My Router Table Build

[Chems]

Ahh i see, thanks for that opj.

On second look thats a terrible picture quality I've posted there.

Next job for me is to start making a template to cut the router insert plate out of the top. Any bright ideas?

 

[Paul Chapman]

Next job for me is to start making a template to cut the router insert plate out of the top. Any bright ideas?

Ron Fox covers all this stuff in his Router Hints and Tips http://www.wealdentool.com/acatalog/rou ... _tips.html

Hope this helps.

Cheers :wink:

Paul

 

[Shultzy]

Next job for me is to start making a template to cut the router insert plate out of the top. Any bright ideas?

I downloaded a 6-step Router Plate Installation pdf from ShopNotes Online Extra

http://www.shopnotes.com/issues/100/ext ... tallation/

 

[Chems]

Thanks Paul and Shultzy I'll get reading!

 

[Chems]

 

[davin]

Just about to order a table insert myself.
I am sure that Axminster used to sell cast router fences for around £30.
But I couldnt find any on the website - any ideas where I could find one?
If not I will do the same as you.
PS have just been given a roll of Grey Formica type laminate, (called polyrey)
Anyone in the East Sussex area want a piece for a router top, you are welcome.

 

[Chems]

I haven't seen one in the axminster catalog but Rutlands do some versions but they are all very expensive:

http://www.rutlands.co.uk/cgi-bin/p...er&transid=&search_text=route+fence&submit=Go

I wouldn't buy one. A bit of MDF is all you need!

 

[davin]

The fence I remember seeing had a take off for extraction and grooves so you could add your own fence adjustment.
Normally I would be far too mean to to splash out on something like this.
But I am sure it wasnt too expensive

 

[OPJ]

Looking good, Chems. Your plate appears to have a much tighter fit than mine did - I measured the offset and added it all round, instead of halving it! But, I managed to rip some very thin strips of scrap on my bandsaw and that soon fixed it. :wink:

 

[Chems]

Ah well I sort of used my own method.

I got the plate in place then use 2 long strips of 1inch by half inch strips of pine and clamped these to the long sides. I then cut 2 smaller lengths to size and fitted this in snuggly to the short sides. Marked it all, drilled and screwed it together. Clamped it back on with little squares of plywood all over to increase the height. Then used my new upper bearing guided cutter which I got in the B&Q sale last weekend to just run around the shape. Worked perfectly. And this plate is ideal because the corner radius' are exactly the size of a 1/4 straight router bit.

 

[Chems]

 

[John. B]

Chems that's a nice table you are building.
It's a pity I've come on to this thread late because I have the big Triton setup in a Trend craftsman table and I had to make my own mounting plate, and could have thrown in some advice.
I notice in your last pic the Router is mounted square to the table axis.
IMO it would have been better to mount the router so that as you look at from the front it looks half turned with the plunge wheel on the left and the starter switch on the right.
The reason being, to change bits, you wind the plunge fully up when it automatically locks, but to do that you have to release the starter switch locking door. It seems that the way you have mounted it you will have to fumble around the back to operate the switch door.
You will also need a good NVR switch (axminster £25.00) which will obviate fiddling with that door until you change cutting bits.
I hope I have not been too presumtious,

John. B

 

[OPJ]

Looking good, Chems. Are you going to add a T-track or anything?

 

[Chems]

I didn't know that about the switch, its ok thou I'll just have to reach around.

Going to order some t-track as soon as the post is back to normal.

 

[Mr Ed]

Although an NVR switch is a good idea, for both convenience and safety, I have always managed without. In fact, it becomes second nature to reach under the table to the exact position where the switch is without looking after a while.

Cheers, Ed

 

[motownmartin]

I find the NVR switch very useful as I plug both the router and the dust extractor into the same switch so when I switch on the Router, the extractor comes on at the same time.

 

[Chems]

Although an NVR switch is a good idea, for both convenience and safety, I have always managed without. In fact, it becomes second nature to reach under the table to the exact position where the switch is without looking after a while.

Cheers, Ed

I had a similar set up on my last table, and found sometimes you were a bit stuck if you needed to turn the machine off with one hand. You know if youve done a plunged rebate or such and need to stop where it is and dont fancy lifting the workpiece off.

 

[Mr Ed]

Well even with an NVR switch you still need a spare hand to switch it off, unless you have other hidden talents!

Cheers, Ed

 

[Derek Willis.]

Use an external NVR switch, dealing with a double socket, both the router and the extractor are plugged in and left switched on so that at the drop of the switch they both start without fishing around for them.
Derek.

 

[Chems]

I meant it was to difficult to reach and keep a hand on the table. An NVR can be right near your knee or right on the table edge in easy reach as it should be.

I've ordered a load of T-Track from Rutlands plus there 100mm dust extraction system on offer for £40, ended up spending £101

I got:

100mm To 63mm Reducer
24" T-Track - 3/4" Wide
T Track Bolt Kit - For 3/4" Wide Track x 2
Super Dust Extraction Kit
32" T Track - 3/4" Wide

The 24" bits will be cut in half for the runners for the fence. The 32" again cut in half on for the mitre slot and one set into the fence front. I also got for Christmas from a mate a 63mm Router Fence extraction port so I've got all I need.

I will probably use the vacuum plugged directly into the router under the table and the 63mm hose into the 100mm hose to my main dust extractor. Looking forward to seting up my table saw with proper dust extraction as well. It all just falls out of the the bottom of it currently.