Which router table?

[zeebies]

Could someone recommend a good router table that is not too pricey? I have a solid wooden stand to mount it on.

Over the years I've been able to get by with just a hand held router but now I find myself wanting to do a lot of edge jointing and some work with acrylic. I think it would be much easier to mount the router under a table and just push my material through.

What time I would save! Thanks for your suggestions and advice.

 

[daplatapus]

I have the Freud PKG0025. Pretty decent table. I did buy a few accessories like feather boards and such.

 

[zeebies]

Thanks daplatapus. What do you think of this?

http://www.amazon.com/Freud-SH-5-Pr...r=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=woodpeckers+router+fence

Could I mount this to a table top of laminate covered MDF and be set to go?

What other accessories would I need to get started?

 

[zeebies]

Or something like this?

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=31809

 

[jackde]

Over the years I've foud that most tables ae just to small to support panels or long boards. I built mine out of an old sears work bench. Can run 8' boards across with no problems.

 

[Apotack]

+1 for rockler, good quality at a fair price. Check the user reviews on their site

 

[zeebies]

jackd - thanks for posting those pictures. Nice set-up. If I only had more room...

Apotack - I'm leaning toward the Rockler one that I posted above. Seems I can just mount the whole assembly on my stand. But I'm still open to suggestions.

Anyone have suggestions for what accessories I'll need to get started? I have plenty of bits.

Things like featherboards...

 

[jackde]

I myself never use featherboards and the like. Most important would be quality bits that are sharp. On a table a vac or dust collector I feel is a must.

 

[wooden_reefer]

Could someone recommend a good router table that is not too pricey? I have a solid wooden stand to mount it on.

Over the years I've been able to get by with just a hand held router but now I find myself wanting to do a lot of edge jointing and some work with acrylic. I think it would be much easier to mount the router under a table and just push my material through.

What time I would save! Thanks for your suggestions and advice.

For this hobby, to make large tanks, a large table is best.

It is very easy to make a router table. Especially if you don't need to make deep cut; mostly just a 3/4 inch thick sheet with a hole is all that you need.

You do not need "miter" slot for router, since it is a single dimension cutting tool, not like a table saw with is two dimensional. The distance of cut is determined by the closest distance between the fence and the cutting edge of the bit.

You do not need a miter slot to attach accessories.

 

[JaYbIrD1969]

If you love DIY, check this out. I will be starting on this very project first thing in the morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf5tRp35EEU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfjeS5jolBs

 

[Jamesjkl]

The rockler table is what i have and it is very nice the plates are nice for multiple routers

 

[cubalz]

Yeah, I have had a Rockler for about 10+ years and never had any issues. I highly recommend them!

 

[zeebies]

JaYbIrd, those are 2 nice videos. If I buy a table and fence, I might build that lift. Looks like you have a fun project ahead of you.

Thanks everyone for the the ideas and suggestions.

For my needs, I think I've narrowed it down to Rockler or MLCS.

 

[JaYbIrD1969]

JaYbIrd, those are 2 nice videos. If I buy a table and fence, I might build that lift. Looks like you have a fun project ahead of you.

I built it today. Took all day. I have a bad habit of always thinking I can "build a better mouse trap". So its not identicle to the video but its really close. It is a VERY cool system. Tomorrow I build the table/fence/cabinet.

 

[zeebies]

YOU are fast! I need to get you to help me finish up my cabinet...