How to make a router table that fits in a small workshop

[@weekendprojects2739]

I've seen a bunch of router table builds but this is hands down the most efficient for a small workshop DIY'r like me. Well done mate!

[@MrKww900l]

I bought this as a gift for my friend kzbin.infoUgkxcZqgZ8Ynkiz5n_LxIWRlAicuzmz5kCHG who is just starting out in the world of wood work. He loves it!! There is a great section on different wood and what to use for what kind of job and a similar section for tools as well. The projects in it are things you probably would have a go at with clear instructions, pictures, videos and diagrams throughout. Great for a beginner/amateur wood worker.

[@waynemiller6070]

Using the fence to drill holes and then using the jigsaw to connect the holes for the adjustable fence. Very nice!

[@21thTek]

Only a Genius can imagine and do things like this. This is a serious successfully thinking "out of the box" project. CONGRATULATIONS WORLD ENGINEER !!

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thanks! It's a great tool to make for a small workshop

[@mbt841]

Best fence design I've seen in one of these videos. Simple, no metal tracks or bulky clamps, and it looks like it will stay nice and square. Thanks!

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Glad you like it!

[@fabiomerlin8820]

Cool ideas. I´ll use some of them in my small shop. Thanks a lot for the video.

[@denoro.]

I love those clamps you use to hold your fence in place

[@mariawaczek4823]

Me too. What are they called? I've been trying to look it up......

[@denoro.]

@@mariawaczek4823 i don't really know but for something similar i use some clamps for holding your bicycle seat up. Don't laugh, 😄, they're amazing. Not from aluminium though, but steel. The downside is that you can't clamp more than 4-5 cm of material. But it's enough for me

[@tstuff]

That is the best DIY router table I've seen. Easy to make and move out of the way when not being used. Now I just need to build that work bench

[@Stoneycombe]

"I had this lying around so I am going to use it" Very true, but when you first 'found' the rod in question, you did not discard it, you just knew it was going to come in useful at some point! And that is the real limitation of a small work bench situation, not enough room to store things that you KNOW you will need as soon as you have thrown them, out! My work bench is only15 ins deep front to back, so good one chap! good solution to extend bench depth. I have just rebuilt my bench, but if I had seen your vid first I might have made my new top on a base of steel frame ( simple , not heavy) so as to mount the hollow square steel tube. Years ago I used to build my own market stall & used the tube inside tube fitting for quick & safe setting up of the framing. My present new work top has a 2 x 4 inch front bearer side on for strength, but I just might drill out a couple of holes & insert some square hollow tube through that, drill through the far end to mount it & fix the front end with brackets, thanks for the inspiration

[@remyd5923]

Finally a tutorial video for a router table that doesn't require 100.000$ of tools, a CNC, welding and a 3D printer. Thanks!

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Haha. I love to make that one too. First I need to save for those tools though

[@jay-zm8us]

This is the best DIY router table video I have watched. Very good design. I particularly liked the dust collection port. Thank you for sharing.

[@Smelch]

Really simple but practical idea, well done

[@MoZaHo]

Best DYI table I've found that's simple to make, and easier to store. Well done

[@karlehamer6105]

This is fantastic! I never would have thought to use the guide rods for easy installation/removal! Great idea, thank you for making a video!!

[@sneakydemon1198]

Love that square tube rail system.

[@daveperrin9408]

Probably one of the best home made router tables I've seen. Great job. 👍👍👍

[@mg1297]

IT IS REFRESHING TO SEE SOMETHING MADE THAT IS USEFUL, SIMPLE DESIGN, AND FULLY FUNCTIONING WITH PORTABILITY IN MIND - EASY TO ASSEMBLE AND STORE AWAY...

[@KBBAKTHA]

Brilliant design for a small workshop, with just one router for all tasks. Thanks for sharing

[@ZeenchChriz]

exactly what i was looking for, for like 2 month... Thx man, especially the idea to undo the router from the table... rly appreciate ur work.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Great! that's awesome to hear! I love it too. Most versions have the router kinda permanent in place. But not everyone owns more than one router..

[@belgowulf3147]

@@Thepracticalengineer Plus when you want to mouont it on a more permanent table you need to purchase a router lift. Not cheap!

