Another Home Made Router Table

**Krazee** · 18th January 2007, 11:36 PM

Finally got my router table set up and running today. Also first opportunity to put my xmas pressy to work (the big Triton router). Quite happy with the result on both counts. The Triton is a gem to work with in the table.

Due to the limited space I had to make the table so that I could fold it up. It is surprisingly stable with only 8 wing nuts hand tightended to hold it in the working position. I thought I may have had to include a diagonal brace but not required.

I have included a few pics for those interested.

**Doughboy** · 18th January 2007, 11:41 PM

Looking good Krazee. I would be worried about stability too but if you have that covered it is a goer then.

Gotta love your ingenuity!

Pete

**Cliff Rogers** · 19th January 2007, 12:34 AM

That is a beauty for its simplicity Krazee.

What is the top deck made of? IE: thickness, laminated???

The triton blokes should like the colour of it.

**Krazee** · 19th January 2007, 01:10 AM

Cliff,

Top is laminated mdf (but only thin laminate unfortunately). This is glued to a 12 mm sheet of mdf with a bit of tassie blackwood for edging edge. Underneath all this a grid of 12 mm mdf on edge and approx 60mm deep with another 12mm mdf glued on the bottom. Makes it heavy but hopefully to will stay flat.

I was originally only p[lannig to use a 'torsion box' base and putting the laminate on top was a late addition after reading some of the other ideas in the forums.

btw the colour was not by choice just the cheapest bit the cabinet shop had left over.

Geoff

**KRH** · 19th January 2007, 05:43 AM

Neat table. I like the Al router plate (or is it Stainless Steel??). Was this purchased as is, or from raw stock?

Regards

**Krazee** · 19th January 2007, 08:31 AM

Plate is made from 6mm aluminium plate ,polished, with 1500 grit on ROS to get finish.

Geoff

**TassieKiwi** · 19th January 2007, 08:57 AM

Sweeeeet. I like the foldy legs. I would secure it with an occy or something in case 'someone' bumps it. First point of contact with the floor is your new orange baby.

**Bob38S** · 19th January 2007, 02:07 PM

G'day Krazee,

Table looks great, love the design and dust extraction system you have built.

I notice that the opening in the fence for the bits has "had a bit of work"

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If you don't mind a suggestion..... Have you considered an extra sliding fence [2 piece] which allows for an adjustable opening ie adjustable to the size of the bit you are using. By doing this it will also allow you to slip a piece of laminate behind the outfeed part which allows you to do basic jointing.

Tried to add the relevant couple of pix to illustrate but couldn't get them from the other thread previously posted - so have added the link - if you look through it you will get the idea of what I'm referring to.

www.woodworkforums.ubeaut.com.au/showthread.php?p=388291#post388291

Hope it helps,
Regards,
Bob

**Cliff Rogers** · 19th January 2007, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by Krazee

..laminated mdf ... 12 mm sheet of mdf .. a grid of 12 mm mdf on edge and approx 60mm deep with another 12mm mdf glued on the bottom. Makes it heavy but hopefully to will stay flat.....

Should be good for a few miles.

I sandwiched two bits of glued & screwed 19mm MDF between two sheets of hard masonite. Can't remember if it was 4mm or 6mm thick?
Anyway, I stuck some cheap timber edge on it & it is VERY heavy.
I have got the T track but haven't had a chance to put it in yet.

Originally Posted by Krazee

...... the colour was not by choice just the cheapest bit the cabinet shop had left over.....

What does that tell you Tritoneers?

**Just George** · 19th January 2007, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers

What does that tell you Tritoneers?

I'm a little slow on the uptake, please enlighten me...

**Cliff Rogers** · 19th January 2007, 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by Just George

I'm a little slow on the uptake, please enlighten me...

http://www.triton.com.au/

**BobR** · 20th January 2007, 07:49 PM

Nice table. Where did you get the switch from.

**Krazee** · 21st January 2007, 01:26 AM

Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers

I sandwiched two bits of glued & screwed 19mm MDF between two sheets of hard masonite. Can't remember if it was 4mm or 6mm thick?
Anyway, I stuck some cheap timber edge on it & it is VERY heavy.
I have got the T track but haven't had a chance to put it in yet.

The top needs to be reasonably thick to retain strength when you cut slots for the T track. That's one of the reasons why I changed my original design and added the laminated mdf on top, otherwise I would have been cutting right through the original top. Heavy is good for stability but not so good for moving around. Is your table fixed?

Originally Posted by BobR

Nice table. Where did you get the switch from.

Switch came from Timbecon at last WW Show. Not sure if it is a standard item.

**Cliff Rogers** · 21st January 2007, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by Krazee

The top needs to be reasonably thick ... Heavy is good for stability but not so good for moving around. Is your table fixed?....

With 2 bits of 19mm & a 4mm or 6mm skin on it,(can't remember what I used now) it is thick & heavy.
The T track I have to put in it is 12mm so there is no chance of it going through.
It is on wheels, I have a Triton Router Table Stand, that gives me the switch & the wheels plus I can pack it all up & hang it on the wall if I need too.

**Krazee** · 21st January 2007, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers

It is on wheels, I have a Triton Router Table Stand, that gives me the switch & the wheels plus I can pack it all up & hang it on the wall if I need too.

Ideal. Doubt if I could lift mine!

Geoff

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