Router Table & Tabletop Upgrades
1st let me apologize for the this small novel… Anyhoo, I decided to do a bit of upgrading to my old router tabletop. I found a few gr8 deals here: (http://www.ustoolandfastener.com/) at a decent cost, imo. While adding the new Woodpeckers top, Kreg Precision Insert Plate (3/8" thick) & optional rings, and, a twin pack of Kreg featherboards, here are some pics after the new additions, which include 2 drawers for storing some of the accessories, bits, etc., and better dust collection. Right now, I've gotta say, I am happy happy happy with everything. I drilled the insert plate myself. To get that "perfect" fit, I drilled the mounting holes w/a forstner bit and enlarged the screw holes just a few hairs to give it a little "wiggle" room for that perfectly centered router mount. I have a Hitachi 12V that lives here permanently. I purchased the added dust collection a long while ago, and, I just want to say I only used the silicon "cup", that mounts on a thin plate by way of velcro right at the bit. I used the 2-1/2" hose with a Y connection for dust collection on the top and on the bottom of the table. WowZa!, I'm very impressed with the dust collection this way. I think I might have paid 32 bux for the dc collection kit, but, I think just that silicon cup & mount was worth that by itself. Because of my different fence, I couldn't use their hoses and couplers that came w/the kit. One other thing that I added was that big paddle off switch. I have the same type on my tablesaw, and I really like the ez off w/that big paddle. Okay, this mightg be the 3rd or 4th "one more thing:.... The bottom tote holds a system called The Route-R-Joint System from Woodline. Well, I think that says it all…......if ya'll are still awake…. Thnx for the looks, and, as always, good/bad/ugly comments are always appreciated. Check out these pics and let me know what ya think:
1st let me apologize for the this small novel… Anyhoo, I decided to do a bit of upgrading to my old router tabletop. I found a few gr8 deals here: (http://www.ustoolandfastener.com/) at a decent cost, imo. While adding the new Woodpeckers top, Kreg Precision Insert Plate (3/8" thick) & optional rings, and, a twin pack of Kreg featherboards, here are some pics after the new additions, which include 2 drawers for storing some of the accessories, bits, etc., and better dust collection. Right now, I've gotta say, I am happy happy happy with everything. I drilled the insert plate myself. To get that "perfect" fit, I drilled the mounting holes w/a forstner bit and enlarged the screw holes just a few hairs to give it a little "wiggle" room for that perfectly centered router mount. I have a Hitachi 12V that lives here permanently. I purchased the added dust collection a long while ago, and, I just want to say I only used the silicon "cup", that mounts on a thin plate by way of velcro right at the bit. I used the 2-1/2" hose with a Y connection for dust collection on the top and on the bottom of the table. WowZa!, I'm very impressed with the dust collection this way. I think I might have paid 32 bux for the dc collection kit, but, I think just that silicon cup & mount was worth that by itself. Because of my different fence, I couldn't use their hoses and couplers that came w/the kit. One other thing that I added was that big paddle off switch. I have the same type on my tablesaw, and I really like the ez off w/that big paddle. Okay, this mightg be the 3rd or 4th "one more thing:.... The bottom tote holds a system called The Route-R-Joint System from Woodline. Well, I think that says it all…......if ya'll are still awake…. Thnx for the looks, and, as always, good/bad/ugly comments are always appreciated. Check out these pics and let me know what ya think: