Building a SIMPLE Workbench with Router Lift

[@jabe00]

It was me or the router table was in the wrong position/direction? Anyway I think you will find out when you add the fence. By the way, great vídeo.

[@ericw9655]

Yep. It was installed backwards. 🤦‍♂️

[@krystalsalkowski5864]

Would love a link to the actual design so we know exactly what to buy... basically what you showed in the beginning of the video

[@kellenellis8776]

What was your reason for putting the router table in that orientation? Seems like that’s “upside down” on how traditional router tables are aligned with the fence and feather board slots.

[@HAXMAN]

I've always used a router mounted in an extended table saw top. This is how they are generally oriented so it's what I'm most comfortable and used to using.

[@pag345]

@@HAXMAN What do you mean ? I've never seen a router table (in an extension wing or otherwise) where the fence is in between the router and the end of the table. Do you sit on your table to you it ? or do you just shoot it from the side ?

[@pag345]

haha yeah I spotted that too...

[@collindavis2656]

Looks like you mounted the table on the wrong way. Aren’t the mitre slots for the fence supposed to be on the opposite side of where you stand and work?

[@HAXMAN]

People do it different ways. I’m used to the router being mounted in a table saw base and this mimics that setup.

[@collindavis2656]

Ok. I was confused. I just bout the same table, but the phenolic one and the super fence. Doing it the same way into my workbench. Great video man!

[@cynthiaedwards5149]

Oh my gosh I think my husband must have watched this video. He built his a couple of weeks ago and it looks amazing. I had to buy him some new, bigger casters, cause the ones he had were not big enough. I wish I could send you a pic of his table!

[@PatFitzpatrick78]

Yeah I know this video is old but I have the same exact tablesaw I bought it over 10years ago and it’s still kicking 🤟

[@MajorChisholm]

I wished I had seen those casters when I was building mine. I think I am going to need to replace my casters at some point. I will keep these in mind for when I do.

[@kodiak536kodiak536]

You got to ve kiddung, tight? $399 for the lift?! All that work and money for what? Convenience?

[@kwrench1]

Two thumbs on this video! The transition at the 4:55 mark was dope! Nice build...you've got a like and subscribe out of me.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks a lot! I appreciate that!

[@carterscustomrods]

Ooof... did you regret the Bora motor yet, or did you not use the router table more than a few times? 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

[@martinboyd6474]

Very nice, I use 1x4 or ripped plywood for my legs I make the same kind as well. It makes for a lighter table and can cost less. You make good stuff sir, love your work.

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Great workbench. I've been wanting to add a router lift somewhere in my shop. I've been looking at the Jessem. How have you liked it?

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you! It's been great.

[@RudiLV]

you have all the tools to make it happen. I have old circular saw with no track and table router.

[@sethwallen1153]

My question is where did you get the fence for the router table top that isn’t a woodpeckers fence

[@kentgray2220]

Great video. Followed what you did, and mine turned out almost exactly like yours. I do have a question. Which fence are you planning on using in the router table? Keep it up.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! That’s great to hear 😃 I actually haven’t needed a fence yet but I’ve been going back and forth on building one or buying one. All the extras are nice but for fifteen years in the cabinet business all I used was a simple diy plywood fence built in thirty minutes. That’s probably the route I’ll take. No pun intended 😄

[@kentgray2220]

@@HAXMAN I had a bosch portable router table. I took the cheap fence from it, drilled a couple of precisely located holes for the T-track and viola', instant router fence. Not the best by a long shot, but adequate for what I do........

[@HAXMAN]

@@kentgray2220 nice

[@danmcconologue6381]

Was there ever a router fence build video? Looking to do something very similar with a bench I'm putting together .

[@rvah13rav87]

Great video, anxious to see the table complete! Cool dog!

