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Ken Gartin
03-11-2005, 11:15 PM
Just wanted to show a few pics of how I achieve flatness on my router table (Woodpecker's top and Plungelift). The leg levelers located at 4 points under the top effectively make it possible to create any level of flatness you desire. All it takes is a few twists to adjust (up or down).

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/kgartin/ShopPics005.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/kgartin/ShopPics002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/kgartin/ShopPics003.jpg

When I first built the leg system, I didn't compensate for flatness adjustment in the front and rear of the table so I added the crosspiece at the front...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/kgartin/ShopPics004.jpg

and the additional "leg at the back...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/kgartin/ShopPics008.jpg

I still need to poly these 2 pieces. The top can be easily removed by reducing the height of the levelers (to relieve tension) and pulling out the "pins" (knobs) at the 4 corners.
Jim Dunn
03-11-2005, 11:31 PM
That's to pretty to be a tool. Should have a lamp on it:)
Doug Shepard
03-11-2005, 11:56 PM
When I read the title I assumed you backed your vehicle into your router table in a garage shop. Imagine my surprise when I saw this piece of fine furniture masquerading as a router table.:D
Jim Becker
03-12-2005, 10:07 AM
When I read the title I assumed you backed your vehicle into your router table in a garage shop.
LOL!! That was my first thought, too!!

Nice job, Ken. A great method for keeping a stressed (or unstressed) surface flat over time.
Ken Gartin
03-12-2005, 1:46 PM
When I read the title I assumed you backed your vehicle into your router table in a garage shop. Imagine my surprise when I saw this piece of fine furniture masquerading as a router table.:D http://member.atlantic.net/%7Egartink/lol.gif

The ol' bait & switch...

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By the way, thanks for the compliments guys! I plan to build a cabinet to insert into the lower section.

Ken <---- Looking for a good deal on some curly maple...
Jim Dunn
03-13-2005, 12:01 PM
Hey Ken, I got a question. Is your fence based on Norm's design? Or is it your design? Inquiring minds just gots to know:)
Ken Gartin
03-19-2005, 4:11 PM
Well, actually, Norm's design is based on MY design. He was very grateful.

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Ok...I'll fess up (before I'm sued). :D

It's a variation of Norm's design. I have the plans for his router table and plan to build the base eventually...