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[@BlameJason]

Franklin. Great video. I need a portable work bench/ work station for doing carpentry jobs (on the work site). I have that huge Rigid 12" sliding miter saw that's a pain to have to pull out of my work van and carry over my saw horse/saw table so I'm thinking about designing a rolling work station that my saw can stay fixed on and that has large cabinets underneath to carry all of my hand tools so I can roll out all of my tools and equipment in one go without having to lift hundreds of pounds worth of tools or make multiple trips from my van to wherever I'm setting up on the jobsite. I was thinking maybe an electric motor could even help make it easier to roll (for slight inclines up driveways, going over loose, uneven ground, etc.). I usually work at houses that are towards the end of the construction process but usually the landscaping hasn't been done and I often have to get it up over concrete curbs and flatwork ledges so I definitely need large, off road wheels. It'd also be nice if I could secure the entire work station/saw table so I could leave it on the job overnight without having to worry about my tools getting stolen. I think something like this would be great for a lot of contractors so if it's a project you'd be interested in doing and making a video on and maybe making plans for, that'd be awesome. Thank you. God bless.

[@stringsultan]

Franklin I am eternally grateful to have your channel and channels like yours who put this info out there for hobbyists like myself. I am a music teacher and just do DIY work around our house and love having a woodworking shop that looks pro, functions well and doesn't cost as much as those who can get a return on their investment. I can't tell you how many times I watched a video and said "welp, can't justify that buy". It's rough out there but you make it less so. Thank you for the plan. I've been waiting for a way to get my router mounted to a table since I got it! :D

[@Mike-In-O-Town]

Franklin. Two suggestions. One, when building the extension table top, do not glue the plywood top to the frame (i.e. just use the pocket holes to mount it) and then laminate a piece of Formica (or equivalent) to the plywood. Then install it as you did. Formica is super durable and slick, and can be made even slicker with paste wax or similar product (and a lot less hassle and time then dealing with epoxy). Other positive, at least for me, I used white Formica on mine and I jot project notes and measurements on it all the time with a pencil, then wipe it clean with Windex when I'm done. And if you're really OCD (like me) build two plywood tops at the beginning, and store the second one as a replacement for when the first one gets worn or banged up. And it will over time. Two, since you're running essentially a stand (i.e. not cabinet) saw, build a complete cabinet base under the entire length of the saw and router extension with drawers for storage and dust collection built under the router top, then take the legs off the saw and mount it on the cabinet. Positives: Lots of storage, dust collection for the router (and saw if you want), and way more stability under the saw given the mass or the cabinet and stored tools. Put it on locking casters if you need to move it around, or adjustable feet if its gonna be stationary.

[@tom-840]

Franklin: yeah. I totally agree with the Formica. I used it for an extension table on my table saw it's great.

[@LiloUkulele]

I'm trying to get my hands on some compact laminate (phenolic core with HPL each face) for my next extension wing replacement

[@davidstrachan734]

Franklin, thanks for this. I’ll certainly build this into my tablesaw soon.

[@johnnovosel2417]

FRANKLIN: As a blind woodworker I love your description of the activity you do. I wish I was lucky enough to utilize all those Kreg tools. Please do more on dust collections and router issues.

[@woodworkingandepoxy643]

How does that work being blind and working with power tools? After 30+ years of experience I have a pretty unhealthy fear of tools and respect too and I can see fine. I couldn't do what you do

[@bobbg9041]

@@woodworkingandepoxy643 We have a blind woodworker in kc he sold off most his power tools and does lathe work now, but he's got a lot of experience on the lathe. The guy makes some amazing stuff. But he was woodworking long before he went blind. There was a news article in the paper about it I met the guy and had similar questions. His house was off the charts. Beautiful older home in perfect shape. Inside and outside.

