Two more tasks completed with the "new" router table ...
Firstly, the below-table dust collection system was completed. This adds to the dust collection in the fence.
The Elu 177e router, which is used in this table, did not come with dust control. I have two of these routers, the first one purchased 25 years ago. I guess that dust control was not a concern then. However, when Elu was taken over by Black & Decker, their top-of-the-line router became the DeWalt DW625. This was a straight copy of the Elu 177e, and it did come with dust control. So, for those out there with a Elu and wanting dust control, get the part for the DW 625.
With a slight modification (to seal any gaps), this was added here ...
The second modification was to remove one of the springs. Plunge routers in a table have to fight their springs. I considered removing both springs, tried this, however it felt too loose -
the router has to rely on its weight and gravity to open. One spring adds a little tension and is a decent compromise.
The spring which remained is the one alongside the Router Raizer ...
Up-and-down travel is now smoother and less effort.
This is the dust collector from above the table ...
It does not impede above-table bit changing ...
A tip, for those using a router table in their table saw extension, is to keep an undrilled router bit cover to prevent saw dust dropping down into the arbour of the router ...
Regards from Perth
Derek