Router table material

[Rknott2007]

I Know this subject has been covered a million times but I just thought I'd mention this.

I'm makin myself a new router table this weekend (about my 8th!), whilst looking for a suitable material for the top I came across This website http://www.hindleys.co.uk they are a school supplies company.

I came across some acrylic 1mm thick in all sorts of colours and sizes, i chose a nice black to match my table saw, 610mmx915mm for just £2.20 exc VAT. Bargain!

I thought this may be of use to anyone with a similar build coming up.

 

[OLD]

My understanding is you need to do both sides of your surface to stop cupping.

 

[Rknott2007]

brought 2 pieces well it is dirt cheap

 

[motownmartin]

Looks like a good find, be sure to let us know how it works out.

 

[gidon]

Good find - they stock a lot of handy stuff - not just for woodworking - what was the delivery charge?
Cheers
Gidon

 

[DaveL]

I came across some acrylic 1mm thick in all sorts of colours and sizes, i chose a nice black to match my table saw, 610mmx915mm for just £2.20 exc VAT. Bargain!

That looks a good source of supply and the prices are good, however I don't think that acrylic will be hard warring for a router table top, let us know how you get on with it.

 

[Digit]

It will certain wear, though Acrylic has some good properties, abrasion resistance isn't one of them. The life could be extended by turning it over when it's worn of course.
I have used SRBP because of its superior wear resistance which might be a better choice when replacement time comes around.

Roy

 

[wizer]

I have used SRBP

This stuff?
http://www.presspahn.com/Cart/index.php ... ucts_id=48

 

[Digit]

That's the stuff.

Roy.