[@charleshoffa5156]

Franklin. I recently had surgery on both of my arms, so with all the time I've had during recovery I have started to get interested in wood working. I came across your channel a week or two ago and have felt very inspired by your videos, you really do a great job of making this skill feel approachable and I very much appreciate everything you are doing here. My first project is going to be a cross cut sled for my table saw. Keep up the great work, and see you in a future video!

[@monteglover4133]

Franklin I’m sure someone else mentioned it but high pressure laminate (Formica) makes an excellent work surfaces. Cutoffs from countertops can also make excellent work surfaces, make sure to seal all of the exposed surfaces

[@wildpat03]

Franklin here too. :) Yup. A full 4x8 sheet of countertop grade laminate is about $55 and will be good for many projects. That's what I used for my router table extension wing and its fence.

[@chuckschillingvideos]

@@wildpat03 yes, but make sure your core is dead flat. Otherwise you are probably going to have unsightly bubbling.

[@wildpat03]

@@chuckschillingvideos 1/2" MDF glued to 3/4" good quality plywood. It's mechanically flat.

[@lawrencekuhlman2288]

Franklin. This is by far the best video I've seen to add a router to my Delta table saw. I will make this my next shop improvement project. Keep up the so helpful videos

[@RogerEvans]

Franklin, enjoyed your video - the extension came out really nice. Your choices for finish made total sense for what you want out of it. Your shop looks tiny which makes your channel even more valuable to those of us with small shops that serve multiple functions! I'll definitely subscribe and look forward to seeing all your content. Kreg, whatever you are funding this guy, double it. He's making you look good without all the commercial hype. It gives way more credibility to your tools.

[@kevinstephenson4043]

Found your channel last week. It’s great to hear you explain everything in easy to understand language. Many thanks.

[@micha-42]

Franklin-beautiful video man, I've always been a bit hesitant to make my own router table, that's quite encouraging! I'm a bit perplexed by having to address the router from the side rather than facing it, because of the fence position, so I'd love to see you using it before going for that build :)

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching! I’m sure I’ll show myself using it soon or at least on Instagram

[@nylabone8782]

Yes, would like to see it in action.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

I’ll have that soon enough and I’ve been showing it on Instagram

[@expatmoose]

Franklin, it’s just a jump to the left….. Thanx for showing I’m looking for something like this, as a newbie-ish I like the way you explain what you’re doing, Kreg is not easy to get hold of in Europe, I’m guessing more popular in US, but I will certainly attempt your idea with a template at some point in the future, thanx again

[@beckywurzel585]

Franklin I love seeing your shop setup. This router table addition to the table saw is so smart. I'd love more on having a functional shop in a small space.

[@ollie1960]

Hey Franklin, that was a very helpful and informative video. I enjoy watching all that you do. Keep up the awesome work and keep the videos coming!

[@charlescook4248]

Franklin- your videos are clear, easy to follow, and not overly complicated. Nice job.

[@awlthatwoodcrafts8911]

Frankin, well done. I love how the final finish came out. I made one for my R4512 a little over a year ago. I used a piece of leftover melamine (from an enclosure I made for our daughter's bearded dragon). I made a frame underneath, like you did. I used the holes in the existing steel wing and the spreader bar to fasten the router table to the table saw. Fits like a glove. I made a router fence using plans from #dpmakesstuff. I made it a little taller and added some t-track to the upper face of the sliding fence pieces. I made my own stop blocks for that. I then made my own dust box. I got the T-fitting from Rockler so I can hook up the 4" hose to the dust box and then a 2-1/2" hose from the fitting to the router fence (when needed). I added a pinwheel vent to the opposite side to allow proper airflow and I get no dust on top or below, regardless of what I'm routing. The only thing I didn't get was a router lift. I just use my Bosch 1617 with the aluminum plate that goes on the Bosch table top router table. Can't wait to see the fence and the dust box that end up making, or purchasing, if that's the case. Great work on your new router table. Here's to many years of service.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the support!

[@tonyallred9435]

Hi Franklin, Did the exact same thing to my Craftsman table saw over 35 years ago. Except I used a sheet of laminate instead of the epoxy. Much easier and it still works like a champ.

