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Simple Router Table

Project by Denappy posted 440 days ago 525 views 2 times favorited 9 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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


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lew

4474 posts in 647 days


posted 440 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

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woodworm

8153 posts in 482 days


posted 440 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.

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Nippy

5 posts in 449 days


posted 440 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

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Denappy

62 posts in 574 days


posted 440 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

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CraftsmanCollective

45 posts in 454 days


posted 440 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

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NedB

257 posts in 457 days


posted 440 days ago

looks very stout, nice job!

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

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Larry

193 posts in 1103 days


posted 439 days ago

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

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

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mattm

28 posts in 538 days


posted 439 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!!

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Dusty56

3456 posts in 580 days


posted 216 days ago

Great job…..sturdy foundation indeed : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

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