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27th February 2005, 08:16 PM #121Originally Posted by Harry72
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27th February 2005, 09:12 PM #122
Harry, you're my sorta innovator . After I finished a toy box for a mates kids this arvo, I thought "need to look at a better router fence and started doing something very similar myself using 2" rhs alloy and yep 50mm x 3mm angle (what is it with vehicle modifiers/rodders & alloy anyway??), didn't get as far as you though. Now you've given me an idea slightly off tack from where I was going
Bruce C.
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1st May 2005, 09:05 PM #123Originally Posted by DarrylF
Cheers
Bruce
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27th September 2005, 02:52 PM #124
Hi
For my preferences on this router table/fence subject, I like the idea of a 750mm square table with the router offset to one edge (front / rear) and allowing the fence to be positioned either side of the router (so the user can work on wide or narrow pieces etc).
The fence could be made from a 75mm x 20mm rectangular aluminium section. Block one end of this fence and adapt a vacuum cleaner/dust extractor to the other end.
On the front of this aluminium section, you can attach some mdf faces via some T-Track (sailtrack) recessed in the back of the mdf. The attaching bolts then pass through the aluminium fence to allow zero clearance around the router bit. Replaceable ends (the ends next to the router bit) will allow the router bit to cut into the fence and provide the best zero clearance. (Turn the router on and slowly feed the replaceable ends into the bit).
As far as fence height is concerned, I would create a device similar to that made by Incra. The horizontal bar attached to the fence and sits about 200mm high ...
http://www.incra.biz/Products/WonderFence.html
Hey. I just looked at the rest of the page at that url, Incra have pinched some of MY ideas (dust extraction and sacrificial fence)Kind Regards
Peter
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27th September 2005, 06:09 PM #125
Why the Front???
Why is it that most router tables have the router mounted so far to the front? Why wouldn't you want more table area to support the work? :confused:
Sorry I don't understand the reasoning. How about some enlightenment.
Thanks
Hager
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27th September 2005, 06:33 PM #126
Depends what you're using it for???
Mr Chips,
Router table design is variable and usually depends on what the user 'thinks' they will use it for. In conventional edge profiling applications using a normal fence, you're right, but...... when using a Incra Jig the router is repositioned so that there is room between the router and the fence for the work piece.
Using the Incra LS 17" Positioner as an example, the recommended distance from the cutter to the positioner mount is 19 3/4", quite a way forward on most tables, least ways the standard 800 x 600 that is most popular.
I hope this explains the reason for the router placement when using the Incra system.
Regards
The Woodpecker
www.woodpeckers.com.au
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28th September 2005, 12:58 AM #127
Yes, I understand the need for more room behind the fence for the Incra application and that is necessary.
And that it would also be easier to access the router for adjustments when it is mounted in a further forward position.
I was thinking there was another reason, because I see so many designs where it is mounted so far to the front of the table.
Can anyone shed more light on this forward locating practice? :confused:
Thanks
Hager
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28th September 2005, 11:59 AM #128Originally Posted by MrChips
There are three basic positions/heights for woodworking:
Power; around waist area i.e. planing
General; mid torso
Precision; near chest level eg detail carving
The router table is a mixture of general and detail. If the bit were set back the hands and arms would be outstretched, making detail work very difficult and potentially unsafe. For a lot of work, the head should be over or very near the bit to provide line of sight to the cutters, if it is set back too far the line of sight can be obscured by the workpiece.
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28th September 2005, 03:22 PM #129
Thanks Groggy,
The argument for ergonomic/anthropometric considerations is a strong one. And I totally agree both for safety and ease of use.
Thanks
Hager
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28th September 2005, 08:11 PM #130
Just keeping an eye on this thread, I am currently making a router table and most of the ideas here are relevant to my thinking.
The router table is a mixture of general and detail. If the bit were set back the hands and arms would be outstretched, making detail work very difficult and potentially unsafe. For a lot of work, the head should be over or very near the bit to provide line of sight to the cutters, if it is set back too far the line of sight can be obscured by the workpiece.
Himzo.There's no such thing as too many Routers
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29th September 2005, 12:23 AM #131
Thanks Himzol,
I'll keep an eye on this thread, and watch for your project.
One thing I miss about this forum is being able to see a single listing of all new entries from all threads regardless of area, as I frequently see on other Forum’s. Possibly there is one and I just don’t know where to find it. Other than that this is a 5 Star World Class Forum.
Thanks
Hager
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29th September 2005, 12:56 PM #132
Okay so where does one get a power thing?... I mean Ive got the table and router but now Ive gotta reach way the buggary under the thing to switch it on and off... bloody dangerous to my thinking so was hoping theres a switch I can buy to mount on the table leg or table underside that the routers lead plugs into and you turn it on and off from a safer perspective... this without having to pay a leccy an arm leg and two testicles to make up!!
So anyone got any ideas where a bloke would buy one?Believe me there IS life beyond marriage!!! Relax breathe and smile learn to laugh again from the heart so it reaches the eyes!!
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29th September 2005, 01:34 PM #133
They must be available somewhere 'cos the Triton Router Stand has one on it but I guess you don't want to buy the whole stand to get it.
Cliff.
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29th September 2005, 01:57 PM #134Originally Posted by Cliff RogersBelieve me there IS life beyond marriage!!! Relax breathe and smile learn to laugh again from the heart so it reaches the eyes!!
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29th September 2005, 03:54 PM #135Originally Posted by Wild DingoKind Regards
Peter