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cfm · 11-03-2004, 09:34 PM

Curious if I could get some ideas about the pros and cons about the layout of different router table configurations.

For example : Insert plate located in the center of the table vs the insert plate located off center closer to the table top edge.

-and/or-

Different sizes of table top recommended.

Thanks, this is my first and have high expectations

pmspirito · 11-03-2004, 10:18 PM

I am starting one like Bob and Ricks. But I plan to make it a bit wider both front to back and left to right. No special reason other than i have room for it and i can cut it down if i don't like it. The extra length allows a longer jointer fence to be used.

Spacemanspiff · 11-04-2004, 03:25 AM

Mine is rectangular and the insert is in the middle of the table and I like it like that. No particular reason why either!! My table size is 700mm wide by 500mm deep. Seems to be big enough to me.

Hope this helps,
Aaron

cfm · 11-04-2004, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pmspirito

I am starting one like Bob and Ricks. But I plan to make it a bit wider both front to back and left to right. No special reason other than i have room for it and i can cut it down if i don't like it. The extra length allows a longer jointer fence to be used.

Solid suggestion, I forgot about the Jointer option in considering a more compact functional table. I have the jointer on a larger table - but, it takes up too much room. Thanks again

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cfm Registered User Dedicated Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 44 View cfm's Gallery	Report This Post! Router Tables Curious if I could get some ideas about the pros and cons about the layout of different router table configurations. For example : Insert plate located in the center of the table vs the insert plate located off center closer to the table top edge. -and/or- Different sizes of table top recommended. Thanks, this is my first and have high expectations
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pmspirito Registered User Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 123 View pmspirito's Gallery	Report This Post! I am starting one like Bob and Ricks. But I plan to make it a bit wider both front to back and left to right. No special reason other than i have room for it and i can cut it down if i don't like it. The extra length allows a longer jointer fence to be used.
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Spacemanspiff Registered User Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 95 View Spacemanspiff's Gallery	Report This Post! Mine is rectangular and the insert is in the middle of the table and I like it like that. No particular reason why either!! My table size is 700mm wide by 500mm deep. Seems to be big enough to me. Hope this helps, Aaron __________________ The speed of light travels faster than the speed of sound, that's why people appear intelligent until they open their mouth ...
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