Jason Hanko
12-23-2012, 5:04 PM
Just wanted to share some pics of my new router table - I know that I get lots of inspiration from what others have posted here, so this is my way of contributing back.
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The top is just two pieces of MDF laminated together, and edged with some scrap I had laying around. Of course I made it the correct height to serve as in/outfeed support for my table saw. The router plate is from Pinnacle; I really love the indexed inserts of different sizes, but it will eventually be replaced with a real router lift that is better at controlling depth changes/bit changes from above. Im using the cheapo Rockler router table fence right now - building a better one will probably be my next project, since I have to continually shim the Rockler to keep it flat/perpendicular to the table. Casters are 4" double locking from Stanley E Smith (SES), Ive used their wheels on everything in my shop and think they're a great deal (very comparable to Great Lakes Casters in price/quality).
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I cut slots for airflow in the door that covers the router bay. Theres a 90° elbow in the bottom which exits out the back into a 4" quick connect. Seems to do a decent job of keeping the dust down so far.
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This will give me lots of storage, Im probably going to add an adjustable shelf on the far left, or maybe some pull-out bins. The router bit storage "drawer" pulls out on two full extension drawer slides.
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The paddle switch controls the router only. The smaller switch above controls the outlet on the side, where I plug in my DC/shop-vac.
Thanks for looking!
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The top is just two pieces of MDF laminated together, and edged with some scrap I had laying around. Of course I made it the correct height to serve as in/outfeed support for my table saw. The router plate is from Pinnacle; I really love the indexed inserts of different sizes, but it will eventually be replaced with a real router lift that is better at controlling depth changes/bit changes from above. Im using the cheapo Rockler router table fence right now - building a better one will probably be my next project, since I have to continually shim the Rockler to keep it flat/perpendicular to the table. Casters are 4" double locking from Stanley E Smith (SES), Ive used their wheels on everything in my shop and think they're a great deal (very comparable to Great Lakes Casters in price/quality).
248737 248741
I cut slots for airflow in the door that covers the router bay. Theres a 90° elbow in the bottom which exits out the back into a 4" quick connect. Seems to do a decent job of keeping the dust down so far.
248744 248742 248743
This will give me lots of storage, Im probably going to add an adjustable shelf on the far left, or maybe some pull-out bins. The router bit storage "drawer" pulls out on two full extension drawer slides.
248739
The paddle switch controls the router only. The smaller switch above controls the outlet on the side, where I plug in my DC/shop-vac.
Thanks for looking!