[@MrMartwy]

@@belgowulf3147 I've seen solutions with a cheap supermarket scissor car jack, and DIY rails, acting as a router lift. The entire cost may be as low as $20-$25 . Removable version with those metal rails may have a problem with keeping the router bit in a steady 90-degree angle. I would add some kind of removable latch in front of the router to prevent sagging.

[@juanowar]

The best video I ever seen for building a simple router table. Thank you.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thanks! it is indeed a handy tool

[@nielsmit9835]

Amazing! A genius is reckonized by how simple he can solve a very complex problem. Thanks for sharing!

[@qoloraeducationcentre7880]

So cool and easy, perfect for a me with limited space. just bought a router and this is my next project. thanx

[@pirakoXX]

Wow! Thank you SO much! (y) After 2 months of watching a lot of yt videos, this video just solved two essential problems for me, the best way possible, as I'm having a small workshop and a limited budget: 1) How to prepare the workbench I'm going make to be able to add more jigs, fx. a router table (this 20x20 mm solution is a simple, but also a strong and safe way to add jigs), and 2) How to make a simple, effective, strong and removable router table for my new router that fits the workbench! Win win. :D Greetings from Denmark (y)

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Glad to hear that it's useful for you :)

[@TheBikerDodge]

Great idea using the square tubing to make it demountable.

[@midnight121190]

GREAT design! I just spent like 10 minutes googling to figure out those fasterners @5:46 are called "cam clamps" lol. Where did you get them?

[@alancarlyon340]

Fabulous video as most hacks/video's on you Tube are guy's who have sheds bigger than my garage, I only have a corner shed to do my hobby's in! So this guy will do for me from now on! Cheers Mate!

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thanks!

[@debraroth4724]

I have a small shop for my hobby I am going to try and make this!! Great idea!!

[@cpta03]

Brilliant design. Using the rods to hold the router is very creative and original. You now have a new subscriber and I will watch your other videos. Thank you for posting.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thanks Steven! That's nice to hear

[@drsbillie]

Using the rods is a brilliant idea. I own the same router and will start making this table soon. Thanks!

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Glad to hear

[@swndle1]

very simple but such a creative use of space. I have a small shop so in stead of buying a router table I will build this.

[@charlessmalley1297]

Was trying to figure out where I could fit a router table in my tiny area. The 20x20 square tubing is an awesom idea. Thanks alot for the great idea.

[@gustavcarlsson6090]

This was a great video. I don't have much space and found this perfect for me. Thanks

[@Usksider]

Great idea using rods to secure the router. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@mdouble100]

Brilliant. It is very impressive to see how you make the best use of every square foot of space in you small shop. You've given me some great ideas for my shop in my garage.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thanks! That's awesome to hear!

[@davidespinosa8242]

I absolutely love this. Just got me a router, I’m totally gonna do this. Very practical use of space. Thanks for the video.

[@mrbill681]

Really like your modular concept. I too have a small workshop/garage combination.

[@soniag6468]

New subscriber here, I was looking for ideas on how to make a router table and saw many videos, this one is the best, easy to make, easy to store and easy to take out the router. I’m going to try to do one. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Glad I could help

[@mikeking7470]

Nice build! Add a slot for a miter guide and a bushing to mount a guide pin and wax the top.

[@DaanArt-UK]

Instantly Recognized that you are from Holland :) Because I was in Holland for 15 years :) Nice video as Nederland :)

[@spartanface117]

I'm new to the woodwork game and watching how simple you make it all look I feel I can achieve anything. Thank you for all the help and advice! Keep up the great work.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

You can achieve anything. The only reason things look simple when I do it is because I made the mistakes earlier 😂

[@jamesedwards3266]

Thank you for this. My workshop is the same size as yours and this is a great idea.

[@rossfairweather8476]

Awesome project I know what I’m doing with my weekend now thanks

[@garethjones2312]

Thank you for that! Will make one next weekend.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Sweet!

[@terrymccusker9882]

You have a very logical and common sense approach and I love how simple this build is. You explained what you were doing and why very well. Thanks.

[@neilmunro7961]

Love the idea of using the guide rods to fix the router in position.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Yeah that works awesome!

[@timcass5759]

Simple, quick, and straightforward. 👍 awesome table.

