Woodpecker Aluminum Quicklifts On Sale

[Ken Massingale]

$20 off via their eClub. These lifts are fantastic, and the plate is included.
http://www.woodpeck.com/liftshome.html

The prices on this link are the normal price.

They also have a 27" by 47" router table for $159, down from $189
http://www.woodpeck.com/rt2747.html

You'll need to join their EClub for these prices.
ken

[Tom Miller]

Ken,

What's with all the different model #'s? I see there's alum. vs. phen., different plate sizes, different models for different routers...Is that pretty much it, or are there differences in operation?

I like the idea of lifting the router collet above the table -- do you have to push the router from below to do this?

And don't go far -- I'll have follow-up questions.

(Just bringing my new BT3k mobile stand online -- next step is redoing the router table/compartment.)

Thanks,
Tom

[ironhat]

Their plates are also on sale - both the plastic and the aluminum insert types - $34 and $49, respectively as memory serves. As usual my choice of a DeWalt 618 haunts me with few choices in all of these respects except the more expensive plate. I'm thinking that a sneak-purchase of a PC 690, or some such, would be wise!!
Later,
Chiz

[Jeffrey Schronce]

Their plates are also on sale - both the plastic and the aluminum insert types - $34 and $49, respectively as memory serves. As usual my choice of a DeWalt 618 haunts me with few choices in all of these respects except the more expensive plate. I'm thinking that a sneak-purchase of a PC 690, or some such, would be wise!!
Later,
Chiz

It is a sign to buy the lift, not the plate :

The QL-350 fit any 3½” diameter router motor like the PC690/890, Bosch 1617/1618 and the DeWalt 618.

ALSO, does anyone know if the provide a warranty against flexing of the Phenolic plates like Rousseau. Gut tells me to get aluminum plate, but if they guarantee the Phenolic. . . . .

Do you have a code to get the discount? Signed up for eclub in the past and did again today. My spam filter must not be agreeing with this site. Is there a code you put in the coupon section to get $20 off Aluminum Plate Quick Lift?

[Ken Massingale]

Tom,
The Quicklifts all operate the same. There is a dedicated handle that is used to raise/lower the router to approximate position, or to bring the collet above the table.

"The range of the Quick-Lift exceeds that of most routers and even allows for lowering a chucked, 4” long router bit below the plate. "


There is another adjustment with a dedicated handle for precise adjustment.

"With the speed crank and engraved .001” graduated scale, you can easily make incredibly fine adjustments. "

COUPON CODE: QL20

I've no idea about warranty on the Phenolic, call and ask for Justin.

In addition to the ease of adjustment and precision, I like that I can remove my Bosch router in 10 seconds if I need it for hand use, and it's just as quick to put back in the lift.

Let me know if I can add anything else.
ken

[Tom Miller]

There is a dedicated handle that is used to raise/lower the router to approximate position, or to bring the collet above the table.

Ken,

Does this handle just release a lock so you can move it by hand, or is it some kind of coarse adjust where you crank the router up and down?


Thanks,
Tom

[LarryG]

Can't recommend phenolic.

Tom and Jeffrey: I have a Woodpeckers phenolic plate that sagged within a few months under the weight of my Makita RF1101 and its fixed base; i.e, not an unusually heavy router. I probably should have sent it back, but didn't. Although it's a plain plate and not a lift, the size and thickness is the same as that used for these lifts. Another forty bucks is hardly insignificant money but IMO if you're going to spend the money on a lift, you should go all the way and get the aluminum model.

[Ken Massingale]

Ken,

Does this handle just release a lock so you can move it by hand, or is it some kind of coarse adjust where you crank the router up and down?


Thanks,
Tom

No, the handle locks into the lift with a quarter turn and you raise/lower the lift by raising/lowering the handle up and down, no cranking. You get it where you want it and turn the handle a quarter turn back and it releases itself from the lift. It's ingenious and hard to explain.

[Tom Miller]

No, the handle locks into the lift with a quarter turn and you raise/lower the lift by raising/lowering the handle up and down, no cranking.

OK, I think I get it. You're lifting/lowering the router by lifting/lowering the above-table handle. That's fine -- just wanted to be sure you don't have to reach under the table.

Larry, thanks for the tip. Actually, an earlier post of yours about a sagging plate came up in a search yesterday. I currently have a Rousseau phenolic, and though it doesn't sag, it holds on to its snap rings like a...a... (hmmm, I'm about as good at analogies as a...uhhh....). Well, it's hard to get the snap rings off.

Regards,
Tom

[ironhat]

Jeff - my poor post was referencing the fact that my DW 618 didn't fit any of the Quick-Lifts on sale as I read it. I coulod buy the phenolic for $149 or the aluminum for $199 but I'm budgeting, if you get my drift (read: cheap!). For that mattre it seems that I have permanently deleted the e-bargain. I'll check back with them.
Later,
Chiz

edited for clarity

[Ken Massingale]

Chiz,
'If' I am understanding, the Quicklift here, http://www.woodpeck.com/quickliftalum.html
fits your Dewalt 618 and is on sale at $20 off.
Sorry if I am misunderstanding.
ken

[Istvan]

so what is the model I should yuse for the M12V? Will this fit in the Craftsman router table that is similar to the Bosch branded? Do I have to buy the plate or it comes with it?

Thanks

[Jeffrey Schronce]

so what is the model I should yuse for the M12V? Will this fit in the Craftsman router table that is similar to the Bosch branded? Do I have to buy the plate or it comes with it?

Thanks

I doubt it would fit but of course you can compare the measurements of your plate opening versus the plate on the lift. Of course given the fact that the table is steel, you can't easily modify to accept the plate. Plate comes with it. You would not want to remove the nice aluminum plate to use with the plate that comes with the RT.

[Istvan]

The raouter table I'm talking about is the Craftsman Professional Router Table, Laminate model #26608. Will the plunglift fit there?

Thanks

[Jeffrey Schronce]

The raouter table I'm talking about is the Craftsman Professional Router Table, Laminate model #26608. Will the plunglift fit there?

Thanks

You are going to have to measure your current router plate. The dimensions of the lift are, as quoted from the website, "The QL-350A is available in two plate sizes 9¼ x 11¾ and 8¼ x 11¾. ". If either of these fit great. If they don't fit and are too small then you are out of luck. If they don't fit and are too large then you could route your laminate top to fit. I can't find the specs on the Bosch Laminate table or its sister sold by Sears, however looking at the photo it appears that the router plate maybe smaller which is great.