Hi, I'm researching router lifts and am curious about the pros and cons of the various lift mechanisms. There are chain-driven lifts, screw driven lifts, and, perhaps spring-driven lifts.
How does one really compare them?
Is one style more reliable than another?
Are there tradeoffs (durability vs. accuracy) when choosing?
Does it even matter?
I've watched plenty of review videos of the various lifts (SawStop, Woodpeckers, Rockler, JessEm, Incra) and while they all do roughly the same thing (lift, micro-adjust, and sometimes brake) I don't feel I have a clear understanding of why one mechanism is better than another.
Thoughts and/or advice? Thanks!
How does one really compare them?
Is one style more reliable than another?
Are there tradeoffs (durability vs. accuracy) when choosing?
Does it even matter?
I've watched plenty of review videos of the various lifts (SawStop, Woodpeckers, Rockler, JessEm, Incra) and while they all do roughly the same thing (lift, micro-adjust, and sometimes brake) I don't feel I have a clear understanding of why one mechanism is better than another.
Thoughts and/or advice? Thanks!