I Made A Router Table

[@jeremyspecce]

A WARNING TO PEOPLE BUILDING A SIMILAR ROUTER TABLE: I did a very similar build but when I went to route out the channel for the “miter slot” I happened to have put a screw for the side rail in that exact spot and therefor I attempted m to route through a screw with a straight bit. Keep that in mind when installing the screws from below and marking for your slot or T-tracks!

[@rryybass]

Mr Brown, just one word after watching your video..... BRILLIANT

[@BigTubz]

Serious set-up Keith. Your whole workshop now is a mighty spot. You should be extremely proud.

[@pteddie6965]

Keith, you did a great job on this router set up. In my opinion, including the router on your table saw table instead of having a separate router table is one of the best ways to maximize space in a small workshop. Thanks for sharing this video with us.

[@kanedNunable]

i have a little one i built on the side of my job site dewalt saw. uses the same fence (with added MDF like keith). i work from a single garage so space always a premium. unlike these americans with their huge workshops :)

[@66meikou]

You had a result mate with the plate and motor. Nice simple build. You should get a lifetime of use out of it.

[@JohnMcGrathManInShed]

You have a flaw in the exact same place as me 🤣, If it makes you feel any better I did it in the second table I made as well !!!! Its a quality set up especially with the 8mm bits, so easy to swap between bits.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers John, Andrew at Sautershop pointed me to your video when he recommended the motor and lift - it was really useful for me to see it in action! It's a lovely machine, Cheers

[@LogHouseFarm]

"For those who read them" lol... I will admit to occasionally reading some of the instructions. That lift looks really nice, I have that on my wish list!

[@pteddie6965]

That was a funny remark wasn't it, Log House? I laughed out loud when he said it. Keith is informative as well as a lot of fun to watch.

[@JohnColgan.]

We can say RTFM to him in future then !!

[@AngieWilliamsDesigns]

Love this. I have a space on the end of my table saw similar to yours. I have wanted to do this but was intimidated. This was super helpful.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks Angie

[@JohnMadeit]

That quick change chuck looks interesting.

[@shaunintheshed]

the router motor sure looks interesting. Great build Keith.

[@Mitrasmit]

Has just made a really fancy router table. Uses a wood drill bit to make a slot.

[@joh22293]

Nice. I'm about to do this with my DeWalt saw... I already have a router table built (sits in a B&D workmate) but combining the two so you can use the table saw fence as you demonstrate is my plan also. From experience I can say you're going to end up adding T-track across the fence as well so that you can use feather boards there (and stops and other gizmos).

[@davidhull1610]

Nice build, and you've definitely chosen a good router motor in that Mafell unit. But I would strongly advise you to use the fence when machining with bearing guided cutters...use a straight edge across the fence aperture and set it so that the front of the fence aligns with the bearing...you will get much more support during the cut, and its less likely that the workpiece will fly out of your hand and pull your fingers into the cutter.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

cheers David, I appreciate that, I'm a complete newb when it comes to router tables having avoided them for so long. I will take that on board for future use.

[@davidhull1610]

@@RagnBoneBrown there are some good safety tips on router tables at Brainfizz routing and making channel - I would post a link, but I have no idea how that works!

[@Toyotaamazon80series]

No need to use the bearing if one is using the fence, just take the bearing off and put it in a safe place. The working life of bearings on router cutters is limited.

[@simonlunt353]

Looks very nice l have made my router table on it’s own and I used some perpex 15mm thick for my bed works a dream your router lift looks very nice but I do use 1/2” router bits in my table thank you for your video stay safe

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

Well done. And now you'll be wondering why you didn't do it sooner. I added one to my table saw and it totally changed the way I look at how I do things. Before, I was very hesitant to use a router to cut grooves and dados. Previous efforts were never satisfactory. With a router table, and especially one with plenty of surface area on the table saw, it's become my method of choice.

