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By Christoph Storrer (Orem UT US)

I almost didn't do it. I was vacillating between the powerlift pro and a manual lift from another brand. I just couldn't see how much more advantageous a powered lift would be over a good manual lift. I was also going to be required to purchase a new router as my old one wasn't going to fit. Well let me explain it to you so you don't have to wonder like I did.

I watched a video on youtube of someone using the powerlift to make perfect mortis joints. It does this. That is what put me over the edge. However better than that is the fact that once you zero out a bit you are no longer guessing height. You want to set the bit to a cut depth of 1/4"? That's just a tap of a button. And don't believe the critics, it IS accurate. You want to do a 1/2" depth cut but you don't want to stress the router. Tap 1/4 run your cuts, then tap 1/4 again. Now you have a perfect 1/2" depth cut, no problem. 1" deep mortise? Slow the rate at which the router raises, set a stop and then draw a return line, bam! All done. Maybe your depth needs to be slightly more than the presets? Easy, tap the 1/32" button, or if you're neurotic, hit the .001 button and shave the felt off of a piano part (ok. I am that neurotic). There is no more guessing when it comes to depth. There is not slowly cranking a handle and then vacillating if it's accurate enough or not. I have read many other reviews where they say, "just use those routers with a lift built into the base". Yeah, not a real solution. I did that for years. What happens when you tighten the base latch after setting the depth? It changes the depth of the bit because you are removing the play out of the base and router. Hence the need for a quality lift. However, with a manual lift, there is the slowly crank to a depth running material then changing the setting and realizing you missed a few cuts. Now you have to find that exact depth again. Not with a power lift. If you have several cuts to make you can store in memory your different cuts. Going back a step is as easy as tapping a button.

Trust me, this is the best tool I have bought in years. It is amazing and saves much time. Time IS money. You won't be disappointed. The lift has worked perfectly now for a few weeks. I bought the tablet because it was only 50 bucks more. I'm glad I did because it is just dedicated to the lift and I don't have to fiddle with my phone.

Set up was easy, follow the directions. Also one more thing. The company is very honest. I didn't see the throat plates listed in what I bought, so I added that to my order. I got a call before they shipped out the lift to inform me I didn't need a second order of throat plates since they came in the kit. They could have stuck me and I wouldn't have ever known the difference. However they went out of thier way to make sure I was happy proactively. That's a sign of a good company in my book.

By Dave C ( Io US)

I previously had a trition router installed in a woodpecker router table. I got tired of the process to raise and lower the router bit. So i decided to upgrade to this package with the mlcs branded router. This package is so simple and fast to operate that it makes using the router table the go to tool. Just this weekend I did 2 sets of walnut cabinet doors and after I understood the process. Making the mortise and tenons was fast and simple. Being able to program multiple passes and repeat those made this a great setup. I look forward to using it more.

By James Bittner (SABILLASVILLE Ma US)

I have used my Power Lift Pro to make a vanity for my bathroom rehab. this is the first time using a router table and I am very happy with the ease of operating the unit. I am well pleased with my purchase.

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