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jigmaker · 08-01-2007, 10:06 AM

here are some pics of my router table. it is made from a 1 1/2" particle board desk top i salvaged from a dumpster. i trimmed it with mahogany and bolted it to the end of my Grizzly table saw, I have a 3 1/4 HP Hitachi router under it( eventually i would like to add a router lifter). I made the fence out of oak and fastened it to the rip fence on the saw, it just pops out of the top groove when i want to remove it, it can be used on either side. The out feed side is adjustable so i can use it for jointing boards for glue up. I have a guard for it but but didn't have it on when i took these pics.

kp91 · 08-01-2007, 10:50 AM

good looking table! I like to know I'm not the only one who turns trash into treasures.

deck99 · 08-02-2007, 10:09 PM

Looks great Jig.

Deck

**challagan** · 08-02-2007, 10:14 PM

Very nice indeed! Nice job jigger!

Corey

Router is still my name · 08-02-2007, 11:59 PM

Good job Jig.
Did you make the router plate standard or I should say common size ?
If you did, you can drop a plate in there with different size rings for larger bits.

Joe Lyddon · 08-03-2007, 10:27 AM

Good Job Jigger!

Looks great!

gad5264 · 08-03-2007, 12:16 PM

Great looking set up jigmaker. If I can ask what kind of table saw do you have your set-up in?

Lee Brubaker · 08-03-2007, 06:29 PM

Hi Jig:
Tell me I'm wrong but my old eyes say to me that the insert is somewhat proud of the surface of the table & if so it is going to cause you difficulties.
Also as one poster suggested multiple table inserts with different size bit holes, I would suggest that that would be a PIA. The approach would be multiple bit inserts instead of multiple table inserts. The center hole would need to be larger & machined with a ledge that the bit insert fits on top of and attached to the guide bushing ears of the router base. Makes it easy to change the bit opening & if your router lifts high enough makes it possible to do your bit changes from the top side of the table.

Lee

Dr.Zook · 08-03-2007, 09:09 PM

Nice looking table jigmaker. Looks like it would work fine. And dumpster diving can also be fun.

jigmaker · 08-04-2007, 07:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee Brubaker

Hi Jig:
Tell me I'm wrong but my old eyes say to me that the insert is somewhat proud of the surface of the table & if so it is going to cause you difficulties.
Also as one poster suggested multiple table inserts with different size bit holes, I would suggest that that would be a PIA. The approach would be multiple bit inserts instead of multiple table inserts. The center hole would need to be larger & machined with a ledge that the bit insert fits on top of and attached to the guide bushing ears of the router base. Makes it easy to change the bit opening & if your router lifts high enough makes it possible to do your bit changes from the top side of the table.

Lee

In the photo it looks like the insert is proud of the table but it is recessed and sets flush, i do have 2 other inserts with different size holes for it. i can't raise the router high to change bits above the table i am thinking of getting a collet extension.

08-01-2007, 10:06 AM	#1
jigmaker Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 11 View jigmaker's Gallery	router table here are some pics of my router table. it is made from a 1 1/2" particle board desk top i salvaged from a dumpster. i trimmed it with mahogany and bolted it to the end of my Grizzly table saw, I have a 3 1/4 HP Hitachi router under it( eventually i would like to add a router lifter). I made the fence out of oak and fastened it to the rip fence on the saw, it just pops out of the top groove when i want to remove it, it can be used on either side. The out feed side is adjustable so i can use it for jointing boards for glue up. I have a guard for it but but didn't have it on when i took these pics. Attached Thumbnails
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08-01-2007, 10:50 AM	#2
kp91 Marine Engineer Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 873 View kp91's Gallery	good looking table! I like to know I'm not the only one who turns trash into treasures. __________________ Doug 1 John 1:9
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08-02-2007, 10:09 PM	#3
deck99 Registered User Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 50 View deck99's Gallery	Looks great Jig. Deck
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08-02-2007, 10:14 PM	#4
challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,954 View challagan's Gallery	Very nice indeed! Nice job jigger! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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08-02-2007, 11:59 PM	#5
Router is still my name Registered User Forum King Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 533 View Router is still my name's Gallery	Good job Jig. Did you make the router plate standard or I should say common size ? If you did, you can drop a plate in there with different size rings for larger bits.
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08-03-2007, 10:27 AM	#6
Joe Lyddon Banned Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alta Loma, CA USA Posts: 2,168 View Joe Lyddon's Gallery	Good Job Jigger! Looks great!
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08-03-2007, 12:16 PM	#7
gad5264 Registered User Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pataskala, Ohip Posts: 12 View gad5264's Gallery	Great looking set up jigmaker. If I can ask what kind of table saw do you have your set-up in? __________________ Thanks, Grant "gad5264" GO BUCKEYES!!
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08-03-2007, 06:29 PM	#8
Lee Brubaker Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 137 View Lee Brubaker's Gallery	Hi Jig: Tell me I'm wrong but my old eyes say to me that the insert is somewhat proud of the surface of the table & if so it is going to cause you difficulties. Also as one poster suggested multiple table inserts with different size bit holes, I would suggest that that would be a PIA. The approach would be multiple bit inserts instead of multiple table inserts. The center hole would need to be larger & machined with a ledge that the bit insert fits on top of and attached to the guide bushing ears of the router base. Makes it easy to change the bit opening & if your router lifts high enough makes it possible to do your bit changes from the top side of the table. Lee
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08-03-2007, 09:09 PM	#9
Dr.Zook Official Greeter Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Lebanon, Ohio "USA" Posts: 4,180 View Dr.Zook's Gallery	Nice looking table jigmaker. Looks like it would work fine. And dumpster diving can also be fun. __________________ Dave the "Doctor" In woodworking there is no scrap, only firewood.
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