Thread: Building a Router Table

Hi Groggy, thanks. Holds 90 bits at this stage but reckon I can easily convert one of the 'normal' small drawers if needed.

Hmmm


90 router bits at an average of $40 each plus a $240 router and a few hundred for other bits and materials.

That is nearly $4000 sitting in the table.

You might want to chain the dog to it or review your house and contents insurance.

Hmmm,

Never said it was cheap but no where near 4 grand! I got quite a few cheapie bits in there and probably only 30 bits at the moment...

Did however happen to renew the insurance recently plus got the hounds and booby traps

It is sobering when you add the stuff up, which is why I only do it to others

Brett. What size is the radius in the corners of the router plate. I have started on my table while i am waiting for my bits to come, and i want to rough out the plate recess

Hi Hungry,

I'll check for you tomorrow.

Cheers,

Hungry, a 32mm forstner bit is recommended, so 16mm would be the radius of the corners.

Thank you Brett, i'll be onto it tomorrow

Nice table,

good to see one getting together so well instead of sitting in parts in the attic like mine

I've chosen the exact same bits - didn't get the plate template as it popped the US shipping up to something ridiculous for some reason, so if I can't find one in sydney it should be fun doing it with the fence...

Decided to go down the forbidden path of marine ply in two layers, as I've got a bosch quick release fence from a GTS-10 contractor saw that died just for this very purpose- it has one of the extension wings but would need to be on the other side to be truly useful...

I need the thickness and solidity of the ply to attach the fence without paranoia of it moving (I have personal issues with MDF. Hell, I don't really like ply either).

I'm still curious about an aluminium top and am still browsing around for them...

Still not sure of a top layer- could either leave phenolic coating but unsure of it's hardiness or just laminate.

Hi Woodhunt,

It was a good fun build and I've used it a fair bit now.

An aluminium top is interesting. I've found the laminate to be fine but if done again would have gone that little bit extra and laminated both top and bottom of the MDF. Still I've had no issues with flatness at this point - time will tell I guess.

Cheers

What is the best track to use for the router fence track in the table eg mitre or T Track ,is there any difference in their use

cplcoopps, you need to be able to clamp the fence in position. This is best done using bolts throught the base of the fence to a T track.

Alternatively, you can make an expanding holding tool to fit in a mitre slot, one that tightens as it expands in the slot. This alternative method allows you to quickly remove the fence off the table for freehand work.

Much of a muchness, reallly, whatever suits you

regards,

Jill

Thanks Jill never thought about using a clamp in the mitre track. I like the idea of easilly removing the Fence

Originally Posted by Groggy

It is sobering when you add the stuff up, which is why I only do it to others

That's why it's on a need to know basis with most folk!

Cheers