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Router Cabinet redo
Hello eveyone! I'm starting to plan for redoing my router cabinet. I redid my top a while ago and just recently added a jessem lift. This made me think about redoing the base. I found this thread when looking for some ideas, it's a great thread and site! I figured I would post pictures of my old setup. Then the new one when I get it finished.
The old setup is too small and the dust collection is weak. Also, its a bit top heavy. It came from a plan in shopnotes, at the time I thought I would take advantage of the top part of the cabinet being portable. I never have. I do like my bit storage, and might incorporate it into the new one. But I do like the tray/drawer style I have seen in many of the posts on this thread.
My main concern is dust collection. I like the idea of the fence hose being fed onto the cabinet and then a 4" going to the dust collector. I remove the fence when I'm not using it because I use the table as a side support for my table saw.
Any suggestions or comments on the trays or dust collection would be appreciated. What do people like and not like about what they have?
And since I'm new here, let me know if I should start a new thread about build questions.
Hello eveyone! I'm starting to plan for redoing my router cabinet. I redid my top a while ago and just recently added a jessem lift. This made me think about redoing the base. I found this thread when looking for some ideas, it's a great thread and site! I figured I would post pictures of my old setup. Then the new one when I get it finished.
The old setup is too small and the dust collection is weak. Also, its a bit top heavy. It came from a plan in shopnotes, at the time I thought I would take advantage of the top part of the cabinet being portable. I never have. I do like my bit storage, and might incorporate it into the new one. But I do like the tray/drawer style I have seen in many of the posts on this thread.
My main concern is dust collection. I like the idea of the fence hose being fed onto the cabinet and then a 4" going to the dust collector. I remove the fence when I'm not using it because I use the table as a side support for my table saw.
Any suggestions or comments on the trays or dust collection would be appreciated. What do people like and not like about what they have?
And since I'm new here, let me know if I should start a new thread about build questions.
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Welcome to the forum Tim . You found the right place as this is a really friendly forum with lots of great ideas . Looking forward to seeing your new setup . This ones not to shabby either
I'd start a new build thread as this is my favorite subject lol . It's been done many times before . Then add some pictures here of the finished product
I'd start a new build thread as this is my favorite subject lol . It's been done many times before . Then add some pictures here of the finished product
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My very portable table and dust collection.
My table is custom made by a friend here in Tucson.
My shop is only 10/12' so space is a premium. This router table is a big step up from putting the router upside down in the bench vice I was using. <yikes>
Please notice my dust collection system. :sarcastic:
My table is custom made by a friend here in Tucson.
My shop is only 10/12' so space is a premium. This router table is a big step up from putting the router upside down in the bench vice I was using. <yikes>
Please notice my dust collection system. :sarcastic:
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Tim,
Welcome aboard; I think you will find what you need here! Looking at yours I would maybe suggest a couple changes; 1. The modular blocks are a good way to hold your bits, I started that way. But I think you will find as you get more and more router bits, the blocks take up a lot more space. I can't tell for sure if you have the plastic inserts. Wood swells and contracts with the humidity, nothing worst than having to use pliers to get an $90 bit out of the wood. plus some species will cause the shank to rust or pit. I use the sink cutouts, some shops will give them away, some charge a couple bucks. Take a look at page one, 1st post. 2. You have a really nice fence, add a replaceable insert in the middle. Cut the ends at 45 degrees, to capture the insert. 3. I would get rid of that hole by making the opening a little deeper, taper the sides and bottom toward the vacuum. 4. Put a on/off switch outside the box, in case you need to shut it off quickly.
Mine is wired up to turn the vac on too, then I turn on the router. These are a few things I learned by trial and error. But this is your setup, there is really no right or wrong way. Make it do what you want. There are hundreds of ideas in this thread. Size of your shop will be a big factor. Keep us posted and lots of photos.
Harry (the real one from TX)
Welcome aboard; I think you will find what you need here! Looking at yours I would maybe suggest a couple changes; 1. The modular blocks are a good way to hold your bits, I started that way. But I think you will find as you get more and more router bits, the blocks take up a lot more space. I can't tell for sure if you have the plastic inserts. Wood swells and contracts with the humidity, nothing worst than having to use pliers to get an $90 bit out of the wood. plus some species will cause the shank to rust or pit. I use the sink cutouts, some shops will give them away, some charge a couple bucks. Take a look at page one, 1st post. 2. You have a really nice fence, add a replaceable insert in the middle. Cut the ends at 45 degrees, to capture the insert. 3. I would get rid of that hole by making the opening a little deeper, taper the sides and bottom toward the vacuum. 4. Put a on/off switch outside the box, in case you need to shut it off quickly.
Mine is wired up to turn the vac on too, then I turn on the router. These are a few things I learned by trial and error. But this is your setup, there is really no right or wrong way. Make it do what you want. There are hundreds of ideas in this thread. Size of your shop will be a big factor. Keep us posted and lots of photos.
Harry (the real one from TX)
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Thanks for the suggestions Harry. I had already planned for a switch, and the dust collection angles are a good idea. I am going with the tray plan for bit storage. I used mdf for my old system and never had any noticeable movement. None of the bits have ever gotten stuck at least. I plan on using plywood for the new system. I think i might drill the holes a little over sized just in case of any movement. Any thoughts?
I have that same saw and love it! I'm currently building a rolling shop cart with my router built into it. I considered mounting the router to the Ryobi like you did, but decided to keep the saw as a separate tool.
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I would be seriously concerned that all that weight of the router hanging off the left side of the table top with no support will cause the table top to sag over time.
Might want to rethink this.
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Good point Brad. I usually put the cart before the horse due to lack of patience. I still have to finish the dust collection side and the main cabinet. I hope to fill in all the voids with your traditional storage drawers.
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New Yankee Workshop - Featuring the Craftsmanship of Master Carpenter Norm Abram
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Just got my first router lift and a Bosch 1617 to start my router table. Going to build the cabinet underneath with a few drawers, dust collection, and put it on casters also. Will update when done.
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Great lift and router combination.
Looks like a great start to an awesome table.
Keep us posted.
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