[@patricksimons560]

Veel handiger dan een routertafel die toch vaak in de weg staat! Ook een goed systeem om je tafel uit te breiden.

[@optisjaan]

Welke maten heb je gebruikt als ik vragen mag

[@oleomania]

Well produced video. For me, as i am coming from enjoying watching JSK Koubou's perfectionist tutorials, I guess I am going to follow your layout basically. Thanks

[@ulflarsen9449]

Nice job man. Simple, clean, but effective.

[@Rjames112]

I love this; I think I’m going to steal your table idea for the rail system.

[@AndyCPugh]

Nice. That gives me a couple of ideas for making a router table for the tinkerage.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Sweet! Looking forward to your build! Do you have a project you need one for or just want one?

[@AndyCPugh]

I sometimes find myself clamping a router upside down which is ok for smaller items but a fence and a proper table would be so much more useful and safer.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Yes I've done that in the past as well. didn't feel very safe to me

[@TheRealGrandadNo1]

Brilliant, just brilliant! Thank you for posting.

[@austinmarius850]

Super brilliant. I loved how you anticipated the need for additional support in your table top build. Very nice man!

[@studio1966]

Your modular Workbench ist the best idea i saw. Thats my goal for the future. Top

[@gadjetsvideo]

Fantastic idea, just what I need in my small workshop.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thanks! That's awesome to hear

[@wayneduncan5656]

Very impressed with forethought in design of work bench to accommodate such an accessory as this router table ~ very creative!

[@Skidmark84]

Great solution and love the simplicity of being able to remove router easily, will definately be using your idea. Thank you 10/10👌

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Glad it was helpful! It is a great little table :)

[@jamesmkoenig]

Awesome man. You inspired me! Now, where do you get those clamps for the fence?

[@davidneale-lorello2954]

Love the bike hub clamps.

[@mikaelhogberg2522]

perfect design! I'm going out to the garage now and starting to build my own table, I have a couple of hours before the hockey game starts. greetings from Sweden!

[@mikolajrazny]

how did it go? :) I'm thinking about doing it myself - did you manage to finish it by now? ^^ Had any issues?

[@FringanSthlm]

This is great, I love the functional approach

[@mariah8200]

This is such a unique way to attach the router and table! I love it!

[@dzee9481]

Very Well Done!!! This is very practical router table for a small spaces.

[@iangraham9050]

This was great. Thanks Emile for showing me that my small workshop CAN have a router table. :-)

[@royharkins7066]

Fantastic 🥳 I’m in a very small W/S a glass conservatory in fact, it could go very wrong if I’m not on the ball lol, superb idea, in my FLOOR SPACE 1.9 X 2.8 M .... it’s just slightly under ! It’s a challenge , tools too be built for projects too sell , im ordering the bars ,...thank you Roy

[@Thepracticalengineer]

That space is about the same size as mine. You can do a lot there

[@royharkins7066]

@@Thepracticalengineer yes mate , your an inspiration to many.......I MUST REMEMBER TO TAKE THE CHUCK KEY OUT LOL 😊

[@alanfarmer8294]

Brilliant project. Are there any plans available.

[@MCH58]

Brilliant - simple to do - just wish I had a modular workbench with the slots for fitting. I need to plan ahead. Thank you.

[@charliehead94]

If you have a workshop of the right tools!

[@MCH58]

@@charliehead94 It's amazing what can be made with just a few basic tools and years of experience and application. kzbin.info/door/laEdLrmti779-tyovta8zw I'm slowly building up my tools, only been going 40 years, some of the stuff is a bit dated but still more than functional, the skills are far harder.

[@scottykav9850]

Fantastic idea for a small workshop.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

:) yeah its a great tool! I use it a lot since I made it

[@TomSmith-yv6gi]

“...because I wouldn’t enjoy it too much if the router was to come out.” 😂😂 Beautiful design and very practical!

[@unholycheeseburger]

Thanks for this video from Prince George, BC Canada

[@kieranomahony00]

Ahhhh this brings back memories. I miss the videos in english

[@johnkolethu8938]

Good work. And I will make one for my router.

[@JLanc1982]

cool video! i like how you use the square tubing mounting!

