Is adapter required for Jessum Mast-r-lift using PC 690

[tom coleman]

I ordered this lift 2 days ago using Rockler 20% off founders day discount runs until 2/27. Rockler said it was compatible w PC 690 but it looks to me like an optional sleeve is required

[Jim Becker]

Smaller routers like the 690 have a smaller diameter than the typical high-amperage routers used in many router tables, so you may need a sleeve to adjust for that. Many lifts were designed for the PC 7518 and similar router motors which have a significantly larger girth. You'd need to look at the specifications for the particular product you ordered to determine that. Some lifts did come in versions for the smaller routers. I have not looked at them for many years, however, and am out of touch with current offerings.

[Cliff Polubinsky]

Tom,

If you're talking about the Mas-R-Lift ll it will handle a number of routers without adapters. I had a Dewalt 618 in one then switched to a Milwaukee 5625. The lift adapted to both.

Cliff

[Doug Garson]

According to thier website yes. This is the list of compatible imperial dimension routers, so you should be good to go.

• Porter Cable 7518 (4.2” Motor Dia.)
• Porter Cable 690/890 (3.5” Motor Dia.)
• Bosch 1617/1618 (3.5” Motor Dia.)
• DeWalt 610/618/616 (3.5” Motor Dia.)
• Makita 1101 (3.218” Motor Dia.)
• Hitachi M12VC & KM12VC (3.267” Motor Dia.)
• Milwaukee 5625 (4.143” Motor Dia.)
• Milwaukee 5615/5616/5619 (3.32” Motor Dia.)
• Craftsman 17543/17540/28190 (3.5” Motor Dia.)
• Rigid R29302 (3.625” Motor Dia.)
• Portamate PM-P254 - (4.2 Motor Dia.)

[Jacques Gagnon]

…to follow up on Doug’s information, I am using a Makita 1101, which is smaller than your PC690. Sleep well until it arrives; it will fit 😁.

J.