{"product_id":"woodpeckers-quicklift-420-4-2-in-router-lift-with-aluminum-plate-and-micro-adjustment-ql420-a-23","title":"Woodpeckers QuickLift 420 4.2-in. Router Lift with Aluminum Plate and Micro-Adjustment (QL420-A-23)","description":"\u003csection data-aplus\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-features\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"features\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accuracy.svg\" alt=\"accuracy\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Lift, Fine Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe patented QuickLift system gets the collet above the table fast for bit changes, then the crank handle lets you dial height back in with controlled micro-adjustment. That means less fiddling and more time actually cutting.\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/size.svg\" alt=\"size\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for 4.2 Inch Motors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThis Woodpeckers router lift uses a 9.25 inch x 11.75 inch plate and is sized for 4.2 inch diameter router motors. It is a direct fit solution for common heavy-duty router table setups built around that motor size.\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"card-inside\"\u003e            \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/material.svg\" alt=\"material\" class=\"aplusicon\"\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAluminum Plate Advantage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003eThe aluminum plate keeps weight down while still giving you a stable platform for router table work. If you move components between setups, the lighter plate is easier to handle than a steel version.\u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-overview\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\" data-product-summary\u003e      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoodpeckers Quicklift Router Lifts, Aluminum Plate, Fits 4.2 Inch Router Motors, Patented Quick-Lift Feature and Crank Style Micro Adjustments\u003c\/strong\u003e is a router lift built for router table setups that need quick bit changes and repeatable height control. This is a router lift designed for router table height adjustment and above-table bit changes. Model Number \u003cstrong\u003eQL420-A-23\u003c\/strong\u003e, this version uses an aluminum plate and is sized for 4.2 inch diameter router motors.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe big draw here is the combination of Woodpeckers' patented QuickLift action and a crank-style micro-adjustment system. In practical terms, you can pop the collet above the table quickly for a bit swap, drop the cutter back to rough height just as fast, and then fine tune the final position with the crank. The rotary scale moves at 1\/32 inch per revolution, which makes small changes easier to track when you are sneaking up on a profile, dialing in joinery, or matching a previous setup.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThis QuickLift 420 uses a 9.25 inch by 11.75 inch plate and fits 4.2 inch router motors. Woodpeckers specifically lists compatibility with the Porter Cable 7518 and the SpinRite 3.25 HP Soft Start Router Motor. For woodworkers running a large motor in a dedicated table, that fit matters because a good router lift is only as useful as its motor compatibility and how solidly it holds the motor under load.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eOn the design side, the QuickLift uses a two-thumbwheel clamping system to secure the lift in the router table, along with eight set screws for leveling. That is the kind of detail that matters once the lift is actually installed. A router table only feels precise when the plate sits flat, stays put, and does not shift during use. The leveling screws help you get the plate flush with the table surface, and the clamping arrangement is there to keep things stable once you have it dialed in.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eThe aluminum plate version is the right call for users who want the full QuickLift feature set in a lighter package. Woodpeckers also makes a steel HDS version, but the core adjustment system is the same. What changes here is the plate material. Aluminum keeps weight down and makes the lift easier to handle when installing, removing, or moving it between setups. For a lot of small shops and serious home woodworkers, that is a real advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eWoodpeckers includes the hardware and accessories that support the lift system, including three molded twist lock rings, the QuickLift wrench, a crank handle, a steel starting pin, and a spanner wrench. Those are not throwaway add-ons. Twist lock rings help you size the table opening to the cutter being used, the wrench supports the quick-lift action, and the starting pin is useful for controlled freehand edge work on the router table when appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eCompatibility is another strong point. Beyond the listed 4.2 inch motors, Woodpeckers also shows that a 350 adapter can be used to fit 3.5 inch motors into the QuickLift Model 420. That gives the platform some flexibility for shops that may change router motors over time or want to reuse an existing motor rather than buy around the lift.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cp\u003eIf you do cabinet work, trim, edge profiling, pattern routing, joinery, or general router table work, this is the kind of upgrade you notice every time you use the table. The value is not hype. It is speed when changing bits, accuracy when setting height, and less frustration when going from a rough setting to a final cut. For woodworkers building out a serious router table, this Woodpeckers router lift is aimed squarely at that user.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-benefits\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMore Flexibility in Your Router Table Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"img\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.anglera.com\/assets\/74d6ed76-fe0d-4d23-a9db-1f8749ca9ef2\/20260526010_5.jpg\" alt=\"Woodpeckers Quicklift Router Lifts, Aluminum Plate, Fits 4.2 Inch Router Motors with adapter option for 3.5 inch router motor compatibility in a router table setup\" class=\"tnblock-img\"\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"copy\"\u003e          \u003cp\u003eThe QuickLift 420 is built around 4.2 inch router motors, but Woodpeckers also shows adapter support for fitting 3.5 inch motors into the same platform. That matters if you are building a router table now and want room to change motors later.