. On the underside of the platform is a
circular recess that houses a universal router mounting plate. It is held
in position by four shaped lugs. The lugs are held by a nut and bolt
assembly. On the right side of the platform there is a pre-mounted ‘
hardpoint’ which corresponds to the ‘hardpoint’ on the table. This is to
enable mounting of the DRO part of the Digital Readout Device. If the
DRO device is not going to be used, the ‘hardpoint’ can be removed by
undoing the two securing machine screws. Keep the parts stored safely
in case of a future requirement.
Universal router A circular plate approximately 180mm in diameter. It has been pre-drilled
mounting plate and countersunk with a matrix of all the fixing hole centres for the most
common routers available on the market.
Winding handle A long hexagonal steel key, with a knobbed handle mounted on the end.
The key is introduced through the guide in the machine table and
introduced into the hexagonal socket in the drive sprocket assembly of
the rise and fall platform. Turning the handle clockwise will raise the
tooling, conversely turning anticlockwise will lower the tooling.
Floating Termed ‘floating’ because it is not actually attached to the main
measurement machine, the Measurement Dial is a shaped 50mm disc that, utilising the
dial 2mm pitch of the rise and fall mechanism has been divided and etched
into 16 equal divisions that correspond to 0.125mm of movement. The
Winding Handle is fed through the Measurement Dial before being
inserted through the table guide and thence into the drive sprocket. The
Measurement dial can be positioned on the Winding Handle key OR the
Winding Handle in the drive sprocket to place the most appropriate
marking against the reference marker on the machine table.
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Parts Description of the Router Elevator...
Machine table
38mm Table insert
Typ. 2 grub screw
holes for support
functions
Winding handle
Floating
measurement
dial
Rise & fall platform
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Illustration & Description of the Router Elevator...
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Raise
Lower
Grub screw hole for levelling function
Countersunk
hole
Box comb jointer
mounting holes
Box
comb
jointer
mounting
holes
Reference marker
for the floating
measurement dial
Typ. 4 threaded rods
Drive mechanism
Rise & fall platform hard point
Machine
table hard
points
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Illustration & Description of the Router Elevator...
sprockets
Drive sprocket
Idler sprocketTyp. 4 clamping lugsUniversal router
mounting plate
Chain
Hard point to mount
the digital read out
Table insert
Un-lock
Lock
Nippled ‘Y’ wrench
Lower the table to almost its fullest extent. Using the Allen key provided loosen the bolts and
therefore the lugs holding the universal mounting plate (UMP) in position and remove. (See
Figs 2 and 2a). Remove the sole plate from your router; see Fig 3, and secure your router to
the UMP via the appropriate holes see Fig 4. Insert the requisite tool into the router and
tighten securely. Adjust the ‘depth’ of the router to give the slightly more than the required
exposure of the tool (to allow for adjustment) and lock the body. Remember that you will
loose 14.5mm of the set ‘height’ of the cutter between the lower face of the universal
mounting plate and the upper surface of the machine table. Alternatively, current practise
would indicate that the router is plunged to maximum depth and all height adjustment is done
using the elevator. Refit the mounting plate to the rise and fall platform. (See Fig 5)
Re-fasten the holding lugs. If the router tool diameter is greater than 75mm, the
router/mounting plate combination must be refitted to the rise and fall platform first, and then
the tooling mounted into the router. (Hint. You will find this easier with the rise and fall
platform at its highest position and the table insert removed).
NOTE. If you find that some of your cutters are ‘borderline’ for ‘reach’ or the length of shank
remaining in the collet is approaching the minimum limit, may we suggest the purchase of
the short collet extension Axminster No. 211367. (See Page 5)
NOTE. You may also like to consider the purchase of a ‘Cranked Spanner’ Axminster No.’s
991004 for the Dewalt and CMT routers (22.2mm) or 991003 for the Bosch and Makita
routers (23.8mm), to enable ‘easy’ fitting of the cutters from above the work surface. (See
Page 5)
Fitting the Router and the Cutters...
IN ORDER TO FIT SOME OF THE ROUTERS TO THE ELEVATOR AND
ACHIEVE UNRESTRICTED MOVEMENT, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO REMOVE
THE HANDLES; PLUNGE THE ROUTER BODY TO DEPTH, ETC., ETC.
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Set Up/Operating Instructions...
Ensure you have identified all the parts of your Router Elevator.
