I Made A Router Table

In this video I make a router table extension to fit in between the fence rails of my table saw.

Timings:
0:00 Intro
0:05 Router Table Top
2:00 Router Lift
2:39 Router Lift Fitting
4:41 Router
6:16 Chuck Collet Adapter
6:39 Router Bits
6:51 Fitting The Router and Table Top
7:31 Making The Fence
9:46 T Track
10:23 Featherboard
11:28 Dust Extraction
12:07 Applying Finish
12:22 Fence Weight Reduction
12:46 NVR Switch
13:13 Using The Router Table

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[jeremyspecce]

A WARNING TO PEOPLE BUILDING A SIMILAR ROUTER TABLE: I did a very similar build but when I went to route out the channel for the “miter slot” I happened to have put a screw for the side rail in that exact spot and therefor I attempted m to route through a screw with a straight bit. Keep that in mind when installing the screws from below and marking for your slot or T-tracks!

[rryybass]

Mr Brown, just one word after watching your BRILLIANT

[pteddie]

Keith, you did a great job on this router set up. In my opinion, including the router on your table saw table instead of having a separate router table is one of the best ways to maximize space in a small workshop. Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[BigTubz]

Serious set-up Keith. Your whole workshop now is a mighty spot. You should be extremely proud.

[meikou]

You had a result mate with the plate and motor. Nice simple build. You should get a lifetime of use out of it.

[jeffhall]

"....and they called and asked is there anything we can help with, , , " Me.."Hell Yeah! How big of a truck can I bring?!?!"

[BushmanOutdoors]

I get on really well with those Bosch router bits

[LogHouseFarm]

"For those who read them" lol... I will admit to occasionally reading some of the instructions. That lift looks really nice, I have that on my wish list!

[AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Love this. I have a space on the end of my table saw similar to yours. I have wanted to do this but was intimidated. This was super helpful.

[loomko]

i love your friend the electrician hes perfect for keeping youtubes code enforcement off your back

[joh]

Nice. I'm about to do this with my DeWalt saw... I already have a router table built (sits in a B&D workmate) but combining the two so you can use the table saw fence as you demonstrate is my plan also. From experience I can say you're going to end up adding T-track across the fence as well so that you can use feather boards there (and stops and other gizmos).

[TouchWoodWoodworking]

Mounting the whole unit onto the side of the table saw is an amazing idea, nice one Keith!

[JohnMadeit]

That quick change chuck looks interesting.

[jonnybridges]

you may want to consider putting a small chamfer on the bottom of the adjustable fences. This is so if you have any dust build up against the fence it should go in the small chamfer between the bottom and the table and this will ensure your piece you are routing stays perfectly flush with the fence. But nice build

[mandyleeson]

Genius idea, Keith. I foresee many chamfered edges in your future....😉

[shaunintheshed]

the router motor sure looks interesting. Great build Keith.

[petercoughlan]

Great job as usual Keith 👍 it's funny you put this out the same day I come home from work to upgrade my router fence.

[awlthatwoodcrafts]

Well done. And now you'll be wondering why you didn't do it sooner.

I added one to my table saw and it totally changed the way I look at how I do things. Before, I was very hesitant to use a router to cut grooves and dados. Previous efforts were never satisfactory. With a router table, and especially one with plenty of surface area on the table saw, it's become my method of choice.

[eyuptony]

Hi Keith. What a very substantial router lift mechanism with nice long depth adjusting guides, I've never seen one built like that before.
It looks well thought out and designed for industrial use along with the router head. Good table build it should last you a long time. Tony

[davidhull]

Nice build, and you've definitely chosen a good router motor in that Mafell unit. But I would strongly advise you to use the fence when machining with bearing guided cutters...use a straight edge across the fence aperture and set it so that the front of the fence aligns with the bearing...you will get much more support during the cut, and its less likely that the workpiece will fly out of your hand and pull your fingers into the cutter.