[@ecaff9515]

Excellent video and process. I to have a small shop and will have to make a router table that is easy to get to and put away. Thanks for sharing.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

I can really recommend something like this, its quite simple to make and really useful. I didn't think I would use it much when I made it but I actually use it quite a lot.

[@donnyhernandez635]

thanx that's what I needed 4 a small shop thanx again look forward for more videos

[@tonydamata]

Great work, I think I am going to try this, but the most genius thing I saw was the 20MM spaced holes under the countertop to add modular work spaces. that is a great idea

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Yeah, Those holes are awesome! They are so handy in small workshops

[@jchan3358]

Brilliant design! I have not permanent space other than tool storage space. Your design will allow me to clamp to my B&D Workmate table when I need it. Subscribed!

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Awesome! It's a nice little tool indeed

[@edcaffey4248]

Excellent video and process Thank you for sharing Your skill is more than enough... You could turn the music volume down to a lower level to minimize the distraction. Great songs...

[@havelockvetinari9395]

Excellent idea, my workshop is pretty tiny so that will make it possible for me to have a router table.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Yeah for a small shop this is awesome. I don’t use the router a lot so it's nice that is out of the way most of the time. Then if I need it it's ready to go within minutes

[@havelockvetinari9395]

My idea is to have the supports for the table fold away. I bought 2 shelf brackets that fold flat with a press of a lever. they are really robust and will definitely do the job. I will probably add some cam levers to allow the table to be attached and removed quickly. I'll let you know how I get on.

[@TUCANO9HUMF]

Great Little Project. Just what I need. Where did you get those folding clamps from. They look really practical

[@michaeldavelaar3336]

I really enjoyed your video, great idea this router bench

[@byLokie]

Good. i also installed 2 x Ruler Fence gauges for the Sliding Fence. I just printed out a ruler online Recessed 2x groves (Thickness of Printed Paper) in the table ( Left side of "Left" Fence Slot and Right side of "Right" Fence Slot) Then glued Ruler into Slot. This is to help with Paralell. You could by 2 cheap 150mm Seel Rulers too and install but I was too eager to get the table to work. I painted Clear Varnish over Paper Rulers to prevent wearing

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Oh, that's pretty smart! I'd never thought to print them.

[@byLokie]

@@Thepracticalengineer www.printablerulers.net/preview/Ruler_15-cm_by_mm Pity I can't post a Pic for you.

[@robnichols3869]

absolutely brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jazzyjono]

Brilliant, so simple, thanks, I’m going to make one today 👍

[@MARiordan]

Lots of innovative ideas! Thanks...

[@deanarnold6284]

Way beyond my capabilities, super nice though!!

[@Greenbank6]

Really practical aid in a small workshop. Nice work👍

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thanks it's a really handy tool indeed. I use it all the time

[@MakeBrooklyn]

Nice! Very clever design!

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Thanks! I want to make the most out of the space I have available.

[@ThedwarfsizedWorkshop]

Grrrreat and simple project. That's definitely going onto the list of additions to make to the dwarf sized workshop.

[@pdstokes8]

That is very clever. I've been looking at something like this. Thank you for sharing.

[@opwave79]

Great idea, especially with the mounting system for the router.

[@kenn1936]

Excellent job. thank you for sharing!

[@theatticwoodworker4594]

excellent ingenious little table. thanks :)

[@Cameron2874]

Just subscribed. Like your out of the box solutions. I work from a van and a small workshop so always looking for ideas for small spaces. Thinking of using this idea on jobsite or in van as so many times I think a router table would be perfect right now but not practical to have bulky router table in van.

[@brutalfiction]

Love this design, just what I was after

[@randall4411]

Great idea ! Subscribed ! Thanks for the Small shop remedy .

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Nice! happy to hear :) I'm working on some more small shop things

[@Аберпредвести]

Thanks for nice idea! Greetings from Macedonia!

[@veepsgarage]

great idea attaching it to your workbench like you did.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Yeah that's super handy saves me a lot of space

[@Roeland79]

Ziet er goed uit 👍 netjes en toch supersimpel.

[@Thepracticalengineer]

Bedankt Roeland! het is ook zeker een heel handig ding

[@denzil2304]

Thanks Man looks gr8 ... esp. as it will fit my big fat router and small shop! Ìm ļooking for the steel rods today!!