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   rwdare | Oct 25, 2009 12:35am | #1

   I have one with the big PC in it and love it. Above the table bit changes are easy (you'll need a bent wrench). I also have the complete set of insert rings. They cover and bit from 1/4" to 3". The fine height adjustment works well and the aluminum plate does not flex like a plastic insert.

   Dick

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   PeterDurand | Oct 25, 2009 01:12am | #2

   Yep, I have one and love it too. I bought mine through Incra because I thought I would prefer their insert rings. That is the only difference.
   http://www.incra.com/product_rta_prlv2lift.htm

   Cheers,

   Peter

    
   Better life through Zoodles and poutine...

   
   

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   Edited 10/24/2009 6:13 pm by PeterDurand

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   Wingdoctor | Oct 25, 2009 02:07am | #3

   I have it and use a PC 7518 Router in it. I love it! It is a very accurate workhorse. I have the complete set of bit inserts and I have no trouble raising it up to change bits from the top of the table with the standard, straight PC wrenches. The lift handle gets you close to the right bit height and the wheel makes the fine adjustments. Woodpecker makes a great line of tools; I like there measuring items also.

   Bruce

   "A man's got to know his limitations." Dirty Harry Calahan
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   Jfrostjr | Oct 25, 2009 05:15pm | #4

   I've had one for 3-4 years and love it. I bought because it has two 'raising' screws and thus does not get cocked.

   I got a piece of hex rod and chuck that in my drill. I can move the router up and down in seconds. Mine raises far enough that I use the regular flat wrenches.

   I have the set of inserts but don't use all of them. I have an under-table dust collection port and look for more airflow to move-out the dust; therefore I generally just choose a large insert that leaves a lot of extra room around the bit.

   Frosty

   “If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert,
   in 5 years there’d be a shortage of sand.”

   Milton Friedman

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   flabio | Oct 25, 2009 06:56pm | #5

   I purchased one a year ago, mounted a big Porter Cable in it and put it all into a Bulldog cast iron table attached to my contractor's saw. Best thing I have done yet when it comes to tool purchases.

   As others have said, bit changes are a breeze and the fine tuning is superb.

   Highly recommended

    

    

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   Jfrostjr | Oct 25, 2009 11:50pm | #6

   I purchased a custom router table top from Woodpeckers which serves as a outfeed table for my Unisaw. Total area is 60" x 60" which is great. They are good people to work with.BUT I sure wish I had a cast iron top at times. It would make it so much easier to place feather boards, hold downs, etc. I guess you can't have everything.Frosty“If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert,
   in 5 years there’d be a shortage of sand.” Milton Friedman

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   flabio | Oct 26, 2009 01:28am | #7

   I mounted mine on the left side. A little unconventional from most, but it works great. Easy access and a little extra support on the left doesn't hurt. My only complaint is I need to mount a switch as I tire of reaching underneath the table to start teh rounter.  Talk about spoiled.

    

    

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   Jfrostjr | Oct 26, 2009 03:39pm | #9

   I mounted an electrical box with a plug and a switch under the table top. I made a small mark on the top to indicate where the switch is so I don't have to bend over to flick it on or off.Talk about lazy. But - I could rationalize and say it is for safety.Frosty“If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert,
   in 5 years there’d be a shortage of sand.” Milton Friedman

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   bones | Oct 26, 2009 04:26am | #8

   I have the PRL and they make great stuff.  Engineered to the hilt.  You won't be sorry.  I have a PC 7518 in mine. 

   I was married by a judge - I should have asked for a jury.
   George Burns

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   G3ne | Oct 27, 2009 04:47am | #10

   I've had the original PRL for several years now, with the big PC motor in it.  It'll spoil you for anything lesser.  I see they now have the PRL V2 out; looks pretty cool, but the one I have is built like a tank and will undoubtedly outlast me.  Just my luck if I did buy the PRL v2 they'd come out with the V3 the next week. 

   Bottom line, you can't go wrong with the Woodpeckers stuff.  They build 'em to last and back 'em up for life.

   Gene