Router Table WIP

[engineer one]

martin, why not put a support around the edges, maybe some 2x1?

paul :wink:

 

[motownmartin]

martin, why not put a support around the edges, maybe some 2x1?

paul :wink:

A good idea Paul, it will have to be about an Inch and a half or I won't get the drawers open, then again it's not bowed at the front or back so I could put some heftier timber along the sides.

Thanks mate

Martin

 

[engineer one]

actually martin why not just around the back and the sides?
you really need some support for the incra, because you are putting some strain on one side, so maybe that will help. you could also locate the top against the sides of the router box with a strip frame. that would help too.

paul :wink:

 

[motownmartin]

actually martin why not just around the back and the sides?
you really need some support for the incra, because you are putting some strain on one side, so maybe that will help. you could also locate the top against the sides of the router box with a strip frame. that would help too.

paul :wink:

This is more like it, exactly why I put this thread up so I could get suggestions like that, excellent Paul.

ccasion5: Martin

 

[Gary]

Martin

Work on the new router table is looking very good so far. A couple of questions to ask yourself whilst on holiday. How much time and effort has gone into making the table? How much money have you invested in the router, router lift, Incra, t-track and wonder fence?

Why spoil it all for the safe of a few quid to buy a piece of ply or MDF, laminate them by glueing and screwing together, before finishing with a suitable laminate?

You know it will make sense in the long run.

Gary

 

[OllyK]

This has been an interesting thread to watch. I've been pondering on some sort of router table for a while (the Aldi one has been OK to get me started but it really is bobbins). I'm short of space so I've pondering on making a universal base of some kind and then I can mount the router table on it or, the pillar drill etc to suit my needs.

 

[motownmartin]

Hi Gary, I hear what you are saying and I will give it a lot of thought, a lot of money has been invested in my woodworking venture in just 4 Months and yes it would be a shame to cut corners and make a sub standard job, I think that for now I shall continue with this and can always do another top at a later date, at the end of the day, I already have the materials to do the top and it's just a few days work.

Seriously though Gary, for now the money has all gone and don't have enough to buy any wood for projects

There is some good news though, remember about six weeks ago I had my water tank burst and flooded the Kitchen, well I have received insurance payment (in cash), so I shall be re-fitting the Kitchen myself which should save a few hundred quid, the trouble is that the Mrs will be wanting me to put new tiles up and you can bet there gonna cost a fortune.

I'm gonna have to be a bit clever and try and stash a bit :lol:

All the best

Martin

 

[Lord Nibbo]

So I shall be re-fitting the Kitchen myself which should save a few hundred quid, the trouble is that the Mrs will be wanting me to put new tiles up and you can bet there gonna cost a fortune.

I'm gonna have to be a bit clever and try and stash a bit :lol:

All the best

Martin

Or buy the tools you will need to do the kitchen first :lol:

 

[motownmartin]

This has been an interesting thread to watch. I've been pondering on some sort of router table for a while (the Aldi one has been OK to get me started but it really is bobbins). I'm short of space so I've pondering on making a universal base of some kind and then I can mount the router table on it or, the pillar drill etc to suit my needs.

When you say short of space Ollyk I know exactly what you mean.

What does bobbins mean, is it another word for crap :lol:

Any way a mobile station is a good idea, I could do the same with this, in fact if I took the fence off and lay another board on top,it would then be suitable for something else like a mitre saw. I am pleased this thread has interested you and hope it is helpful to others.

Martin

 

[motownmartin]

So I shall be re-fitting the Kitchen myself which should save a few hundred quid, the trouble is that the Mrs will be wanting me to put new tiles up and you can bet there gonna cost a fortune.

I'm gonna have to be a bit clever and try and stash a bit :lol:

All the best

Martin

Or buy the tools you will need to do the kitchen first :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: that sounds like an experienced and clever Man.

 

[OllyK]

What does bobbins mean, is it another word for crap :lol:

You got it

 

[lurker]

Martin,

A lot of money has been invested in my woodworking venture - you can bloody well say that again. My SWMBO would have strung me up by now!

So I shall be re-fitting the Kitchen myself - well do to the same standard as that router table and she just might let you off should she ever find out how much you have spent.

By the way, that top - chuck it and do a Ply & MDF combo one.

 

[motownmartin]

Okay then (homer) I shall make a new one but still practice with the one I got, then when i'm happy with it I shall raid the Wife's purse, a few quid each week should do it :lol:

Thanks

Martin

 

[Gary]

You know it makes sense.

 

[engineer one]

raiding the wifes' purse,.hm how is that going to keep your fingers intact to work the router??? :-k (hammer)

paul :wink:

 

[motownmartin]

:lol: I never thought about the consequences Paul, it will have to be my secret credit card instead :lol:

Martin

 

[motownmartin]

Martin,



By the way, that top - chuck it and do a Ply & MDF combo one.

Okay, if I do that, where can I get some Formica laminate from and how do I glue it on :?:

I am still waiting for delivery of the woodpecker insert plate and the incra LS positioner, apparently I shall be receiving the positioner on Friday or Monday and the insert plate a week later, i'll believe that when I see it :roll:

Getting a bit depressed with it at the moment after having 3 weeks on the sick and 2 weeks on holiday and still not 100% , lets hope this delivery happens to give me a boost and get back to normal.

Sorry about the whinge, normal service will be resumed shortly

Martin

 

[Mike.C]

If you do not want to buy a sheet of laminate, you could aways use laminate flooring such as this:

http://www.ukflooringdirect.co.uk/produ ... ils_32.htm

or you can get it even cheaper at B&Q.

Then get yourself a can of heavy duty Evostik and glue the flooring to both sides of your MDF or ply, but don't just click the flooring together as you would on a floating floor, glue them together before you stick them to the MDF/ply.

If not you maybe able to get an offcut of laminate/formica from your local dealer.

Cheers

Mike

 

[motownmartin]

If you do not want to buy a sheet of laminate, you could aways use laminate flooring such as this:

http://www.ukflooringdirect.co.uk/produ ... ils_32.htm

or you can get it even cheaper in B&Q.

Then get yourself a can of heavy duty Evostik and glue the flooring to both sides of your MDF or ply, but don't just click the flooring together as you would on a floating floor, glue them together before you stick them to the MDF/ply.

If not you maybe able to get an offcut of laminate/formica from your local dealer.

Cheers

Mike

I have some flooring left over from my lounge but it's wood instead of the manmade laminate, would this be OK, isuppose it would if I keep applying ptfe like I do with the thicknesser table.

Martin

 

[Gary]

Is that table top not finished yet? :lol: :lol: :lol: