The best part of building your own router table is you can completely customize the dimensions. The length of the legs are based upon a total table height of 33″. I didn’t have much luck with the pocket screws on 1/2″ material, so I just used a lot of wood glue and brad nailed it together. I used 1/2″ plywood and tried to join the pieces with pocket screws using a Kreg jig. I started the construction with the legs. The basic structure is very simple, and if you’re interested in building something similar, you can make it even more simple if you choose to. It’s got some mistakes, and I’ll share a few “lessons learned”. The keyword here is “works.” It’s not as fancy as some of the larger cabinet units. I thought I would be clever and try to build my own custom router table out of the scraps that were left over. A couple of months ago, I built a basic workbench for my basement out of some plywood, melamine, and 2x4s. My wife and I are currently installing raised panel wainscoting in our dining room, and it’s finally time for a router table. I’ve also owned a basic router for years and used it on a handful of projects and I never had the need for an actual table, until now.
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I like them a lot, but I never have a ton of free time to put into one of those. They usually have more drawers than my dresser. I’ve also seen some of the larger custom units built by more serious woodworkers. Maybe they’re okay for very small projects, but I was left completely unimpressed. It was older and metal, and I believe it retailed for around $100. I did try using a friend’s small bench top router table just to see how it worked. Although I primarily rely on my miter saw, table saw and occasionally a jointer for the bulk of my home projects, I still see the potential for a whole host of other projects with a router table. Granted, there are a number of higher priced items on my woodworking wish list (cabinet saw anyone?), but the router table has always been a mainstay. Show some love, and check out the awesome outdoor kitchen remodel!Įver since I started doing even basic woodworking, I wanted a router table.
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If you’re not familiar, every year we run a Before & After series supporting Habitat for Humanity. Before I turn things over to John, I wanted to let you all know that Brittany from Pretty Handy Girl hosted last weeks Before & After story. Today’s article is a guest post by John from Our Home From Scratch.
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