Router Tables

To realize the full potential of the woodworking router, there are tasks that require a router table to safely and accurately complete a milling operation. Selecting the the best router table for your intended needs and budget requires some research. The tips listed below might be helpful in sorting through this process:

Purchase or Build?

Many consider the construction of a router table a sort of writ a of passage into the realm of serious woodworking. While it is true that designing router table offers a good opportunity to practice many of the skills necessary for more serious furniture-making projects, some prefer purchasing a full-featured table so they will be able to complete projects they consider more satisfying. The decision to build your own router table should be considered in relationship to our available time and priorities.

Types of Router Tables

If like most of us your shop space is limited, you may want to consider options other than a free-standing table that will permanently reside (and consume valuable real estate) in your shop.

• Benchtop Router Table:A bench top or portable router table that can be stowed away and only set up when needed is a viable option for those with limited space. Another advantage is that they can easily be transported to a jobsite for use. I have yet to come across a situation where a benchtop router table could not perform as well as a dedicated table.
• Table Saw Router Table:A second space-saving option is a table saw mounted router table. Not only is this efficient from a space planning perspective, but oftentimes the table saw fence can serve as the fence when utilizing the router table, saving the expense of purchasing a dedicated fence as well as not having to store yet another accessory when not in use.

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