{"id":2499,"date":"2022-08-28T15:27:57","date_gmt":"2022-08-28T19:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=2499"},"modified":"2022-12-23T12:39:06","modified_gmt":"2022-12-23T17:39:06","slug":"best-router-lifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/best-router-lifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Router Lifts: Step Up Your Woodworking Game!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A router lift is one of those little add-ons that can greatly enhance your router setup \u2013 turning any old bench into a router table. They hold the router motor upside down, with the bit poking above the surface.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Getting yourself a router lift gives you the ability to turn your hand-held router into a functional router table that can cut precise profiles and joinery.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll break down some of the best router lifts on the market now, and show you how to select the ideal one for your particular needs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-65c231f8d745a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 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Adjustment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/best-router-lifts\/#Locking_System\" title=\"Locking System\">Locking System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/best-router-lifts\/#Ball-Bearing_Mechanism\" title=\"Ball-Bearing Mechanism\">Ball-Bearing Mechanism<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/best-router-lifts\/#Top_5_Router_Lifts\" title=\"Top 5 Router Lifts\">Top 5 Router Lifts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/best-router-lifts\/#Best_Overall\" title=\"Best Overall\">Best Overall<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/best-router-lifts\/#Kreg_Precision_Router_Lift\" title=\"Kreg Precision Router Lift\">Kreg Precision Router Lift<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/best-router-lifts\/#Runner_Up\" title=\"Runner Up\">Runner Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/best-router-lifts\/#JessEm_Mast-R-Lift_II\" title=\"JessEm Mast-R-Lift II\">JessEm Mast-R-Lift II<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/best-router-lifts\/#Also_Consider\" title=\"Also Consider\">Also Consider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/best-router-lifts\/#JessEm_Rout-R-Lift_II\" title=\"JessEm Rout-R-Lift II\">JessEm Rout-R-Lift II<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/best-router-lifts\/#Large_Router_Lift\" title=\"Large Router Lift\">Large Router Lift<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/best-router-lifts\/#JET_XACTA-Lift_with_Deluxe_Fence\" title=\"JET XACTA-Lift with Deluxe Fence\">JET XACTA-Lift with Deluxe Fence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/best-router-lifts\/#Also_Consider-2\" title=\"Also Consider\">Also Consider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/best-router-lifts\/#SawStop_RT-LFT_Four-Post_Router_Lift_with_Lock\" title=\"SawStop RT-LFT Four-Post Router Lift with Lock\">SawStop RT-LFT Four-Post Router Lift with Lock<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_Answer_5_Best_Router_Lifts\"><\/span><strong>Quick Answer: 5 Best Router Lifts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-list\" style=\"margin-left:0px\">\n<ul>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-asterisk\" style=\"color:#eca804\"><\/i> <strong><strong>Best <strong style=\"text-align: center;\">Overall: <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kreg-PRS5000-Precision-Router-Lift\/dp\/B079YY98N1?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=be4747d16f75c967816c4cae038ca472&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Kreg Precision Router Lift<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-asterisk\" style=\"color:#eca804\"><\/i> <strong style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"text-align: center;\">Runner Up: <\/strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JessEm-Mast-R-Lift-02120-Router-4-Inch\/dp\/B004AYEI0U?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=0a162058a1952ffb52b8f26dcaca22d8&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">JessEm Mast-R-Lift II<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-asterisk\" style=\"color:#eca804\"><\/i> <strong><strong><strong style=\"text-align: center;\">Also Consider: <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JessEm-Rout-R-Lift-Router-10-Piece-Insert\/dp\/B07B8VQSRV?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=403bd2381eb11f148aa1c7e5bae09eb2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">JessEm Rout-R-Lift II<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-asterisk\" style=\"color:#eca804\"><\/i> <strong><strong>Large Router Lift: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jet-708124-XLIFT-K-Xacta-Lift-Router\/dp\/B0007G8I9C?