Bench Top Router Table Build - FREE PLANS

[@yorkbadger4224]

Brilliant Router Table. Video really clear - and demonstrated simple and skilful working. Plans were excellent. Made this about six months ago - following the plans almost exactly. Taught me about pocket hole jigs, making use of double-sided tape, and introduced me to routing for cabinet-making. Had to enlarge square hole as my router base is slightly larger than the one used in the video, and modifed the size of the table base so that I could clamp it to my old black and decker workmate when in use. Then realised my router didn't have an on/off switch that was suitable for table use - so now have a new 1/2" router as well - no regrets! Tried to make a donation to the just giving page but couldn't get the link to work - would be very happy to to do so.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks mate. Just giving closed the page as you are only meant to have them for a set period. I’ve just extended it for another 5 years so should be working again. If it works and you decide to donate can you let me know? Thanks. 👍🏼

[@yorkbadger4224]

@@WheresMyPencilUK Made a donation today - very gladly. I'd send a photo of the finished router - but then again it looks almost identical to the one in the video! You could make the donation link more prominent as I had to go searching for it and it might put some people off.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks very kind of you. I think I Need to add it into all the end screens and descriptions again. 👍🏼

[@jhughes34]

OMG! Thank you so much for just showing us how to do the project instead of giving commentary about what you are going to do, how you might do it, and everything else that is not necessary. This was great. Also, if people don't like the background music then turn down your volume. Thank you again.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks jhughes34 glad you enjoyed the video.

[@edwardmcallister5681]

Made it at last. I embedded 2 steel rulers extending from the aluminum runners either side of the fence for accuracy so it really is a nice table. Thanks for sharing.

[@A41Leslie]

Of all the plans I have collected so far, this is hands down the one I am going to make. Thanks for the simplicity and the beauty of it.

[@ericb.davenport9762]

I agree.

[@gabelangley3385]

awesome design I've been needing a router table for my large router for a while I have a small router and table that I bought from Harbor freight but need a large one for bigger project's but can't afford to go buy a professional grad one so this design will do perfect for my need's thank you sir and to whomever the original designer is.

[@dean825]

Think this is an excellent video,, well explained, and considering were all amateurs trying to achieve best results, it's videos like this that people have taken a lot of time to put together and share - so thank you very much 10/10

[@baltsosser]

We did that with the same router, and used an old display table from K-Mart. The melamine surface cut beautifully and we made several drop in inserts for a couple of tools. It rolls around the shop easily to help stay out of the way. Using the acrylic really makes it a good build. Nice way to let people get ideas how to accomplish something good without dropping a ton of cash.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks good to know.

[@rickmuchmore3740]

I liked it. Simple, basic table without having to work all week making it with everything imaginable on it. Some are so full of stuff you do nothing but build table. Good Job!

[@gregghernandez2714]

Great job, excellent little table. If you are really unhappy with the acrylic part ( I know the feeling of not being perfectly happy with a completed project), you may want to consider buying the Kreg router plate and just dropping it in to the square you have already created. Then again I like the fact that yours is clear and their's is not. It is nice to see the LED light when you you turn your router on, nice little touch. Great video too.

[@captkulage]

This is my first time seeing one of your videos.. I'm very impressed with your skills; I say this because you kept the router table looking cared for at every move. I'm not a woodworking man. I've been unemployed for a while.. and... I'm trying to find some purpose foemr me my man. Because I'm not in the healthi.. scratch that. You're a skilled carpenter and a gentleman.

[@jeffh7951]

Loved this. Just getting in to woodworking myself, and this was the easiest fence I found to make, considering what tools I have. When I was finished, it made me happy!

[@richardgreen5682]

Being reasonably new to woodworking, and still putting together my tool collection, I found this very helpful. Not sure I'll be making the table base as I'd like to extend my saw table so as to incorporate the router. But the rest of your build I'll definitely be copying as I find your video easy to follow, concise, in plain language followed with a descriptor, and backed up with a plan. Very thoughtful - thank you. It's a 'thumbs up' from me. regards Richy

[@pds4927]

AWESOME! Thanks for sharing the plans for free. It really helps newbies (like me) in woodworking, thanks again

[@larrymanion182]

Larry Manion California Superb job showing how to build the router table. Very clear description of the building process and ease of operation. I'm taking advantage of having a free set of plans mailed to my home. Congratulations for a job well done. Best wishes, Larry

[@poprivet666]

I built this today and works amazingly. Thanks pal ya saved me over $600

[@koconnor1963]

Brilliant tool, I made mine today, slight change by buying a pre made insert for the centre of the table, cost £11 on amazon. Apart from that I stuck to the plans I downloaded from you. Top fella.

