Router table size

[tiler99]

Is there such a thing as a standard size for the actual top ( not the insert)? If not what size do you think is best.?

 

[Scrit]

Not really. the size you'll need is the smallest one that you can accommodate work on but the biggest you can get in the workshop :? What sorts of things do you envisage doing?

Scrit

 

[tiler99]

Well i guess i dont really have a particular job in mind. I will be trying all sorts. I am thinking about 1000mm wide x 600mm in depth (ie Kitchen worktop i have available.) I am planing storage underneath in the way of drawers and a cupboard door.

 

[Scrit]

I am thinking about 1000mm wide x 600mm in depth (ie Kitchen worktop I have available.)

Sounds like a good starting place to me, especially as you've already got the materials.

Scrit

 

[Barry Burgess]

Tiler I found the 600mm a little narrow when I was trenching and desided on 700mm by 1220 to be able to get it out of a 8X4 sheet. I allowed the fences to work in both directions.
Barry

 

[Fishmat]

How about making an adjustable size table. Either hinged parts or add ons. It may be possible to make add ons which can be secured by clamps.

Just a thought. I have not done it myself but with a little time you could come up with something to make a universal router table.

 

[tiler99]

Yeah i was thinking of adding some hinged extensions just in case.