[@matthysloedolff]

Franklin. Great video, Eric! That black finish really goes well with the rest of the table saw. If I didn't know better I'd have thought it came with your saw. I would like to see you build that box around your router lift. I've seen several videos of people doing it, but would like to see your take on it. Also, you might find your router will be much quieter once you have a box around it.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching! I’m definitely making a box to help dust collection very soon

[@MyDatrsPrsnlATM]

Franklin - As a new woodworker building out my small shop, space is of utmost importance. Thank you for this idea and love your encouraging videos!

[@markpearson1989]

Franklin - what I like most about your videos, is that you're working in a space and using tools closer to my own shop. Very cool and thank you.

[@cobaltwoodcraft4365]

Franklin - Awesome video, Eric! Great way to optimize space in your small shop. I'm also quite impressed with how well that India ink turned out on birch. Birch is typically blotchy, but I guess since it's a dye, it worked a lot better. Looking forward to seeing your dust collection solution next. - Joe

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching, joe! Anything you would add or change?

[@07slowbalt]

Franklin, sorry im late finding your video but i like what you've done here. I follow wood workers of all types but love the fact that your setup is what the average man can have around his shop. Varying tools of different brands is right up my alley. I have a very unorganized shop thats on the small side and this is something i 100% will be making in the future. Great idea and appreciate the tips, definitely learned something 👍👍

[@RUSSDsPhotography]

Franklin! I really like your videos, keep up the good work. I have been a cabinet installer/maker for about 30 years now. I am just starting to get into fine woodworking and I like your down to Earth approach and the fact that you don't have Festool everything is refreshing.

[@trolltaker]

He does have plenty of Woodpecker stuff, though.

[@Ixupi369]

Franklin. Great video and router table extension. A fellow Ohioan, I enjoy your videos. You’re laid back, humble and put out great content. Keep it up!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks so much for the support RJ!

[@Johncycl]

Franklin, first time watcher here. You are more extra than me! I love it. Attention to detail. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@ajc-th5ei]

Franklin - Great video. About to make a basic cross-cut sled this week and a drill press table. Going to be reviewing your video and using the baltic birch I just picked up yesterday. I got the sheet marked down 50% due to damage, but that will be able to be hid on the drill press table and since it is a work surface, I'm not too worried about one piece that will be on the underside of the drill press table will have a blemish on it. Worth it for the amount saved!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thats awesome! Thanks for watching! Anything you’d change or add?

[@dougclevenger6748]

I'm retired now and can pursue my love of woodworking. I'm ready to buy a contractor's tablesaw and your information will help me with router table

[@jscook54]

Franklin --lots of folks have made router inserts into their table saw but without a doubt this was one of the best explained videos on how to do that! Thank you. I’m curious how you will do a fence now.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching! Anything you would add or change?

[@jscook54]

@@SpencleyDesignCo the only thing I thought of was black laminate on the top instead of stain and epoxy, but your top looks good. But you are the teacher and I am just the eager student! haha

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Laminate would be great, I just didn’t have any 🤣

[@mikeconnor2430]

Franklin - Thank you for this video. I have the Rigid version of this table saw being delivered next week and was thinking about replacing those extension tables. This was a great help, I appreciate all your hard work.

[@StevenBaylor83]

Franklin - great job! I did this with my delta about 6 months ago. Can't live without the router table now.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Nice! Glad to hear I made a good decision 😀

[@prestonangstrom2999]

FRANKLIN This is exactly what I envisioned for my "all in one worktable." I like the way that you used 1/4" ply to make the template! Keep doing and SHARING the awesome work!!

[@robertivey3268]

I live off of FRANKLIN Rd. in Nampa Idaho. We moved her a year and a half ago and will only have a one garage shop. It is the 3rd garage on our three car garage. Due to illness over the last year, I haven't been able to set up my shop but I do have most of the tools I will need. I do have a free standing router table and won't get rid of it. However, I had already decided to remove the stock pressed metal table on my Delta table saw and your plans will come in very handy. My only difference will be that I will use white formica on top of the plywood since another person mentioned that and the ability to write on it with pencil. Will probably do something on the other wing for better support. Overall, I really like your video's and will continue to watch. I subscribed early this week. Would love to see you do a video for an infeed and outfeed support. Thanks for your video's.

[@jonjonr6]

Franklin Just finished mine. Top is melamine. I made a tray out of 1.5in angle aluminum braised together at the corners. Leveling is done with bolts underneath tapped into the aluminum tray. I'm working on a fence add-on that will include dust collection and aluminum track, but be light weight. So likely I'll use a flat steel bar on the fence side, and extensions to the track. I'll make a shell for dust collection in the middle out of fiberglass or maybe heat molded acrylic.

[@edwardlucas8333]

FRANKLIN.... this is awesome. I'm getting ready to build a router table with my son, and we couldn't decide between a rolling table or a table top type...room is running low. THIS solves that issue. Thanks!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

I’m glad it helped Edward!

[@dannyhale7645]

Franklin, this video is very helpful. I just bought a used Delta saw. It has the iron extension on the left, but a crappy melamine extension on the left. I also have a tiny part of my basement to use as a shop. So my router table has to go to make room for the bigger table saw. So, I'm planning to put my router table in the saw extension I build to replace the worn out melamine. The table top epoxy is a great idea. I like the black finish, too. You've given me some great ideas. Thanks!

[@CalvinRoyHarrison]

FRANKLIN - Great videos. Thank you for posting. As you know, I am watching this seven months after you posted it. Thanks again.

[@waynemiller3998]

Franklin was thinking of doing this to my laguna F2 table saw and your video gave me all the ideas I need to do it, Thank You for your videos all are very helpful.

[@TJfromAZ]

Franklin, I just bought on of these saws and first think I want to do is install the router table so thank you for the great video and plans.

[@kevinheinicka7479]

Franklin, excellent build. I have been looking at several other builds and your design seems very stable and will last the test of time, use and abuse. Thanks

[@tompackman4640]

Franklin. Great tutorial has me considering putting my router into my Delta. I don’t remember who but someone has a video where they put a box under their router for dust collection which was held in place by magnets. Made it easy to clean out and access the router

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching! I’ve got an even easier solution coming!

[@richardmisdom1004]

Franklin...I agree completely and have in fact also added a cast iron extension to my Sawstop as well as Incra's router box and have found big improvement in dust collection as well as space efficiency. Thanks.

[@dryerthackston7088]

Franklin, I have a Delta saw and have been tempted to go the cheap Lowes benchtop router table route but you have convinced me to do more with my router table. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@barryirby8609]

Franklin, I was going to mention covering it with plastic laminate/Formica but I see others beat me to it. I have made several saw table extensions over the years. Some were made from "sink cutouts" that were gifts from local kitchen counter top shops. Glue two of them together back to back to balance the construction. Nice build, thanks for posting.

[@HepauDK]

Franklin, I did something similar with my Dewalt DW745, that I built a custom table for. I designed the table with the 16.5" extension for my Triton router in mind (which is perfect for table mounting), and use the Dewalt's rip fence as an attachment point for the router fence. The fence on the Dewalt is quite flimsy though, and flexes a bit when in use, so I seriously consider putting some 3/4" T-tracks in the extension top for the router's fence. This is no problem, as the top is made from 27mm formwork plywood (high ply count and durable surface). Instead of routing all the way through the top, I only routed out to the depth of the mounting plate itself (Rockler, designed for the Triton routers), and used threaded inserts for the mounting bolts. It's still a work in progress, as I need to make 2 additional holes in the opposite corners, as the Rockler mounting plate is only secured in 2 corners, which makes leveling it nearly impossible, as it flexes a bit (I stacked bits of adhesive foil around the perimiter to level it for now). Then I need to add a leveling mechanism from beneath. Those Kreg ones look interesting, but probably won't work with my setup. The top is mounted to the frame of the table with angle iron for increased rigidity. :)

[@johngreen6630]

Franklin, Thank you for a fresh look at building table extensions. I really like your approach.

