I'm in the camp of a proper lift. Either of these two can give smaller incremental adjustments from the table top but the Bosch does need to be close so the final adjustment can be made from the top. My understanding is the Triton has a longer adjustment travel from the top access but not sure how much more as I haven't seen or used one. I think it will really boil down more to how you use the router table. For some operations you'll need to make multiple adjustments to get the final cut while others can be done in a single pass. Deeper cuts, more adjustments. Some cuts like raised panels will be one bit height and moving the fence. The ability to make infinitely small controlled adjustments is where the lifts really make a difference, at least for me. How well or easily that can be done without I really don't know. I think your level of patience and allotted time would come into play.
Best possible scenerio would be to see these in action and then decide but that's unlikely unless there's a large group of woodworkers in your area.
Best possible scenerio would be to see these in action and then decide but that's unlikely unless there's a large group of woodworkers in your area.
I am only a hobbyist and can't see buying one soon. The 1617 gets a lotta love around here (I love mine) but I use mine hand-held.
