Simple Router Table

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

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.

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

Great suggestions! At some point would like to enclose the base to reduce sound and to provide additional storage, love the suggestions!

-- -=Den

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

looks very stout, nice job!

-- Ned - 2B1ASK1 http://nedswoodshop.blogspot.com

Simplicity at its best and well designed hand-cut joinery.

-- "Have you hugged your pet today?" ---------- Larry

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!!

Great job…..sturdy foundation indeed : )

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