Do you have plans to add a router table to your workshop? Well, whether youre buying or building your own, there are some things you should certainly keep in mind when taking on a project such as this. First off, it is important to understand that a table like this is one of the most useful tools a woodworker could have. Thats why special features are required in order to assist the woodworker with projects. Features such as a fence, special tabletop, plates, inserts and all the things that go into making the router table a valued piece of machinery. With good building plans you will be able to use it to cut various parts very quickly and with flawless accuracy saving time and money on errors.The most important part of this type of build is probably the tabletop because thats where all of our other features will stem from. Also its where you will do most of you cutting so it is important to pay close attention when buying or reading plans for your build. The quality of the tabletop can literally affect the quality of your work. Router table plans should suggest the tabletop be smooth and flat. Any type of warp or inconsistency will change your cut considerably. The next characteristic we want to examine is the table fence. The fence is what guides your cut, giving you that steady, strait and precise line. You can easily purchase an aluminum guide fence from most hardware stores or if you plan to make your own just keep in mind that it is a relatively high-precision tool, and must meet to some pretty demanding specifications. The guide fence support system is also where we would mount a saw dust vac or trap to keep your working area dust free.Another characteristic that needs careful consideration is a table insert plate. The insert plate is what keeps the router in place and gives you easy reach to removing the router from the table when swapping bits or making adjustments. The insert plate should fit perfectly snug in your router tabletop so careful measuring is necessary if you plan on making your own insert plate.These are just a few of the characteristics and functions of a router table, some thoughts on what to look out for if you are planning on buying one and also some advice and encouragement if you have plans for making your own router table. Good luck and happy woodworking!
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