How to build a router table

How to Build a DIY Router Table. Following completion of this project, I had reason to build a second one, and as is normal improvements came to light.

Having a router table that can be set up and stowed away quickly is a good thing to have around the shop.

A router lift makes working at the router table so much easier. Bit height adjustments and even bit changes can all be handled from above the surface. The thing is most commercial lifts cost way more than the router it holds, but with our plans, you can build your own router table lift for about $50. Simple hardware combined with some plywood and maple creates a robust, easy-to-use router lift.

Don't be fooled by its small size. This portable router table packs in a lot of big-time features. Just like its bigger brothers, putting a compact router in a table adds to its versatility.

Sometimes, like when I’m making loads of label holders, it’s more convenient to have a second router table than to keep swapping router bits. Here’s a...

Just when you thought you’d seen every possible use for your portable workbench (the Workmate bench is shown here), here’s yet another great one.

These Router Table Fence Plans are designed to help you build a fairly simple and versatile Router Table Fence that works perfectly with the Router Table pictured above for which we also offer free plans.

A router lift makes working at the router table so much easier. Bit height adjustments and even bit changes can all be handled from above the surface. The thing is most commercial lifts cost way more than the router it holds, but with our plans, you can build your own router table lift for about $50. Simple hardware combined with some plywood and maple creates a robust, easy-to-use router lift.

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