Originally Posted by Doug Shepard
Chris/Ken
I decided to reserve my DW621 for Microfence use and I ended up ordering a PC 7518 for dedicated table use (it's supposed to arrive tomorrow). I also ordered the additional PC 1/4" quick release collet. After more research I'd settled on either the Jessem Mast-R-Lift or the Woodpecker PRL. I think I've finally decided on the PRL but have a few more questions based on your replies.
You're supposed to be able to change bits without removing the lift (?)
Is the Eliminator chuck and/or offset wrenches just a convenience that allows you to change the bit without cranking the lift all the way up? If so, I'm really wondering what the advantage is of getting the course thread version if you tend not to bother raising up all the way to change bits anyway?? It seems like you'd get the best of both worlds by going with the fine pitch and just using the Eliminator or wrenches to change bits with the lift in whatever position it happened to be in?
Am I missing some other advantage of going with the course thread other than the number of turns it takes to raise all the way up?