I finally finished my router table, although I'll continue to work on details. I'm not really a woodworker, although I've always liked working with wood. I started with a base from Lowe's and added to that. Designing and building it was a great workout for my mind. Inside is a Triton TRA001. My next step will be finding a good location for it in the garage and then using the router for everything I build.
Looking good. I did something very similar for my compound chop saw- worked out nice.
Nice.
I like the use of a store bought base.
your idea?
What is involved in changing bits?
Mr. SONY wrote:
Nice.
I like the use of a store bought base.
your idea?
Yes, it was, accidentally. Building a large wooden box wouldn't have been a challenge, but I would have had to buy the lumber and take the time to design, cut, and put together. While I was in Lowe's, I saw this base on sale for $99. It put it right in the back of my Fit.
fergmark wrote:
What is involved in changing bits?
One of the main reasons I got the Triton router is the feature that lets me crank it up to change bits - and adjust cutting height. It comes with a crank that fits into a hole in the top plate. Great feature.
MrMophoto
Loc: Rhode Island "The biggest little"
VERY Clever! I was a finish carpenter for over 10 years and a router table was one of the essential tools, after a compound chop saw on a stand and a table saw. I always built my own table out of scrap plywood for the legs and table top. I also like that you put it on casters so you could move it around. Repurposing an old sink base is a great idea.
Back in the day, I ripped out a lot of old cabinets and always thought it was a waste just to trash them
Probably easier & cheaper than building one from scratch. What ever happened with that switch? You have to geta new one or was it the light?
I have the feeling you're going to make a lot of sawdust.
jerryc41 wrote:
One of the main reasons I got the Triton router is the feature that lets me crank it up to change bits - and adjust cutting height. It comes with a crank that fits into a hole in the top plate. Great feature.
I don't know that router, but that is a great feature. Changing blades can be a performance. As it so happens I just disassembled The router/shaper table I made for my shop fifteen or so years ago. Sadly.
As SoHillGuy just mentioned, Sawdust is a factor. some vac hookup will really please you, and they have the power boxes that turn on the vac when router is switched on.
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