Router lifts

[Bob Yarbrough]

Any suggestion on a precise router lift for a PC router. The adjustment on the router is pretty primative, looking for something to match the precison of the Incra fence system I installed last week.

[Travis Porter]

Just got the Jess'em master lift and it is sweet.

[Jimmy Tallent]

I've got the prl router lift from woodpeckers,and it works great.

[Bob Johnson2]

2nd the Woodpecker.

[Russ Massery]

3rd on the woodpecker, I have there Plungelift.

[Norman Hitt]

3rd on the woodpecker, I have there Plungelift.

4 th on the Woodpecker, ( I installed a plungelift on the table I made for my Buddy), I can't say about the other brands.

[Jim Becker]

"Which" PC router you have makes a difference relative to the lifts you might choose from... ;)

[Kelly Anderson]

I got a Jessem Rout-R-Lift for my Makita. Very nice, smooth, very well made.

[Jack Hogoboom]

I just got the PRL for my new router table. Also have a Jessem on my tablesaw mount (came with the saw). Both are high-quality, excellent products. It's a toss-up for me.

Others have posted about the Jointech with the digital scale. It gets a lot of raves here, but just too darn expensive for me....

Jack

[Mark Carlson]

Another vote for the Wookpecker PRL.

[Mike Evertsen]

woodpecker plungelift
I have a M12V in mine

http://www.woodpeck.com/media/main_plungelift.jpg

[Dan Rider]

I have the Jessem Master-Lift, and it has worked very well for almost two years. There is still zero backlash in the height adjusment and no noticeable wear on the bronze bushings. It is ultra-presice. :D (1/4 turn =1/64 of an inch)

I mainly use the PC7518 in it, but I also have the adapter sleeve to fit my Makita 1101. In some ways, I prefer it with the Makita; It is quieter, generates less heat buildup on long run-times, and has a wider speed range.

The only minor glitch I've had was a sawdust buildup on the height-adjuster threads causing added friction when cranking. The solution involved simply cleaning & lubrication.

[Clint Malone]

I have been very pleased with my Bench Dog Prolift Ni. The new jointech one looks nice. I have never really heard anyone complain about any of the lifts though, so you will probably be happy with whatever you choose.

[Eddie Watkins]

I have a Jointech Lift that I think is or was made by Jessem. It is super accurate. The PC 7518 fits perfectly. This is another area where they are all good, you probably can't make a bad decision.

[David Less]

How about a custom design?

http://www.woodworkersweb.com/modules/gallery/albums/albuv69/Lift_Front.sized.jpg

http://www.woodworkersweb.com/modules/gallery/albums/albuv69/Lift_Side.sized.jpg

http://www.woodworkersweb.com/modules/gallery/albums/albuv69/Router_Plate.sized.jpg


I'm sorry, I guess I always look for reasons to show off my designs.

David

[tod evans]

bob, once you start looking at lifts you`re about 1/2 way dollar wise toward a small shaper.......02 tod

[larry fredric]

I have used a Veritas Lift. It has all the feature the rest of these listed. It sells for 80 American.Instead of cranking all day to raise the bit an inch , you lever it up. Then use the micro setting with.02 inch per click.It comes with an optional foot pedal to raise the bit upward to a preset height. I saved
my money for better carbide bits.

[Dave Fifield]

8th on the Woodpecker PRL. You can repeatably adjust the height to within 0.0005" (markings are in 0.001", but it's easy to interpolate). You get to choose the height adjustment thread pitch when you buy new. I chose the fine pitch thread - it allows fine adjustments to be made more easily, but takes longer to raise to change the cutter.

I'm seriously considering changing out to one of them new digital jobs. The Jointech SmartLift Digital SL-D1 http://www.jointech.com/smartliftdigital.htm is a prime candidate but they are backordered right now plus, I really want to check one out personally. Maybe at the WW show in April?

As you know (since you just installed one) the right fence system is just as important (if not more so) as the lifter choice. My personal favorite is the Incra LS SuperSystem http://www.incra.biz/Products/LSSuperSystem.html . It's all about being able to repeatedly set the fence position and make very fine accurate adjustments IMO.

Cheers,
Dave F.

[Dick Bringhurst]

I've got two PRL's. One 16 pitch and one 32. I prefer the 16 pitch. Both are accurate and well made. Dick B

[Don Stanley]

PRL from Woodpecker

[John Gregory]

woodpecker plungelift
I have a M12V in mine

http://www.woodpeck.com/media/main_plungelift.jpg

I have the same set up as Mike and I love it.

[Steve Cox]

For a completely different idea, I use a Milwaukee router designed for a table that has a raising mechanism built in plus a couple of other features for table use. $300 for the router with no need for a table insert or a lift. Works well and saves a ton of money.

[Jim Tobias]

Another vote for Bench Dog Prolift. Heavy duty and very accurate.

Jim

[Chris Dodge]

I also have the Bench Dog Prolift and can't see how anyone could make one better. There may be others that are as good but nothing is better than this one. It is very heavy duty and easily handles my big PC router.

[nic obie]

How about a custom design?



I'm sorry, I guess I always look for reasons to show off my designs.

David



I don't blame you a bit. Very nice.