Woodworker's Journal 2009-33-6, страница 64

In addition to the massive cast-iron top, the Bench Dog unit offers storage for bits, wrenches and other supplies. The simple but effective fence system is easy to adjust and, just as important, easy to remove.

4" hose port so your dust collector can pull it out of the cabinet. Storage compartments keep bits, wrenches and other essential sundries at hand.

What do you need in a router table? It may be different from what you want, but these two tables give you a taste of what is out on the market, and what it may cost you to purchase them. In the end it is your choice and your pocketbook — make a list of "must have" and "really like" features, and then consult with your checkbook to see which of them you can afford.

Bill Hylton is a regular contributor to Woodworker's Journal.

is done, but before I can cut, I've got to move the wrenches and 1/2" collet and rule off the table.

When my cut is completed, I've got to sweep up under the table because the dust collection at the fence can't get it all.

To be fair, Kreg's stand does feature holes so you can mount a small cabinet of your own making inside it.

Many manufacturers sell cabinets very much like the Bench Dog unit. It can be assembled in about the same time required to assemble a stand like Kreg's. It provides containment for dust — and a

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