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=34bc840a9bd2be45963301ab1c4e6d74&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">JET XACTA-Lift with Deluxe Fence<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><i class=\"sui sui-asterisk\" style=\"color:#eca804\"><\/i> <strong><strong>Also Consider: <\/strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SawStop-RT-LFT-Four-Post-Router-Lift\/dp\/B07FVQ21RG?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=37a327e06a3edbcf0d3b8ceac50ab745&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">SawStop RT-LFT Four-Post Router Lift with Lock<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Pick_the_Best_Router_Lift\"><\/span><strong>How to Pick the Best Router Lift?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019re picking the right router lift there are a few things you\u2019ll want to keep in mind. The construction material, compatibility, height adjustment, and locking system are all important to consider when choosing a router lift.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Material\"><\/span><strong>Material <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First off, you\u2019ll want to consider your router lift\u2019s construction material. This is a major factor in determining the quality and longevity of a router lift.<\/p>\n<p>Cheaper router lifts will use materials like plastic or MDF, which should be avoided if you\u2019re looking for a long-lasting solution. Most quality router lifts use anodized aluminum or sometimes steel as their main material.<\/p>\n<p>Aluminum is lightweight, won\u2019t sag under the weight of your router, and is long-lasting enough to last for the long haul.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compatibility\"><\/span><strong>Compatibility<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not all router lifts are compatible with every <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/best-router-for-door-hinges\/\">router<\/a>, so you\u2019ll want to make sure your router is compatible with the <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/shaper-vs-router-table\/\">router table<\/a> that you\u2019re considering. There are both brand-specific models as well as universal-style router lifts which are designed to fit basically any router size or design.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure if your router lift will be compatible with your router, check to see what diameter motor the lift is designed for. Common router diameters are 3.5\u201d and 4.25\u201d, so keep this in mind when choosing a router lift.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also want to consider the size of the plate when purchasing a router lift. The plate is what fits into the opening at the top of the router table, so if it\u2019s not the right size, your router table won\u2019t accept the lift.<\/p>\n<p>Router lifts are designed to fit in a specific router table, so consider the size of the plate when buying a lift. Common sizes are 9 \u00bc\u201d x 11 \u00be\u201d as well as 8 \u00bc\u201d x 11 \u00be\u201d.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Height_Adjustment\"><\/span><strong>Height Adjustment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the key benefits of a router lift is the ability to make small adjustments to the height of the router from above the router table.<\/p>\n<p>A good router lift will allow you to make micro-adjustments to the router height, which is very useful when you want to make precise cuts down to the thousandth of an inch. Typically, the router height can be adjusted using a twist handle to raise\/lower the lift, while some can be adjusted using a micro-adjustment handle on the lift itself.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Locking_System\"><\/span><strong>Locking System<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another important thing to consider is the router lift\u2019s locking system. The locking system is what mounts the motor in place and prevents any slipping while using the router.<\/p>\n<p>The locking system should also provide a secure hold so that vibrations from the router while its running won\u2019t shift the spindle position. There are multiple types of locking systems, including friction locks and cam locks, just make sure your locking system is solid and will ensure consistent results.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ball-Bearing_Mechanism\"><\/span><strong>Ball-Bearing Mechanism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A smooth ball-bearing mechanism is important for smooth overall operation. This is what allows you to lower and raise the lift with ease and make small adjustments to the router height.<\/p>\n<p>Ball bearing mechanisms are often sealed which means they don\u2019t require lubrication. Unsealed ball bearings require occasional lubrication with a little grease to keep them operating smoothly over time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_5_Router_Lifts\"><\/span><strong>Top 5 Router Lifts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Overall\"><\/span><strong>Best Overall<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kreg_Precision_Router_Lift\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kreg-PRS5000-Precision-Router-Lift\/dp\/B079YY98N1?