[@daniellnorland5707]

Franklin: Beautiful job!!! So many memories of what I've done over the years, ...minus all the mistakes I've made in the process. School of hard knocks is a harsh taskmaster, though the lessons learned are not easily forgotten!!! Well done! Hang in there.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching Daniel!

[@sriendeau]

hey franklin loved it when you pulled out the router open case every thing covered with saw dust . great videos

[@morrielewin1554]

Franklin I have a Delta 725T2 and a Kobalt router table that I was going to install following another Tuber video. This one looks much more doable with my skill sets. Thank you!

[@brianspriggs7881]

Franklin Thank you for this video and many of your others! I don’t have as small of an area as you, but the more compact i can make my workstation, the more space I have for everything else! You are the answer to my needs. Now I just need to get more tools!!!!

[@lawrencelunsford6028]

Franklin. It's been in the 90s here in Virginia the past few days and you start the video in a coat and jacket! :) Awesome build. I added a melamine top to fill in the space on the right side of my Delta. I like it better than the big open space. If I ever decide to add my router to my saw you've provided the perfect tutorial. Thanks! :)

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Did you notice how I was wearing a t shirt by the end? 🤣

[@lawrencelunsford6028]

@@SpencleyDesignCo Yes I did! :)

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Gotta love that Ohio weather 😜🤷‍♂️

[@NateMietkiewicz]

Franklin- loved this build! I have been on he fence about buying this table saw, and you addressed my main concerns - those wings! Thanks! Downloading the plans now

[@Andrew_Sherman]

Franklin. I just bought the saw for a deep discount at Home Depot for 399 with nothing, but contractor points and gift cards purchased from reward points. I’m super excited because it’s going to free up my Rikon for the job site. I’m super excited you covered this

[@stuartmcnicol2914]

Franklin, I halve the same saw, watching to determine my direction. Always clear explanations. Great job. Thanks

[@georgevoisin5414]

Franklin. Excellent video. Explanation, direction, flow, not a lot of time wasted trying to be too entertaining. Fun and focused. Thanks.

[@georgeparker7409]

What a great presentation! Very easy to follow and simple to follow.

[@anthonyfurtado1009]

I have a small shop and enjoy your methods to save space - wheeled tools. I use this method also but I ruined 100 yr old band saw as a wheel stopped on a wood chip and tipped over and destroyed the saw. Please keep the videos coming.

[@BubbasDad]

Franklin Good presentation, covering all the steps to add the router to the table saw. I did this to my table saw (Unisaw) back in 1982. Would have been nice to have KZbin at that time to get good advice like this. Also, don't think they had router lifts then. I had an eight-foot fence on my saw, so I had a lot of workspace to the right of the blade and added a four-foot outfeed table. Covered everything with Formica. Great work area. Yes I had room for this. My shop was a converted dairy milk barn.

[@rytyky03]

franklin glad you posted this in the process of making a router table

[@andrewetherton3107]

Franklin, this is awesome. I've been trying to find a video like this to put a router in my delta table saw end. Thank you for this guide!

[@joedance14]

