David Lawhorn
08-24-2012, 2:55 PM
All,
I know that there have been many threads asking about router lifts, I have looked through a lot of them and have found a lot of information.
I am a hobbiest and use my garage as a workshop - it also houses my wifes car which I move out to "set up" shop, so not a commercial setting.
I currently have a PC892 and a Bosch 1617 along with a small Rockler router table and plate. This has worked OK for the things that I have needed to do on it, but I want to do some raised panels and am a little cautious that the ~2 hp routers should not be used to cut them so I purchased a PC7518. I will be receiving my PC7518 sometime today and of course do not yet have a home ready for it.
I am convinced that I will need a lift for this router and have pretty much decided on one of the Incra lifts. Right now I am leaning toward the Master Lift II since it should be able to hold any of my routers without the need to purchase additional pads or whatnot to mount them. From everything that I have read, it is pretty much a toss-up between the JessEm (Master Lift II) and Woodpecker lifts (PRL V2), so the main thing leaning me toward the Master Lift II is the fact that it will hold different routers.
Can you give your opinions regarding the Master Lift II versus the PRL V2?
Of course, when looking around for these lifts, I have been distracted by their (Incra) fence systems and think I would really like one of the LS Super (either 17" or 25", I cannot decide), but of course am being hit with sticker shock.
Can anyone provide comments on using the LS fence system(s), either the super or standard versions, that would be helpful as well.
I am trying to find the best price/deal that I can but have not come across anything to write home about in that arena.
Lastly, does anyone have any recommendations for how, when, and where to get the best price on at least a (Incra) Master Lift II, and LS fence system? I think I can build a top and table that I can be happy with once I decide on the lift and fence.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
I know that there have been many threads asking about router lifts, I have looked through a lot of them and have found a lot of information.
I am a hobbiest and use my garage as a workshop - it also houses my wifes car which I move out to "set up" shop, so not a commercial setting.
I currently have a PC892 and a Bosch 1617 along with a small Rockler router table and plate. This has worked OK for the things that I have needed to do on it, but I want to do some raised panels and am a little cautious that the ~2 hp routers should not be used to cut them so I purchased a PC7518. I will be receiving my PC7518 sometime today and of course do not yet have a home ready for it.
I am convinced that I will need a lift for this router and have pretty much decided on one of the Incra lifts. Right now I am leaning toward the Master Lift II since it should be able to hold any of my routers without the need to purchase additional pads or whatnot to mount them. From everything that I have read, it is pretty much a toss-up between the JessEm (Master Lift II) and Woodpecker lifts (PRL V2), so the main thing leaning me toward the Master Lift II is the fact that it will hold different routers.
Can you give your opinions regarding the Master Lift II versus the PRL V2?
Of course, when looking around for these lifts, I have been distracted by their (Incra) fence systems and think I would really like one of the LS Super (either 17" or 25", I cannot decide), but of course am being hit with sticker shock.
Can anyone provide comments on using the LS fence system(s), either the super or standard versions, that would be helpful as well.
I am trying to find the best price/deal that I can but have not come across anything to write home about in that arena.
Lastly, does anyone have any recommendations for how, when, and where to get the best price on at least a (Incra) Master Lift II, and LS fence system? I think I can build a top and table that I can be happy with once I decide on the lift and fence.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.