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There have been some forum questions recently about putting a router table in a table saw outfeed table. This was 80% complete, but I decided to work on it over the weekend to get it in shape to post. I got a Powermatic 66 table saw last year and reconfigured the shop. I decided that it was best to place the saw with the right extension wing was against a wall. My router table was in the old saw’s right extension wing in. So I needed both an outfeed table and a router table. Although my shop isn’t tiny I don’t have room for both, so I decided to combine them. I researched possibilities for months. I wanted an outfeed table about 4’ long to acommodate 8’ sheet goods.
The router table is rather typical with doors and drawers. It’s just very long. I used the extra space as a place to keep sheet good cut offs. The top is MDF surfaced with Formica Microdot Laminate and banded with cherry. The doors and door faces are also banded in cherry. The door and drawer knobs are all turned cherry (see blog for more knob info if interested). The top is about 43” x 37”. I had a 3 hp Porter Cable router for my last table, but I wanted a lift in this one. I decided to go with a 2 hp Triton that has a built in lift. I used a Woodpecker aluminium insert.
The fence is a bit unusual. It’s an Accusquare table saw fence made by Mule Cabinetmaker Machines in Ontario, Canada. I bought it as an aftermarket fence for my last table saw. Because the RT was in that saw’s right extension wing I used the fence the base for the various router fences. This RT fence is perpendicular to the TS fence, but it comes off so easily it’s not a problem to remove it if I have long rip cuts.
It’s on casters, with the idea that I could move it more easily if necessary, but I’ll secure it to the saw. I still need to plumb the dust collection and install the external on/off switch. It’s finished with 2 coats of Waterlox Original. It might get a few more coats eventually.
-- Glen
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Ken90712
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#1 posted 829 days ago
Great project, looks like it will last for ever and serve you well.
-- Ken, "Everyday above ground is a good day!"
RetiredCoastie
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#2 posted 829 days ago
Very nice idea and execution. I’ve been considering something along these lines for myself.
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V1king
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#3 posted 828 days ago
This looks great, gives me a good idea for my next project! Thanks!
Rick Dennington
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#4 posted 828 days ago
Glen,
Just like your saw cabinet you just posted, another stellar job on the router table and extention. I like how you have it set up, and I also like the explanation of the build and materials used… I like to see a project from all angles, plenty of pixs, and details….you came through on all accounts….Keep up the good work, and thanks for posting…...I like it…... Rick.
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ChunkyC
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#5 posted 828 days ago
Nice job Glen. I’m wishing that I had been this smart when I built my out feed table and separate router table. A great tip for a small shop.
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mafe
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#6 posted 828 days ago
Hi Glen,
That is one wonderful setup you got there, and a wonderful room full of light to work in.
I love your new combined table, it is clever, well made, looking really good and seems to solve more than it was supposed to (even sheet goods storage).
May it give you many wonderful hours.
Best of my thoughts,
Mads
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MayflowerDescendant
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#7 posted 828 days ago
Well done! Very nice setup / combination. Thanks for sharing. Play safe.
-- Glen - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
CampD
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#8 posted 828 days ago
Very nice combo and use of space.
I’m planing on redoing my router table over and I may use a few of your ideas.
Thx for posting
-- Doug...
steliart
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#9 posted 828 days ago
very nice use of space and very cool outfeed assebly RT
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Roz
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#10 posted 828 days ago
Nice design, I have this on my to do list for this year. I like yours.
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Jras
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#11 posted 827 days ago
Looks very nice and practical. Great design.
devann
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#12 posted 823 days ago
That’s pretty sweet. Beats my old router table with the aluminum simplex jack for a counter weight.
-- Darrell, making more sawdust than I know what to do with
Maveric777
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#13 posted 823 days ago
Outstanding work Glen… I’m taking notes…. Thank you sir for sharing.
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Roger
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#14 posted 822 days ago
looks like a great idea to me
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