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My First Router Table Design

Project by RouterManiac posted 34 days ago 857 views 6 times favorited 18 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This is a custom design I use to build. I really like it because it is very solid. The legs fasten to the skirt and the “L” design makes for a very stable base. I made these out of red oak since I liked the way it looked. I also wrapped the table in red oak for more stability. The top is 1 1/2” thick mdf with an acrylic insert. The fence is my own custom design. I decided not to go with metal. I used confirmat screws from McFeely’s to join the mdf together and reinforced it with glue. It has never gone out of 90 degrees. I also put on a couple of bit holders on the back side of the fence. I figured this was wasted space, so why not. Both sizes of 1/4” and 1/2” to handle all my router bits. And if your wondering about the blue laminate, why not? Who says all router tables have to be white?

-- Ken, Florida, www.theroutermaniac.com


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RetiredCoastie

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posted 34 days ago

I think it looks great. Great idea for bit storage. Nice job!

-- Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines! Mike D.

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Sam_Fox

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posted 34 days ago

Wow! This table looks awesome! Are you sure you want to use it? You might scratch it!!

Great design!

Sam

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huff

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posted 34 days ago

Impressive table. Very nice set-up.

-- John @ Myrtle Beach

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bobthebuilder647

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posted 34 days ago

Great looking Table!!

-- Rick, Pa. Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

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Dan Hux

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posted 34 days ago

very nice,,,can I have it?

-- Dan Hux,,,,Raleigh, North Carolina

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BigEd

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posted 34 days ago

That router table would probably make Norm jealous! Nice job.

-- BigEd, sawdust maker in Ohio

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ChunkyC

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posted 34 days ago

Love the blue! I wish I could find some blue laminate that they didn’t want and arm and both legs for. Did I say that I loved the blue?

Nicely done.

-- Chunk

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SEE

61 posts in 59 days


posted 34 days ago

Nice table. I’ve been looking at fence designs recently. Yours looks very nice and substantial. Thanks for sharing.

-- Build for the joy of it!

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a1Jim

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posted 34 days ago

super job wonderful router table Ken

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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Splinterman

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posted 33 days ago

Hey Ken,
Really nice job….well done.

-- I will just keep doing it till I get it right.

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stefang

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posted 33 days ago

Nice table Ken. I especially like your idea with the bit holders behind the fence. Looks real convenient. Also I really like that blue color. It has a very calming effect. A good thing when you’re working with a screaming router!

-- Mike, American in Norway

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firecaster

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posted 33 days ago

Great looking table. I like the blue also.

-- Father of two sons. Both Eagle Scouts.

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woodworm

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posted 33 days ago

This is a beautiful and cozy coloured Router Table.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

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Cory

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posted 33 days ago

the bit holders on the fence is a great idea. it would look much better in Hoosier red, but the blue is a nice touch, too!

-- Premium firewood created daily.

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Bob Kollman

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posted 31 days ago

Ken

I like the blue, it would be excellent for brand recognition if you decided to make them up for sale. Porter cable-delta grey/ power matic gold/ oops kreg blue.

Bob

-- Bob Kenosha Wi.

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Scott Bryan

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posted 30 days ago

Ken, I like the looks of this router table. It has a nice design to it, plenty of working space and keeping your bits at the table is a good idea.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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briwalkr

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posted 15 days ago

Nice job! I have an extension table on my table saw with a Jessem lift in it, and I have been looking for a good functional design that I could use to replace the table portion (melamine over MDF is starting to come apart). You have a lot of great ideas built into your table, and with a few modifications for mounting to the saw, I think I can incorporate them into my design. Thanks for provoking the thoughts, and keep up the good work.

-- Brian - Virginia

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SEE

61 posts in 59 days


posted 14 days ago

The more that I’ve looked at this table, the more I like it! It looks like a very practical, yet attractive, RT. I’m currently building a beast of a RT but will want a second table to replace the current less than professional, Craftsman Professional Router Table that I have. Your table seems like it would fit the bill just fine for my purposes, especially with an added enclosed chamber for the router.

Thanks again for posting this one.

-- Build for the joy of it!

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