Jay Yoder
08-04-2014, 10:21 PM
I'm almost finished with my NYWS router table but have run into a slight problem. every time I tighten it down in the front it pulls it out of flat to the point that I can slide a playig card under it. I think that part of the problem is the stretcher spans too far of a distance unsupported and when th top is tightened it pulls it down slightly. As soon as I release the tension it goes back to flat. The table top is a 27 x 43 from Woodcraft and is made by woodpecker. I am using a PC 7518 motor in a Woodpecker PRL lift so there is a decent amount of weight there. I also build a sort of dust box around it with the sides of the box located under the cutout for the lift to give it more support. I guess my questions are as follows:
1) Is there any reason that I can't just leave the screws to keep it in place and not tension them? This would basically let the table top carry the full load.
2) For those who build an cabinet for their table top how did you attach the top to the cabinet/frame?
1) Is there any reason that I can't just leave the screws to keep it in place and not tension them? This would basically let the table top carry the full load.
2) For those who build an cabinet for their table top how did you attach the top to the cabinet/frame?