Sunday, November 27, 2011

Expand Your Woodshop with a Router Table


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When most DIY folks think of the one indispensable power tool in the shop, it's (surprise, surprise) the tablesaw. True enough, but a close second is the router table.

In fact, once you get one, you'll be surprised and wonder how you got along without it. The problem is that it can take up valuable space in smaller shops. I solved this problem by building one with a small footprint.

Want to build one yourself? I've posted my compact router table plans, complete with pictures, for your convenience.

This is easily a one day project, and better still, it won't set you back that much cash. Especially compared to how much a prefab one costs. I bought the actual tabletop from Rockler Woodworking and Hardware.

Can you build this component yourself as well? Sure, but I wouldn't recommend it. For the money you would spend and the amount of work that would go into it, it's better to buy one that's as well-built and affordable as this one is.

Besides, you would still need to buy the fence, mounting plate, etc. Interested in some more projects? here are a few:
Build a Recessed Medicine Cabinet
Build a New Headboard
Make a PVC Flagpole

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