Franklin! Nice build! Re dust collection, a router table needs dust collection BOTH above the table, through the fence, for edge cuts, AND below the table, for dust falling through the insert plate around the bit, AND for dust from dado cuts. Drill or cut a hole through the table, directly downstream of the router bit - since the bit does not change position in the table, EVERY dado cut will follow the exact same path, and an enormous amount of dust will be expelled along that dado. You could connect a dust hose through the port that was cut, or enclose BOTH the router bit and dado port, beneath the table. Many folks build a box around the router and attach a dust hose; an enclosed router may get hot, UNLESS it gets cooled by the dust collection airflow. That airflow pulls dust-laden air down around the router, and INTO the router. A box also adds weight, as does a router lift, to the underside of the insert plate. Plates sometimes sag. Replacement costs money. They could, in theory, be attached to the underside of the table, instead of the insert plate. Tables also can sag. That is a beautiful table. Suggestion: I once came across an article about building a router table (freestanding or table saw extension), where the idea was basically to build a cabinet, and support the router, with or without a lift, from the cabinet back, rather than from above. It also described how to capture dust around the bit, RIGHT BELOW the insert plate, rather than letting fall around the router. I’ll have to look for it. The idea of collecting dust from dado cuts through a hole in the table came from a couple of places. Again, I’ll look for the links. Rockler’s Dust Chute would be a similar idea, but it installs on the edge of a stand alone router table, so it would not work for a table saw extension. Again, beautiful work on this table saw extension wing/router table!

[@travisfranks2826]

Franklin I really enjoyed the video been wanting to add this to my main table saw just reassuring to see you have already done it and it turned out Awesome ! Thanks

[@robertboyero3797]

Franklin- this is great. I am planning on building a router table top and you gave me some great ideas!!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Awesome! I hope your project goes well

[@henrylarose5440]

Franklin! I'm a 79.6 year old amateur, wood butcher, making some of the best sawdust in town!

[@DanielTaylor-hn4ut]

Franklin, Great video. I have the same saw, and similar router lift. I've been hesitant to put in the router lift and wood wing because I thought the process was above my pay grade. After watching this video, I think I can get it done, no problem. Thank you very much! Those corner clamps are the bomb!

[@roberttolton1784]

Franklin, I really like this. I just bought a bench top router table but I still like tours. I plan to do this like tours as I have an extra router. I have to work outside and not the garage anyway so this day I won't have all sorts of workbenches outside and also makes for a better cleanup.

[@BobBlarneystone]

I made my extension wings as torsion boxes - lightweight, very rigid, and warp free. It was also far less expensive than using baltic birch. I used perfectly clear 1/4 x 36 stock (aka yardsticks) for the grid and whiteboard for the skins. You can embed hardwood blocks within the grid for reinforced mounting points.

[@p.whitehouse5260]

I'd like to see that. I don't suppose you have any pics you could share?

[@neilfixes5501]

But solid enough to double as a router table?

[@MrNemudsling]

FRANKLIN. GREAT TABLE!!! I DID THAT 25 YEARS AGO WITHOUT THE LIFT. FIXING TO ADD THAT.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching, Floyd!

[@robeigner4390]

Franklin, I agree about the dust collection (a must) along with a proper split fence (also a must). I have a router table that shares the same cabinet as a thicknessing planer (it flips around to get what I need). I bought and mounted a power feeder for the router so I could easily make a bunch of trim molding to match an early 1900's house. I had to have the router bits custom made but that's less expensive than paying a commercial company to do everything. I also matched the outside siding, again using a custom router bit. Having a power feeder kept everything going straight and at a proper speed to get a quality result. Mine mounts with four bolts, making it more-or-less easy to install and remove. Of course I also added long table in-feed and out-feed extensions to the router table to make sure the wood didn't flop all over the place. These were made to easily attach and remove, something you could do on your table saw as long as you had the room. My shop isn't long enough so I moved everything outside. Routing/molding 14-16 ft DF/hemlock takes a lot of room but it was worth it and I had a lot of fun doing it.

[@RussWilsonII]

FRANKLIN - You made this look easier than I was expecting it to be! Thanks for the tips!

[@nkuete]

Franklin - Great video, dude! Hey I have this same saw and had a router table built-in, just like you. I had a fence that used the actual table saw fence, but I found it was exactly the same energy to make it as it would have been for a standalone fence AND with the added detriment of having an extra step if I needed to make a quick cut on the table saw. I definitely recommend making a stand alone fence.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thank you for the suggestion!

