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  1. #16
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    I have the Incra (Jessem) Master Lift II with a PC 7518 in a Woodpecker table/fence. Recently added the Incra under-table dust sucker and couldn't be happier. Someone else mentioned that you didn't really appreciate a good router lift until you've used one, and I agree. The ease of use and precision adjustment is amazing.

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    I had the original Woodpecker PRL chain drive model but had problems with it binding up. Sent it in for repair but it started binding again so sold it. Tried the PRL V-2 with thumb wheel but it now won’t raise or lower the router at all. I own lots of Incra and Woodpecker stuff but would look at other offerings for a router lift after my experience. Maybe the Jessem?

  3. Another vote for the PC 7518 3.25 hp router motor in a Jessem MasterLift. Super accurate and when I made raised panel cabinet doors, it made being able to repeat the exact settings easy when being many days apart on making the doors for different cabinets in the set. Matched doors made at different times is not an easy thing to do when different setups have to be done in a very small shop.
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    I have the JessEm Router Lift II and it does all I want it to. Serious hobby - not production. Together with a Porter Cable router I have been very happy with it. And like Brett said, 1/2 the price.
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    Thanks for all the information. Lots to consider, but JessEm keeps coming up so I think I'll take a look at the Router Lift II.

  6. #21
    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Cav View Post
    Thanks for all the information. Lots to consider, but JessEm keeps coming up so I think I'll take a look at the Router Lift II.
    Definitely look into this. I upgraded my router table some years ago with a bench dog cast iron table top and a JessEm Mast-R-Lift II. It has been an amazing setup that I would repeat in a heartbeat. I use an iGaging digital height gauge and I can very easily adjust my bit down to the thousandths of an inch. I went from avoiding my router table and finding other ways to do what I wanted to using my router table 10x as much... it really is a joy to use that you have to experience. You won't be sorry if you upgrade!

    I went with a cast iron table to avoid any table sag over time and to use magnetic featherboards... so not a required upgrade, but I enjoy the speed of magnetic featherboards!

  7. #22
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    I've owned both the Woodpeckers PRL-V2 and the Jessem Mast-R-Lift II. I much prefer the Jessem, though I do wish it had a larger variety of inserts like the Incra and Woodpeckers do, but that's a minor point. I also very much like the beefiness of the 3.5HP PC7518 Router. A very good combo, iMHO.
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    Similar to Ken, I have the Woodpeckers PRL-V2 with a PC-7518 mounted in the first version of Norm's router table.

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    I'll throw in another for the Jessem lift, it's pretty nice. I've had mine for probably 10 years now and use it daily.

    Just checked, I have the Mast-R-lift II.
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  10. #25
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    After spending most of the afternoon changing bits in the router table yesterday, I went ahead and ordered the JessEm Mast-R-Lift II yesterday. I guess I should get started now on planning to rebuild the router table from the bottom up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Cav View Post
    After spending most of the afternoon changing bits in the router table yesterday, I went ahead and ordered the JessEm Mast-R-Lift II yesterday. I guess I should get started now on planning to rebuild the router table from the bottom up.
    I don't recall you saying how you intend to mount the lift but for what it's worth: JessEm offers a set of corner leveling pads for DIY and retrofitted tables. I used them on my Kreg table.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Cav View Post
    After spending most of the afternoon changing bits in the router table yesterday, I went ahead and ordered the JessEm Mast-R-Lift II yesterday. I guess I should get started now on planning to rebuild the router table from the bottom up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Zellers View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Zellers View Post
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    Well, I do have TWO big 3.5 HP Porter Cable Speedmatic routers.

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    After running a PC7518 mounted to the bottom of a table for a couple of years, I bought the Incra lift and it may be the best money spent. Makes height changes a breeze and so easy to make the micro adjustments often needed. The inserts work great and make changing out the bits very simple.
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