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This space-saving router table replaces the metal extension wing on your table saw. I don't ever recall meeting a woodworker who complained that his shop was too big. But whether ifs large or small, it's important to get the most efficient use out of the space that is available. Thafs what I like about this router table extension. It saves space by accomplishing two different jobs. EXTENSION TABLE. First of all, it's a large extension table that provides extra support when ripping wide material on the table saw. That's just what I needed when I installed a new T-square style rip fence on my table saw. (For more information about this fence, refer to page 30.) Note: This table is a permanent replace ment for the metal wing on the saw. ROUTER TABLE. To take advantage of the large worksurface, the extension table doubles as a router table. The router is mounted to an insert plate that lifts in and out of an opening in the table. This makes it easy to change bits. Plus, there's an adjustable fence that can be attached to the table (or removed) in seconds. FRAME. To create a flat, solid worksurface, the router table is supported by a rigid frame that's made up of 3/4M-thick hardwood strips, see Fig. 2. (I used maple.) The overall width of this frame is determined by the front to back dimension of the metal wing on the table saw. (In my case, this was 27".) As for length, I wanted it to be flush with the end of the guide rail for the rip fence. (I made a 39''-long frame.) The frame starts out as two long rails (A) connected by five stretchers (B), see Fig. 2. Two of these stretchers work together with a pair of short rails (C) to support the insert plate that holds the router. To lay out the location of these four pieces, you'll need the insert plate. INSERT PLATE. I bought my plate ' with pre-drilled holes. It's made of 3/8M-thick phenolic which is a hard, laminated top LAMINATE support rail - lock washer cleat miter gauge slot support NOTE: use original mounting bolts to secure table insert plate miter gauge slot ; SAW ^ TABLE WASHER stretcher V4" x V/z" FLATHEAD MACHINE SCREW top SUPPORT--, RAIL SUPPORT frame insert plate ■i washer end cabinet long rail 8 ShopNotes No. 50 |
