I am looking to purchase a router lift shortly, either the jessem 1500w or jessem 2400w i think the 1500w will be powerful enough as i have a saw spindle but I am not so sure with the 1500 top v the 2400 top. Any thoughts and advice please. Clive.
You are not giving yourself a future proof setup, in a table you want all the power you can get so I would go for the 2400 with variable speed, larger cutters need a slower speed. I thought the Incra an Jessem were both alloy lifts ????i think the 1500w will be powerful enough
The JessEm lift bundled with the AUKTools 1500W router has a phenolic top plate.You are not giving yourself a future proof setup, in a table you want all the power you can get so I would go for the 2400 with variable speed, larger cutters need a slower speed. I thought the Incra an Jessem were both alloy lifts ????
So does that mean the 1500 Watt motors are a different mounting size to the 2400 Watt motors, I would just go for the bigger motor and have done with it.The JessEm lift bundled with the AUKTools 1500W router has a phenolic top plate.
This router is designed specifically for use with router lifts and CNC machines that require a 88.9mm (3.5") - diameter router. AUKTools fixed base router is not to be used freehand.
This router is designed specifically for use with router lifts and CNC machines that require a 106mm (4.2") - diameter router. AUKTools fixed base router is not to be used freehand.
...I would just go for the bigger motor and have done with it.
I have been looing at the Jessem/Incra/AUK lift packages for when I build my new router table. I have already decided on the 2400w version with remote speed control (for future proofing) and probably the Incra version with MagnaLock inserts. In the description on WW it says "The benefit of this Lift is that you get the sublime engineering of JessEm coupled with the addition of INCRA’s MagnaLOCK Insert Rings and Clean Sweep technology". It appears though that you only get the STD MagnaLOCK inserts which means that you then have to splash out even more money to buy the Clean Sweep ring inserts to enable the clean sweep technology. I have been meaning to give them a ring. Unless anyone knows anything different?
Also, I think all the component parts are interchangeable, therefore I would think you could get the 1500w AUK version with one of the Ali inserts if you really wanted to, may be just a question of giving them a ring.
I would think that @Peter Sefton would soon sort this out, they are really customer focused and always willing to help.It appears though that you only get the STD MagnaLOCK inserts which means that you then have to splash out even more money to buy the Clean Sweep ring inserts to enable the clean sweep technology. I have been meaning to give them a ring.
But as has been mentioned the difference between the 1500w and 2400w is circa £35.
I would think that @Peter Sefton would soon sort this out, they are really customer focused and always willing to help.
PeterOur 89mm diameter 1500w AUKTools router is the ideal companion to the JessEm Rout-R-Lift, the lift has a 9.5mm thick phenolic top plate and JessEms Tab Loc red insert rings and comes in at under £500. The is an ideal router and lift for box makers and those using the router for smaller cuts.
JessEm Rout-R-Lift II (Imperial) with AUKTools 1500W Fixed Base Router
The JessEm Mast-R-Lift or Incra Mast-R-Lifts will accommodate the AUKTools 1500w router but I don't remember a customer opting for this configuration. Customers buying these lifts usually opt for the heaver 106mm diameter 2400w AUKTools router, the lift is made to take the extra weight and power this router delivers. The JessEm Mast-R-Lift and 2400w motor cost £714.95 or £809.95 for the remote speed control option.
https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/j...metric-with-auktools-2400w-fixed-base-router/
https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/j...xed-base-router-remote-speed-control-and-nvr/
The top end option is the Incra Mast-R-Lift with 2400w motor and remote NVR speed control at £859.95. The Clean Sweep insert rings are an optional extra as not all customers buy the Clean Sweep box or need this requirement.
https://woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/i...xed-base-router-remote-speed-control-and-nvr/
I am teaching a routing course this week but if you need any additional help Jim in the office should be able to help.
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Cheers
Peter
Clive, I am in a similar stage as you with the router lift. Scouring the market, searching for the package that suits my needs. I have looked everywhere across the "e-globe", from low-budget to premium. I will not make recommendations or suggestions as I consider the final choice to be personal to the individual needs. What I will do is write down my current options, plus the reason I'm not buying yet.I am looking to purchase a router lift shortly, either the jessem 1500w or jessem 2400w i think the 1500w will be powerful enough as i have a saw spindle but I am not so sure with the 1500 top v the 2400 top. Any thoughts and advice please. Clive.
Peter
I have arranged with Jim to visit on Wednesday to look at a Clean Sweep set up with a 2400w and remote speed control. Hope the flash sale doesn't land till I have visited
Looking forward to visiting
Darren
Clive, I am in a similar stage as you with the router lift. Scouring the market, searching for the package that suits my needs. I have looked everywhere across the "e-globe", from low-budget to premium. I will not make recommendations or suggestions as I consider the final choice to be personal to the individual needs. What I will do is write down my current options, plus the reason I'm not buying yet.
1. Axminster's ujk professional router table + Rutlands' Premium Electronic Router Lift - R20 + JessEm’s Pow-R-Tek SR™ Router (Pre-order)
2. JessEm’s MAST-R-LIFT EXCEL II + any choice of compatible fence [or one of the MAST-R-LIFT EXCEL II bundled packages] + Wixey's Digital Readout (comes as a JessEm accessory) + JessEm’s Pow-R-Tek SR™ Router.
I won't get into details, the internet and forums are flooded with info on most of these. The new JessEm router looks like the router/spindle one would want in the workshop.
But, for those not in a hurry to purchase, I will wait a little more. This year JessEm will launch their new range of products. The related info is scarce, I don't know whether all main products in their range will get the next version. To me, it's worth the wait because if they add new router tables, lifts, etc., it is likely Incra too will bring something new, so are other manufacturers.
I hope this helps, best of luck!
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