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Inspirational

I was at a local wood supply house, PeachState Lumber. I call this the place 'the palace of potential'. This is ONE on the many pieces of walnut burl they had over to the side.

Wood Natural material Gas Cylinder Trunk


There were about 30 pieces in this size range and this was not the biggest one they had either! This one is about 3 1/2 feet tall. $200 and well worth it (no, I didn't get it).

I picked up two cherry boards for upcoming projects.
 

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Inspirational

I was at a local wood supply house, PeachState Lumber. I call this the place 'the palace of potential'. This is ONE on the many pieces of walnut burl they had over to the side.

Wood Natural material Gas Cylinder Trunk


There were about 30 pieces in this size range and this was not the biggest one they had either! This one is about 3 1/2 feet tall. $200 and well worth it (no, I didn't get it).

I picked up two cherry boards for upcoming projects.
Chris,

Maybe it's a good thing I don't live in your neighborhood. That looks awfully tempting!

L/W
 

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Inspirational

I was at a local wood supply house, PeachState Lumber. I call this the place 'the palace of potential'. This is ONE on the many pieces of walnut burl they had over to the side.

Wood Natural material Gas Cylinder Trunk


There were about 30 pieces in this size range and this was not the biggest one they had either! This one is about 3 1/2 feet tall. $200 and well worth it (no, I didn't get it).

I picked up two cherry boards for upcoming projects.
Oh my! That's all I can say
 

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#4 ·
horizontal router table

Inspired by Stumpy Nubs' horizontal router table. I decided to make a run at my own design. I used a mix of what I saw Stumpy doing and the one that MLCS Woodworking.

This is a design-in-progress as well as a work in process. My design drawings are incomplete.

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I started on the build this week. There are a lot of little things I am working out.

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I am going to use this with my Freud router. It has a router table base that will mount onto this so I can switch the router from it's primary use as a plunge router, to this and back easily.

I'll update when there's more progress.

C
 

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horizontal router table

Inspired by Stumpy Nubs' horizontal router table. I decided to make a run at my own design. I used a mix of what I saw Stumpy doing and the one that MLCS Woodworking.

This is a design-in-progress as well as a work in process. My design drawings are incomplete.

Rectangle Machine Metal Art Naval architecture


Wood Machine Rectangle Plywood Hardwood


I started on the build this week. There are a lot of little things I am working out.

Wood Workbench Machine tool Creative arts Hardwood


Wood Flooring Hardwood Gas Table


Table Wood Vise Workbench Machine tool


Wood Engineering Workbench Machine Toolroom


I am going to use this with my Freud router. It has a router table base that will mount onto this so I can switch the router from it's primary use as a plunge router, to this and back easily.

I'll update when there's more progress.

C
Chris. Looks like a solid approach…...........;-J
 

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#10 ·
horizontal router table (cont)

The work continues on this project.

I have the mechanics working and have mounted the router base I'll use. The knobs are not working as well as they should, so that will get more attention later.

I also go the 'wings' or panels installed. These are the side panels alongside of the sliding router base.

I have the dust collection hookup in place as well.

This is going as design and should since I am modifying the design the whole time.

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more later. Thanks
 

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#11 ·
horizontal router table (cont)

The work continues on this project.

I have the mechanics working and have mounted the router base I'll use. The knobs are not working as well as they should, so that will get more attention later.

I also go the 'wings' or panels installed. These are the side panels alongside of the sliding router base.

I have the dust collection hookup in place as well.

This is going as design and should since I am modifying the design the whole time.

Wood Gas Hardwood Auto part Machine


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Table saws Wheel Motor vehicle Wood Automotive design


more later. Thanks
glad to see this coming along for you, its apparent you still need to work on fine tuning this, but that is the fun of it all, keep at it and you will end up with a router that your happy with…
 

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#12 ·
horizontal router table (cont)

Well,

I have made some more progress here. I got the adjustment knobs working and the vertical action of the router plate now works as it should. I also have the table working and adjustable from ~30 to 90 degree angle to the router bit.

I did manage to destroy the dust collection holder, so that will be rebuilt tomorrow.

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#13 ·
horizontal router table (cont)

Well,

I have made some more progress here. I got the adjustment knobs working and the vertical action of the router plate now works as it should. I also have the table working and adjustable from ~30 to 90 degree angle to the router bit.

I did manage to destroy the dust collection holder, so that will be rebuilt tomorrow.

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Particularly impressed with the adjustable table angle feature. This seems a lot more easy (and solid) way to go than angling the router
 

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horizontal router table (cont)

It's done for now and works as advertised! Now I just need to do a few years worth of tweaking!

I cut a few rabbits with it and checked for square and things look good.

If you notice, I ended up with quite a few tightening knobs on the sled. Not by design, but by necessity for how I did this. I am going to rework the sled clamps.

Soon I'll post a follow-up video of this rig in action.

mini-review
I also used Square Drive screws from Woodcraft. Why? Because I got a free sampler pack when I placed an order. 140 screws (various sizes), 2 drive heads, and a countersink bit. They pretty much work as promised. But I can't see buying these for the long-term. If I lose the two square drive heads (likely at some point) and I want to take this apart later, I'm hosed.

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#17 ·
horizontal router table (cont)

It's done for now and works as advertised! Now I just need to do a few years worth of tweaking!

I cut a few rabbits with it and checked for square and things look good.

If you notice, I ended up with quite a few tightening knobs on the sled. Not by design, but by necessity for how I did this. I am going to rework the sled clamps.

Soon I'll post a follow-up video of this rig in action.

mini-review
I also used Square Drive screws from Woodcraft. Why? Because I got a free sampler pack when I placed an order. 140 screws (various sizes), 2 drive heads, and a countersink bit. They pretty much work as promised. But I can't see buying these for the long-term. If I lose the two square drive heads (likely at some point) and I want to take this apart later, I'm hosed.

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Black Wood Flooring Floor Hardwood


Wood Hardwood Flooring Wood stain Machine tool


Wood Workbench Machine tool Hardwood Flooring
That looks great, well designed and made too.Clearly a lot of work has gone into this for sure You did very well brother I like this a lot. Alistair.
 

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