Router lift positioning vs fence

The majority of my table saw cuts have the fence within a foot of the blade. So I would position the plate so the insert was about a foot from the line of the blade. Just my take.

Also, my outfeed table was designed to be a little wider so that if I rip an 8 ft. 2x, when the end passes the blade, a little more than half the piece is supported on the table. That way the end doesn't flip up near the end of the cut, something I consider a potential source of danger.

Rockler made the mounting hardware I used. I made the supporting legs with fold down hinges and adjustable length screws so I could level the table with the saw's table. I also cut 3/4 grooves in the top aligned with the miter slots in the saw so my jigs could slide through, no T tracks though. Another consideration for your table design.

The bit is round so you work across the table diagonally and it wouldn't make a difference. What does make a difference when mounting on a saw extension table is being able to use it comfortably. I wouldn't want to have to reach over the bit to either start a cut or finish a cut. Working on power tolls while in an awkward position can be dangerous, never mind the risk of getting poor results from doing it. That would be my priority.

Is your Incra fence going parallel to the table saw fence? If it is I would center the plate front to back so as to have the same amount of table surface both right and left side of cutter. You will be working from the right side to left side when using.

Herb

No, perpendicular to the saw fence.

kconway said:

No, perpendicular to the saw fence.

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OH, well if it works for you.
It limits the TS fence, and you have a limited space to the right of the bit, and a lot of extra space behind the fence if you stand in front of the bit, or if you stand behind the TS you have a long reach.
Herb