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I have been dying to build this and finally got around to it this weekend. This is a table I found with plans in the fall 2011 issue of Wood Magazine( best ever shop ideas ). The plans called for a custom built top but Rockler just recently put their tops on sale. I got the top, fence, router plate, and safety accessory kit for around $200. I have $70 in materials to build the table itself. Turn out pretty good. Now I just have to come up with a new project to put the table to work. Can't wait!!!

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I have that same set of plans and have been wanting to build it. Yours looks very good. Hope mine turns out that way when i get around to it.
 

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Have you thought about adding dust collection to the cabinet? Seems like that would be the only thing it's lacking really!
 

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Stellar job on the build of the r.t…....It'll serve you well in the coming years, especially when building things like furniture, shop cabinets, jigs, etc. A good router table is a "must-have" tool in the shop. Good construction on the cabinet, and like LonelyRaven mentioned, good dust collection is just about a must on these tables…..they do make a mess….:). One thing I would recommend you do: Put a couple of coats of tung oil or polyurethane on the cabinet to keep the wood from drying out over time…..Besides….it looks nice… Have fun…work safe….
 

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Great router table. For a project, buy a lock miter bit and use it to make box corners. It goes well with a outer table!! thanks for sharing…..............Jim
 

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looks a lot like norms table i have both plans but feel i like norms a bit more you did a killer job and you did this in a weekend really great
 

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This is awesome. I think I need to build one too. Are the plans still around? Will search Rockler for a top.
 
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