I have built a router table but have not added the top yet (3/4 inch plywood table and top). I was thinking of adding a 1/8 or 1/4 inch melamine backed hardboard to the plywood top and using double sided tape to hold it down. This would make the top 1 or 1 1/8 inches thick. Good idea or not?
I also need to cut a hole and add an insert plate to the top. I was planning on using a 3/8 inch piece of clear plastic or acrylic or lexan, etc., but Home Depot only carries the 1/4 inch acrylic (I think). Would the 1/4 inch stuff be strong enough to hold the router or would it flex too much?
I had also thought about gluing/laminating two pieces of the plastic for a 1/2 inch thick plate. Would this be a good idea? Strong enough? I have read where plastic can be cut with a table saw. Is this also true with routing it? Will it melt or would I need a special bit?
Sorry for all the questions and long post, but I do plan on making my own insert, just trying to figure a way to do it somewhat reasonable.
thx, Frank
I also need to cut a hole and add an insert plate to the top. I was planning on using a 3/8 inch piece of clear plastic or acrylic or lexan, etc., but Home Depot only carries the 1/4 inch acrylic (I think). Would the 1/4 inch stuff be strong enough to hold the router or would it flex too much?
I had also thought about gluing/laminating two pieces of the plastic for a 1/2 inch thick plate. Would this be a good idea? Strong enough? I have read where plastic can be cut with a table saw. Is this also true with routing it? Will it melt or would I need a special bit?
Sorry for all the questions and long post, but I do plan on making my own insert, just trying to figure a way to do it somewhat reasonable.
thx, Frank