[@kevinjackson5191]

Having been searching and researching for myself, the reason he custom made a base plate out of acrylic is because DeWalt in their infinite wisdom decided to go with a different hole spacing to everyone else so none of the base plates will fit due to their stupid 62 x 62 hole spacing as opposed to the regular 70 x 62.

[@leemccomish1923]

One of the better DIY guides, like the router fence. Thanks for posting.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

You’re welcome.

[@NHess-cz8pj]

I've watched many many videos on how to build a router table. Your design was simple and using the carpet tape to jig a frame to route out the center was genius. It worked great. Thanks you.

[@Metralha2019]

Hello Where's My Pencil. I'm truly pleased to have found someone who is really honest. Thanks for the project, it was very helpful for me. Happy Holidays to you and yours. 😀👍

[@marcelomatias7965]

Great job, simple and functional. As for the acrylic hole to not heat and melt the material I learned that it would be good to moisten the drill bit with kerosene and proceed slowly. Greetings.

[@cheryltaylor1322]

Thank you, I like the fact that you had a download for us beginners. It does help us get started at least for me!

[@roelofcoetzee8396]

ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM , MAN YOU MAKE MY DAY!!!!

[@giorgioclavelli1757]

like the simplicity of your design. With the central hole in the acrylic, as far as I can understand it, it is not the using of forstner bit that caused the messy result, but that you used it to enlarge on an existing smaller hole (I did the same mistake but on hardwood). I'm pretty sure also using the holesaw bit would be messy too if the central drill bit fall in an existing previous hole. I guess these bits need sort of anchoring in the centre to work the way they are supposed to do it.

[@kevinashby4847]

I wasn't into the music that much but I think it's a very good build. I like the way you laid out the frame around the T-track to make a clean dado.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks Kevin.

[@x-con-x]

I have litteraly purchased my first router (Lockdown Boredom) And this is going to be my first project. Very well presented.explained and designed. New sub from me. The music was annoying,but the video made up for it :)

[@barrykery1175]

Great video. I just ordered the T-Track and bolts with knobs for my home made router table. I'm tired of using wood clamps to hold my fence in place. Thanks, Barry

[@ronh9384]

Good video and nice job on the table. Instead of making a new acrylic router plate just drill a larger hole in some mdf and use some double sided tape and stick it to the acrylic to act as a guide and re-drill the hole and center it up. Ron

[@joao.ebn.youtube]

Man, you are going to be my inspiration to do a router table, finally... I'll only add one modification to your project; another T-track parallel to the fence, to attach feather or other jigs. Thanks for your effort and to share it; won a subscription.

[@swetony]

Checked out dozens of vids and finally found the one that jumped out and said BUILD ME ! Well explained and this is totally doable when I get my T track. I have access to an L form aluminium profile 150mm x 100 x 12mm that i intend to use for the fence. 100% 90 degrees . Well done and look forward to seeing more. Regards from Sweden.

[@hobiecat901]

A very good video for a simple router table. Just what I was looking for. I do not need all the whistles and bells. This is prefect for me. Thanks. You get my subscription

[@richardharrold8777]

So many of these guides seem to over-complicate the fence. I like the way you approached it. It's functional and does a specific job. Sure, it can be finished beautifully, but that's an optional extra for most of us. I do like the suggestion below of a parallel T-track for guiding jigs. I also like the idea you mentioned of a guiding rule at each side of the fence to make sure it's straight. I guess we adapt your basic design to suit our own purposes and requirements, but this is a great starters' guide. Thanks.

[@AllenReinecke]

About to build a router fence and I think I'll use that dust extraction design. I was going to pull from the end of an enclosed fence, but this is more economic and likely more efficient, with less losses. 👍👍

[@akudesia]

Love it because your fence design/build is one of the simplest and coolest that I have seen on KZbin so far. Will build mine soon. Thanks for posting this awesome video.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks Ardash.

[@Gregn604]

Best, straight forward router table build!

[@ranger2316]

You should be pleased. It's a great homemade router table. Well done and thank you for the video!