\u003c\/p\u003e          \u003cul\u003e            \u003cli\u003eDesigned for 4.2 inch diameter router motors\u003c\/li\u003e            \u003cli\u003eAdapter option shown for using 3.5 inch motors with the Model 420 platform\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003c\/ul\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-whats-included\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"tnincluded-wrapper\"\u003e        \u003cul\u003e          \u003cli\u003e(1) Woodpeckers QuickLift 420 router lift with aluminum plate\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003cli\u003e(3) Molded twist lock rings\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003cli\u003e(1) QuickLift wrench\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003cli\u003e(1) Crank handle\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003cli\u003e(1) Steel starting pin\u003c\/li\u003e          \u003cli\u003e(1) Spanner wrench\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003c\/ul\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"included-note\"\u003e        \u003cp\u003eRouter motor sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-key-specifications\" class=\"acc\" open\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003ctable class=\"aplusspecs\"\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003ePlate Size\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e9.25 in x 11.75 in\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eRouter Motor Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003eFits 4.2 in diameter router motors\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003ePlate Material\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eAdjustment Scale\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e1\/32 in per revolution\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eBase Type\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003eFixed\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eTwist Lock Rings\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003e3 molded rings\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eCompatible Router Models\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003ePorter Cable 7518; SpinRite 3.25 HP Soft Start Router Motor\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e        \u003ctr\u003e          \u003cth\u003eMade In\u003c\/th\u003e          \u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e        \u003c\/tr\u003e      \u003c\/table\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-compatibility\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"compat-list\"\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/size.svg\" alt=\"size\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eRouter Motor Fit\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eDesigned for 4.2 inch diameter router motors.\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/router.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eListed Router Models\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eCompatible with Porter Cable 7518 and SpinRite 3.25 HP Soft Start Router Motor.\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003cdiv class=\"compat-row\"\u003e          \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/accessories-included.svg\" alt=\"accessories-included\" class=\"icon-sm\"\u003e          \u003cdiv\u003e            \u003cstrong\u003eAdapter Option\u003c\/strong\u003e            \u003cdiv class=\"compat-detail\"\u003eWoodpeckers shows a 350 adapter for fitting 3.5 inch motors into the QuickLift Model 420 platform.\u003c\/div\u003e          \u003c\/div\u003e        \u003c\/div\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-applications-uses\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBuilt For\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"tags\"\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eWoodworking\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eRouter Table Setup\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eCabinetry\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eEdge Profiling\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003ePattern Routing\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eJoinery\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eTrim Work\u003c\/span\u003e        \u003cspan class=\"tag\"\u003eSerious DIY \/ Hobbyist\u003c\/span\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-pro-tips\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePro Tip\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"tip-row\"\u003e        \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/specs.svg\" alt=\"specs\" class=\"icon-lg\"\u003e        \u003cp class=\"tip-text\"\u003eUse the QuickLift wrench to get the bit height close first, then finish with the crank handle. That two-step process is where this lift saves time, especially when you are swapping between cutters and only need a fine bump to hit your final profile.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003c\/div\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-tool-nut-take\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eTool Nut's Take\u003c\/div\u003e      \u003ch3\u003eWoodpeckers Quicklift Router Lifts, Aluminum Plate, Fits 4.2 Inch Router Motors is a smart upgrade for a serious router table\u003c\/h3\u003e      \u003cp\u003eIf you want faster bit changes and cleaner height adjustments without giving up stability, this lift makes a lot of sense.\u003c\/p\u003e      \u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodworkers building or upgrading a router table around a 4.2 inch motor, especially for cabinetry, trim, and repeat setup work.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it stands out:\u003c\/strong\u003e The quick-lift action and crank micro-adjustment combo is the whole story here. Fast coarse movement plus controlled fine tuning is exactly what a good router lift should deliver.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorth knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the aluminum plate version, so it is the lighter option. Also, it is a lift system, not a complete router package, so make sure your motor matches the 4.2 inch fit or plan around the adapter route.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e  \u003cdetails id=\"product-faqs\" class=\"acc\"\u003e    \u003csummary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e    \u003cdiv class=\"acc-body\"\u003e      \u003cul\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat type of product is this?\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a router lift designed for router table use, giving you above-table bit access and controlled height adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat router motor size does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e This model is designed for 4.2 inch diameter router motors.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhich router motors are specifically listed as compatible?\u003c\/strong\u003e Woodpeckers lists the Porter Cable 7518 and the SpinRite 3.25 HP Soft Start Router Motor.\u003c\/li\u003e        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow fine is the height adjustment?\u003c\/strong\u003e The rotary scale is marked at 1\/32 inch per revolution for controlled micro-adjustment.\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003c\/ul\u003e    \u003c\/div\u003e  \u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Woodpeckers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53249979089190,"sku":"QL420-A-23","price":409.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1582\/5958\/files\/20260526010_1.jpg?v=1779887801","url":"https:\/\/www.toolnut.com\/products\/woodpeckers-quicklift-420-4-2-in-router-lift-with-aluminum-plate-and-micro-adjustment-ql420-a-23","provider":"Tool Nut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}