Description

Key Features

Fast Bit Changes

The patented QuickLift system brings the collet above the table fast, so you spend less time fighting setup and more time cutting. That matters when you are swapping bits during test cuts or repeat setups.

Micro Adjustment

The crank handle and 1/32 inch per revolution rotary scale let you dial bit height in with control instead of guessing. It is built for cleaner setup work on a router table.

Lightweight Aluminum Plate

This Woodpeckers router lift uses an aluminum tool plate, giving you a lighter setup than the steel HDS version while keeping the same lift and adjustment system. Good choice if you want precision without extra weight.

Overview

The Woodpeckers QuickLift Router Lift, model QL350-A-23, is a precision router lift built for router table setups using 3.5 inch router motors. This is a router lift designed for precise bit height adjustment and faster bit changes in a woodworking router table. If you want repeatable cuts without reaching under the table every time you tweak bit height, this is the kind of upgrade that actually changes how your table works day to day.

What makes this version stand out is the combination of Woodpeckers’ patented quick-lift action and crank-style micro adjustment. The QuickLift wrench disengages the elevation screw with a quarter-turn, and the spring-assisted design helps bring the collet up where you can get to it for bit changes. Once the bit is swapped, the crank handle lets you bring the cutter back down and fine-tune height with an easy-to-read rotary scale that moves 1/32 inch per revolution. That gives you fast coarse movement and controlled final adjustment in the same system.

This aluminum-plate model is built around a 9.25 inch x 11.75 inch plate and is sized for 3.5 inch diameter router motors. It fits a wide list of common routers, including the SpinRite 2.25 HP Soft Start Router Motor, Bosch 1617 and 1618, Craftsman 17542, 17540, and 28190, DeWalt 618, and Porter-Cable 690 and 890. For a lot of woodworkers, that compatibility matters as much as the lift itself because it lets you upgrade the table without starting over on the motor side.

Woodpeckers also put real thought into how the lift sits in the table. The two-thumbwheel clamping system is built to hold the lift securely, while eight set screws give you the adjustment needed to level the plate accurately to the table surface. That is a small detail until you are trying to keep stock moving smoothly across the top without catching an edge. A router lift needs to do more than move up and down. It needs to stay planted, stay level, and stay predictable.

Compared to the HDS steel-plate version, this QL350-A-23 keeps the same core adjustment system, included accessories, and precision features, but uses an aluminum tool plate. The tradeoff is simple: the aluminum model is lighter, while the steel HDS model is the one meant for users who specifically want steel twist lock rings and magnetic featherboard convenience. If you do not need magnetic accessory use, the aluminum model gives you the same day-to-day adjustment benefits in a lighter package.

The included accessories support actual setup work instead of padding the parts list. You get three molded twist lock rings, the QuickLift wrench, crank handle, steel starting pin, and spanner wrench. That means the system arrives with the pieces you need to install, adjust, and start using the lift rather than chasing small parts after the fact.

This Woodpeckers router lift is a strong fit for serious woodworkers, cabinet shops, furniture builders, and committed hobbyists who use a router table often enough to care about setup speed and repeatability. If your current setup involves reaching below the table, making test cuts, and sneaking up on height one frustrating turn at a time, the QuickLift Router Lift solves a real problem. It is not a flashy upgrade. It is a workflow upgrade.

Set Bit Height Without the Usual Back-and-Forth

The big win here is speed without giving up control. You can move quickly when you need the collet up for a bit change, then switch straight into fine adjustment for final setup.

• Patented QuickLift action helps raise the collet above the table for easier bit changes
• Crank-style micro adjustment gives controlled height changes after rough positioning
• Rotary scale reads 1/32 inch per revolution for repeatable setup work

Built to Sit Flat and Stay Put

A router lift is only useful if it holds position and blends cleanly into the table surface. Woodpeckers addressed that with a secure clamping system and plenty of leveling adjustment.

• Two-thumbwheel clamping system secures the lift to the router table
• Eight set screws allow precise leveling to the table surface
• Designed around 3.5 inch router motors for the QL350-A-23 configuration

What’s in the Box

• (1) Woodpeckers QuickLift Router Lift with aluminum plate
• (3) Molded twist lock rings
• (1) QuickLift wrench
• (1) Crank handle
• (1) Steel starting pin
• (1) Spanner wrench

Key Specifications

Plate Size	9.25 in x 11.75 in
Motor Capacity	Fits 3.5 in diameter router motors
Adjustment Scale	1/32 in per revolution
Plate Material	Aluminum
Ring Type	3 molded twist lock rings
Leveling System	8 set screws
Base Type	Fixed
Made In	USA

Compatibility

Motor Size

Designed for 3.5 inch diameter router motors.

Compatible Routers

Fits SpinRite 2.25 HP Soft Start Router Motor, Bosch 1617, Bosch 1618, Craftsman 17542, Craftsman 17540, Craftsman 28190, DeWalt 618, Porter-Cable 690, and Porter-Cable 890.

Model Positioning

This QL350-A-23 is the aluminum-plate QuickLift version. If you want magnetic featherboard use, Woodpeckers offers the steel-plate HDS version separately.

Built For

Woodworking Cabinetry Furniture Making Router Table Work Edge Profiling Joinery Setup General Contracting DIY / Hobbyist

Pro Tip

Use the QuickLift function to get the collet where you can reach it for the bit swap, then do your final height setting with the crank instead of trying to nail it in one move. It is faster, and you will waste fewer test cuts sneaking up on the final profile.

At a Glance

9.25 x 11.75 in

Plate Size

3.5 in

Motor Fit

1/32 in

Per Revolution Scale

Tool Nut’s Take

Tool Nut’s Take

Woodpeckers QuickLift Router Lift is the kind of upgrade you feel every time you set a bit

If you use a router table regularly, this lift cuts setup hassle in a way that actually matters.

• Who it’s for: Woodworkers and cabinet guys who want faster bit changes, cleaner height control, and a router table that feels more precise.
• Why it stands out: The quick-lift and crank micro-adjustment combo is the real story here. Fast coarse movement plus controlled fine tuning is a better setup than fighting one slow mechanism for everything.
• Worth knowing: This QL350-A-23 version is the aluminum model for 3.5 inch motors. If you specifically want magnetic featherboard use, step up to the steel HDS version instead.

Common Questions

• What size router motors does this lift fit? This model is designed for 3.5 inch diameter router motors.
• What routers are listed as compatible? Woodpeckers lists compatibility with SpinRite 2.25 HP Soft Start Router Motor, Bosch 1617 and 1618, Craftsman 17542, 17540, and 28190, DeWalt 618, and Porter-Cable 690 and 890.
• How fine is the height adjustment? The rotary scale is marked at 1/32 inch per revolution.
• What is the difference between this model and the HDS version? This QL350-A-23 uses an aluminum plate. The HDS version uses a precision-ground steel plate and steel twist lock rings.