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My router table project

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I'm "finally" getting a good start on this. :rolleyes:
This is a shorty SS as a base, a simple top (actual size to be determined as I go along) and my Bench Dog router lift.
In the pic the top is just sitting on there. I have not bolted it on yet. It will be supported by a set of extension table post with the top removed. That will allow me to adjust the height easily to suit me. My back decided years ago that most router tables are too low to suit it.
The next step is to flip it over and install a set of SS casters I have. I think that is likely my next to the last set I have.
After the top is sized and beefed up a bit I will remove the "way" tubes and then the bench tubes and the top will keep everything solid.
I have no intention of putting a miter gauge slot on it. There will be an assortment of fences, jigs and dust collection points as well as sleds.
Most router stuff (other routers etc.) will be stored in / on a storage tower that will sit near this table but stuff directly related to this table will probably be stored in a hanging cabinet under it.
Another crappy picture... an update recently put a new camera setup on my phone and I have not figured settings out yet. I should spend a little time sorting it out.
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With no bench tubes, what will keep the right leg from pivoting out (about the base arm pin)? :confused:
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BuckeyeDennis wrote:With no bench tubes, what will keep the right leg from pivoting out (about the base arm pin)? :confused:


The table bolts to the two extension table post assemblies with 8 bolts and will lock in place with the twist locks. That assembly will replace the "way" tubes. The "bench" tubes will still be there and will keep the leg from pivoting just like they do in normal use in drill press mode. Trust me, nothing will move... :)
I don't build Weebles... My stuff never wobbles... :D :D :D


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1 1988 - Mark V 510 (bought new), 4 Poly vee 1 1/8th HP Mark V's, Mark VII, 1 Mark V Mini, 1 Frankensmith, 1 10-ER, 1 Mark V Push-me-Pull-me Drillpress, SS bandsaw, belt sander, jointer, jigsaw, shaper attach, mortising attach, TS-3650 Rigid tablesaw, RAS, 6" long bed jointer, Foley/Belsaw Planer/molder/ripsaw, 1" sander, oscillating spindle/belt sander, Scroll saw, Woodmizer sawmill
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robinson46176 wrote:
BuckeyeDennis wrote:With no bench tubes, what will keep the right leg from pivoting out (about the base arm pin)? :confused:


The table bolts to the two extension table post assemblies with 8 bolts and will lock in place with the twist locks. That assembly will replace the "way" tubes. The "bench" tubes will still be there and will keep the leg from pivoting just like they do in normal use in drill press mode. Trust me, nothing will move... :)
I don't build Weebles... My stuff never wobbles... :D :D :D


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Aha! I mis-parsed your sentence about removing the way tubes (and then the bench tubes). :o
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