Project Information
This is my router table with router lift. It is based on the design by Steve Ramsey from Woodworking for Mere Mortals. I reverse engineered and modified it to suit my needs (mainly height, width, and depth). This was a very challenging project considering I didn't have my Delta table saw at the time. I only used an old Ryobi table saw (vibrates a lot), Circular Saw, Router, Kreg Jig, and of course Drill, glue, etc.
The router Lift is from Woodshop magazine. It works fairly well so far; just have to make sure there's enough paste wax on the lift screw for a smooth operation. The most challenging part of this build had to be working with stock lumber from Lowes. Nothing was square, straight, flat, etc. Since my table saw sucked, it just made it more difficult to align everything. In the end it worked out, but not before going through a LOT of frustrating moments. I was also a little nervous about the electrical wiring, but I'm very satisfied with it now.
Dust collection works fine, but I'll have to add a few things inside the router lift area to "funnel" the dust towards the hole. Other than that, this has been a great addition to my workshop.
The router Lift is from Woodshop magazine. It works fairly well so far; just have to make sure there's enough paste wax on the lift screw for a smooth operation. The most challenging part of this build had to be working with stock lumber from Lowes. Nothing was square, straight, flat, etc. Since my table saw sucked, it just made it more difficult to align everything. In the end it worked out, but not before going through a LOT of frustrating moments. I was also a little nervous about the electrical wiring, but I'm very satisfied with it now.
Dust collection works fine, but I'll have to add a few things inside the router lift area to "funnel" the dust towards the hole. Other than that, this has been a great addition to my workshop.