[@joshadams6461]

Franklin... going to build this ASAP! Thanks so much, love Kreg tools, great for folks trying to improve their woodworking!

[@PoorJohnn]

Franklin Good luck with making this full time we will all benefit from it. Keep up the good work

[@superdad2010]

Franklin. I really enjoy your teaching style. Thanks for the router lift video.

[@blossomhunter9424]

Hey Franklin. Enjoying the video. Love watching people do a thing right because they know they will get to appreciate it for a long time.

[@GlenWinfield]

Franklin - I just picked up a table this is exactly what I am going to do with mine great job look fantastic!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks glen! Good luck with the project!

[@thenorwegianmaker]

Franklin - Now I need to rebuild my router table in my table saw extension wing! Thank you!

[@tomdenny8507]

Franklin - This is the first video of yours I have watched and I'm impressed with your production quality.

[@NorthernSawDust]

Franklin, I'm thinking you could have routed that a bit shallow so that the router plate would just site on it. Then you wouldn't need the corner pieces. Then use set screws in the corners for leveling. A good fence and dust collection behind the fence, and below.

[@diezmon]

I was thinking the same thing. But it’s Kreg ad. ;-P

[@robertivey3268]

I think the Kreg corner pieces are the best option. they provide a very stable surface and allow for very fine adjustments that won't dig into the ply below.

[@garyrrobinson9068]

Hey Franklin. I assembled a fence with Baltic birch included were a tall fence for vertical routing and a split fence, also an attachment for my dust collector. I also built a box of tin to encase the router that provided attachment for my shop vac with a door held by clips to access the router from underneath the table.

[@Malvisk]

Franklin, I did this for my Delta back in 2021. I'm wanting to redo it, because the plate's leveling doesn't work as it should. I have to use shims to get it level. Instead of birch, I used melamine, to give it the slick surface to slide pieces across, and it sheds water if anything damp gets on the table. Watching your video I'm now wanting to give it another go, but I'm thinking of getting a different plate and those Kregg leveling plates. Those look great!

[@AllenLaughlin-e4c]

Franklin, GREAT Video! Can't wait to do the same to my table saw! Separate router table takes up to much space in my shop as well.

[@jorge727]

Franklin - great presentation! I didn’t know about the levelers! Makes things so much easier!

[@michaeljimenez1607]

Franklin, love the video, im just starting my woodworking journey, I love tips like this to help make my shop a little better!

[@NerderousRage]

Franklin - So glad I found your channel! Perfectly timed with my need for a new table saw. Went for the Ridgid and couldn’t be happier. Then, was looking for a router table idea and here we are. Keep up the great work!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching and thanks for the support! Anything you would change or add?

[@NerderousRage]

@@SpencleyDesignCo the idea of a fence that attaches to the saw fence is a great idea. Definitely add dust collection. A box around the router would help with that.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

For sure! That’s my first plan of attack

[@ajc-th5ei]

Franklin - You mentioned features of a router table fence. There are many. First, if you want the extra hold downs, you need to either put in T-Track in the top or along the length of the fence, that way you can use stop blocks or feather boards to help hold pieces sometimes. That is invaluable. Another thing is looking at how fine adjustments are done on some of the high end router fences, just to see if it is practicable to add something to allow you to dial in the fence in a very precise manner. One way to do it is get an L piece, then cut out the part where you need the router bit to fit. Just cut it high enough and far enough back to make sure whatever bit will be used won't hit the metal. Then cut slots into the metal to allow the two sides of the fence to slide open or close. Put the T-tracks on those boards. You then have holes through the metal that goes flat against the router table matching slots in the router table. Then you can also countersink the metal to screw a plastic shroud behind where the router bit will be to add dust collection above the table. As to below the table, the number one problem many get wrong is air flow and channeling the air through the enclosure to help allow the dust to move to the hose. There are numerous videos showing numerous youtubers struggling with that exact problem. It doesn't look like you have room to angle the enclosure then to put the dust collection port directly on the bottom to use gravity to help funnel the dust to the hose. So I have less on that. Check out Peachtree's deluxe router fence, the fences from Rockler, etc. to start generating ideas on what features you like and how you can achieve those features. Keep up the great work!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching! Anything you’d change or add?

