Built Norm's router table about 12 years ago. Looking to purchase a lift. It's a pain in the butt changing bits.
Recommendations appreciated.
Built Norm's router table about 12 years ago. Looking to purchase a lift. It's a pain in the butt changing bits.
Recommendations appreciated.
Hands down, the Woodpeckers PRL-V2 lift. I've had mine for 8 years now and absolutely love it! It's super precise, very smooth, and rock solid.
http://www.woodpeck.com/prlv2.html
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"I've cut the dang thing three times and it's STILL too darn short"
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Stew Hagerty
I like the General International version. It is the only 4-post design on the market (I think). For the big PC router, it gives me some confidence that things aren't 'swinging' to and fro under the table...
http://www.general.ca/accessories/ac.../a_40-125.html
My budget was a bit tighter and I bought the JessEm Rout-R Lift. I have been very happy with it. The only downside is that it won't hold a 3 HP router. That isn't really a problem for me because I don't have one that big, anyway.
Scott
George
Making sawdust regularly, occasionally a project is completed.
I just ordered the JessEm Mast-R-Lift II based on a lot of favorable reviews including a fairly recent "best of" article in one of the woodworking magazines...the name of which escapes me at the moment. I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on it.
Brett
Peters Creek, Alaska
Man is a tool-using animal. Nowhere do you find him without tools; without tools he is nothing, with tools he is all. — Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881)
I have the Incra version of the Jessem Master Lift II. Only got it up and running about a week ago, but I have only good things to say about it. I wavered back and forth between it and the Woodpecker lift, and see them on pretty equal terms. Both excellent choices, IMO.
I will say that they're both heavy, so don't think about putting them in a table that's prone to sag.
After getting the router lift, if you hate the wrench, take a look at muscle chuck
http://www.rockler.com/quick-change-...de-musclechuck
http://www.musclechuck.com/
IMO its hands down the Incra with the CleanSweep magnetic inserts.
If at first you don't succeed, redefine success!
I'll add a vote for the Woodpecker. Had it for several years and love it every time I use it.
Has anybody here used both the Woodpecker and the Jessem/Incra? I know what the published specs/differences are on both, just curious about comparing actual usage.
My Incra is mounted in a Woodpecker table with a WP fence. Probably sacrilege.
Last edited by Nick Decker; 02-16-2017 at 6:57 PM.
My table is like Norm's but I incorporated a lift based upon a design in an old American Woodworker. It slides on 1 inch diameter steel rods. Very sturdy. The top hinges up for bit changes. I am very happy with it. Most parts came from McMaster Carr. I think I paid about $100 for the parts.
I have the Jessem Master Lift Excel and it works fine. Came with the Milwaukee 4"+ motor with the remote speed control and switch. Having a remote on/off is a wonderful feature. I still unplug to change bits.
"the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools.” Confucius