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=be4747d16f75c967816c4cae038ca472&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kreg Precision Router Lift<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kreg-PRS5000-Precision-Router-Lift\/dp\/B079YY98N1?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=be4747d16f75c967816c4cae038ca472&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2503 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kreg-precision-router-lift.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"kreg precision router lift\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kreg-precision-router-lift.jpeg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/kreg-precision-router-lift.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Kreg-PRS5000-Precision-Router-Lift\/dp\/B079YY98N1?&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&#038;linkId=be4747d16f75c967816c4cae038ca472&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-soft\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#d93f2c;border-color:#ae3324;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 26px;font-size:20px;line-height:40px;border-color:#e5796c;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> <b>View On Amazon<\/b><\/span><\/a>\n<p><strong><u>Key Features:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Replaces standard insert plate in the router table.<\/li>\n<li>Plate measures 3\u20448&#8243; x 9 1\u20444&#8243; x 11 3\u20444&#8243;<\/li>\n<li>The lift will accept 20+ popular router models.<\/li>\n<li>Hank crank allows for precise micro-adjustments and bit changes.<\/li>\n<li>Micro adjustment knob for thousandths of an inch adjustment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Kreg precision router lift is one of the most popular lifts out there \u2013 and for good reason \u2013 it\u2019s well designed, made from solid anodized aluminum, and is tough and scratch resistant. An above-the-table collet gives you access to fast and easy micro-adjustments as well as above-the-table bit changes.<\/p>\n<p>The router lift plate measures 3\u20448&#8243; x 9 1\u20444&#8243; x 11 3\u20444&#8243;, and will fit any Kreg router tables as well as many other competitor brands. The lift will accept 20+ popular router models without the need for adapters or modifications.<\/p>\n<p>The lift\u2019s hand crank allows for fast and precise adjustments and bit changes, so there\u2019s no need to reach under the table to do any fine-tuning. Every full revolution of the adjustment crank turns the carriage and bit by 1\/16\u201d. Micro adjustments down to the thousandths of an inch are also possible with the micro-adjustment scale.<\/p>\n<p>The lift has 3 inches of travel \u2013 which provides enough room for bit changes from above the table.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Runner_Up\"><\/span><strong>Runner Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JessEm_Mast-R-Lift_II\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JessEm-Mast-R-Lift-02120-Router-4-Inch\/dp\/B004AYEI0U?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=0a162058a1952ffb52b8f26dcaca22d8&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>JessEm Mast-R-Lift II<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JessEm-Mast-R-Lift-02120-Router-4-Inch\/dp\/B004AYEI0U?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=0a162058a1952ffb52b8f26dcaca22d8&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2504 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/JessEm-Mast-R-Lift-II.jpeg?resize=300%2C262&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"JessEm Mast-R-Lift II\" width=\"300\" height=\"262\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JessEm-Mast-R-Lift-02120-Router-4-Inch\/dp\/B004AYEI0U?&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&#038;linkId=0a162058a1952ffb52b8f26dcaca22d8&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-soft\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#d93f2c;border-color:#ae3324;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 26px;font-size:20px;line-height:40px;border-color:#e5796c;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> <b>View On Amazon<\/b><\/span><\/a>\n<p><strong><u>Key Features:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Double-sealed bearing construction.<\/li>\n<li>The plate measures 9 \u00bc\u201d x 11 \u00be\u201d.<\/li>\n<li>Bit changes and micro-adjustments from above the table.<\/li>\n<li>Hard anodized for increased durability.<\/li>\n<li>Orange clamping blocks allow for quick swapping of routers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Mast-R-Lift II is JessEm\u2019s top-of-the-line model and features 5 double sealed ball bearings, providing a lifetime of use even with a powerful heavy-duty router. Jessem\u2019s lifts all feature a mechanism to add tension to the threaded spindle \u2013 which helps to remove backlash, and vibration, and prevents any slipping of the router during operation.