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I know the guys on the workshop use their router table for a lot of the hand held jobs they do but is anyone using some thing else? This could be job site or in the backyard.......

I have a "Workmate" that comes in handy for this.

Ed

 

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let me change the question

Hi,

Not the answers I was expecting....... Interesting too so feel free to post more then add some more like what I'm asking about after you read my second try below.

So let me try this again

I was think of a "work table" or "saw horses" or "xxxx" that you might use when you are not using your router in a table manor. Like on Router Workshop they use the table and mount fixtures to it then hand hold the router to do the work.

I use my workmate as a work surface then clamp the work and fixtures to it. I have a Ryobi "quick stand" a nice taller stand at 33 1/2" and an aluminum step platform that is nice low surface.

Now what do you have that is like this or homemade or available only in Canada??????

Ed

 

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I have a makeshift work table that I use mostly with my CMS but its handy anytime I need a large flat surface to work on. I attached a 2x6 to a piece of 3/4 inch plywood about 4'x6'. I open the jaws of my workmate....put the 2x6 in and close the jaws. I take it apart when I'm thru using it and prop it against the wall. Works for me.

Is the 2" side or the 6" against the plywood? This sounds like something I should make for myself.

Ed

 

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The 2x6 is lying flat against the plywood. I guess it could go either way....I just felt it would be stronger the way I made it. I also use it with my CMS......I just use c clamps to hold the saw on the plywood. I made it out of new plywood and it aslso made a good surface for drawing or writing down measurements. Try it you'll like it.

I think I will, it sounds like it will be easy to store as well, very good!

Ed

 

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I'm so fixed on the room issue that I use a router mat on my table saw for hand held pieces.

My daughter got me one of those a few years back as a gift, I was a little worried about something flying off somewhere and router nose diving into the mat and what ever was below, thus I've never used it for that. It does work for sanding but needs cleaning often.

Ed

 

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Hi - I made myself very good table on a cabinet with drawers, I use a Roesenau Template, the table is 2ft by 3 ft. and 48" high, sits on the cabinet on 4 locking swivel wheels. I have added a back piece so that I can use the router, laying on its side,or from the top or bottom plus added my own system to connect to the Vacum. This is one sweet unit and My Dewalt 625 loves it very much.My fence is set up on track and can attach a larger piece so I can do doors. Most of this material was gotton a garage sales, so my cost on this unit was under $100.00. My template only cost me $10.00. I saved money here and put it into a real good router.

Jim

Do you have a picture to share?

Ed

 

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Never had a problem with it so far knock on wood. :sold:

I would sleep better at night if you found a better way to do that then the router pad, please for me???

Ed