Have never really understood the router lift thing. For me, changing a bit like that would be quite awkward. I much prefer popping my router plate out, change the bit, then pop the plate back in; much easier and faster for me - for one thing, then I can see just what I'm doing much easier. OR, pop the router plate out, and pop in another, complete with router and bit. Then, if need be, can change out the bit in the removed router at my convenience. Of course, it helps that I have several working routers, and one that just needs a wire re-soldered to work, all complete with their own router plate.