Norms Router Cabinet #3: The Electrical Work

I always said that is the change I would make too. That all in one switch box that Norm uses is $30-40 depending on which site you get it from, then you have shipping. I just bought that grizzly switch for a jointer in my shop that had a light switch. Cost me $12. Enjoy the table

This is a nice addition to your router table and it is one that is a major improvement in the overall safe operation of the tool. This is something that I am looking into doing. On one of my router tables I have to blindly reach under the table to find the router’s switch to start it and shut it down. This is simply an accident waiting to happen.

Thanks for the inspiration.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

Thanks Scott! I am hoping this is a great safety improvement on the table with easier access than Norms plan.

-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"

I like that setup with the switch . How did you wire it up ?

Looks good

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Looking good. I need to order me one of those switches from grizzly for my router table.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

JerryS,

I am not quite sure what you are asking here. The power from the wall comes into the grey box in the back, which then routes up to the switch which turns the outlet on and off. I am going to add a dbl gang box on the outside of the cabinet one of these days. I just haven’t decided if it will be switched or not…

-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"

sIke

I’m somewhat electrically challenged ,another words I don’t mess that electric . Though I get the jest of how you did it . It’s pretty clear looking at the picture of the inside how you wired it . I just wasn’t sure how you connected the wires in that gray closed cover box at the back. Does the switch control both outlets or just one ?

Thanks again

From the wall is standard 12/3 wire it is run into the box and connects to the romex via pigtails and wire nuts. The switch controls both outlets.

-- //FC - Round Rock, TX - "Experience is what you get just after you need it"