[@nelsonw2096]

This is one of the very best router table videos on KZbin if not the best. I'm going to get started on mine very soon and I'm going to be patterning a lot of it on yours.

[@markbrooks7257]

I REALLY like the design and I appreciate the free plans. Now to fire up excel to convert this material list from metric to imperial lol

[@neliorodrigues2249]

Muito bacana ficou excelente seu projeto é uma ótima apresentação e muito boa à demonstração valeu e de grande utilidade está ferramenta obrigado

[@markcurd8899]

Great video bud thanks for sharing! Nothing wrong with a forstner bit on a acrylic, your pilot hole was bigger than the bits which gave it the wobble. Try it out on another bit of scrap with matched pilot your get better result than a hole saw 👍🏻

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks Mark you're right about the pilot hole unfortunately I made it that big as it fitted the attachment to line up the router but I'll do it a different way next time. 👍🏼

[@gordonmoore4356]

Great video and this will probably be the design I will use as you have kindly shared. But I agree with the last comment, the music spoilt it and in some spots, it was so loud when you were speaking that I couldn't hear what you were saying. Great video and thanks

[@godssheep3959]

I see this video is coming up on 2 years old so this suggestion maybe irrelevant by now but what I found works well with finding the center point to drill the hole for the router bit in the base plate is to use the router itself to create the pilot hole. Use a small V groove bit or an 1/8 inch strait bit or something similar in the router to create a small pin hole while the router is mounted as it would be while in normal use then you can use the forstner bit or a hole saw to drill with that pin hole size pilot to make certain your hole is perfectly centered. That is what I found at least what works for me.

[@Canosa612]

Nice job mate. Out of the 5-6 different DIY router table videos I have viewed I find this one very simple and really nice. I put this design and video on top of my list.

[@free2binnh]

I really like these plans, easy to make and not expensive either. I do need to convert to inches, top will be 24" x 16".

[@leftykelly3944]

Very nice and simple design. I'm saving it for a future build.

[@MrKurtay]

Mate this is the best table I have seen here. 👍🏼

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks.

[@johnanderson8096]

Excellent video... very nice router table!!! That being said.... I just started my list of reasons why I need to upgrade to that Bosch Compound Saw ( What a Beauty!!!)... all the reasons so far are totally bogus... but if I can come up with another 10 bogus reasons why my life will be better if I buy that saw... well maybe Ill go for it???

[@valbenavidez7312]

There are many Ideas but I like yours and will attempt to make one. Great video!

[@billyjay4672]

I also saw the benefit of your router table thanks for the free plans , appreciated it and I also will put a T track in front for feather boards but overall just a good piece of kit. Cheers. Billy from Scotland.

[@martincox2988]

At last, a video on how to make a router table that is plain easy to understand. Normally American with brands and terms un-associated with the U.K. Well done. 👍👍👍👍

[@Dsoginventor]

Martin Cox , if you chaps learned to speak English it would be easier for you. (Just kidding)

[@koconnor1963]

Ha ha 😂

[@jimkelly3278]

Easy to understand . Ideal for the DIY fan like me. Good job.

[@EM-df6mo]

Great video. Just got a router yesterday, thanks to your video I can afford to put a table together for it next week. Thanks a lot. I have subscribed as well. All the best to you and yours young man.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks Earl.

[@csabagerlicze3102]

This is a very good video. I'm a hobby wood worker. Very useful to me, I was looking for such a video but this is the best. Thank you.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks you’re welcome.

[@malcolmalexander5246]

Nice video, clear and precise. Very helpful for what I have in mind. (Don't scratch the Omega!)

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks Malcolm. The face has some sort of tempered crystal glass seems very scratch resistant but I’m still careful. 👍🏼

[@malcolmalexander5246]

I have the same, but use an old watch when doing woodwork.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

They are very nice! I’ve got an Apple Watch now son only comes out on special occasions.

[@andymarriott8150]

Great video and a very versatile table with lots of space to add extras to customise it your exact requirements. I use feather boards on my router table that came with it when I brought it new in a box at first I thought the feather boards would be useless and not needed but I have since found out there very useful I have 1 on each end of the fence to push the work downwards and 1 flat on the table to push the work towards the fence it works really well as there adjustable.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks Andy, I did consider feather boards and have a couple laying about, if i get some more t-track i might add them or just rout out some groves for them.

