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I'm looking to build a router table out of a counter top. It's already laminated. Any suggestions on how to build it would be a great help. What to reinforce it with. How to build the base. Anything. Thanks
I made my own, out of 1/2" plywood.Also, what router plate should I get that isn't really expensive
Hi Joat I also have a router table top made of plywood and am thinking of putting bee's wax to make it easeier for stock to slide on it. I'm hestant on doing so as I don't want to be making a mistake that will have negative effects that I have not thought of. Any pros and cons I'm not knowledgable as of yet. What have you applied?I made my own, out of 1/2" plywood.
You need to check the router table thread. Someone has the link handy I am sure.
Yup. Cut the bottom layer smaller to form about a half inch lip on which the plate will sit. Get some of Kreg's plate levelers so you can easily level the top and the plate, I think they're about $25 for a set of four.Do i router the opening for the plate first and then glue the MDF on it? Wouldn't I have to cut an opening in the MDF for the router too?
I suggest you consider add on a layer of laminate. Fairly easy to do. Don't try to cut out the opening through the top layer first, and use a piece of laminate that's a little larger than your top. You'll use a flush trim bit to trim off the excess later.Hi Joat I also have a router table top made of plywood and am thinking of putting bee's wax to make it easeier for stock to slide on it. I'm hestant on doing so as I don't want to be making a mistake that will have negative effects that I have not thought of. Any pros and cons I'm not knowledgable as of yet. What have you applied?