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I found this table in my copy of “Smart Workshop Solutions” by Paul Anthony. I made a few changes from the article, mainly the switch location and the size of the right side cubby. I moved the switch off to the side below the table itself. Thsi opened up the right cubby and made for more storage. For the case I used birch ply. The drawer and doors fronts are Beech, edged in Walnut, and the plywood case was edged with walnut. I installed full extension slides in all four drawers. The 4 bit trays in the upper left slide out on 1/2 ply runners. The top is a sandwich of 3/4 MDF core, with 1/4 masonite veneered to both sides. A leftover bit of plastic laminate was then cemented to the top, then edged with 1/2 maple. Two Three inch casters on the right provide mobility, and a chest handle aids in picking up the left side for moving. The router insert is a Roseau (sp?), that I may upgrade to a Jessem Lift at some pont. This has been a need in the shop for some time. I’m glad it’s finished and ready for some use.































15 comments so far
ChicoWoodnut
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posted 453 days ago
Nice setup. You’r really gonna get good use out of that tool. I think I use mine more that the table saw.
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kolwdwrkr
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posted 453 days ago
that’s a nice router table. hope it’s put to use often.
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SPHinTampa
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posted 453 days ago
Very nice looking work.
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trifern
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posted 453 days ago
Excellent looking workstation. It looks very well planned and executed. It is nice to have everything organized and where you need it, when you need it. Thanks for sharing Mike.
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calacalou
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posted 453 days ago
Really nice and looks very practical. Good job!!! This organiser should help to use it a bit more.
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Napaman
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posted 453 days ago
this is a real nice set up….great worksmanship…
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CharlieM1958
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Really great looking setup, Mike. I see so many great router table projects lately, I can’t decide whose to copy.
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thetimberkid
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posted 452 days ago
Great job!
Thanks for the post
Callum
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bhack
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posted 452 days ago
Thanks for the post and thanks for giving the details. It will be of great use. My router table is used a whole lot. You will enjoy it greatly.
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EEngineer
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posted 451 days ago
Nice job! I really like the mods toi the original design – particularly the power relocation and the extra storage.
I have a NYW design that I bought half-finished and it always bothered me that the power switch is mounted to the side. I like the power switch up front. There is also storage for more router bits than I’ll ever be able to afford. I will steal both of these ideas when I get around to reworking my table.
What’s in the future? T-tracks? Fence?
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Dusty56
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posted 451 days ago
I can’t wait to see some finish applied to this great piece of shop furniture !! I was also wondering about T Tracks / fence or at least a miter gauge slot . ....I like the mobility aspect of your table as well…everything in my small shop needs to be mobile too ….Great job so far : )
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cabinetmaster
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Great looking table….......you’ll really enjoy using it. I built my table about 8 years ago and use it alot.
Ill have to post mine one of these days as I have t-tracks and an Incra set-up on mine.
Enjoy…......Jerry
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Budgie
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posted 451 days ago
Very nice job. I like all the storage that you have with it.
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Mike Robinson
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posted 449 days ago
Thanks for the comments folks. Yes I plan on installing the tracks and a fence. I’ve got the fence rough cut, I just need to finish it. I’ll be using Incra tracks and Hardware.
Cheers
Mike
PaBull
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posted 447 days ago
Wow very nice setup. Thanks for the post.
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