Thread: Horizontal router table

Originally Posted by masoth

OK!!! So I did buy the horizontal router table and as I said earlier, I intend instaling, permanently, my GMC plunge router. Which raises the question: How do I remove the springs?
I have a better router to use freehand so the GMC will stay put once installed.
Simple answers please, I'm a simple bloke.

soth

Go to GMC I know it breaks the code but find the manual to suit yours and read it

Removing the springs might not be a good idea for a horizontal set up. In a normal table set up gravity does teh work of eth springs, but in your case, especially if it has a winder, it will have nothing to "push" back with

Thanks Fellas.
Bpj, being intended as a permanent fixture in the table what purpose would there be in allowing any recovery option (that is permitting the springs to do what they're inistalled for)?
They are very strong and would prove difficult to use the "plunge" option - I'm confused. Is retraction needed for some reason in a table-mounted router?

soth

OK!!
My Report Card on the horizontal table mount.

+ The instructions are dangerous because a caution for direction to drill is NOT included meaning a set of holes MAY be in the wrong place (two sets of hole are to be drilled tailored to your router) *.
Also two angle brackets are supplied and make no sense in the placement described;
+ Once assembled I reckon using the table is VERY good.. There is only the weight of the work piece to control, and no action needed to trigger the router (arthritic sufferers please note);
+ Cut depth adjustment is can be minute, but there is no actual measure; and
+ Cuting with work piece vertical is a breeze.

Will report on more positives/negatives as I stumble over them (score 8.5 of 10)

Soth
* This is why a dedicated router is desirable and almost demands ownership of a second router, because constant insertion/removal of screws may lead to failure.

I removed the springs on a gmc router by gripping them with a good set of side cutters and pulling the springs out. It mangles the springs but I never intended to refit them anyway.

Originally Posted by echnidna

I removed the springs on a gmc router by gripping them with a good set of side cutters and pulling the springs out. It mangles the springs but I never intended to refit them anyway.

Thanks Bob, I'll have a go tomorrow - then blame you if I fail. OK?

soth

Originally Posted by masoth

Thanks Fellas.
Bpj, being intended as a permanent fixture in the table what purpose would there be in allowing any recovery option (that is permitting the springs to do what they're inistalled for)?
They are very strong and would prove difficult to use the "plunge" option - I'm confused. Is retraction needed for some reason in a table-mounted router?

soth

Soth, sorry I know that it will be a permanent setup.
What I meant that some routers use the spring to push back against the winder, basically a long bolt with a nut on one side winding down and the spring on the other pushing back.

With the removal of the spring in these models nothing pushes the router back out. Removal of the spring in table mode uses gravity for this purpose. As yours is horzontal it will only have the winder mechanism to do this work for you. There may also be a bit of slack in the mechanism between winding in and out to get the accurate bit setting.

Hope this makes sense

Hello all,

There are some pics under machinery of a homebrew Router which is set up to work horizontal, works a treat. It was made to utilize the top of a home brew tablesaw.

http://gallery.groov-e.com


Regards Mike

OK Brian, although I don't understand the physical aspects as you describe them I'll accept your knowledge and leave all as is - I can always do the damage if I find the operation too awkward. Thanks Mate.

soth

Thanks Mike, I'll take a butchers.

soth