<\/p>\n<p>A dedicated locking mechanism for heavy-duty long-term routing operations was added, which is accessible from the top and engaged with the same crank handle that adjusts the router height. The router will fit most fixed-based routers without the need for any adapter collar.<\/p>\n<p>The orange clamping blocks allow you to swap between different routers on the fly rather than dedicating a specific router for the job.<\/p>\n<p>The router base is hard anodized rather than the basic anodizing process most other models feature. The hard-anodizing process is more expensive and results in a much thicker coating which gives a greater degree of abrasion resistance.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_Consider\"><\/span><strong>Also Consider<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JessEm_Rout-R-Lift_II\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JessEm-Rout-R-Lift-Router-10-Piece-Insert\/dp\/B07B8VQSRV?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=403bd2381eb11f148aa1c7e5bae09eb2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>JessEm Rout-R-Lift II<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JessEm-Rout-R-Lift-Router-10-Piece-Insert\/dp\/B07B8VQSRV?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=403bd2381eb11f148aa1c7e5bae09eb2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2505 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/JessEm-Rout-R-Lift-II.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"JessEm Rout-R-Lift II\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/JessEm-Rout-R-Lift-II.jpeg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/JessEm-Rout-R-Lift-II.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JessEm-Rout-R-Lift-Router-10-Piece-Insert\/dp\/B07B8VQSRV?&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&#038;linkId=403bd2381eb11f148aa1c7e5bae09eb2&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-soft\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#d93f2c;border-color:#ae3324;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 26px;font-size:20px;line-height:40px;border-color:#e5796c;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> <b>View On Amazon<\/b><\/span><\/a>\n<p><strong><u>Key Features:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Double-sealed ball bearings allow for precise micro-adjustments.<\/li>\n<li>Shafts on the lift are pressed into the mount with hydraulic pressure and fastened with multiple screws.<\/li>\n<li>Standard plate measures 3\u20448&#8243; x 9 1\u20444&#8243; x 11 3\u20444&#8243;.<\/li>\n<li>Bit changes from above the table are possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>JessEm\u2019s Rout-R-Lift II has many of the same features as the flagship model above, but at a price that won\u2019t break the bank. The same double-sealed ball bearings as the model above are included, which allows for butter-smooth micro-adjustments to the spindle.<\/p>\n<p>The shafts on the Rout-R-Lift II are pressed into the shaft mount with hydraulic pressure and are fastened to the plate using multiple screws to spread the lateral load evenly over the plate. JessEm offers the lift in five different configurations \u2013 depending on the model of router you\u2019re looking at.<\/p>\n<p>The top plate dimensions are 3\u20448&#8243; x 9 1\u20444&#8243; x 11 3\u20444&#8243; \u2013 which means it will fit in most standard-sized router tables. Bit changes from above the table are possible, without the need for bent wrenches.<\/p>\n<p>All components are CNC machined for added durability, at JessEm\u2019s state-of-the-art factory in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada location.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Large_Router_Lift\"><\/span><strong>Large Router Lift<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JET_XACTA-Lift_with_Deluxe_Fence\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jet-708124-XLIFT-K-Xacta-Lift-Router\/dp\/B0007G8I9C?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=34bc840a9bd2be45963301ab1c4e6d74&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>JET XACTA-Lift with Deluxe Fence<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jet-708124-XLIFT-K-Xacta-Lift-Router\/dp\/B0007G8I9C?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=34bc840a9bd2be45963301ab1c4e6d74&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2507 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/JET-XACTA-Lift-Router-Lift.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"JET XACTA Lift Router Lift\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/JET-XACTA-Lift-Router-Lift.jpeg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/JET-XACTA-Lift-Router-Lift.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Jet-708124-XLIFT-K-Xacta-Lift-Router\/dp\/B0007G8I9C?