Lift For Router Table

[Ed Gibbons]

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.

[Stew Hagerty]

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

PRL-V2.jpg

[Malcolm McLeod]

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

[Scott Brader]

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 Bokros]

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

PRL-V2.jpg

Make that two. I have their discontinued Sidewinder version and love it. Same lift but with a cable crank instead of the wheel on the surface. They discontinued because of problems with the cable.

[Marty Schlosser]

Make it three!

Make that two. I have their discontinued Sidewinder version and love it. Same lift but with a cable crank instead of the wheel on the surface. They discontinued because of problems with the cable.

[Brett Luna]

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.

[Frank Pratt]

Same here. Pricey, but extremely solid. The 4 threaded posts ist what sold me on it. But the Woodpecker & Mast-R-Lift also get good reviews.

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

[Nick Decker]

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.

[James Zhu]

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/

[Ben Rivel]

IMO its hands down the Incra with the CleanSweep magnetic inserts.

[Brian W Evans]

I'll add a vote for the Woodpecker. Had it for several years and love it every time I use it.

[Nick Decker]

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.

[Jim Dwight]

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.

[Bill Adamsen]

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.