[@loomko]

i love your friend the electrician hes perfect for keeping youtubes code enforcement off your back

[@RagnBoneBrown]

He's a handy man to know. I'm useless with all things electrical

[@petercoughlan103]

Great job as usual Keith 👍 it's funny you put this out the same day I come home from work to upgrade my router fence.

[@JohnColgan.]

The MDF routing goof is what filler is for & experience will help in future

[@TouchWoodWoodworking]

Mounting the whole unit onto the side of the table saw is an amazing idea, nice one Keith!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

thank you!

[@eyuptony]

Hi Keith. What a very substantial router lift mechanism with nice long depth adjusting guides, I've never seen one built like that before. It looks well thought out and designed for industrial use along with the router head. Good table build it should last you a long time. Tony

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Many thanks!

[@DebsHill1]

i have bosch bits and they are fine

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Debbie, I've found them to be ok so far

[@ksp1278]

Your workshop is amazing, and this is a great addition

[@paultay23]

That Keith is a nice setup on the endof your tablesaw... Well played Sauter Shop for providing 3 of my favourite UK KZbinrs with some quality gear... Guess who I am on about anyone?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Paul, I reckon I could guess

[@paultay23]

@@RagnBoneBrown It might be down to your educated guess Keith😉 ...

[@mandyleeson1]

Genius idea, Keith. I foresee many chamfered edges in your future....😉

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Mandy, one of those jobs I've had on my to do list for ages, nice to tick it off 👍

[@whittysworkshop982]

Mafell make SERIOUS machines...... this will be a good unit that will last a very long time 😁 I enjoyed this lad 🤙

[@BushmanOutdoors]

I get on really well with those Bosch router bits

[@NomadMakes]

Man, we haven't seen that push block in a while :D Congrats on some new lewt as well. And thanks for another great video.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks Goran!

[@jonnybridges572]

you may want to consider putting a small chamfer on the bottom of the adjustable fences. This is so if you have any dust build up against the fence it should go in the small chamfer between the bottom and the table and this will ensure your piece you are routing stays perfectly flush with the fence. But nice build

[@MrBez007]

Very nice. Made same mistake before with the patern bit. Bit of two part filler might tidy it up.

[@gfancett]

I found a good tip for mounting a router lift. The grub screws won't help level your lift if you are just screwing them into the wood (they eventually sink into the wood over time). I created a sheet metal shim ring to fit between the wood and the grub screws which nicely solves the problem.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers, the router lift actually comes with some small round metal shims, which I assumed (without reading the manual) are for that purpose. I fitted them after making the video, and you're right, it certainly helps stop the grub screws from digging in to the wood

[@PhillipsTravels]

Thread some holes under the grub screws and add some bolts so that the grub screws for levelling the router plate push of the head of the bolts. It will stop the router plate sinking over time. Also, 1000w seems very very week for a router table, I get that it was free and although I like the quick release, it seems very expensive for such a low powered motor. With 2, or 2.4kw you'll find you get a lot cleaner results as the spindle isn't being stressed to 90-100% capability every time your routing a dado. If only used for trim with a bearing, a palm router is quicker and easier.

[@sarahband4865]

Lovely video and great to see how much can be done with some slightly lateral thinking and 'bits n pieces. Interesting to see the router table at the end of the fence guides but without any additional support. My impression the Axminster saw and similar, is that when they move one of the side tables to the other side and attach it to the remaining side table they then add support legs (actually part of the kit when Ax supply sliding saw where the two side table are used on the same side). Have you found it necessary, advisable or totally unnecessary to give any additional support to the router table.........either to limit tipping or to protect the fixing of the router table to the cast iron side table........I could see the weight and pressure on the table and the lever arm effect producing either a tilting force on the whole structure (appreciate the saw is quite heavy and stable itself!) or sagging at the joint between saw table and 'kitchen counter'. Many thanks, and keep up the good work.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Hi Sarah, I think that having an extension table on the other side too helps with the weight distribution, but the body of the saw is incredibly heavy so I haven't found any problems with the router table needing support as it's very light in comparison 👍

[@datafilehunter1682]