Place the Router Elevator into the prepared recess. See Fig A on page 06. Check that it is
flush with the work platform surface. If this is not the case insert the supplied grub screws in
the threaded corner holes and level the machine table. (See Fig 1) If, for some reason, it is
impossible to level the table absolutely flush with the work platform, ensure that the ‘front’ of
the table is low in the recess, and the ‘rear’ of the table is high to the work surface. (Low and
High in this instance refer to the minimal measurements required to ensure that there is
no ‘edge’ for the work piece to ‘snag’ on). When you are satisfied with the levelling
process you can, if required, fasten the elevator in
position with the two M6 bolts supplied
or even two Wood Screws.
(perhaps an MDF working
platform/table?).
Fig 1
Straight edge
Grub screw
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Fitting the Router and the Cutters...
Fig 2
Fig 2a
Fig 3
Fig 4
Fig 5
Fitting the mounting plate to the router
Removing the base plate from the router
Mounting plate holding down lug
Router/mounting
plate mounted in
the router elevator
Please note:
Removing the
router handles
will prevent
them from
interfering with
the chain.
Allen Key
Position the rise and fall platform at a mid position. Taking care not to ‘knock’ the DRO and
the attachment bracket, identify the clamping plate at the top of the scale and remove the two
screws holding it and clamping the scale to the mounting plate. (See Figs 7 & 7a) Discard the
mounting plate. Using the same two screws loosely fasten the clamping plate to the hard
point on the machine table of the router elevator, See Fig 8. Insert the end of the digital scale
into the pocket created by the hard point and the clamping plate, set it as square as possible
and clamp it in position by tightening the two screws. (DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN). Slide the
DRO up the Scale until the elongate hole in the bracket is aligned with the fixing hole in the
hard point of the rise and fall platform. Insert the screw. See Fig 9.
Loosen the clamping screws holding the scale and the screw securing the DRO bracket until
the ‘holding force’ is just ‘pinched’. Very carefully, raise and lower the platform, and if
necessary, allow the scale and the bracket to move to align themselves. Take care the scale
does not pull out of the clamping pocket. When you are satisfied they are aligned (i.e. neither
is moving) tighten the three screws securely. (DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN, remember the
‘hard points’ are alloy, and over tightening may strip the threads).
Refer to the leaflet in the Digital Readout Scale for the operating instructions.
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Fitting the Router and the Cutters...
NOTE. If you are not using a professional router table with a
remote On/Off switching facility, or a Power Tool NVR Switch
(similar to Axminster 910065) remember to orientate the router
so that the power switch is easily accessible when the router
elevator is fitted to the work platform.
When everything is assembled to your satisfaction. Check the
speed setting of the router is correct for the cutter diameter. Give
the router a ‘quick burst’ to check that everything is secure. If the
‘quick burst’ check is O.K. proceed to fit your fencing, dust
extraction etc
NVR Switch
(Part No: 910065)
Fitting the Accessory Digital Readout Scale...
Unpacked the DRO and Scale from the box. Please check the contents against the equipment
list, if there are any discrepancies, please contact Axminster Tool Centre using the
procedures laid down in the catalogue. Please dispose of the packaging responsibly; much
of the material is bio-degradable.
Modifying the DRO attachment bracket.
The DRO attachment bracket must be
modified to allow clearance of the drive
chain. See Fig 6
Identify the DRO attachment bracket.
Using Fig 6 (The fig shows an attachment
bracket and the required modification).
Ensure the bracket is correct orientated and
carry out the modification.
Fig 6
D.R.O
attachment
bracket
Modification
If the DRO is masked/shielded/awkwardly sighted when the assembly is mounted in your
installation, you may wish to consider the addition of the Single Axis Remote Reader
(210068) whereby you can place the relayed digital readout where it is most convenient.
The router elevator requires minimum maintenance, but you are advised to observe the
following points:-.
1. Keep the elevator clean. Ensure that dust/chips etc., are cleaned away at the end of a
work session.
2. Do not allow a build up of dust/chips etc., between the machine table and the rise and
fall platform, or under the machine, where it may foul the chain drive.
3. If the winding action becomes ‘lumpy’ check that there is no debris caught in the chain,
or compressed onto a sprocket.
4. Check the chain tension. If the chain has become ‘slack’ or loosened, re-tension by
adjusting the idler sprocket. Do not over tension, the chain needs to be firm, with a small
side to side movement (best checked on a ‘long’ side): it does not need to be rigid.
5. Remember! A chain is a machine as well, give it a light lube.
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Fitting the Accessory Digital Readout Scale...
Clamping plate
Mounting plate
Fitting the
clamping plate
Fig 7
Fig 7a
Fig 8
Fig 9
Attachment
bracket
Data output port to
connect the Single
Axis Remote Reader
Maintenance...
Screws
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Router Elevator Parts Drawing...
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Router Elevator Parts List...
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