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S Bolton · 08-21-2007, 06:40 PM

I just received my Incra Lite system and now I have determined that I need a router table to place in on. Eventually I make actually make a box.

Any opinons on buying an already made table from Rockler, like the one shown for 159.00?

I don't have a lot of time and I never have been able to get the router plates to fit as nicely as I would like.

Feedback highly welcome.

Thanks

Steve Bolton

**bobj3** · 08-21-2007, 07:17 PM

Hi S Bolton

Looks good to me,,, it's all setup, all you need to do make sure your router will drop in without taking the handles off...

Bj

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Originally Posted by S Bolton

I just received my Incra Lite system and now I have determined that I need a router table to place in on. Eventually I make actually make a box.

Any opinons on buying an already made table from Rockler, like the one shown for 159.00?

I don't have a lot of time and I never have been able to get the router plates to fit as nicely as I would like.

Feedback highly welcome.

Thanks

Steve Bolton

**challagan** · 08-21-2007, 07:46 PM

I wouldn't hesitate to buy that as it sounds like the size your really want. The plate will fit perfect.. just have to build a cabinet which is easy as heck. You can build about any style of cabinet you like. The Oak Park style of cabinet is simple and easy.

Corey

Doyle · 08-21-2007, 07:48 PM

Hello S. Bolton
The Rockler router top is very nice.
I purchased one for myself.
Take care.
Doyle

Drugstore Cowboy · 08-21-2007, 08:45 PM

Have come to the profound conclusion - that the only valid reason to build your own table is ---

I want to.

pleasure of the work -- pride of workmanship -- have something there isn't another like -- etc.

I say this as I near the end of builidng my own.

You clearly won't save time - and especially if you count your time of value -- you won't save money either.

Saving money was one of the ideas in the back of my head --but by the time I kept adding ideas --- ----- --- I've invested about $50 in materials -- just to find Rockler putting a table on clearance that would have been almost perfect for my needs -- for --- you guessed it --- $50.

I'm not sorry about my decision -- I did enjoy the building - and I do like having something unique.

BUT -- if I had it to do over -- knowing what I know now ---

---- I think I would have bought at LEAST the top and fence.

And Rockler is - in my experience - a very good source.

I think you are making a wise choice.

**Mike** · 08-21-2007, 09:17 PM

There is not a thing wrong with the Rockler table top. The clearance table for $50 is an exceptional value. Building your own table is not difficult, installing the mounting plate can be tricky. My first table was very nice, built from the plans in ShopNotes #1. I installed a Rousseau mounting plate using their installation template and mounting kit and it was flawless and problem free. A friend came by as I was wiping on the polyshades finish for the red oak trim and bought it on the spot, back to square one. It's hard to say no to a nice profit but at times I wish I had kept that first table. It marked the begining of my routing in earnest, a true "benchmark".(pun intended)

RustyW · 08-21-2007, 10:35 PM

This one dos'nt come with a fence, but you've got that covered with the Incra. And I believe the Rousseau plate is slightly larger than the Rockler. Which would allow the router to be lifted out easier.
http://www.infinitytools.com/prodinf...mber=RTT%2DIP2

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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,954 View challagan's Gallery	I wouldn't hesitate to buy that as it sounds like the size your really want. The plate will fit perfect.. just have to build a cabinet which is easy as heck. You can build about any style of cabinet you like. The Oak Park style of cabinet is simple and easy. Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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Doyle Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mariposa California USA Posts: 194 View Doyle's Gallery	Hello S. Bolton The Rockler router top is very nice. I purchased one for myself. Take care. Doyle __________________ Our tools and machines never take prisoners!
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Drugstore Cowboy Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 439 View Drugstore Cowboy's Gallery	Have come to the profound conclusion - that the only valid reason to build your own table is --- I want to. pleasure of the work -- pride of workmanship -- have something there isn't another like -- etc. I say this as I near the end of builidng my own. You clearly won't save time - and especially if you count your time of value -- you won't save money either. Saving money was one of the ideas in the back of my head --but by the time I kept adding ideas --- ----- --- I've invested about $50 in materials -- just to find Rockler putting a table on clearance that would have been almost perfect for my needs -- for --- you guessed it --- $50. I'm not sorry about my decision -- I did enjoy the building - and I do like having something unique. BUT -- if I had it to do over -- knowing what I know now --- ---- I think I would have bought at LEAST the top and fence. And Rockler is - in my experience - a very good source. I think you are making a wise choice. Last edited by Drugstore Cowboy; 08-21-2007 at 08:47 PM.
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,091 View Mike's Gallery	There is not a thing wrong with the Rockler table top. The clearance table for $50 is an exceptional value. Building your own table is not difficult, installing the mounting plate can be tricky. My first table was very nice, built from the plans in ShopNotes #1. I installed a Rousseau mounting plate using their installation template and mounting kit and it was flawless and problem free. A friend came by as I was wiping on the polyshades finish for the red oak trim and bought it on the spot, back to square one. It's hard to say no to a nice profit but at times I wish I had kept that first table. It marked the begining of my routing in earnest, a true "benchmark".(pun intended) __________________ Mike
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RustyW Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oroville CA, USA Posts: 295 View RustyW's Gallery	This one dos'nt come with a fence, but you've got that covered with the Incra. And I believe the Rousseau plate is slightly larger than the Rockler. Which would allow the router to be lifted out easier. http://www.infinitytools.com/prodinf...mber=RTT%2DIP2 __________________ Rusty If You Want It Bad, You Get It Bad The Worse You Want It, The Worse You Get It
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