Whenever I have to cut a bolt down, I first thread a nut on. Removing that nut helps clear any burrs on the end of the bolt.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

great tip

[@gedreillyhomestead6926]

Near £800 worth of free tools, lucky you, I built mine with a cheap aluminium router plate (e-bay) and the brilliant Katsu trim router from Aimtools UK, the rest of the table from scraps - cost - under £50. Does the job. 😎 P.S. am not sponsored by e-bay, Katsu or Aimtools. 😕

[@RagnBoneBrown]

As I point out in the video, this is a far more premium set up than I expected to have. Originally I was just planning on buying a plunge router with built in height adjustment and mounting it directly to the bottom of the table top. But it'd be mad to turn down such nice equipment

[@FearsomeWarrior]

What’s it like being in the bigger shop now? Do you think the old shop was more limiting now when looking back? I know other opportunities certainly came and helped too. I’ve had fun watching it all.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

it's great, I haven't missed the smaller workshop one bit!

[@erictheviking672]

Looks great, Keith. Just thinking how far you have come since I stumbled across your channel. Great to see your success/ development both as a craftsman and presenter. Thanks for letting us share it.

[@laurawerner]

Very nice! I love that lever that instantly releases the router's collet for bit changes. I've never seen a router with that feature over here in the US market. On my router table I have to raise the router almost all the way so I can get the collet wrenches in there. One thing you may want to add eventually is a box to enclose the router under the table, so you can attach a vacuum hose to it for dust collection when you're not using the fence. Hopefully that can be done without interfering with the quick release lever. Or maybe you could attach the box using magnets so it's easy to remove the whole thing. Anyway, nice job. I'm sure you'll enjoy having a good router table. It makes some jobs a lot easier.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thanks Laura, yeah it's certainly a nice little party trick / feature. That's actually a great idea about the dust enclosure underneath. I've already used the table more times than I expected I would, and dust does get underneath

[@maxine2798]

Really interesting video. I must also add that your presenting skills have improved (this is always tricky to say, I’m not saying you were rubbish before! Just better now)

[@scott2764]

What is the advantage of building the router table into the tablesaw instead of a stand alone table?

[@BischBaschBosch]

Nice job Kieth. Great lift's and motors aren't they? Like the home-forged fence and feather boards to. Great idea mounting to the table saw fence. With it set up and ready to go, I bet you'll be surprised how often you use it. They're versatile beasties.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers, yeah you're quite right I've already used it quite a bit in the past 2 weeks. I think I'm going to wonder how I managed without one for so long! Although routers still scare me!

[@ryanwood6495]

Bravo sir ,well done on a very tidy build.

[@paulallan8131]

Great video pal. That looks a special piece of kit, enjoy 👍🏻

[@eric35red]

Great job. Did you consider any other router lifts as this brand (clearly a quality product) is quite pricey?

[@ianvicedomini2648]

Brilliant build Keith a pretty good dual table there. It’s given me ideas on plans for my table saw as I like the way you worked it out. Great video mate 😉

[@joncroley2744]

That router is awesome.

[@MrJono1999]

Great video as usual, I just need the half decent table saw closely followed by the router table attachment, lol.

[@StamosTee]

Neat job as always and serious upgrade for the shop 👍. The router lift looks great with descent quality. Really nice piece of equipment!

[@jamiesworkshopprojects1617]

Cracking build Keith!

[@Wordsnwood]

You know, Keith, it's your fault that I'm now watching Gosforth Handyman remodel a house. Nice router table, BTW. NVR switches seem like a good idea.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I'm loving his renovation series! Cheers

[@emm_arr]

I'm planning on having a crack at similar rather soon. The timing is excellent. Hope you and yours are all well.

[@toonybrain]

Sweet router table top. Like the magnetic inserts. Have they worked out or has sawdust become an issue with the magnetism? I like the name “grub screws” rather than set screws. Apropos. I’m going to start using that term. 😁

[@l.k.1011]

No dust extraction from below?

