matey

hi all most books i have seen seem to show /mention a router table with the router mounted underneath , other books say the router can be "mounted " above a bench or table, has anyone got plans /info for above bench mounting.

i have 2 routers trend t3 1/4 inch and jcb 1/2 router , i have never used either to date but am now considering making some kind of modest router table .

i can see some advantages of mounting router over table rather than under, but wonder what the general views are on this,

thanks all

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Welcome aboard Matey! ..... I've always wanted to say that to someone. Har, Har.
If you've never used a router before, I highly recommend not complicateing the learning process with "Pin Routing". That's what I think you are referring to. This type of routing is kind of a special application, useful in some instances, but is not as versitile as a table mounted router. When I was an Navy instructor, we used the accruanim KISS alot (Keep It Simple Sailor). I think it would apply here too.
I'm not familar with the brands of routers you have, but you can get a ton of valuable information about routing, the easy way, from "The Router Workshop" and this forum. For a quick and easy router table, http://www.oak-park.com/index.html is the best place to get it. They have the complete table and system, or just the plans to make your own table. I built this same table in my own shop. It's simple and the most versitle table ever.....Good Luck.....Chuck

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