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router table
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 9:52 am
by onevw
i have a shopsmith router table with the large square cutout i need to know if the router motor control unit from incra and kregg will fit this table?
rick
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 10:06 am
by dusty
onevw wrote:i have a shopsmith router table with the large square cutout i need to know if the router motor control unit from incra and kregg will fit this table?
rick
This is a very hard question to answer. There is just not enough information.
I believe that Shopsmith has sold two different tables that meet your description. They are
555658 and
555995. The table inserts for these two are different.
Even with this information, which router you intend to use has an impact.
this one
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 10:11 am
by onevw
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 10:42 am
by dusty
The description of this table (Shopsmith online) indicates that the router base must be round and must not exceed 6 1/2" in diameter and must not exceed 3hp. I am not sure I understand why but that is what is written. I used that table for several years and though I no longer have the router that I used with it, I don't recall it being round.
The cutout for the table insert is 9 3/4" x 7 1/8".
I need to work with this
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 10:45 am
by onevw
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 10:59 am
by dusty
The Incra documentation for this lift states that it fits a cutout that measures 9 1/4" x 11 3/4". I reads this as a no-go with your router table.
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 5:28 pm
by damagi
You will probably need to cut the hole larger... using the router is a good way.
Be aware that the lift plus router might be too heavy for that particular table setup as well. Unlike the tubes mounted table, yours is cantilevered off of the spt post using threaded inserts.
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:36 pm
by dusty
damagi wrote:You will probably need to cut the hole larger... using the router is a good way.
Be aware that the lift plus router might be too heavy for that particular table setup as well. Unlike the tubes mounted table, yours is cantilevered off of the spt post using threaded inserts.
Shopsmith does suggest that a telescopic leg should be used to support the cantilevered table.
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 8:53 pm
by damagi
dusty wrote:Shopsmith does suggest that a telescopic leg should be used to support the cantilevered table.
Agreed, and a good reminder. Though if you install the table with the plate in it before the support (or you forget the support) then you are subject to the stress. Removing the plate until the support is in is probably a reasonable solution.
Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2013 5:11 pm
by THOMRIDER
The router plus the weight of the lift will cause your table to sag over time.
In my opinion unless you can somehow reinforce it.
