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trap · 09-11-2007, 01:24 PM

Fellow woodworkers.
Like Edison, I found four ways to construct the table and found 3 would not work. The 4th worked!
As they say in the UK, and maybe in other countries, the measurements must be SPOT ON. The base square and the router mount square with the table top.
In the photo's, you will see two tools that you must have. A screwdrive to loosen the mount screws, before you adjust, then tighten. The two pads are used to hold the material tight to the top and against the mount.
All of the wood and hardware was purchased at Home Depot. Yes that is a fixed based Craftman router, model 320-17542.
Bud

**bobj3** · 09-11-2007, 01:55 PM

Nice Job Bud

I like it... here's a small tip, pickup a stantard base from Sears or Porter Cable in that way you will not need to unscrew the router from the mount...
when you want to use it for your hand jobs...

The Horz. setup is a great tool to have in the shop it can make many of the hard router jobs easy...

I sure like the one I have...

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Originally Posted by trap

Fellow woodworkers.
Like Edison, I found four ways to construct the table and found 3 would not work. The 4th worked!
As they say in the UK, and maybe in other countries, the measurements must be SPOT ON. The base square and the router mount square with the table top.
In the photo's, you will see two tools that you must have. A screwdrive to loosen the mount screws, before you adjust, then tighten. The two pads are used to hold the material tight to the top and against the mount.
All of the wood and hardware was purchased at Home Depot. Yes that is a fixed based Craftman router, model 320-17542.
Bud

**challagan** · 09-11-2007, 08:57 PM

Way to go Trap, you did a nice job... nice addition to the shop!
Corey

**harrysin** · 09-12-2007, 03:25 AM

Well done Trapp, now we want to see it in action!

duckarrowtypes · 09-12-2007, 07:30 AM

Please forgive the off-topic reply here but I have a question regarding your shop. I see what appears to be a Delta bench-top jointer. What's your take on that unit? I've been itching for a jointer but I've been debating between that bench-top and a proper stand-up one from Jet.

Joe Lyddon · 09-12-2007, 09:54 AM

Nice going Trap!!

Now, what are you going to do first... in using it?

Don't forget to let us see what you do with it...

Thank you very much...

**Mike** · 09-12-2007, 11:40 AM

I think you will find the new table saves you a great deal of trouble. Good job Bud.

Duck, I own one of the Delta bench top joiners and they will do the job. They are ideal when space is a limitation and / or when working with smaller pieces of wood. I bought the factory dust collection chute for mine, dust collection is really important for joiners to function properly.

rmaxa · 09-12-2007, 07:47 PM

Great job Bud, you should get lots of use out it. Show us some pictures of your completed projects us the horizontal router.

S Bolton · 09-12-2007, 08:58 PM

Very nice work. I want to build or adapt a horizontal router table that uses drawer slides to do the x and y axis thing. Do you think this would be hard to add to your jig. The sketch/illustration is not mine.

Steve Bolton

**bobj3** · 09-12-2007, 09:15 PM

Hi SB

That's alot of work to do when a sled will do the trick...see below

It's true you will not have the Z but it's no trick at all to push the stock into the bit... to put in a slot in , a guide board clamped to the to top and just slide the stock into the bit quick and easy.

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09-11-2007, 01:24 PM	#1
trap Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 141 View trap's Gallery	Report This Post! The horizontal table DONE Fellow woodworkers. Like Edison, I found four ways to construct the table and found 3 would not work. The 4th worked! As they say in the UK, and maybe in other countries, the measurements must be SPOT ON. The base square and the router mount square with the table top. In the photo's, you will see two tools that you must have. A screwdrive to loosen the mount screws, before you adjust, then tighten. The two pads are used to hold the material tight to the top and against the mount. All of the wood and hardware was purchased at Home Depot. Yes that is a fixed based Craftman router, model 320-17542. Bud Attached Thumbnails __________________ The Geezer Last edited by trap; 09-11-2007 at 01:27 PM. Reason: missspelled
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,986 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Way to go Trap, you did a nice job... nice addition to the shop! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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harrysin Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Western Australia Posts: 3,049 View harrysin's Gallery	Report This Post! Well done Trapp, now we want to see it in action! __________________ *Harry*
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duckarrowtypes Registered User Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 54 View duckarrowtypes's Gallery	Report This Post! Please forgive the off-topic reply here but I have a question regarding your shop. I see what appears to be a Delta bench-top jointer. What's your take on that unit? I've been itching for a jointer but I've been debating between that bench-top and a proper stand-up one from Jet. __________________ Modern Daguerreotypes: original pieces or custom made from your images. shinyphotos.com
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Joe Lyddon Banned Supreme Forum King Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Alta Loma, CA USA Posts: 2,168 View Joe Lyddon's Gallery	Report This Post! Nice going Trap!! Now, what are you going to do first... in using it? Don't forget to let us see what you do with it... Thank you very much...
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Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,169 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! I think you will find the new table saves you a great deal of trouble. Good job Bud. Duck, I own one of the Delta bench top joiners and they will do the job. They are ideal when space is a limitation and / or when working with smaller pieces of wood. I bought the factory dust collection chute for mine, dust collection is really important for joiners to function properly. __________________ Mike
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rmaxa Registered User Forum King Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 544 View rmaxa's Gallery	Report This Post! Great job Bud, you should get lots of use out it. Show us some pictures of your completed projects us the horizontal router. __________________ Rolf "I love it when a plan comes together" Hannibal Smith
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S Bolton Registered User Forum Geek Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 427 View S Bolton's Gallery	Report This Post! Very nice work. I want to build or adapt a horizontal router table that uses drawer slides to do the x and y axis thing. Do you think this would be hard to add to your jig. The sketch/illustration is not mine. Steve Bolton Attached Thumbnails
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bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 7,549 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi SB That's alot of work to do when a sled will do the trick...see below It's true you will not have the Z but it's no trick at all to push the stock into the bit... to put in a slot in , a guide board clamped to the to top and just slide the stock into the bit quick and easy. ============ Attached Thumbnails __________________ Bj
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