Router Table at LumberJocks.com http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/Denappy/blog Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:03:20 GMT Router Table #3: Joint rough in and glue up http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/Denappy/blog/4845 Got a bunch done this weekend on getting the joints cut out and rough fitting the “pie” together. Struggled a bit with the mortises, and although they fit snuggly, they were not as square as I would have liked. Having a decent set of chisels, which I bought after my joint experiment really helped out, but I still lack the experience (I know it will come…that’s why I’m doing this).

Once I was satisfied with the joints and the rough fit, I glued up the end pieces and let them “cure” overnight. The joints are much stronger than I would have thought and I’m very pleased with how they turned out (all things considered). I added the top stretchers this evening and continue to be impressed with how strong this frame is. I plan to add the bottom stretchers tomorrow (time permitting) and then on to “how to attach the top” problem. Pictures of progress are below:

Update: Added final picture of completed table with top installed (sorry about that delay…been busy in the shop and not on the computer)

Top Bridle Joints
Router Table - Rough Fitting

Bottom Through Joints
Router Table - Rough Fitting

Glue up
Router Table - Glue up

Top Stretchers Screwed In
Router Table - Top Stretchers added

Completed Table
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]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:03:20 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/Denappy/blog/4845 Denappy Router Table #2: Joint Experiments http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/Denappy/blog/4813 Completed some joint design work this evening. Planning to use a through tenon for the bottom leg support and a bridle joint for the top (where the table will butt against). I think since most of the motion on the table will be right to left (or vice versa), I am going to put the joints perpendicular to that. I then plan to us the kreg jig to screw the spreaders between the legs. Here are some pictures of the test joints:

Router Table Joints

Router Table Joints

I’ll begin cutting the “real” pieces soon and will hopefully make this experiment into a workable solution!

]]> Fri, 30 May 2008 03:13:18 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/Denappy/blog/4813 Denappy Router Table #1: Getting started... http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/Denappy/blog/4800 Getting started on creating a router table; have a basic design in mind and am doing some “joint” experiments with through tendons and bridle joints. Will post some pictures shortly…

]]> Thu, 29 May 2008 02:29:28 GMT http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/Denappy/blog/4800 Denappy