[@BigHenFor]

Franklin, tbanks for providing a nice primer for anyone needing a router extension on their tablesaw, or even planning a standalone router table. Those Kreg cutout brackets are a nice idea too.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for watching! Anything you’d add or change?

[@BigHenFor]

@@SpencleyDesignCo Not right now. I think keep on going the same direction, as you are. The way you handled the Kreg sponsorship was good because it wasn't intrusive, or in your face. You were resolving a real problem in your workshop, and the solutions used were great. If you keep following that direction, I think you'll keep on building a following. Just be yourself, most of all.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks for the support!

[@Kahuna54]

Franklin, I’ve been a diner for over 50 years but I’m just getting into projects other than the around the house repairs or construction. I really enjoy your podcasts! 😁👍🏻👋🏻

[@thecompletejake]

Franklin - This was fantastic. I need to find a fence solution for it and then I've got a weekend project lined up. Thanks!

[@bjrharkless]

Franklin - Great video. As much as I want to put a router lift in my table saw it’ll have to be a back burner project but I definitely want to get rid of that awful extension week. Great video and really enjoy the content.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thank you very much!

[@dak9860]

Franklin awesome video thank you I’m just getting start woodworking like you I’m a Engineer.. train woodwork at school but went the way of steel now I’m back and your a major help..

[@rockingtm40]

Franklin. You do great work, and this is exactly what I’ve been wanting to do on my saw. Thanks for the direction and knowledge.

[@ilive4livemusic]

Franklin, very helpful video and I love seeing how efficiently you use your limited shop space since this is something so many of us have to deal with.

[@msbechtold]

Franklin - thanks for the video. I'm looking a adding extension wings to my table saw. Router table with dust collection would be a great improvement.

[@elaine5953]

Franklin the idea of using India Ink and then the epoxy is great! Looks terrific!

[@michaelfate3249]

Franklin - Even using high quality 3/4" wood like baltic birch will sag over time. the weight of the router, lift, box, and DC hose will cause it to sag. You might want to consider adding some cross pieces underneath to stiffen it up, before it sags.

[@crystalrabbon]

I was waiting to watch your router fall through the whole. Glad you got the kreg levelers. My lift came with built in levelers. I left a lip, added 1/2" aluminum strips. I also turned my router 90º as mine is also up against a wall. I'll but putting t-tracks in soon and building a fence.

[@kmslatton]

Franklin - Great video! Future project for sure. Thanks for the free plans! Definitely looking forward to the fence build as well.

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Sure thing! Thanks for watching! Anything you would change or add?

[@rogerbrooks8275]

FRANKLIN! Well done video and a great project idea. I’ve been contemplating getting rid of my standalone router cart and buying a router table top to add to my SawStop table saw. But, I’ve been reluctant to pay the price. I really like the finish you landed on too - looks great! Good job!

[@redslover5293]

Franklin . . . I haven't heard anyone use the term "cool beans" in a video before. I'm 78, and I won't tell you when I started using it. Thanks for ALL your very informative videos. I actually have learned something from nearly everyone I have watched.

[@petelealjr.4781]

Franklin, this is the best router table insert that I’ve seen so far. I mean I’ve seen a lot of videos. Good job and I’ll subscribe and like. Thank you

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

Thanks so much for the support, Pete!

[@RC21114]

Franklin: Thanks for the great tip on using the India Ink and Boat Resin, as well as roughing it up afterward with the 3M pad. Excellent solution! Another great video.

[@brianspriggs7881]

Franklin Thank you for this timely build! I was about to start my router table to my saw! Liked the India ink dye!!!! Also the corner levelers by Kreg. were new to me!!!