&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&#038;linkId=34bc840a9bd2be45963301ab1c4e6d74&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-soft\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#d93f2c;border-color:#ae3324;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 26px;font-size:20px;line-height:40px;border-color:#e5796c;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> <b>View On Amazon<\/b><\/span><\/a>\n<p><strong><u>Key Features:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Large-size lift designed to fit with full-sized router tables.<\/li>\n<li>Plate measures 11-3\/4&#8243; X 14-3\/4&#8243; X 1\/4&#8243;.<\/li>\n<li>Provides up to 2 \u00bd\u201d of bit depth adjustment.<\/li>\n<li>Heavy-duty anodized aluminum plate prevents sagging.<\/li>\n<li>Two \u00be\u201d solid steel shafts add rigidity to router bit cutting at the desired depth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a larger-sized router lift to fit a full-sized router table, then look no further \u2013 this heavy-duty anodized aluminum lift is the one for you. The plate measures 11-3\/4&#8243; X 14-3\/4&#8243; X 1\/4&#8243;, and is heavy-duty enough to prevent sagging.<\/p>\n<p>Two \u00be\u201d solid steel shafts add rigidity to the router cutting bit, while all moving parts ride on bronze bearing surfaces. The lift mechanism is ultra-smooth, with 2 \u00bd\u201d of bit depth adjustment.<\/p>\n<p>Adjustable guard positions directly above the router bit provide a safe work environment while in use. The large 3 5\/8\u201d table opening is large enough to accommodate larger router bits, while the pre-cut table insert holds XACTA lift to combine a router table with a table saw for space saving.<\/p>\n<p>10 leveling screws ensure perfect alignment for accurate cutting.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_Consider-2\"><\/span><strong>Also Consider<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SawStop_RT-LFT_Four-Post_Router_Lift_with_Lock\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SawStop-RT-LFT-Four-Post-Router-Lift\/dp\/B07FVQ21RG?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=37a327e06a3edbcf0d3b8ceac50ab745&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>SawStop RT-LFT Four-Post Router Lift with Lock<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SawStop-RT-LFT-Four-Post-Router-Lift\/dp\/B07FVQ21RG?&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&amp;linkId=37a327e06a3edbcf0d3b8ceac50ab745&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2508 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SawStop-4-Post-Router-Lift-with-Lock.jpeg?resize=300%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"SawStop 4 Post Router Lift with Lock\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SawStop-4-Post-Router-Lift-with-Lock.jpeg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SawStop-4-Post-Router-Lift-with-Lock.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SawStop-RT-LFT-Four-Post-Router-Lift\/dp\/B07FVQ21RG?&#038;linkCode=ll1&#038;tag=homeimprovementscout-20&#038;linkId=37a327e06a3edbcf0d3b8ceac50ab745&#038;language=en_US&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-soft\" style=\"color:#FFFFFF;background-color:#d93f2c;border-color:#ae3324;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"color:#FFFFFF;padding:0px 26px;font-size:20px;line-height:40px;border-color:#e5796c;border-radius:5px;-moz-border-radius:5px;-webkit-border-radius:5px;text-shadow:none;-moz-text-shadow:none;-webkit-text-shadow:none\"> <b>View On Amazon<\/b><\/span><\/a>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Key Features:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Four-post lifting system provides smooth and synchronized operation.<\/li>\n<li>Features a positive locking system to prevent shifting during operation.<\/li>\n<li>Both elevation and locking mechanisms are controlled from above the table.<\/li>\n<li>Standard sized 9-1\/4&#8221; x 11-3\/4&#8221; plate.<\/li>\n<li>Self-leveling screws allow you to position the plate flush with the router table.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Featuring a slightly different design to the other router lifts, the SawStop router lift features a heavy-duty four-post lifting system that\u2019s synchronized for smooth and easy lifting. It also features a positive locking mechanism to prevent shifting during operation.<\/p>\n<p>Both the elevation and locking mechanisms are controlled from above the table, so there\u2019s no need to stoop down to make adjustments. The adaptive router clamp can house routers between 3 \u00bc\u201d to 4 \u00bc\u201d in diameter, while the standard sized 9-1\/4&#8221; x 11-3\/4&#8221; plate will fit into all SawStop tables as well as many other brands.<\/p>\n<p>Self-leveling screws allow you to position the plate flush with the router table. The adjustment and locking mechanisms are extremely smooth and give a solid feel during operation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A router lift is one of those little add-ons that can greatly enhance your router setup \u2013 turning any old bench into a router table. 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