XACTA-Lift Keep it or sell it?

[Steve Bujalski]

Hi Guys,

Over Christmas I found a new Jet Xacta-Lift (https://www.jettools.com/us/en/p/xacta-lift-with-deluxe-fence/708124) on clearance for less than $140. I bought it up without doing my research first, which is unusual. I received it via UPS and it was in new unopened condition.

After a little research I am starting to second guess my purchase. I understand that it is a JessEm 1st generation lift and I don't have a table to put it in yet. Should I use it and is so what are the major limitations? Or should I sell it and look for a newer model?

I'm a newbie but try to have quality tooling.

TIA
Steve

[Andrew Seemann]

You might want to post your location. There probably are some folks here who would be willing to take it off your hands.

[mike stenson]

For less than $140 I'd have probably picked it up.

[Jim Becker]

What are your actual concerns with this lift product? Brand new at that low cost is pretty compelling, honestly...

[Eduard Nemirovsky]

$400 insert for $150. I would keep it, if planning to use or sell it.
Ed.

[Dave Sabo]

It's a good lift.

The drawbacks ( to some ) are that lift handle is flat amd close to the table. Which makes it a knuckle buster.

It is also designed 90 deg . to every other plate with the long edge oriented front to back. That makes it difficult to have a miter slot. And if you do squeeze one in ; makes for a long uncomfortable reach to adjust the fence and change bits.

The fence doesn't easily allow for accessories either. These last two negate using feather boards to manage your stock.

[Steve Bujalski]

Dave, That’s the info I was looking for...more of a pro and con. I looked up me order and I paid $133.47 for it with free shipping.

My my plan is to build a table to fit it.