[@andymarriott8150]

just as an idea my feather boards have 2 slots each cut into them and are secured using coach bolts and wing nuts

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Ok thanks i'll have to take a look at mine.

[@petervanhoof4305]

Build a dirt condo

[@g.m.forsythe9626]

I really appreciate this very straightforward video and especially the free plans. I didn't mind the music at all and didn't miss anything significant in the narrative even though I am hearing-impaired.Thanks so much!

[@godoATUS]

Thanks for the video, and for the easy to understand plan, Kudos!!!

[@cbaker1249]

The one thing I really like about my fellow Britons doing this, a good idea as well, is that, unlike our American fellows, the Brits will use one word, where they would use a thousand instead? Most other videos, I'm knackered just listening to them!

[@azul8811]

I thought that this was a great build. I just wish he would have spoken a bit more…

[@markwoodhouse4046]

Yep. Simple no nonsense video helping amateurs like me trying to put a shop together. Thanks. Not crazy about the music but turned the volume down :-) Subscribed.

[@johnmcdonald9977]

Avery good tutorial completely destroyed by the music - who on earth decides on the accompanying music for you tube videos. Quite impressed with this design as it encompasses all that I need for my current project and I will be building one! Many thanks.

[@ronalddavis]

great build. using a plunge router with a scissor jack lift would be the ultimate

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks yes plunge and jack lift would be cool but would limit the use of router to just this application. I only have one router so it needs to be easily useable for hand held use.

[@ronalddavis]

Ok I didn't know you only had one router

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Yeah I’m waiting for DeWalt to bring out a cordless trim router but they are being a bit slow!

[@kendaubney6746]

great setup, if you use "KEROSINE" when cutting center hole you will find that you will get a much cleaner cut.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks but flammable though with the heat?

[@bijulovinit]

Thank you for sharing, just my thought, I rather hear the equipment sound that the background music.

[@simonswann1954]

Thats probably going to be one of my next projects, very impressed, fair play to you fella, and great 'free' plans, nice one !!

[@tofou9726]

Salut encore du super boulot ,vraiment une super table de défonceuse et encore le plan gratuit, c'est cool, je vais la réaliser ça rapidement. Encore merci.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

+Tof ou vous êtes les bienvenus

[@brentjerome7111]

Want to do this in an existing mobile work bench. This will test my skill for sure.. How can I add the track if it is on the inside of the table. Maybe holes at end of track so I can remove the fence if necessary? Brainstorming here.

[@peterbonifacio3288]

Very good basic design for a router table!

[@comette4u]

Great tips for the hole saw and gap in the fence! Thanks!

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

No problem.

[@Robswoodworkingdiy]

Top build and great video as always. I was going to build one myself but fell lucky with a router table top brand new in box for a tenner. Regarding protection I put clear polyurethane satin on my mdf table saw top. It makes the fence slide brilliantly.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks Robbie I'll bear that in mind I have some polyurethane spray in the drawer.

[@Robswoodworkingdiy]

Happy Wife Happy Life how you finding the Bosch mitre saw. It looks the bees. What would you recommend for around £200 max, don't mind used

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

It's a fantastic saw a real beast glad I built the mitre saw station though. I'd go for anything that is from a premium brand, DeWalt, Bosch etc. You should be able to get one for £200 second hand. I do have an evolution rage saw as a backup but it's not particularly accurate and very noisy. Cuts metal though.

[@Robswoodworkingdiy]

Happy Wife Happy Life I have s cheap branded one that I've had for around 10 years, not very accurate at all. How long did it take to build the mitre saw station, problem with me is I'm impatient, I need to take my time, at the minute I build everything in an hour or so. 😫😫 router table jay bates style👍🏻

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

The workbenches didn't take long but getting it all at the right level was time consuming and calibration of the fence and stop block needs time to ensure accuracy. Probably 2 days workshop time.

[@paulrafter6715]

Nice work, good result ✅ And thank you for sharing your ideas and expertise 😊😊😊

[@ericb.davenport9762]

Very nice. I used some of your ideas to build my own fence. Thank you.

[@Аберпредвести]

Hi from Macedonia and thanks for sharing the video!

[@johnshort1536]

Great job, small cost outlay and does the job required. Well done.

[@adriantrain2037]

Thanks, that my job in the morning. Build a router table and then a cross cut saw set up. I'm a welder fabricated, so this whole wood working thing is a bit pesky but hey............. I am getting there........ good vids like yours really help the cause.....

