Router Table Questions

I have a Rockler router table of the non-offset variety and I can do pretty much anything I need to at the moment. However, the offset table provides a bit more room and the addition of that spiffy jig makes joinery operations easier. I guess a lot depends on what you plan to do.

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Thanks for the input, Russel…the spiffy jig you refer to is that Incra jig, yes?

Anyone ever use one of those Incra jigs for the router table? I wonder if it’s trying to do too much, or if it’s a truly good investment?

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I have the LS Positioner that uses a offset table, a handy dandy gaget, I couldn’t live without it now that I have it!

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If you are just getting started, you may wish to keep it simple. All you really need is a nice top and a strong flat fence clamped to that top. Use your cabinet to hold it all up. I would suggest you make a strong top with a fair amount of bracing underneath it. These tops tend to bow as time goes on because of the weight of the router, and this will throw everything off.

Then again, a nice fence sytem and router lifter can be really nice, but cost you $$

Steve

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At this point I have no budget for a lifter…that’ll have to wait for another time. I’m looking for the most versatility, so it sounds as though if I start with the off-set table, I’ll be ready for the spiffy jigs as my skillset improves.

Thanks for all the advice!

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Check this out:

What do you thinkra about Incra?

And this:

My New Router Table

As well as the many other beautifully built router tables by other LumberJocks.

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I would also vote for the keep it simple approach. I have liked the Fine Wood Working knock down router table and have added a cabinet below the top. I also added oak edging around the table surface to augment the oak supports underneath. With the Triton router, I don’t need a router lift.

You can see what I put together at

http://lumberjocks.com/projects/3834

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