The Router Table Is A Must-have. Here's How To Build The Ultimate-ish One!

[@richarddpetersen169]

From a fellow "fumble through it" guy, good job. Well done.

[@susanmartin7460]

I really enjoyed our video. Thank you for showing the changes you made as you went along. Being a beginner I enjoyed seeing what could go wrong in your build and how you can change things as you go along and it is okay.

[@foxhallww311]

Thank you so much! I always try to show my mistakes and I make a lot of them. Welcome!

[@bobbg9041]

16:04 I used a metal fish tank stand that someone had put out as trash, it looked very nice and clean. And i was trying to figure out how to add draws, what you just did sliding a pre-made cabnit into the stand solves my problem perfectly.

[@WendeBerryhill]

Dude, you got some nice tools! Well done on the build!!

[@foxhallww311]

Thank you! I worked really hard to acquire those tools. Thank you for watching!

[@lawrenceashworth7668]

I just found your channel and subscribe just because of how honest u are about all the screw ups you make along the way.

[@foxhallww311]

Thank you! Glad you are here. I try to show that we are all human. Thanks again. Take care

[@stevem268]

nice build, my winter shop project is a new router table using the jessum top, lift and motor. you should checkout the routerbit holders at lee valley, basically they are plastic(abs) sockets that can be screwed to any surface or onto an aluminum track. once mounted on the track they can be moved around easily. it's a great system especially if you have lots of bits

[@timlist4173]

Pretty darn good for half assed. Lol, seriously, looks great

[@foxhallww311]

thank you my guy! glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheDublin47]

❤ nice job good work well done

[@stevem268]

as i said a month ago, i'm doing a new router table. i bought the jessem parts: pholic top, fence, router lift and crosscut slide. i went to their factory in new brunswick, canada last month while on vacation, great place and people! one question though, how did you fasten the top down to your cabinet? the jessem top has a bunch of predrilled holes that allow easy fastening to their steel stand using supplied screws. i am considering using those screws and holes to mount aluminum angle strips that can then be screwed to the cabinet back, sides and dividers. now i have the jessem stuff, i can't wait to build a set of drawer fronts and doors!

[@foxhallww311]

Sweet! Send me some pics on instagram. I didn’t secure my top. I never got around to it. I have used a perforated angle iron on my old table and it works fine. But the friction fit keeps it in place

[@jimrosson6702]

Great job it turned out great

[@foxhallww311]

Ty!

[@timothysmirz2160]

It looks awesome!! Where did you get the counter sink for the deck screws??

[@foxhallww311]

Are you talking about the Amana counter sink bit? amzn.to/47DWT6S

[@w9jim]

Enjoyed watching your video.

[@foxhallww311]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jesselove3715]

I like math, but you really sold me on how math is stupid. Solid vid bro.

[@foxhallww311]

Thank you sir. And yes math is stupid lol. Thanks for watching

[@bobbg9041]

25:45 plexiglass door, the holes you cut out fir air movement You can take a small pocket butane Torch and heat the edge of the hole And it will smooth out the markes the hole saw made, you might sand it down some but you can get it glass smooth like it was buffed.

[@foxhallww311]

Interested idea. I’ll check it out

[@bobbg9041]

Nice looking router table, I would make 2 changes. Mount the switch on the side in a plastic switch box And add a real right hand draw. More bits storage. Also on right and left sides add fold down wings for long parts.

[@foxhallww311]

The bit storage idea is good. I might do that.

[@gatordontplay8161]

Nice build! What is that fence sled you are using for cross cuts on the table saw?

[@foxhallww311]

That would be the Jessem cross cut sled

[@jamesbutler4157]

Nice build. I have the same top and fence so this is perfect so I bought the plans. But I have a few questions. I see that the width of the base is 30 15/16" while the width of my router fence mounting flanges are 29 15/16" wide under the table. I see at time stamp 5:25 your mounting flanges do "fit perfectly". My Jessem phenolic top is 31 7/8 wide, perhaps yours is different? Also, the Bora router that you link in the description looks like a beast. How is that working for you?

[@foxhallww311]

Funny story about the bora. It died. So I bought a spin right router. Which is basically the same thing. spin Right makes the bora router. But the router is fantastic! With every penny. I need to update the link. Also I think I have the first version of that table. So your measurements might be off slightly. Thank you supporting the channel!

[@chrisfoley3701]

What casters were used? Could not find them in the links provided. Great video.

[@foxhallww311]

The link might be broken. I’ll look when I get in front of a computer.

[@foxhallww311]

here you go Chris. I checked this link and it does work. amzn.to/3ZN9131 thank you for your kind words!

[@chrisfoley3701]

Thank you sir, appreciate it very much.

[@foxhallww311]

@@chrisfoley3701 no worries

[@HipaStore]

Awesome router table you've built. I guess lots of your audiences are chainsaw users. I'm wondering whether you would like to talk about a collaboration that can help lots of chainsaw users. Hipa supplies parts and consumables for chainsaws and maybe we could collaborate to help more DIYers know our webiste that would help them source the parts and chains they need easier and affordable?

[@foxhallww311]

no thanks but have a great day and thanks for watching! happy holidays!

[@HipaStore]

@@foxhallww311 Have a great weekend!

[@tcl78]

Nice project, unfortunately your website gives an error when i try to download the plans

[@foxhallww311]

What error are you getting?

[@anthonyvincent9990]

did you just screw a flat bottom on a draw you put a drawer bottom grove in?

[@foxhallww311]

yeah I needed taller drawers but the stock I had was pre-made drawer sides. I had to adjust the height and I wanted stronger bottoms so I used 1/2" material for strength.

[@foxhallww311]

they are premade drawer parts. They come with a groove already milled in them. I needed stronger bottoms so I used 1/2" plywood.

[@rickkalter3616]

How did you attache the top

[@foxhallww311]

It’s not attached. It’s a friction fit.

[@bobbg9041]

15:06 It works don't it. I don't see a mistake, just a learning lesson learned.

[@foxhallww311]

Touché

[@anthonyingo-uk2td]

What is brand of top, fence, and fence?

[@foxhallww311]

*JessEm Products* - Table: amzn.to/46dYBvQ - Fence: amzn.to/46xkRAC - Router Lift: amzn.to/46mBkHE - Stock Guides: amzn.to/3PYvdUD - Router: amzn.to/3F2XqDa

[@JimRimS4S]

I was into it and then almost skipped it when I saw pocket holes. But i'm still here. Dude you got skills, why use them. Does a raggedy pocket hole look bete than a row of well placed screw heads??.. I'll shut up now. The lag bolts saved you.

[@foxhallww311]

nah Pocket holes have their place. I am definitely not using pocket holes to assembly a table top. Now, these pocket holes screws are designed to use with 2x material (construction lumber) and are incredibly strong. I use them for any shop project. I also only use them if I can hide them. i also use the HD Pocket hole screws to hang cabinets on a wall. That's how strong they are. I have used them in several videos.

[@paulcahill3774]

you really don't get to see much of the whole cabinet.

[@foxhallww311]

really not much to it. Couple of openings

[@diegohperez6434]

Is nice well during this week I see many router table similar in sir way I collect all the information and I going to make my one whit all that when I get to Colombia but whit hard wood from the amazonas jungle or recicle wood call shanul is like hard like bone 🍖

[@foxhallww311]

That’s freaking rad! Shoot me a picture of the finished product on instagram.