[@carterscustomrods]

Wouldn't life for righties be easier if Festool/Makita were Blade Left design? Its a pain walking down a rip cut, while twisted to the left. One day, someone good (... not you Kreg!... ) will make a left blade track saw. And hopefully do it in 7-¼" blade design to make angled rips in heavier lumber, easier. As a former lefty, the righties using track saws just don't know what their missing.

[@lovera3878]

This is exactly what i am doing. I just started a workbench and rather than inserting the router lift and router i am inserting a Rockler router table top. Cost me good money, will look better and do away with my router table thus giving me more space. I am also copying you downdraft section but using peg board sized holes instead.

[@leearrington]

How did your build go . I’m planning to use a rockler table top and insert or lift

[@kevinm8865]

lmao "hit that thumbs down button twice". Nice.

[@dennissmith5837]

Nice project so far, waiting for additional videos for this project. I think you did a great job on the video itself, especially with the “halfsoson” with the cricket cherping sound.

[@kevinc1956]

Good build. I need a good workbench in my garage, but I have a two-car garage and two vehicles to park in it. Harsh winters and summer hail here in South Dakota, so need to be able to park vehicles in the garage, but want some workshop flexibility. I have about two feet of clearance on one side of the garage when both vehicles are parked inside, so I’m going to think about making a similar table but only two-feet wide. Maybe I can add a fold-up extension on the table. Enjoy watching your videos; the levity is a great addition… “really give it to me and hit that thumbs down twice”…. LOL.

[@char8a291]

I realize this video is three ya old but I just found your channel. 😂 I’m a retired teacher in my sixties and started gardening. Do you have a video on building a simple outdoor table where I could work with pots and five gallon buckets while sitting down? Back knees…old folks stuff. Love your videos and sweet family. 🌱👍🐕

[@JoeLazzara]

This was a great video and you did a great job on the install. It makes for such a clean look, not to mention functionality. I love the pup too lol. I also have a German Shepherd and he has the same exact orange ball LOL. I’m not kidding, he really does! He also does the same thing, drops it right where you’re working and everything else. I know exactly what you go through when she does that. Thanks again for posting this video. I learned a lot so I could do mine when I’m ready.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks! 👍 It's always cool to hear from another GSD owner!

[@JoeLazzara]

@@HAXMAN Oh yeah it is!! Nothing but GSD's for me. When I saw the dog, I kind of knew right away what she's doing lol. Then when I saw the ball, I said....I feel his pain lol. 🐕👍

[@donnyhall2535]

Adam, I'm gonna steal your design for this. But split it and hinge it for space. Depending on what's in the garage

[@CharlesSmith-cr5lc]

Love your builds bud looking forward to being all done and watching your builds with it , best of all seeing your daughter working with you

[@HAXMAN]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that.

[@positivelyportugal]

The fast camera movements and speeding up the video gave me serious vertigo, can't watch anymore

[@fortebeat7472]

Thumbs down twice!!! Hahaha proper laughed out loud!!!

[@luish8056]

HAXMAN producing quality, informative, entertaining, content consistently. Comparing this to his recent video, as of 2022, shows a tick up in editing quality and overall production. But it really is just a great channel with lots to learn from.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks Luis!

[@MAGAMAN]

That one poorly designed work bench.

[@ecmo2007]

I wish this video was made years ago. Awesome tip with the carpet tape! Thank you!

[@keithf5236]

thumbs down twice... hhahahahah classic :)

[@Latenightcrewdave]

New to the channel, I dig it . Ty for the info!

[@glen3257]

Thumbs up for your skillset, build and personality. I guess that thumbs up also goes for your video showing off all of your fancy expensive tools used. I am not a hater, just a bit discouraging for those without the funds trying to get started. Respect.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks so much! To be honest I've wanted these tools for 15 years. I sold all my industrial tools when I closed my cabinet shop. That's what allowed me to buy these, but I used very basic, inexpensive tools for many years and they worked just fine. Don't be discouraged. It's more about the know-how than the tool.

