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reds_21 · 08-19-2005, 11:31 PM

i am looking at the plans from the oak-park router table and have a question, on the plan that shows the base cabinet; there are corner blocks that mount at each 90 degree angle at the base. can someone please tell me how these corner blocks are to be mounted. are they glued or nailed or both???

shawn

Woodnut65 · 08-20-2005, 08:46 AM

Hi< Reds: I have an Oak-Park router table, it came with some small steel brackets to
secure the table after assembly. The brackets mount with small screws, this still allows the table to be dis-assembled, if needed. The plan I have that came with it shows no blocks. However I would not glue or nail them in place, I would attach them with screws and pre drill the cabinet and blocks. That way it can be taken apart if needed. Hope this helps... Woodnut65

Routerbit · 08-20-2005, 12:14 PM

I thought the table was simply mounted to the base with
plastic knock-down fasteners.
Are those still being used??

reds_21 · 08-20-2005, 05:15 PM

i'll try and post a scan of the plan that shows the blocks..................

shawn

reds_21 · 08-20-2005, 05:20 PM

here is the blueprint of the corner blocks.......how are these mounted?

shawn

**GoonMan** · 08-20-2005, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reds_21

here is the blueprint of the corner blocks.......how are these mounted?

shawn

Hello Shawn,

It looks like those are for wheels to attche to and also to support the Corners. But I could be wrong.

Woodnut65 · 08-21-2005, 07:02 PM

Hi: As far as I know the knock down fasteners are still used. I think the brackets were included to make for a more permanent assembly. I put mine in because I don"t
expect to take it apart. It all depends on what you expect to do with it. I built a bench below mine. I have room to store accessories, router bits etc. I don't expect to take mine apart, but I could if I need to. I have made a lot of changes to the basic table, and have even wired it so that I can kill power with a switch, instead of unplugging it. Woodnut65

**-Sam-** · 08-22-2005, 06:09 PM

reds_21,

Did you ever see a picture of the router table built using the same plans?

reds_21 · 08-22-2005, 06:43 PM

boricua

i have seen pictures a while back on the picture gallery but it seems as if it has been restructured. cause if im not mistaken before when i clicked on it, it would show a bunch of projects with the respected owners name next to it. there were pictures of these table on there but i can't find them anymore....

why you ask? can you provide me with the answers i need?

shawn

**-Sam-** · 08-22-2005, 11:23 PM

reds_21,

If you click on the links below, those are pictures of the router table I built with the exact same plans you have. It's not too hard to build. Just start from the base and work your way up. That's what it looks like you're doing, which is good. Just focus on one step at a time. That's what I did. Don't let all those numbers and pictures bother you. They may look like mumbo jumbo to you but if you take it one step at a time you will see how it all comes together little by little. Just take your time and don't rush. I built my table last year and it took me about a month to complete. And that was between my work schedule and days off. The corner blocks that you are talking about...well I used a nail gun and glue. I did get to order the knockdown fasteners but never did end up using them. I used screws, a nail gun and good old woodworkers glue to put it all together. Anyway, that's a small summary of how I built my router table. Later...

http://www.routerforums.com/attachme...tachmentid=514
http://www.routerforums.com/attachme...ttachmentid=93
http://www.routerforums.com/attachme...ttachmentid=92

08-19-2005, 11:31 PM	#1
reds_21 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 151 View reds_21's Gallery	Report This Post! oak park router table i am looking at the plans from the oak-park router table and have a question, on the plan that shows the base cabinet; there are corner blocks that mount at each 90 degree angle at the base. can someone please tell me how these corner blocks are to be mounted. are they glued or nailed or both??? shawn Last edited by reds_21; 08-19-2005 at 11:33 PM.
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Woodnut65 Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 345 View Woodnut65's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi< Reds: I have an Oak-Park router table, it came with some small steel brackets to secure the table after assembly. The brackets mount with small screws, this still allows the table to be dis-assembled, if needed. The plan I have that came with it shows no blocks. However I would not glue or nail them in place, I would attach them with screws and pre drill the cabinet and blocks. That way it can be taken apart if needed. Hope this helps... Woodnut65
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Routerbit Registered User Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 22 View Routerbit's Gallery	Report This Post! Hmmmm ... I thought the table was simply mounted to the base with plastic knock-down fasteners. Are those still being used??
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reds_21 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 151 View reds_21's Gallery	Report This Post! i'll try and post a scan of the plan that shows the blocks.................. shawn
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reds_21 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 151 View reds_21's Gallery	Report This Post! here is the blueprint of the corner blocks.......how are these mounted? shawn Attached Thumbnails
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Woodnut65 Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 345 View Woodnut65's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi: As far as I know the knock down fasteners are still used. I think the brackets were included to make for a more permanent assembly. I put mine in because I don"t expect to take it apart. It all depends on what you expect to do with it. I built a bench below mine. I have room to store accessories, router bits etc. I don't expect to take mine apart, but I could if I need to. I have made a lot of changes to the basic table, and have even wired it so that I can kill power with a switch, instead of unplugging it. Woodnut65
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-Sam- Retired Moderator Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 632 View -Sam-'s Gallery	Report This Post! reds_21, Did you ever see a picture of the router table built using the same plans? __________________ Sam Retired Forum Moderator Refer a friend to RouterForums.com!
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08-22-2005, 06:43 PM	#9
reds_21 Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 151 View reds_21's Gallery	Report This Post! boricua i have seen pictures a while back on the picture gallery but it seems as if it has been restructured. cause if im not mistaken before when i clicked on it, it would show a bunch of projects with the respected owners name next to it. there were pictures of these table on there but i can't find them anymore.... why you ask? can you provide me with the answers i need? shawn
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08-22-2005, 11:23 PM	#10
-Sam- Retired Moderator Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 632 View -Sam-'s Gallery	Report This Post! reds_21, If you click on the links below, those are pictures of the router table I built with the exact same plans you have. It's not too hard to build. Just start from the base and work your way up. That's what it looks like you're doing, which is good. Just focus on one step at a time. That's what I did. Don't let all those numbers and pictures bother you. They may look like mumbo jumbo to you but if you take it one step at a time you will see how it all comes together little by little. Just take your time and don't rush. I built my table last year and it took me about a month to complete. And that was between my work schedule and days off. The corner blocks that you are talking about...well I used a nail gun and glue. I did get to order the knockdown fasteners but never did end up using them. I used screws, a nail gun and good old woodworkers glue to put it all together. Anyway, that's a small summary of how I built my router table. Later... http://www.routerforums.com/attachme...tachmentid=514 http://www.routerforums.com/attachme...ttachmentid=93 http://www.routerforums.com/attachme...ttachmentid=92 __________________ Sam Retired Forum Moderator Refer a friend to RouterForums.com! Last edited by -Sam-; 08-22-2005 at 11:30 PM.
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