1. The plan is to replace this fixed, rudimentary height adjuster with a setup that will compress the plunge router motor (and bit) upward toward i...

2. To do so, we will replace the depth stop with this mechanism, mainly a bolt that tightens to compress the motor to the base. The 'lift' is compr...

3. Remove the depth adjustment rod to disassemble the router. Mark the other side of the depth adjustment socket to drill a 1/4" hole for the conne...

4. Placing the router base on the bottom of the plate, mark the plate through the hole we just drilled. -Once marked, remove the router base, drill...

5. (Final view, after assembly)-With the base still separate, attach the Tee nut to the motor flange. (I drilled two 1/16 holes and hammered two br...

6. Once sure it is working correctly, disassemble the coupler, lubricate the connector bolt and tee nut, and add some Lock-tite to the coupler befo...