O'SKOOL Router Lift Systems for 3-1/2" Diameter Motors, 9-1/4'' x 11-3/4'' Plate 5-Piece Insert Ring Kit

This is a well built and finished product comparable to any competitors. Lift operation is smooth and solid. There is no apparent backlash and it offers an effective and convenient locking mechanism, affording good adjustment precision. The indexing readout is also effective and convenient to use and zero out. The crank is located well in front of the router and with its long shaft allows manual operation that clears typical fences in any position without interference. The table insert provides a perfect standard fit and adjustment.

Unit is precise and fits my DeWalt 3.5” dia. router perfectly, enabling me to easily swap bits and make adjustments above the table. My only gripe is that the rotation crank handle seems a bit wonky when attempting to raise or lower the router any distance rapidly. I’ve taken to using a small drill at low torque with a hex-head bit in lieu of the handle. The value point is really nice for the high quality and design when compared to much higher priced “brand named” units. Also, comes with wide supply of plates and very clear instructions. Agreed that this is one of those jigs that you don’t know you needed it until you find you can’t do without it.

Have always kinda wanted a lift but never bought one. Finally broke down and bought one. After looking at all the cheap overseas crap that was available I decided to go with this one. Boy, was that a good move! This thing is SOILD, heavy, and accurate. It is very stable, solid, and has very smooth and fine adjustments. I think it will serve me well, much better than the cheap ones! Have already used it much more than I thought I would, and it works great. Made cabinet doors and used it with a 1/8” round over to break door edges with great results. Used it to make trim, for some parts of some floating shelves, etc. The ONLY negative I could think of on it is that the LED light is BRIGHT and actually gets in the way at times, but the way I have mine mounted I can usually find a direction that keeps it out of my eyes.

Just purchased this lift.1. Paired up perfectly with either my Dewalt 610 or 618. Tried both of them.2. Dropped right into my (new) Jessem MDF Table top - perfect fit. Orange on black.3. The surface could easily be made smoother and is a disappointment. The machining marks still show. The O'Skool logo and other markings are applied to the surface and will be marred by use. If it becomes a problem it's nothing that some 400 and 600 carbide sandpaper won't cure - smooth as a babies butt, though that will obviously ruin the aesthetics of the surface.4. Yes, the plastic inserts are less than perfect.5. For the quality it offers, it's a good buy. If I were anything other than a hobbiest, I might consider others (with a better table.)6. Haven't actually used it yet as I'm still building my table base, but everything fits well and moves well. May update with pictures.

Great quality at a discounted price. Worked fantastic for my router table built

First, This is made in Taiwan and not china. What a difference that makes. I didn't pay attention to that when I purchased it. When I got the box and opened it I was in shock at the quality, the weight, the perfect detail. I thought to myself "wow maybe china is finally starting to care about the quality of the products they ship out into the world." I was really looking it over and was stunned. Then I grabbed the box to move it and saw something on the box and it said Made in Taiwan. I instantly knew then why it was 100% quality. It was not made from a country that cuts corners and uses trash material to then sell it to other countries with no worries about filling landfills with cheap toxic junk that does not have any sense of quality what so ever. From a country known for their motors and electronic superiority they mad a simple router lift with that same quality in mind. Hats off to this company for selling a product you can be proud of. I will be the first to say it. I would rather pay more for something this quality than pay less for something that is knowingly just junk.

I just received the O'Skool hand cranked router lift and it is absolutely a perfect match to the precise Bosch 1617. Not just in fit which it certainly does just fine but in the lift itself as well. It is super smooth and easy to operate along with the lock which does its job with ease. The rings fit well and turn to a locked position easily with the included stainless steel yoke.I did check it for flatness with a good straight edge and it is as straight as can be and most acceptable for my work. I had already ordered O'Skool's router plate when I saw their lift on Amazon. After receiving the lift and checking my 1617 in it I am sending the plate back without ever opening it.If you can justify the extra expense of the lift you won't regret it. The lift purchase frees up a base to set up for other things as well. I don't get as excited as this about many purchases from Amazon but this lift warrants being this pleased!

I have had this router lift for 6 months now and it’s no longer useable. It worked great the first 5 months until it failed. You can longer raise or lower the router without it jumping up and down making precise adjustments impossible. There are bushings that are supposed to stay in place on the guide rails that have come loose causing this. I’ve tried contacting O’SKOOL Tools twice now via email to see if it’s covered under any warranty and they will not get back to me. From now on I’ll be sticking with the more well known brands that provide customer service and take care of their customers