[Snolan4571]

Ok, here is my almost finished home made base. It has a Rockler pro-phenolic table, pro fence, router lift FX sporting a Bosch 1617, two part dust control, (dust collection box and fence collection) with separate storage area on the bottom.

Three seperate switches/outlets for controlling router and seperate lights in the DC/Storage Areas.

All I have left to do is mount lights in the D/C and storage areas, plug them in and mount three home made bit storage trays and I will be done. OR rather just getting started with a new, large "real" router table.

BTW the base is a 1940's era kitchen cabinet base I picked up at a garage sale for a dime.

 

[Gregad]

My table build

I don't need storage underneath, I have plenty already. I wanted something sturdy and easy to move around. It is very stout and even can stand on it without it wiggling around.

Used a piece of 1 1/2" particle board covered in Formica bought from a reuse store. 22"x36" used desk top $7
Woodpecker Aluminum plate off Ebay. $50 Like new and even came with the router bit.
Fence is some scrap red oak from a flooring manufacture. $ free
Legs are just 2"x4" sanded $20
Switch and wiring, $20
Tee tracks, Incra $30
Misc. Hardware on hand.
Flexible arm light on hand

Right now, less than $150

I put a hole in back of fence chip box for dust extraction and my Bosch 1617EVS has a sight guard on one side. The other side is open so I used a empty laundry detergent bottle to cut out and form to open side for a 1 1/4 vac hose for chip extraction. Works good. Fence is a piece of scrap or flawed red oak that a local flooring manufacture was getting ready to burn. I did plane the back side down so it is about 5/8" thick but 4" tall. I don't need feather boards but if I ever need them, I will just clamp them on temporary.

Plug router, vacuum and light into outlets on back, flip of the switch and everything comes on.

I just couldn't bring myself to buy a half plastic, pressed paper cheap piece of junk. Some even expensive. With natural outdoor humidity I have lost a few pieces because the MDF separated or rippled.

All the bare wood I used Linseed oil to protect. Once it dries, It is better than varnish, (My opinion)

Anyway. There hasn't been anything I haven't been able to do that any other store purchased table can do and a third of the cost.

 

[Clouseau]

I have a drawer stack from that same era. I could just remove to top two drawers.
Dan Coleman

 

[m8s4ever]

Hi All just finished my routertabletop it makes me smile every day thanks to you all of combining ideas and made it with scrap what was laying around! Machine is the aweful Kinzo 750w with speedcontrol terrible machine its totaly unusable so i cut it apart and created with the motor this routertop! The Top is made from trespa 12mm old businessdesk and fence from some aluminium profiles i collected 10 years ago! Knobs bought and was the cost of the hole table. Inlay made from 2,5 mm fibreglass serving tray...light got it one day by ordering some other stuff...It was a nice project. Learned alot with working with trespa... Sawtable is my next project with the same crap...did all the sawcuts with my deWalt 18v circlesaw with a cheap amazing blade no bad cuts and absolutely straight LoL... Only the left side of the fence is warping to the inside but fix that later with t bar steel bended in outside curve for obsolutely straightness... The pressure clamping system is made of some left overs of trespa and my first skateboard wheels the most famous Kryptonics and works flawless very easy ripping!

It's nice to see all those post of very nice and allmost artful designs and inspired me so my thanks goes to you all!

Here are some pics of my table and yes now its time to rip some cabinets

 

[jw2170]

Hi All just finished my routertabletop it makes me smile every day thanks to you all of combining ideas and made it with scrap what was laying around! Machine is the aweful Kinzo 750w with speedcontrol terrible machine its totaly unusable so i cut it apart and created with the motor this routertop! The Top is made from trespa 12mm old businessdesk and fence from some aluminium profiles i collected 10 years ago! Knobs bought and was the cost of the hole table. Inlay made from 2,5 mm fibreglass serving tray...light got it one day by ordering some other stuff...It was a nice project. Learned alot with working with trespa... Sawtable is my next project with the same crap...did all the sawcuts with my deWalt 18v circlesaw with a cheap amazing blade no bad cuts and absolutely straight LoL... Only the left side of the fence is warping to the inside but fix that later with t bar steel bended in outside curve for obsolutely straightness... The pressure clamping system is made of some left overs of trespa and my first skateboard wheels the most famous Kryptonics and works flawless very easy ripping!

It's nice to see all those post of very nice and allmost artful designs and inspired me so my thanks goes to you all!

Here are some pics of my table and yes now its time to rip some cabinets

Hi Onno, welcome to the forum.

Your pics do not seem to appear.
In the reply window, click the go advanced button and you will find a button that says manage attachments. Select this and you will be able to upload your photos.

The pics have to be on your hard drive and NOT on any web sharing site as you cannot post a URL.

 

[m8s4ever]

Can't upload multiple pics with ipad maybe this will work

Here is one of them have to figure out why i can't upload ;-)

 

[jw2170]

There was a discussion on that problem not long ago....

Seems to be an issue with certain phones and tablets..

 

[Old_Chipper]

Harry.
Very nice setup,great work. After looking at yours I cover mine with a blanket when I leave the shop.Just when I think I'm getting good I see work like yours and say,:sad: not there yet!
Ed

Thanks for the kind words! None of us started at the top, for years my router table was a sink cutout clamped atop a set of saw horses. Pride in what you do, is more important than what your tools look like.
I sure enjoy wandering back to this thread and seeing all the fine ideas. Can't believe how it has grown! I thank each and every one of you for making my thread one of the biggest I have seen!
Harry
the Texas one!

 

[WoodNutPat]

I know its over the top!

