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Router Technologies EX 2080 Xtreme Xtension Professional Router Bit/Collet Extension


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Brand: Router Technologies
Manufacturer: Router Technologies
Model: EX 2080


Features
Use with any router table or any router lift to give you the cutter height you need and convenience you will love; includes 1/4 to 1/2 adapter and hex key
Short length and massive body eliminate deflection found with other extensions
Dynamically balanced and machined from fatigue proof steel allows running larger cutters
Quickly change cutters from above the table with a quick 1/4 turn of the wrench
No need to search for your spindle lock or use a pair of wrenches to change bits again

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Editorial Reviews:

The single tool cutter changing eliminates searching for and holding the spindle lock while securing the collet with a wrench. Use the included 1/4" x 1/2" reduction sleeve to safely support your 1/4" shank cutters. NOTE: A 1-3/4" hole is required in the insert or table to allow the body of the extension to pass through for above table cutter changes.


User Comments about the Router Technologies EX 2080 Xtreme Xtension Professional Router Bit/Collet Extension

I expected the extender to be useable for making trays with a router, but the instructions indicate that it can only be used on a router mounted on a router table.



I have had experience with the two major router collet adapters that use hex wrench tightening. My 2 HP Craftsman router is installed in a Woodpecker V2 lift in my home shop's router table. The Eliminator quickly tightens a router bit into the chuck using a single hex wrench. All router users like safety. Tightening the bit off the bottom was time consuming for me. I am a one-handed router table user. I absolutely recommend this product to my friends. 4> In addition to the design features, I must mention that the manufacturer provides the best technical support I have experienced.


The second problem I experienced with the Eliminator is that it is made for only a few routers (it screws onto the router's motor shaft). 3> The O ring also causes the 1/4 inch adapter to be used more safely. This Xtreme Xtension has three very positive design features, 1> The Xtreme Xtension is inserted into a 1/2 inch collet and then it is tightened in the standard manner. 2> The design includes a rubber O ring which gently holds most bits at any height the user chooses until it is tightened with an Alan wrench. I have had the opportunity to use a chuck known as the "collet eliminator". Friends, I am happy to share my experience using the Xtreme Xtension professional router bit extension.


This tool worked very well for me with the exception that I prefer to not have the bit shank contact the bottom of the chuck. I own four routers, but not a router which the Eliminator is designed to fit. You will talk to the inventor. Installing a router bit is easy to do with one hand. Changing bits with two wrenches is a challenge with one hand. In contrast, my experience with the Xtreme Xtension professional router bit extension has been totally satisfactory.


This EX 2080 Xtreme Xtension by Router Technologies is absolutely the best.Router Technologies EX 2080 Xtreme Xtension Professional Router Bit/Collet Extension This allows a person to use any router that has a 1/2 inch collet.


What a joy to no longer have to use a wrench or two under the table to change bits. Nearly everyone gave it 5 stars, and rightly so. Router Technologies EX 2080 Xtreme Xtension Professional Router Bit/Collet ExtensionI have read all the other reviews of this amazing product. I have given it 5 stars.I have the Xtreme Xtension and it works perfectly, just as advertised. I simply raise the Xtreme Xtension to above the table with my Route Raizer, use a t-handle Allen wrench to change bits, and then lower the bit to where ever I want itIt could not be easier.I strongly recommend Xtreme Xtension. It is very solidly built.



This extension coupled with the Router Raizer have made my router table so much more enjoyable to use. Thanks,Curt Really nice products and great technical support.



An excellent product that makes changing bits a breeze. Very happy with this product, and simply don't know how I got along without it all these years. I've measured the runout on my Hitachi M12V router before and after installation of this extension and found that it only contributed to about a.002" additional runout. There doesn't seem to be any vibration increase as a result of this installation.