Woodpecker or Jessum

[segovia]

Hi

Woodpecker - Jessum

I am thinking of making a router table using one of these lifts, can you suggest which on would be best base don your experiences . They are both priced at just over £200.00 at Rutlands

John

 

[Neil]

It appears that Axminster have just begun to offer their own lift too - might be worth a look. It only seems to be offered as part of a package with a choice of routers at the moment, but I'm sure they'll have it as a separate entity before long.

Cheers,
Neil

 

[segovia]

I did spot the Axminster but at 300.00 + it is considerable more expensive

John

 

[segovia]

Just spotted it includes a router, can't see it on it listed on it's own though

 

[stuartpaul]

I suspect the lift will end up being sold on it's own. On the basis that they flog the router for £310 and the normal package price is £477 then the lift should be about £167 (see what I did there! ).

I've fancied the woodpecker for a while as it looses little off the height of a cutter.

Not sure about the axi version as no details given. Could be a rival for the woodpecker though?

 

[segovia]

I know its hard to tell from the pictures but the quality of the Axi looks impressive- if your calcs are right there is about 50.00 in it - at that price I may stick with the woody based on reviews.

I'll ask Axi technical tomorrow and see if it is available on its own.

John

 

[Mike.C]

John have you seen Woodperckers new (or newer) lift http://www.woodpeck.com/prlv2.html It has a few updated parts, including a fine adjusting thumb wheel, and at todays exchange rate it costs the same as the two you mentioned £200. You can also get it over here through the woodworkers workshop http://www.woodworkersworkshop.co.uk/woodpeckers.htm

Mind you that Axminster one looks good if you can get them to sell it to you on its own.

Cheers

Mike

 

[wizer]

Money no object, I'd have one of those Bosch Routers. I do like the option of fixed or plunge. My concern with that lift is the chain. Wouldn't it get caked in dust?

 

[The Bear]

When I looked it said the normal package price will be £407, therefore the axminster should be by far the cheapest (taking into account the discount they will still be giving for buying a package.).

Mark

 

[segovia]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7CnVJr332E

I did see it here but didn't consider it as I thought it may be over budget, at current exchnage rate this is £200.00 plus about £45.00 duty - plus shipping

If the shipping is inexpensive it may be worth a look.

John

 

[wizer]

Woodworkers Workshop import woodpeckers gear. (No, I'm not on commission, but I should be!)

 

[Mike.C]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7CnVJr332E

I did see it here but didn't consider it as I thought it may be over budget, at current exchnage rate this is £200.00 plus about £45.00 duty - plus shipping

If the shipping is inexpensive it may be worth a look.

John

John as I said the Woodworkers Workshop, who are a UK based company sell the complete Woodpeckers range. There are a few forums members who have dealt with the guy (I forget his name now) and apparently he is very good.

Cheers

Mike

 

[crazylilting]

The new woodpecker lift looks amazing. A bit out of my price range though. I like the fine adjustment it has and the quick release to lift the router for bit changing. I'm not in the market for one but if i was The woodpecker would be the one.

 

[Mattty]

Is it just me or are there no prices on the web site?

 

[wizer]

Roger has a strange outlook on the internet. He basically thinks that his business is better off without a proper e-commerce website. Although that seems bonkers to me, he seems to be doing well in his business. You have to call him. :?

 

[Escudo]

That woodpecker lift looks superb.

Oh, by the way don't forget to mention the toffee yogurt if you should speak to Roger. :shock: :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Tony.

 

[John McM]

I use the Triton router. You can raise the bit with the above table winder and change the bit above the table. Great router too, and great price.
http://www.dm-tools.co.uk/product.php/s ... /TRIMOF001
you still need to buy a plate though.
Cheers