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mftha · 05-15-2009, 08:59 PM

I do not know in to what classification I fall, but I have been a member of the forum since 2006.

I use a manual lift.

I think the power lifts are over expensive overkill, but the manual lift allows me to use the limited time I have more efficiently.
I have no permanent workshop so when the sun is low enough, I move everything I need onto the front door landing, set up, do the woodworking, then when the mosquitos get too numerous I take everything apart, move it back inside. Also my shoulders are wearing out due to overuse.

xplorx4 · 05-16-2009, 02:45 AM

I have a lift built in with my router and I have used it to make adjustments and change bits, but I sure wouldn't spend the money on one just to have it!!

BTW Lavon I live closer to Bob and drop in just to see what he is selling so you don't have a chance before me!!!!!!

**harrysin** · 05-16-2009, 02:54 AM

I suppose this pedal operated one I made a while back based on a design by former member Niki from Poland fits your description of a router lifter Levon. I use it mainly for fast, accurate dowelling but it's excellent for hoisting my Triton for fast above the table cutter changes.
If you were to ask ME if one is necessary my answer would be NO, but some woodworkers find that for THEIR particular type of woodworking, a lifter is a must. Levon, you'll know when YOU need one, you'll one day start to make things and think to yourself, "gee, if I only had a lifter, this job would be so much easier!" Until that day, your money can be better spent.

Trimax · 05-16-2009, 07:59 AM

i never used one b4 me recently buying one and did all my adjustments underneath and will say the lift is a nice time saver for me i can make a pretty accurate heigth adjustment in a few seconds or a bit change in just a little longer then that. and now that ive used one really dont wont to go back!

**Mike** · 05-16-2009, 09:29 AM

I do not use a lift, and can see no reason I would ever use one. My money does more good buying bits!

**bobj3** · 05-16-2009, 09:41 AM

Hi Guys

Just my 2 cents

It's like putting a trailer hitch on your truck,it's one of the items you will not use all the time but it's sure is nice when you have one..to get the job done..you don't need to buy one that cost as much as the truck just a device to get the job done..

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Ghidrah · 05-16-2009, 12:08 PM

I went without a lift for 11 yrs. Since having the lift my set up and take downs are half the time. I used brass bars to set many height adjustments, however most adjustments for anything other than straight bits don't allow for that simplicity. Now with the lift and a notepad for info bit adjustments (especially) for duplications are fast and accurate to .100".

I've gone a smidge further, my impetus deriving from the motorized lift Mr. Nixon and Bobj3 use. I'm using my cordless drill driver to fast raise and lower the bit from above the table for switch outs only making it even faster. I already had a 1/4: drive head for the drill and bought a couple sockets from Sears.

**bobj3** · 05-16-2009, 01:39 PM

Hi Ron

I did the same as you for a bit but the stock was always blocking the hole for the lift device,so it put in under the top,that took care of that error ..

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Ghidrah · 05-17-2009, 02:28 PM

You lost me Bobj3, When I switch out bits I don't have routing stock on the tabletop.

**bobj3** · 05-17-2009, 07:33 PM

Hi Ron

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