[@clivesquire6463]

mate at last a real easy to follow router table love it and the video do you have a shopping list as im going to make one at the weekend cheers buddy stay safe all the best , clive .

[@wolswildcamping1257]

Cool build man and free plans too, both the video and plans were very well done. Earned yourself a sub. Thanks for sharing, be safe and be lucky, Wol.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks Wols.

[@aroldfut]

Nice clean design and build! However I think you might want to consider push blocks for routing short pieces....fingers to close to the bit if the material suddenly kicks back.

[@sar11809redwork]

Thanks, I was looking for a simple low cost Router table and this fits the bill.

[@daryld8901]

Great build I did something similar on a smaller scale for my dewalt trim router that clamps in my workbench vice. Thanks for sharing.

[@00m1k300]

That wasn’t stupid of you to use that bit. It is how we learn to better our selves as a carpenter... I like this table and I’m going to build one my self thanks

[@gunnslinger7774]

The plans are freaking awesome... Great work...

[@k-dog2911]

How did you get the plans?

[@stephanelacroix9426]

Smart job, I agree words about music, so I seen the video without sound! It's better and I understand full the sequentials, thks a lot!

[@dj_prez-1]

Great video. Great job in building the router table, you did a hell of a job.

[@Steve-dr7rr]

I have a circular saw 3 drills & driver a small Japanese saw and need to build a work bench that will hopefully hold a miter saw table saw and a router table. I’ve spent 35-40 years managing with screwdrivers and odd bits all my life also had a electric planer hand held but it got pinched from my shed so trying to build up tools to build things but I haven’t got a clue what I need and in what order to get them any advice or help would be appreciated I use a wheelchair most of time due to my disability but can try most things if not heavy or complicated

[@natarajansugumar5671]

very simple and easy to build such a nice Trimmer table and made demonstration by this talent carpenter.Good Luck

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks Natarajan glad you liked it.

[@PhilsWorkshop1953]

Thanks for the plans will be adding this to my work shop not many give ideas away free many thanks.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

You’re welcome Phil I’m hoping some people might donate to my charitable cause as the plans are free.

[@personal-free]

Thank you very very much ! You saved me by providing plans .

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

+A. Barham you’re welcome.

[@davidwarren4569]

Perhaps if you extended the tracks to the front, you could fit a sliding table for cutting grooves in the corners of boxes which are mitre cut?

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Yes good idea lots of options for enhancing.

[@MrDoohdaah]

Hi there. thanks for posting this video. I'll definitely have a go at this one.

[@hemlock40]

Nearly 100 pct of these router table builds are for small trim routers. Can the designs be scaled for a regular size one?

[@kirkhamandy]

Great video and very informative, thanks for making and sharing. Like others though, yeah, I'd rather hear the power tools than music (any music, not just what you used). Keep up the good work though.

[@kirkhamandy]

oh, and thanks for sharing a link to the router bit in another comment reply. It's often hard to find the tools used sometimes, esp with the american videos that advertise stuff you can't get here in the UK. That's my only tip for other videos, show all the bits and bobs (like the router bit) and if possible links in the description to where us mere mortals can get them.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Andy Kirkham no problem I've added the link in the description too

[@pip5461]

Awesome, just what I'll need,when I get a router.No idea what type or make,just something for odds and ends.. .

[@tombrownrigg8794]

Thanks Brother, appreciate the help 👍

[@danielesilvaggi]

Thank you for the free plans. This was a very good build.

[@shooter-71]

I don't speak English! 😭 This is video very good!! Thanks!! 👍👍👍

[@truesnuh4781]

This is the idea I had in mind, thanks for running through it, earned a sub, and like here. Keep it up!

[@digoulm]

I like your design and made my own version of your router table - I love it! Already used it to make some small projects 😀

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

+Dieter Gobbers glad to hear it thanks for your comments.

[@gumtreeterry9904]

A nice video build. It was very clear. The design was elegantly simple which gave me the confidence to build it myself. Ive subscribed to your channel and look forward to more of the same. All the best, Terry.

[@WheresMyPencilUK]

Thanks Terry glad you enjoyed the video.

[@januszkorbecki3163]

You are a great carpenter. Greetings.

[@drprepper8229]

Great video, I want to incorporate router top into table saw extension leaf. Nice easy to follow instructions, I too turned volume down 🤣 great job!