[@thehobbyguy]

Brilliant job

[@jonty2020]

Great video Keith. That looks like a great router motor there.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Thank you. yeah it's a beaut!

[@ep91monster]

Good job Keith, what tablesaw do you use out of interest? I'm personally looking for a new machine with a cast top

[@RagnBoneBrown]

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[@ep91monster]

@@RagnBoneBrown I've got a brain like a sieve, i remember watching your review of the axminster now🤦🏻‍♂️🤣. Cheers buddy 😁

[@CasualDIY]

Very professional setup there mate👍 love how it all came together. Is the weight of the router table on the rails not affecting your saw in anyway?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers buddy, it's not affected anything, the saw itself weighs a LOT. 👍

[@CasualDIY]

@@RagnBoneBrown cool good to know thanks 👍

[@Thesidingsworkshop]

Nice job mate looks great that router lift looks well made 👌

[@davidroth7586]

Another nice build keith 👍👍👍

[@loadsamonkeys]

Great job. I'm going to do something similar on a very similar old SIP table saw and am wondering what you took into account when deciding which side of the saw blade to put the router?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Not really thought about it, I think either side would work fine

[@loadsamonkeys]

@@RagnBoneBrown Cheers, that's what I reckoned, just wanted to check if you'd thought of any horrible gotchas!

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Great build Keith, especially like how you integrated it into the table saw. Looks a very nice bit of kit the motor and lift. Andy UK

[@glennspray1711]

Hi Keith , another great video to add to your collection. I do love your honest, down to earth and very informative presenting style. I've been an avid follower of yours since the early days and to see you now have 168K subscribers is amazing !. You have inspired me to build a similar tablesaw add on to my dewalt (but without the Rolls Royce lift !)I've have looked and cannot see a link to the T track you have used for this table. Could you also advise if it is possible to use hex bolts with ithe track also?. Keep up the great work and look forwards to your new video shortly. Best regards Glenn

[@Chris-vp9ht]

congrats you deserve it. Really like how you did the fence. i can't get over 71DB and the quick change is really sweet. Just went to there web site wow

[@1959ticktock]

Quite often it is not the motor that makes the majority of the noise on machines, but the spinning blade and the cutting of the wood. Try your table saw with the blade below the table compared to when it is fully up. Huge difference.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

thank you Chris

[@KSFWG]

I'm left wondering why you didn't use your new router table with a temporary fence to make the slots for your fence and feather board? I'm not being mean, I'm just curious is all. I think you did a great job! Thanks for the video!

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Great point, it's probably because I'm not yet in the mindset of having one!

[@smallspacecreation5768]

Looked really good I like the look of that router set up you got hold of👍

[@RagnBoneBrown]

cheers Mark

[@GaryNewtonBrowne]

What's your table saw Keith? Have you done a vid on it?

[@jeffhall5888]

"....and they called and asked is there anything we can help with,,," Me.."Hell Yeah! How big of a truck can I bring?!?!"

[@GrumpysWorkshop4]

Great job mate, makes my attempt at making a simple benchtop router table look like crap.

[@gedreillyhomestead6926]

Nothing wrong with your table, it works.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Dave, if it works it works! Besides, mine didn't come out perfect due to my silly mistake

[@karlpopewoodcraft]

Nice that Keith, side note I like the thumbnail 😊👌

[@RagnBoneBrown]

cheers Karl, been trying to up my thumbnail game recently so nice of you to say

[@usaf4dbt]

Thank you.

[@jldawson71]

Hi Kieth recently subscribed to your channel as you cover a host of interesting subjects, I’m looking at starting my own channel covering similar items yourself and a few others are covering. Keep it up very informative and not glossed over, any tips when making videos? Rgds J

[@RagnBoneBrown]

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[@jldawson71]

@@RagnBoneBrown Thx Kieth all the best Rgds Jason

[@grammybear4226]

🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 67 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼

[@stavros_katsopr]

Solid... Chapeau mate 🎩, well done.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

thank you!