[@richard.hart.]

cool video and nice simple build which is great. Love that router table top. They cost a bucket load more down here in SA though so we just DIY them ourselves haha. Looking forward to watching your other videos.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks, this is the first router table top I've ever bought. In the past I just drilled a hole in my saw table. This was always on my wish list. Thanks for watching!

[@kallinreyj]

I'm not sure if this has been asked but do you have a material list and instructions for us wood noobs? Btw love all the videos I've seen so far

[@HAXMAN]

Sorry. I don't. I'm working on having that available some time soon for projects. Thanks!

[@lowplainstu]

!where did you get the drills from at 6.50 please?

[@HAXMAN]

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[@Jorgenaut]

lol you're alright man. really enjoyed watching this.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@jordanlawson6132]

HEY! Do you use a 80 or 100 tooth diablo on that sweet Bosch miter saw? I use a 60 been thinking of going to higher tooth count. Get a small amount of tear out on soft wood. Thanks

[@HAXMAN]

I use an 80 tooth

[@allent555]

I use 80 tooth dewalt blades and they work perfectly for trim carpentry

[@rvah13rav87]

Looks great. Looking forward to more.

[@wildercain1026]

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[@rowancade9095]

@Wilder Cain Yup, I've been watching on Flixzone for since december myself :D

[@allent555]

A table in a table !!!! 🤩

[@katiewashburn1378]

hey brother which insert table did you buy? the bigger one? and does the jessem fit right into either the small or big? been thinking of doing this same exact thing..love the video

[@HAXMAN]

I used the smaller table. I've got the links to the lift and table in the description so you can see exactly what I used. The Jessem should fit in either one. The corner screw holes don't quite line up between the lift and table but that didn't really bother me. The main thing is the depth and opening size were perfect.

[@katiewashburn1378]

did u make your fence yet, would love see what you did thx

[@HAXMAN]

@@katiewashburn1378 I haven't yet, if you can believe it. I've had too many projects going on. I can't decide if I want to make a super simple and fast one or a really nice one with t-track and all the goodies. I'm going to get it done soon either way and I'll put it up on here.

[@ryanthresher4045]

By chance can you show a video on that Mitre Saw table? (I am assuming you made that as well)

[@HAXMAN]

I'm going to build a new one. That's just an old cabinet I reused.

[@ryanthresher4045]

@@HAXMAN looking forward to it, love your videos. I'm a total noob just getting started, but going to make the hanging lights (hopefully with Jack Daniels barrels too!) And the raised garden beds around our fire pit area... 🤞

[@HAXMAN]

@@ryanthresher4045 Thank you!

[@ryanthresher4045]

@@HAXMAN I built it! Mine is only 3x6 and I'm getting ready to cut out a tables saw rather than the router. Wanted to post a pic, but so it goes. This is my first project, thanks so much for making your vids!

[@HAXMAN]

@@ryanthresher4045 That’s awesome! Thanks so much for letting me know.

[@tesla_3_performance]

Damn the table insert is 300$ alone 😲 can I just attach my router directly to the table without having all that?

[@HAXMAN]

You absolutely could drill a hole in the table with a hole saw and screw your router base to the table bottom. That's what I had on my first workbench. You just have to get under the table to adjust. It's good to have two router bases if you want more versatility. This was kinda my dream setup I've wanted for 20 years.

[@tesla_3_performance]

HAXMAN I just bought a dewalt router that came with a plunger base, so I can mount the other base underneath; that’s what I was planning anyways

[@HAXMAN]

Awesome 👍

[@glen3257]

Amazon it is $191.00

[@glen3257]

well crap! Now only 5 left in stock brb gotta click quick will only be 4 left lol. Ok edit, I am losing my sense of humor love the build but just clicked on track saw... $900.bucks. Now I feel your pain Jeff Swafford :(

[@I_Can_Do_That]

Great video.

[@HAXMAN]

Thanks!

[@dallasacuff9335]

Did you ever finish the table with the sanding station?