Modular Router table

SWEEEEEET, I like the ability to switch it to a horizontal router if need be. Thanks for posting.

-- Grant...."GO BUCKEYES"

How practical has the horizontal router been? Do you find yourself using it a lot?

-- Rich in Richmond

It rarely gets used and that is the reason I opted for modular design instead of dedicated table.
Generally speaking, Hoz tables get used when doing large raised panel operations or when doing side dados in a narrow long board. It has advantage in safety in these operations because you’re laying the large boards flat on the table while feeding into the bit and not holding them on edge.

-- Router è ancora il mio nome.

This looks great! What materials did you use for the table top and the fence? Also, I like your adjustment mechanism for the horizontal configuration.

-- Paul, Shelbyville, KY; (Ps 145: 1-2)

looking very nice well done Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

wow, niiiiiiiice!

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Smart idea and beautifully built RT.
Your UHMW sub fence looks pretty strong, how thick is it. Is it easy to get?
I like the idea of having vertical mounting router as part of the module.

Thanks for sharing.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Sweeeeeeeet…...How about posting some plans for the ones of use who want to build one. What would you do different? What should we watch out for? I have searched for a really good router table and now I think I have found it.

-- ericandcandi, Louisiana- Home of the "LSU Tigers"

Very Nice. Thanks for posting.

-- Rusty

Now that is one sweet RT !! You’re 100% correct about the placement of the router plate in the table and that’s how I made mine years ago ! The addition of the Horizontal router is awesome also . Overall 5 stars : ) Thanks for posting this great project ..

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

Thank you all for kind comments.
What would I do different, Well, as with any rush job project after completion, there’s always room for enhancement. Some as a matter of necessity and some convenience.
So, the first priority on my next table will be a linear motion fence (like table saws).

“I know the argument about router bit being round and so it doesn’t matter how the fence is positioned with respect to the bit but based on my years of experience with router table I don’t buy that”

The second improvement would be using imbedded hardwood inside MDF before gluing two boards together. (the heat and humidity take their toll very fast here in houston) .
I would change the HOZ section, making it lighter and even more modular.
And last but not least, the miter track in a router table gets used very seldom, but there are rare occasions when it does get used. So, I’m not sure if the next table should have it.
The bullet- proof 2”x4” UHMW, I cut my self and installed a jig track. The 2” thick gives me the option to keep those 3½ bits a way from the main fence and it just looks scary ;-)
Of course, the next table will have to wait until I deliver few way over due promised pieces of furniture to the wife. ;-}

-- Router è ancora il mio nome.

Thanks for sharing the plus info.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Really fantastic. I really want to steal your design.

-- I'm just learning how to cut the stuff with some other stuff...

I really want to steal your design.

Go for it and enjoy. It’s not stealing unless it’s used in commercial enterprise, otherwise it’s just long term borrowing with honorable attentions ;-)

-- Router è ancora il mio nome.

This table ROCKS!! I’ve been looking around for a modular router table design, and I think I’ve found it.

I really, really like this…. great post!!

Steve

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

Great table design. I’m in the design process for my own new one and I’ll be glad to incorporate a few ideas off of yours. Thanks for the post and thanks a whole lot for answering questions and the additional info. I’m pretty new to this site and already picked up a year of to-do’s off it.

-- Chris

great idea on the bench. i still never found that hdpe?

-- Ike, Big Daddies Woodshop,www.icombadaniels@yahoo.com

Great router table good job.

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