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Completed Router Table. I wanted to attempt some basic hand-cut joinery so thought I would attempt to create this very basic and simple router table. I was very impressed with how strong these joints are when completed, even though my skill in creating them was not! Regardless, I had lots of fun, learned a lot and am pleased with the results!
-- -=Den






























9 comments so far
lew
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posted 427 days ago
Looks very nice- and strong!
Even though it will collect dust and shavings, I would add a shelf on the stretchers. You can never have too much storage space!
Lew
woodworm
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posted 427 days ago
Great attempt.
I beleive mortise & tenon is the strongest joint in relation to the size of the woodpiece to be joined. Looking at it, this RT is ready to take beating, years after years.
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
Nippy
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posted 427 days ago
If the idea of a shelf is not to your liking how about a dowel grill, allows dust and shavings to fall or be be brushed easily through while still providing storage.
Regards
Nippy
Denappy
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posted 427 days ago
Great suggestions! At some point would like to enclose the base to reduce sound and to provide additional storage, love the suggestions!
-- -=Den
CraftsmanCollective
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posted 426 days ago
I have the same router tabletop always wanted to build a base for it, got tired of screwing it to the bench and finally broke down and bought the legset for it… You are apparently a bit more ambitious.
-- Robby Myer, Walnut Creek, CA
NedB
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posted 426 days ago
looks very stout, nice job!
-- Ned - 2B1ASK1 http://nedswoodshop.blogspot.com
Larry
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posted 426 days ago
Simplicity at its best and well designed hand-cut joinery.
-- "Have you hugged your pet today?" ---------- Larry
mattm
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posted 425 days ago
Wow, this is very nice. I am actually in the process of trying to do the same thing, using some 2×4’s to make a router table with a Rockler top. I have pretty much settled on using pocket screws to mount the top, but was worried that might not do the job. However, looks like you used those, too, so thanks for inadvertently helping me out!!
Dusty56
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posted 203 days ago
Great job…..sturdy foundation indeed : )
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