[@awantamta]

great project

[@beirtipol]

Awesome build! What's an MVR switch? ;)

[@RagnBoneBrown]

haha

[@alistairstanger2940]

Nice job. Which chuck collet adapter did you use please?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Cheers Alistair, here's a link to the one I have: www.damencnc.com/en/mafell-collet-chuck-adapter-for-fm-1000-ws/a3510

[@Mike-jx2uj]

Which video was the one about ITS discount code?

[@RagnBoneBrown]

RAGNBONE

[@RagnBoneBrown]

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[@DrunkenKnight71]

Why did you want the face to be slightly below the table top? Won't material catch when you pass it through?

[@BischBaschBosch]

The plate comes with levelling grub screws. You slightly overcut the cut away to adjust for perfectly flush.

[@KSFWG]

He shimmed the fence with a piece of paper so it would sit slightly above the table.

[@jeremyspecce]

@@KSFWG he was referring to the router plate, but that IS a good idea to avoid it influencing the fence as well as giving a place for dust to get pushed out of the way.

[@DrunkenKnight71]

@@BischBaschBosch Ah I see, thanks

[@ShallowPlane]

Great job

[@markarmstrong2592]

Good job

[@hinchauhan]

I'm not envious of your new router table at all! 😂 Lol great build Keith...! PS... Where's the best place to buy birch ply in the UK? I haven't a clue what the going rate is 👍🏽

[@derekrobertson1548]

I asked the same question on another chanel about a month ago and was told the prices vary alot depending on where you go from £70 to £120 for 18mm 8x4 sheet. I still do not know the best place to get it from though. It will be interesting to see what Keith says about price and who sells it.

[@PabloBD]

Is that german router the fanciest tool in your workshop? Looks sturdy and sleek

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I think it probably is!

[@craigcoe2804]

It's not a mistake - it's a bespoke air intake 😬👊

[@james-jq8sk]

I would have put some epoxy filler in the divit you made on the table, it would drive me mad seeing it constantly! 😅

[@5phutsangtao-iQ]

👍💖💁💝

[@JGCornucopia]

Nice!

[@oliverdelica2289]

That thumbnail be screaming, "Mom, I got a new toy!"

[@atteljas]

"... manuals ... for those who read them" Youre such a renegade!

[@benni-m]

... for those who read them, funny :-D

[@rasmo243]

Far to many adverts gave up watching

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Apologies - it was set to KZbin's default - and sometimes I forget to go in and change it - usually I delete 2 or 3 of the ad breaks manually every week. I've adjusted it now.

[@matthewbowen0]

"Don't try this unless you have experience"...but if I don't have experience how do I

[@RagnBoneBrown]

It's a stupid technique for lazy people, just drill a hole big enough for the jigsaw blade

[@jeffdeluca1153]

I always love to see personal protection worn... lungs are worth protecting... BUT... what about your eyes? Not my business but I do enjoy your videos!

[@wsurfa]

Something with Mafel on it for under £900 - bargain ;)

[@darrendavies8063]

It's a shame Keith. Started watching your channel when your were walking up and down back alleys looking for scrap wood. Something i could relate too. Sorry to say the majority of your videos are now nothing more than sponsored adverts for whichever tool manufacturer who decides to send you free stuff. Fair play. You have done well. But not for me anymore. All the best in the future.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

I have to ask, what purpose does a comment like this serve? Are you basically saying that you'd prefer it if I didn't progress in life, and that you'd like me to basically keep making the same content every week? Or are you wanting me to feel guilty for what I have achieved with my channel (through much hard work I might add)? There are so many excellent woodworking channels catering for everyone at all levels of their woodworking journeys, many of which I have promoted on my channel - you really don't need to announce to me that you're no longer interested in what I do - I understand, and it goes without saying.

[@mickwilson127]

Too many bloody adverts, gave up watching.

[@RagnBoneBrown]

Apologies - it was set to KZbin's default - and I don't always remember to go in and change it - usually I delete 2 or 3 of the ad breaks manually every week. I've adjusted it now