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Posted: **Sun Jan 10, 2010 4:13 pm**

Hi Tim,

Thanks for the tips and the link. I like the clear base; it seems like it might keep you more focused on safety. It may be a little thick for my old router. It only extends an inch above the 1/8" existing baseplate.

Now I going shopping to see if I can get any ideas.

Thanks,

Jerry Floren
St. Peter, MN

Posted: **Sun Jan 10, 2010 6:30 pm**

bluekayak wrote:Hi Thomrider. Thanks for starting this thread. It got me thinking about how I could make router table that attaches to my older (500) Shopsmith.

I had a senior moment and posted my original idea in the thread John started showing his router table.

This was my original idea:

I have some old counter top with 3/4" plywood that I will probably use. After clamping the counter top to the the extension table, I don't think legs are necessary. I do have a shaper fence. Can I use that?

The only router I have is a Sear's Craftsman, about 30 years old. It does have a removable baseplate.

Here is what it looks like from underneath:

I'm going to check out some stores this afternoon, and maybe I will find the answers to my questions.

I need a different baseplate. What do you use for that?

Do you just cut a hole in the top that is large enough for the router to pass through and then do some careful routing about an 1/8" deep to hold the router's baseplate that extends out from the router?

If any of you have any tips on this, I'd appreciate your input.

Thanks,

Jerry Floren
St. Peter, MN

There are different ways to do this. These images show how both of mine are mounted.

Posted: **Sun Jan 10, 2010 7:07 pm**

Here is another base plate source and this one comes with rings and a starter pin... Harbor Freight.
If you really want to check out router tables/plates you might want to look at The Router Forums. Those guys can answer any and all questions you have about anything, especially router related.

Posted: **Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:07 pm**

Thank you Dusty for the pictures. The one with the leveling screws really helped me. I think I know what to do now. Too bad it will have to wait until next weekend.

Thanks George for the link. I figured I needed one that was at least 9" X 11" and this one is even bigger. It should work fine with my router.

Jerry Floren
St. Peter, MN

Posted: **Sun Jan 10, 2010 10:33 pm**

a1gutterman wrote:FYI, the router table that I received from ShopSmith with my Incra Ultimate package (for model 510 table system), is exactly like that, except the placement of the router plate is in the center of the table.

Do you have any pictures of it set up on the SS? I looked at the photo at SS but it is mounted on a 520 not a 510. Would really like to see it set up on a 510.

Thanks,
John

Posted: **Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:25 pm**

I have been thinking about building a router table for my 520. Using two 3/4" thick pieces of MDF plus the router, and rails how heavy are they to pick up and put on the SS? How do you store it when not in use? Do you remove the router so it would not be sticking out? I have almost made up my mind to build a stand alone table. I like the looks of this Router Table

Posted: **Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:47 pm**

jgrounds wrote:Do you have any pictures of it set up on the SS? I looked at the photo at SS but it is mounted on a 520 not a 510. Would really like to see it set up on a 510.

Thanks,
John

I am sorry John, but I can knot currently provide any pictures for you. I looked at the SS picture, and I assure you, except for the rails, it is the same. Maybe another member has a picture?

Posted: **Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:06 am**

joedw00 wrote:I have been thinking about building a router table for my 520. Using two 3/4" thick pieces of MDF plus the router, and rails how heavy are they to pick up and put on the SS? How do you store it when not in use? Do you remove the router so it would not be sticking out? I have almost made up my mind to build a stand alone table. I like the looks of this Router Table

Joe,
Here are a couple of pics of the table I built. It started out to be a chest of drawers, but I decided that I needed a router table more.

Posted: **Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:12 am**

curiousgeorge wrote:Joe,
Here are a couple of pics of the table I built. It started out to be a chest of drawers, but I decided that I needed a router table more.

Very nice router station, George. Very professional looking. Norm doesn't have have anything over on you at all.

Posted: **Mon Jan 11, 2010 9:24 am**

curiousgeorge wrote:Joe,
Here are a couple of pics of the table I built. It started out to be a chest of drawers, but I decided that I needed a router table more.

That looks good. What did you use for the top, it looks shiny? Where did you get the on/off switch?

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