Thread: advice on metal router table covering

Hi Garth,
3mm thick mild steel sheet on top of 35mm would be fine and hold a magnet fine, it will also be reasonably easy to cut a hole in it. A jig saw with a metal cutting blade will cut the hole, just take it easy with a slow speed on the jig saw and use a bit of oil on it if you can to keep the blade cool and lubricated.
A sheet metal place should be able to help you out with a piece cut to size, if not your local steel merchant.

Dave

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the reply- was just unsure as to whether rolled steel was flat enough for this (I remember some standard mild stuff we worked with when I was an electrical fitter 20 yrs ago being either cambered or lumpy) and though there might have been something that had a more 'finished' surface on one/both sides that might have had a particular name.

The magswitch user notes admit some movement with excessive pressure for the pro version on a standard cast iron table (I would presume), so wasn't sure if a thin plate would exacerbate this (ie not enough 'bite').

I remember reading a thread on the net ages ago regarding plate thickness and magnetic strength but cannot remember the magic search terms atm


Cheers,
Garth