DougO

I have a router table bought from Oak Park like the one used by Bob & Rick on the Router Workshop and have problems with the base plates not fitting flush with the table top. If the base plate is not flush, I lift the router and plate from cutout in the table to see sawdust is under the plate (especially in the corners). Would it hurt the stability of the table to much to cut out the corners from the table groove where the router plate sits? This would help give the sawdust somewhere to escape.

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del schisler

i have the same one i got the one with the vac. ports and i still have a little dust getting to the corners i just blow it out or use the air comp. that is what i do i wouldn't cut the corners out any you dont want any play in the base plate del schisler

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-Sam-

Hey BlueGoose, don't let a little sawdust bother you. I also have the table with the vac ports and I just use the shop vac or you can blow it out like del schisler said. Also I wouldn't cut the corners on the table. Later....

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DougO

Can I modify my table to this vac system? Seems like I just need to drill a hole in my table and hook a vacuum underneath somehow. Do you have pictures (or are there instructions) of how the table is set up for a vacuum?

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labric

Hey Bluegoose

Since you already have the Oak Park system, you will need to change your table plate to a Vacu plate for your router model and get some additional accessories to make the system work.

You will need 11" Base Plate with predrilled dust ports, Vacuum Manifold, Dust Port Cover, and Hose Adapter (to fit 2 1/4" vacuum hoses) all available from Oak Park or online at
http://www.oak-park.com/usa12.html

If you are the handy type, you could modify your existing plate by carefully drilling and cutting in the dust ports. (you didn't hear that from me)

I thought I could give you a url to the location of a demo video that I seem to recall seeing, as to how this works but can't find it right now.

Maybe someone else can provide the appropiate link, if I can't find it quickly.

On another note, check your gap along the edges of the base plate, if sloppy I would apply some electical tape to narrow the gap or add a cardboard shim along the table rabbet.

Ric

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Woodnut65

Hi, Del: I have the same table,and also had a build up of dust in the corners. I carved a spot in each corner toward the inside edge of the opening. It gives the dust a place to go. I also use a shop vac when I'm routing, problem solved.
Hope this helps Woodnut65

DougO

I appreciate the answers on the dust collecting in the corners. Every little bit helps. If you find the video on how to install the vacuum system, I would appreciate.

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Doug

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BlueGoose, here's a picture of my setup if that would help. If you need a closer look of the table, let me know. I just dug this picture up from a post I did a while back.

Click here for a picture of my setup!

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del schisler

to clean for me just kidding del schisler i will post a pic of my table

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del schisler

here is mine you cant see the base it has 2 doors at the botton for stuff ??? i made it out of malameane del schisler

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