Makita Router not reaching spoilboard On Elite Journeyman

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Hey Tim,

@Timrf79

The Makita Router (in the lowest setting on the Z slider) is not reaching the 3/4" Spoil board when fully lowered and the flattening bit inserted to the mark (Amana 45525).
I assume it may be due to the riser… Any thoughts?

this is a frequently asked question. Search for wasteboard thickness

For an explanation of the problem, see also → here.

By the way, the Onefinity manufacturer says:

@OnefinityCNC

You’re issue is covered in the manual.
You have a Foreman and the makita router, which uses the taller x50 rails on the Y rails versus the shorter x-35 rails on the journeyman and woodworker. Therefore, you must install 2 pieces of 3/4 mdf stacked on top of each other to reach, especially with short bits like a flattening bit.