Jessem router lift from $109.99

[Hoover]

While supplies last Jessem is closing out 2 different router lifts. These are Asian made, and according to their website they will honor any warranty issues the same as their Canadian made models. One is for a 3 1/2 inch router base, and the more expensive model for the 7518 Porter Cable model.

http://www.jessem.com/

[LCHIEN]

sounds like a good deal...
The FX fits my Bosch 1617 and the plate fits my woodpecker table cutout.

Consider a Woodpecker phenolic plate alone (drilled for specific router, with three rings and a starting pin) costs $65... another $45 gets you the lift and a plate.

[tommyt654]

Thanks for the post

[Hoover]

Thanks for the post

I see you wasted no time in posting this on Woodnet. Shameless plagiarism. LOL

[garymuto]

Thanks. I just bought the router lift package at Rockler that uses the same lift. It was a really good deal, but not this good. I was unaware that this lift is being discontinued. That is an awesome price though. I figured that the deal at Rockler (router, table, fence, lift and stand $400) put the rice of the lift at about $150. I thought that was a great deal at that time.

[jussi]

Thanks. I just bought the router lift package at Rockler that uses the same lift. It was a really good deal, but not this good. I was unaware that this lift is being discontinued. That is an awesome price though. I figured that the deal at Rockler (router, table, fence, lift and stand $400) put the rice of the lift at about $150. I thought that was a great deal at that time.

What router came with the deal?

[pelligrini]

That's a really good deal. Woodcraft sells the Rout-R-lift-FX for $219.

I put one in my router table insert on my saw for use with a Dewalt 618 a few years ago. I think that the lift is one of the best tool purchases I've ever done. Repeatable, accurate adjustments every time.

[samuel]

Is this lift would work with the bosch 1617?

[pelligrini]

Is this lift would work with the bosch 1617?

Yes, I believe so. From the woodcraft website description for the Rout-r-lift FX: This clamp is sized for 3-1/2" diameter motors (Porter-Cable 690 and 890 series, Bosch 1617 and 1618 series, and DeWalt 610 and 618 series) and rides on heavy-duty bearings that slide up and down on precision machined solid steel posts.

[samuel]

Thanks for the info- By what I read so far, the reviews on this lift are A+.

[pelligrini]

I've really enjoyed mine. The only drawback is that I wish it had a quick lift feature like some of the Woodpecker lifts. It's really a minor thing, but sometimes I wish I didn't have to turn the crank as much as I need to at times.

The insert ring kit isn't exactly cheap, but it is nice to have. http://www.woodcraft.com/Catalog/Pro...3-33270e8f477e http://www.jessemdirect.com/product_p/02021.htm

Also, the ROUT-R-LIFT FX on special is the 02302 model. Jessem's site lists it as being compatable with the ROUT-R-LIFT FX™ (9-1/4" X 11-3/4") FOR PORTER CABLE 690, BOSCH 1617/1618 AND DEWALT 610. FITS JESSEM TOPS

I purchased the template from Woodcraft for installation in my table top. http://www.jessemdirect.com/ProductD...03003&CartID=1 It did make installing it easier. It's not totally necessary though. At the time I didn't think I had the skills or knowledge to get the table top cut in right without it.

[pelligrini]

If you've got the extra funds going with the master lift and an adapter collar would allow you to be able to put a stouter router motor into the lift in the future. I kind of wanted to go this direction when I got my setup, but I just didn't have the cash.

[woodinville guy]

If you've got the extra funds going with the master lift and an adapter collar would allow you to be able to put a stouter router motor into the lift in the future. I kind of wanted to go this direction when I got my setup, but I just didn't have the cash.

Darn you! I just had to pick one up. Now I need to build a router table and get a better router....

[tommyt654]

Somebody was gonna do it might as well have been me,but thanks for posting anyways always glad to see others here posting deals

[Hoover]

If you've got the extra funds going with the master lift and an adapter collar would allow you to be able to put a stouter router motor into the lift in the future. I kind of wanted to go this direction when I got my setup, but I just didn't have the cash.

The adapter rings are $37.00 for the deluxe model, but I don't have a spare $200.00 for the heavier lift. Still these are great prices, I have a Bosch 1617 and a Porter Cable 690. Probably put the PC690 in this setup. Already have the Bosch with a Woodpecker plate.