Woodpecker PRL Backorder

[Kevin Davis]

Just curious if any SMCers are having the backorder blues? Woodpecker had a deal going back in December on their PRL 1 for $199. At that time they said it is a 4 week backorder. Then in January they said it is on backorder until 2/21. Then today they said it is on backorder until 3/31. I'm staring at a big hole in my router table and looking to commiserate. Is there a good alternative out there you can recommend?

[Matt Meiser]

PRLV2 or the Sidewinder are both great depending on what method of adjustment you want. I believe the original PRL was discontinued--maybe they are thinking of doing one last run?

[Andrew Pitonyak]

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[Paul Murphy]

Well, if you are mad at Woodpecker, have a look at their competition which I would list as Jessem or Bench Dog(now owned by Rockler?).
http://www.jessem.com/
Bench Dog [check that the size matches your cutout]
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=19517

If you aren't mad at Woodpecker, have a look at lifts I believe they "rebadge" for other companies. The incra has magnetic insert plates, and I think the Kreg has different leveling screws.
http://www.incra.com/product_rta_prlv2.htm
http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/202...uick-Lift.aspx
http://www.kregtool.com/Precision-Ro...-Prodview.html

Finally, have you asked Woodpecker if they will give you a similar discount on a different lift which is ready to ship?

[Kevin Davis]

Thanks for the suggestions. Not mad, just an expecting mother looking for plan B's.

[Neil Brooks]

Mine took 13wks.

But when it arrived .... oh ... it's so, so sweet

[Joe Leigh]

When I was ready to buy my PRL-V2 there was a small lead time. I ended up with the Pinnacle version from Woodcraft. Same unit in stock and $20 less.

[John R Green]

Kevin,

I have a PRL.
It's worth the wait.


John

[Van Huskey]

I was lucky and ordered early on in the closeout, got mine within a week. I know a lot of guys are waiting, there have been a couple of threads here and on other forums, you may want to search.

[Victor Robinson]

PRL-V2 from Incra. Best of all worlds - the Incra magnetic rings are IMHO far superior to the plastic twist-lock rings. $299 at Incra, minus 10% if you're a first time shopper at the Incra store. Not THAT much more than what you're paying for the V1 except it has the improvements of the V2...

[glenn bradley]

Hate to add to the misery but I have had mine for several weeks now. I don't recall when it actually showed but it was within a day or so one way or the other of what was stated. It will be worth the wait. This is actually my second unit. I just couldn't stand the thought of not being able to get another one. I have the full set of aluminum rings from my first unit plus a few extras so I'm good there. I grabbed a second Mil 5625 around the same time on a Christmas sale since I have been so pleased with the original setup I've been running. So far the plan is that as soon as I get caught up I will build the new set into my outfeed table.

[Van Huskey]

PRL-V2 from Incra. Best of all worlds - the Incra magnetic rings are IMHO far superior to the plastic twist-lock rings. $299 at Incra, minus 10% if you're a first time shopper at the Incra store. Not THAT much more than what you're paying for the V1 except it has the improvements of the V2...

I think the key here is the $199 price for the PRL. I have both and slightly prefer the V2 but for over $100 savings the PRL is a no brainer. Had the PRL in question been sold for its normal price then it would make a lot of sense to call and switch the order to a V2, in this case the V2 is over 60% more money.

[Paul McGaha]

I'm in the same boat as you Kevin.

Ordered mine in January.

I think I'll call them tomorrow and ask what the status is.

PHM

[Paul McGaha]

Well I spoke with Woodpecker today.

I havent seen it but I'm understanding an email went out today to the people with a PRL on order advising the PRL's wont be available until after March 17, 2011.

And they are offering to sell those that have PRL's on order a PRL-V2 for $299 if you dont want to or cant wait for the PRL.

I'm thinking it over. I'd say I'm 50/50. Worst case scenario here is though we had a bit of a wait we will get a really sharp price on one lift or the other.

I've heard of really good people at Woodpecker and it does seem to be a fact.

PHM

[Kevin Davis]

Hi Paul,

I took Victor's advice and went with the Incra-Woodpecker V-2, used the first time buyer 10% discount(code is WTEN) off the price of $299 so it was about a $70 difference. They had my Porter Cable version instock and I should have it in 5 days. Some added features to Incra and the V-2, not sure if it is $70 of bells and whistles but I just wanted to be done and start using my router table. http://www.incra.com/product_rta_prlv2.htm