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Help me choose a router table top

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Me neither. I have the Rockler table top which is nice. I bought it without the fence or plate. I added a Rockler lift that came with its own plate… love it. All in… $340. Made my own fence. Am now working on a nice "Norm" style cabinet under it.
 
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I can't speak to the new Rockler table but have been using the "old style" for many years now, and have been very happy with it.

It's MDF, with what I believe is melamine laminate & polyethylene edges, like the Grizzly.

If cost is an issue, I'd go with the Grizzly.

Building you own may approach the cost of the Grizzly, MDF, plastic laminate, fence, hardware, t-track and your time all add up.

I'd wait to see what others who may own the Grizzly are saying
 
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I would get a bench dog top and fence. The fence is extruded aluminum, and has a nice heavy duty feel. It also allows the jointer operation by placing two rods behind the outfeed fence. I don't use that feature, but the overall build quality is fantastic.
 
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Just a thought but use a reclaimed counter top. Sturdy and flat with a low-friction surface ready to go. Usually you can pick up a piece 24" square for less than $15.00. Then you can put in the Miter slots and t-track if you want them.
That's my plan anyways.
 
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If I was you and I wanted a router lift, not just a router plate (highly recommended BTW), I would pick the router lift, whether you are going to buy it right away or not and then choose the table based on that. Reason is, they all have plates that will fit their opening, but may or may not have lifts that fit that opening.

Disclaimer: I have the Woodpecker 420 Quicklift and love the damned thing!
 
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