Improving my Chinese Router Lift - Making Custom Springs

In this episode I modify my cheap Chinese Trim Router lift on my router table by adding some springs, but I don't have the exact size I need - No problem I'll make some! I show how to make custom springs to your specification using simple tools that most people have in their workshop. Even if you don't have a router lift knowing how to make custom springs is like getting a power-up - move your awesomeness to the next level! [this is not a recommendation!] The Router lift is available on Amazon and is described as... "Electric Milling Lifting Base Woodworking Accessory Router Lift Base Stainless Steel 4 Jaw Clamping Router Table Lifting System Base Router Table" #Woodwork #Maker #routertable RELATED VIDEOS:: ================================ Cheap Router Table Lift First Impressions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM2Gl-g23Ok ---------------------------------------------------------------- PLAYLISTS: ================================ ROUTER JIGS & ACCESSORIES:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3WIBjRzYExdnIHXzII0ywYLsHvVj7wM6 ASTRONOMY PROJECTS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3WIBjRzYExfY8QqU9RxbFApfqWajzPpJ ELECTRONICS PROJECTS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3WIBjRzYExejoB2yTN3St7KvjAjYNGDq GAME PROJECTS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3WIBjRzYExfpzIBo7wQ89M_eJyHwD55z GARDEN PROJECTS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3WIBjRzYExfxaZPjnITxCpw-QFHkoz0f GIFT PROJECTS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3WIBjRzYExePq8UFuhJbZ8OqEvbyFyuK WORKBENCH PROJECTS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3WIBjRzYExfcH-bEDLBqF4m7Xc8a6yEu WORKMATE PROJECTS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3WIBjRzYExe8rur9uJkQzrz0GY4dM428 WORKSHOP PROJECTS:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3WIBjRzYExeCusVC9XEO19yKkWtb-8Xh UNBOXING: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3WIBjRzYExcLaxWuQ1_VJOueekiYFXYR TABLE SAW JIGS, ACCESSORIES. REVIEWS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3WIBjRzYExfP8raSWkyYsjKZSKUWS8gJ VLOG: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3WIBjRzYExfVgxc102Um8oB8WCtuhrLA 3D PRINTING: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3WIBjRzYExfsAmQZFXiIUURsXPg0J8w6 REVIEWS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXdnZiMwzMk&list=PL3WIBjRzYExeC_XW5uf5r2iyUIUSk2qlb WORKSHOP SAFETY: ================================ As always you are responsible for your own safety in your workshop, so do your own research, and come to your own conclusions about what is or isn't safe in your specific situation. If you see anything in my videos which you think is unsafe or ill-advised please let me know in the comments.