very interesting James. How have you found that cordless router?
Simple table for trimmer router
This is my version of the trimmer table jig inspired by JSK-koubou.
I use a Ryobi cordless router for this jig.
A handy portable jig I can leave at The Mens Shed.
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I use a Ryobi cordless router for this jig.
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I'm a great believer in those ad-hoc router tables (if you want to call them that)
Several years back I did some toys that had little parts that needed a rounded edge. I slapped together a little portable table with a top of some scrap Corian. I used it so much that I put a new top on it and a regular small router under the top. I wanted my little Porter Cable 310 trim router back for trim work.
I just get it out, sit it on the bench, plug it in and go. Sometimes I'll clamp it to the bench and sometimes I won't.
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Top view of the first table
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Side view of the first table
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The current router table with the 1/8" radius round over bit. The hole in the top for the bit is slightly over 3/4" so it is a very safe setup because so little of the cutting edge is exposed.
Several years back I did some toys that had little parts that needed a rounded edge. I slapped together a little portable table with a top of some scrap Corian. I used it so much that I put a new top on it and a regular small router under the top. I wanted my little Porter Cable 310 trim router back for trim work.
I just get it out, sit it on the bench, plug it in and go. Sometimes I'll clamp it to the bench and sometimes I won't.
Top view of the first table
Side view of the first table
The current router table with the 1/8" radius round over bit. The hole in the top for the bit is slightly over 3/4" so it is a very safe setup because so little of the cutting edge is exposed.
I'm with you, James. Just for a quick project, I'll either just hold the router in the left hand or in a vise. I have a few of different sizes for specific needs.
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But, I really miss my router table that I let go during my serious down-sizing. Now, it's time to build one that is portable (storable) with some T-Track.
But, I really miss my router table that I let go during my serious down-sizing. Now, it's time to build one that is portable (storable) with some T-Track.
That's a really nicely done video of a portable trimmer table. James, your version looks like it would be a whole lot easier to store than mine. I like it.
FWIW, here's a shot of my first router table. Note the photo date. I was as proud as can be of that rig. The possibility of a portable router table rig hadn't occurred to be at that point in my workshop life.
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FWIW, here's a shot of my first router table. Note the photo date. I was as proud as can be of that rig. The possibility of a portable router table rig hadn't occurred to be at that point in my workshop life.
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