That's what i told her....Here is my router table. i decided to go all out. i love the Jessem system i think its one of the best out there. i wanted lots of storage for bits that i use all the time and accessories i use often. and a place for my dovetail jig that i mount to the table which is the perfect height. i tried to make it self sufficent having everything right there when i need it. even a place for the fence when not in use. i like that i can take out blocks of the same type of bits from the drawers and i know when one is missing. i don't use the coping sled much anymore since i now have the miter on the fence. its powered by a PC7518. i use it all the time and its by far my favorite tool i own.
Thanks for looking,
Pat

 

[jimidee]

Okay members, here is your chance to brag. My son in GA, wants to see pictures of router tables to give him some ideas for his. I told him to look at mine and he don't need to see any others, but he didn't believe me.
So here are 3 of mine to get us started. Lets show him what you got.

I believe you!:sold:

 

[jimidee]

That's what i told her....Here is my router table. i decided to go all out. i love the Jessem system i think its one of the best out there. i wanted lots of storage for bits that i use all the time and accessories i use often. and a place for my dovetail jig that i mount to the table which is the perfect height. i tried to make it self sufficent having everything right there when i need it. even a place for the fence when not in use. i like that i can take out blocks of the same type of bits from the drawers and i know when one is missing. i don't use the coping sled much anymore since i now have the miter on the fence. its powered by a PC7518. i use it all the time and its by far my favorite tool i own.
Thanks for looking,
Pat

WOW...you actually made that table? Impressive!:sold:

 

[bendrum]

Thanks to this "sticky" and this forum I got a lot of great ideas for what I do need and what I don't need for my applications. I wanted a center mount hole and I decided that I really don't need a mount plate. I left myself with some room in the base recess to do so in the future if the need arises. I'll also set up a fence that can be clamped to the sides. I wanted to make the table storable since I don't have room in my garage for a permanent station so this can lean up against a wall when not in use. As a novice to routers and woodworking (but not to hand and power tools) I think I did ok. I made some cosmetic mistakes but I have something I can work with and that's fine with me. I may have gone overkill on the bolts but at least it's sure to stay together. As a matter of fact, I just realized as I was uploading my pics why I had to go out to buy 4 more bolts for my inner support rails. I thought I miscounted the bolts at the store even though I was sure I was correct before checkout. As it turns out, I was originally correct. My plan was to have 4 bolts per side on the outside support rails but as I was measuring for centers, I somehow did 5 holes without realizing it until just now. It sure is easy to mess up once the cutting begins. For the top I used dry erase board from that Blue Store and I put a couple good scratches in it when I glued it down due to a panic for clamping panels. I used a panel with a screw in it dang it. so I sanded the scratches down and decided that if one part was gonna be scuffed, I'll make the whole thing scuffed. Then I really realized how thin the white layer is when I cleaned up my drill holes. Oh well! It's still functional. The dry erase seemed like a good idea and it was only $10.00. I can always try again later if this table fails me.

 

[Daltex1269]

I'm a woodworking newbie so forgive me if this is a silly question but what is that measuring device above the table?

 

[WoodNutPat]

I'm a woodworking newbie so forgive me if this is a silly question but what is that measuring device above the table?

What device are you referring to?

 

[WoodNutPat]

WOW...you actually made that table? Impressive!:sold:

Thank you. It is my third router table. (Hopefully my last) I really enjoyed building it.

 

[greenacres2]

I'm a woodworking newbie so forgive me if this is a silly question but what is that measuring device above the table?

Welcome aboard Dallas. If you're referring to the 4th picture, that's a t-handled allen wrench for adjusting the router from above the table (without having to buy a lift). If that's not what you're asking about--do please explain.

earl

 

[bendrum]

I'm a woodworking newbie so forgive me if this is a silly question but what is that measuring device above the table?

Hi Daltex, and welcome. I'm new here, too, and also relatively green to woodworking. If you are referring to the device on my table that is ,as was mentioned by Greenacres2, the handle for "above table" height adjustment. It came with my router which is a Craftsman 130.26620 and is no longer made by Sears. It was made for Sears by Bosch and is identical to the Bosch 1617 (except the sub base from what I've read on this site) which also comes with that exact same adjustment t-hex rod and The Bosch is still very much in production. My Craftsman is fresh out of the box after sitting in it since 2004. I owe my knowledge of these particular routers to the people on this site who already knew the story and cross reference of the two models.

 

[Daltex1269]

What device are you referring to?

Sorry, I thought my question would have been in context and below the pic I was referring to. I'm attempting to post the photo in question here.

 

[greenacres2]

All right Tex, from left to right (working from memory of the picture...):
Incra Miter 1000 miter gauge...
Incra Wonder Fence mounted to...
Incra LS Positioner...
finally, on the right--the 2 curved gold pieces are risers for the high rise or panel fence...mounts to the top of Wonder Fence to help keep tall stock stable.

If you look at this web site LS Super System it may clear up what you're looking at. None of us will accept responsibility for your actions if you decide to drink of the Gold Kool-Aid!!

By the way--top of the picture, beyond the the miter gauge--that chrome/yellow thing is called a tape measure. No matter how much other stuff i acquire, i still use my tape measure more than any other tool i have!!

earl

 

[baldir]

Router table 3.0

Not 3.0 because it´s especially fancy or different, but it´s my third router table in just a couple of months. Was in a hurry to get one done which worked OK, but I was inspired by many of the people here on the forum so I decided to improve it. Grabbed scrap wood and put one together, but still wanted some improvements and did my current version. Second one first and then 3.0. Routing is addictive!