jakep

Hello all,

I have read through this forum and there is great info. I used this forum to help me decide which router to buy. I am now onto a new project.

I just received what appears to be one of the last Delta 36-675's from HD. I am just really getting started in WW and am interested in mounting a router top to the extension wings of the TS. I am unsure of the best system. From what I have seen I really like the top from MLCS ( http://www.mlcswoodworking.com/shops...t_table_anchor ).

Has anyone had any experience with this top? Or have a better suggestion. I would naturally like to keep cost to a minimum. I have also seen the router lift from Rockler, FX I think. Would I need that or is this setup from MLCS sufficient. I have a Makita 2 1/4 router with a fixed and plunge base.

Thanks for any help and suggestions.

Jake

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Mike

Welcome Jake. Even when space is at a premium I suggest you keep your router and table saw apart. My reason for this is as follows: Just about every project I build I am jumping back and forth between the router and saw. If I had to change my set up for every switch I would be spending more time making adjustments than progress. Since the bulk of work you do with a router usually does not require a lot of work table, consider one of the portable table plans. They are fun to build, store in a small amount of space, and usually cost a great deal less than buying a table. As a bonus, when you mount your router on a plate you can switch it between a portable table and a larger one down the road. Or when you add a 2nd or third router you can simply switch routers plate and all. Another arguement for not mounting your router to your table saw is this: You can build a storage cabinet for all your saw accesories and wheel it under your saw to reclaim wasted space. I store my cross cut sled under one wing of my saw, and I am designing my own storage rack for the other side. Having everything within easy reach just makes sense to me. That's my 2 cents on the subject; go with what feels right to you and enjoy.

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jakep

Mike,

Thank you for the reply. I guess you are right about being able to store it under the extension. I just thought it may be simpler since space is at a premium. What do yo mean by portable table plans?

Thanks.

Mike

Jake, Shopnotes has plans for 2 interesting portable tables. One simply clamps into your bench vice, the other folds up with a carry handle. You can view these at: www.shopnotes.com
Tables like the one Bob and Rick use are fairly light weight and can be stored under a bench. Rousseau and Bosch have ready made folding tables. Bench Dog & Craftsman have nice portable size tables. The big advantage with a small table is you can take it to a job site, a friends, you name it. Look at some of the posts in this section, visit Rockler and Woodcraft's web sites and see what they offer. Amazon usually has good prices as well. The more info you gather before you buy or build the happier you will be with your decision.

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jakep

Thanks for the information. I'll post when I decide what to do.

Jake

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I decided to build my own as an extension to my table saw. I am very happy with it. Thanks for the input.

Jake