Router Table WIP

[OPJ]

It's no good that makes my old Trend Mk1 table look like the toy it really is.

Well done David, I must find the time to build something similar. :roll:

I've got a Bosch RT60 (which I think is very similar?) and I know exactly what you mean. I found it improved by making my own mounting plate from Tufnol but the biggest gripe I have with this thing now is that the top is convex across it's length! :evil:


DavidE, excellent job. Would it be possible to see what you intend to fill all those drawers with, besides the obvious?

 

[DavidE]

Hi Olly,

Thanks for your message - okay will do. There is no planning though they are nearly full already. I'll show with pictures how the drawer sizes evolved. Initially the right hand lower ones were going to be equal then I realised they would be more useful done slightly differently.

Thanks, David

 

[mailee]

That is one beautiful router table David, well done. :wink:

 

[9fingers]

I'm starting to think about building a Normesque router table.

I know this is NOT an original thought after all the good examples built by forum members recently.

I have questions about the laminate surface, specifically the BnQ fireback panel.

1) What is the best sort of adhesive to use?

PVA - doublt if that will bond to the lamnate
PU - sticks well but maybe the foaming will lift off the laminate and it will be difficult to exert even clamping pressure as the 'galu sets up'
Impact/contact - unforgiving if mis-aligned and the laminate too stiff to use the multiple stick spacer trick to bond the layer progressively.

2) I will be laminating the face of the fence - don't want to use the incra or other metal fence. so can the surface be marked with a pencil easily and rubbed off after?


Thanks In Advance for any guidance offered.

Bob

 

[Lord Nibbo]

I have questions about the laminate surface, specifically the BnQ fireback panel.

1) What is the best sort of adhesive to use?

Bob

Evostick contact adhesive. I've read on this forum some don't like it. But correctly applied it's unbeatable. One tip from my boat building experience is to apply two coats, the second coat is applied after the first coat has properly dried. The second coat is then left to the normal dry to the touch. I don't use one of those serrated spreaders either, just a scrap off cut of laminate and thinly apply each coat. I'll defy anyone to get it appart using two coats.

 

[9fingers]

Thanks for the glue advice LN,

Did you use the fireback material?

Does it take pencil lines well?


Regards

Bob

 

[gidon]

Great job David - well done!
Enjoy using it.
Cheers
Gidon

 

[Lord Nibbo]

Thanks for the glue advice LN,

Did you use the fireback material?

Does it take pencil lines well?


Regards

Bob

Yes it was fireback, but not from B&Q. I got mine locally. Mine was plain white/cream one side and granite on the other side. The white side takes pencil lines well and are easy to clean off.

 

[LarryS.]

Thanks for the glue advice LN,

Did you use the fireback material?

Does it take pencil lines well?


Regards

Bob

I bought plain white fireback from homebase, and used contact adhesive, well happy with both, bear in mind though the contact adhesive is a bit fiddly to spread fairly even

 

[motownmartin]

Believe it or not I used silicone sealant on my fireback laminate, it wasn't to be awkward but so I could take it off if I needed to, it didn't affect it in any other way, yet :?

 

[DavidE]

Thanks for all the nice comments.

Bob - I used contact adhesive after reading the other posts here from other builders. Alignment wise I had the fireback about 30mm oversize and just dropped it on. I also had to have a join along the back and that went amazingly well too. At least with the stiff board you know your not going to get air bubbles.

I've got the bit that came out of the hole for the router and it shows how tight the join is and it has had no hint of delamination.

David

 

[Shultzy]

If you want to stick a large area of laminate using contact adhesive, then use newspaper between the laminate and the base. Position the laminate, put a heavy weight on one end, lift the other end and pull out a sheet. Press down then pull out successive sheets. I've glued a 10' x 2' sheet in this way with no problems.