How far down do you want to keep the cost? The cost of good components can add up pretty fast.
How far down do you want to keep the cost? The cost of good components can add up pretty fast.
First thing, look at that thread Bill recommended. My table is in their somewhere. I think it's about version 5, been using it for somewhere in the 10-15 year range, and doubt I have more than about $10 in it max. Not fancy, but it does exactly what I want it to. That cost includes my router plates - all homemade. Never felt the need for a fence, but will use one in a future project, probably the last time too, it will be a chunk of wood or 2X4 clamped down.I guess I'm not really sure at this point. I'll have to see what everyone's suggestions are, then add up the cost and see where I'm at and where I could maybe cut down. I don't want this to be a bare bones build, but I'm not a professional cabinet maker either. At this point I'm expecting about $60 for the plate, $50 for t track and other minor hardware like that, and then whatever the lumber costs me. I'd really like to keep the total cost around $150, definitely no more than $200.
Exactly. My table would probably not appeal to 99.99% of the people here. But it does exactly what I want it for, so I am happy with it.There is no such thing as a perfect router table. What you want is one that has features that appeal to you personally.