| Project by MakerofSawdust | posted 01-28-2021 01:35 PM | 729 views | 6 times favorited | 12 comments |  |
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Started to build a new workbench, but in making the drawer sides I decided I really needed a router lift, which meant a new router table. This is my 4th generation router table and they keep getting better. It’s not perfect yet. So now that this is done I can get back to making my new workbench. The sides are an old raised panel door. I used leftover doors and drawer fronts (door is maple, with spalted maple rails and stiles, side pull-outs are hickory and drawers are walnut) and a walnut butcher block countertop leftover piece from prior projects. I kept the fence from my Bosch router table that this replaced (I’ll make you a good deal on it). The fence board is some very hard eucalyptus flooring and is perfect and a huge improvement over the original fiberboard. I also made a split fence. I made a sliding dovetail runner from hickory for the bits slide-out because I couldn’t afford to use up space for hardware on the sides. It’s works great, especially with a little wax. I couldn’t get the space in the back for the dust collection hose to come out, so I incorporated it in the top instead since that hose is also shared by my drill press to the right of it. This makes swapping between the two a breeze. The two middle shelves for bits are removable in case I want to reconfigure them.
-- - Kevin from Cincinnati. All my work is guaranteed: Three minutes or three feet; whichever comes first.
12 comments so far
woodbutcherbynight
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#1 posted 01-28-2021 02:23 PM
The butcher block top just gives this such a unique look. Nice work.
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doubleDD
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#2 posted 01-28-2021 02:55 PM
One heck of a router cabinet. I like the beefy top and the pull out. Nice set up.
-- Dave, Downers Grove, Il. -------- When you run out of ideas, start building your dreams.
BurlyBob
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#3 posted 01-28-2021 03:26 PM
I’ve got to agree that butcher block top really makes your router table standout.
splintergroup
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#4 posted 01-28-2021 03:53 PM
Screams “I like wood!” 8^)
If I had that the wife would drag it into the kitchen and claim it as her own, looks like a performer!
These seem to be the one shop item that takes a few iterations to get “perfect”. I really like the accessory pullout, easy to store all those plates and easy to reconfigure.
Bravo!
therealSteveN
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#5 posted 01-28-2021 05:19 PM
I don’t imagine you will write a later thread wondering about the sag in your router table top. What a beast…. Love it.
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dorald
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#6 posted 01-28-2021 06:39 PM
Really like the design . . Especially the top. Guessing here but I would imagine it helps with sound abetment? Really like your idea of using the right hand roll-out as vertical storage. Very nice addition which I am going to steal ! ! ! OK?
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Zonker
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#7 posted 01-28-2021 09:22 PM
Beautiful work. Count me in on liking the bit storage, I will incorporate that when I rebuild mine.
-- Larry A. - I've made a small fortune with my woodworking. The trouble is, I started with a large fortune.
GrumpyGolfGuy
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#8 posted 01-29-2021 12:20 AM
Stunning!! Certainly has me inspired to build a Router Table now, love the top, fantastic idea!
Chris
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#9 posted 01-29-2021 03:27 AM
Nice solid looking router table.
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Rick Dennington
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#10 posted 01-29-2021 06:09 AM
Sweet…..Can’t beat a setup like that….That’ll work…...!!
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jeffswildwood
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#11 posted 01-29-2021 01:56 PM
Just amazing. Who says shop tools can’t be pretty.
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oldrivers
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#12 posted 01-30-2021 02:23 PM
Looks Great, good job!
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