Let's talk about Router Tables

In this video we talk about router tables so that you can make an informed decision if you're thinking about purchasing one. If you've already got one, you might learn something new so check it out.

Do you need a big heavy cast iron floor standing unit or would you be better off with a smaller benchtop router table? What's an insert plate? What's a lift? Should you build or buy? How do I know if I'm using it right? Can I just upgrade the router table I have?

JessEm Stock Guide Video

Feel free to leave any questions below.

#woodcraft #routertable #powertools

Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Benchtop Router Tables
01:02 - Floor Standing Router Tables
01:41 - Table Saw Wing Router Tables
01:58 - Parts of a Router Table
04:20 - Building a Router Table
05:21 - Router Table Operation
06:37 - Outro

[darvaish]

presentation wise you are the best so far, you dont waste time, every sentence has meanings to it, short and to the spot. thanks a lot please do keep making these videos helps out a lot.

[nicholasseale]

Hey man, I watched about 5 videos before yours on Router's. You by far, did a better job. You told us what we needed to know, gave good comparison between the different types of routers and highlighted great points that we should be aware of. I walked away from your video knowing more than the other videos. Thanks!

[sascani]

I looked everywhere for what you covered in 10 minutes! Thank you. Great job.

[NBGTFO]

As a new woodworker (been at it about 2 months), I was able to build my own router table pretty easily. It's not perfect or beautiful, but it works well and the only hardware I bought for it was a cheap Bosch table insert plate, 3-pack of throat inserts and a dust port fitting. I think making your own router table instead of going with one of these store-bought tables is a great learning experience. Don't buy what you can make yourself.

[billlybob]

Nobody has a shop like this one . Looks like a TV set!

[xxnasteenxx]

Great video! And I love how unbiased it is! And strictly about information! Fantastic job! Keep it up!!

[andymanthei]

This guy is a badass and please make all the Woodcraft videos. 10/10

[simonr]

This video couldn't have come up at a better time as I'm about to start looking into router tables and the best setup for a decent price range!💯% 👍🇬🇧

[GuitarsAndSynths]

Excellent tutorial! Looking forward to the router class and getting my first router and table.

[ourdattafamily]

Each sentence very useful, precise! Thanks a lot for sharing.

[SilverShadowLWB]

very informative video by well-spoken young man. Thanks

[billbender]

Excellent video, very helpful information. Thanks!

[RobyDavis]

Good video, straight to the point. It answered a few questions I had recently and gave me a few ideas on what I want in my next router \ router table. Thanks!

[johnslaughter]

I have the Kreg router table and a Jessem router lift. It works great. The only comment is that it isn't necessary, for the most part, for the fence to always lock down parallel to the table front or t-track. As long as you have the depth of cut and height of cut set it will always work.

[stevesiefken]

Nice video! Great info that is straight to the point.

[carasmussen]

thank you . This was a very informative video.

[evanwindom]

Great video. The one thing that might improve it would be to not assume that the audience already understands all of the jargon/terms.

[aberba]

There's no seller for router motors in my country 😅. Had to modify my plunge router.

[watermain]

Great video. Very informative. Thanks.

[JesusisLordoflords]

I am a beginner at woodworking. I'm getting to the point where I think I need a router table. Do you have any advice on what router table I should buy?