Unboxing The Best Router Table On The Market! UJK PROFESSIONAL ROUTER TABLE!

[@StrawbyteWorkshop]

Hey Sean - I would absolutely agree with you - although in my set-up I didn't go as far as you in getting the cast iron top. I stuck with the Melamine faced Birch Plywood one which has performed well with no sagging over the 2 years I've had it. While others may point out similarities between the UJK kit and other makes, what is important to understand is that Axminster have stood by this design/kit/accessories for a good while and getting replacement parts or simply upgrading bits as you go is perfectly possible. I think the good design PLUS excellent support and service from Axminster is the key differentiator.

[@davidmckenzie5]

It struck me during the vid that in North America we say elevator and in the UK you call it a lift, but for routers, we call it a lift and you call it an elevator. Either way, it's great to see you are doing so well for yourself, keep it up and you videos are great, keep them coming!

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hey David, ahahah that's so weird! Thrilled you liked the video mate! See you in the next one!

[@Ben-gm9lo]

Sean, just my opinion to add to the mix. I enjoyed the video, loved the router table and your explanation was terrific. Great camera work too. My only 'constructive critisizm' would be the audio. The balance between voice and music was way off for those of us with advancing years. We neither have the audio acuity to pick out quiet voices, nor do we have the tolerance of loud music. I was having to adjust the volume by large amounts every time you switched from voice to music and vice versa. Other than that you have shown clear aptitude for this sort of video and I look forward to more of your work.

[@cuebj]

True. Recent research shows that what we lose is in the mind rather than the mechanics. Our brains lose an ability to filter the sounds our ears are picking up. The subsequent extra effort to extract meaning from the jumble of unfiltered sounds has two effects, it's hard and unpleasant, plus our brains start making assumptions and assign their own meaning which may be at odds with what the person speaking to us actually said. Hence, my wife and daughter frustrated at how I mishear (rather than not hear) what they say.

[@paulschmidt6123]

Sean, of all of the youtube woodworkers I watch, you are by far the most likeable, well spoken and informative, and to be so talented and knowledgeable at your young age is impressive. Well done.

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hey Paul, that's one of the nicest comment's I've ever got! Thank you so much!

[@raphaelklaussen1951]

Sean, just to clarify, what Paul meant to say is you are the best looking woodworker on KZbin. =)

[@kickpublishing]

Its an awesome table but for the money you might as well buy a spindle moulder. A router table is in essence a ghetto spindle moulder for small projects anyway. Once you start needing cast iron tops and high precision you might as well go pro and get a spindle moulder that also takes router bits.

[@user-yq7si7yk6p]

Good.n.the best table router...2023

[@matthewclemente420]

Very nice! best of luck with it .

[@darrylbuckett5380]

Hi, I bought a different brand but identical about 10 years ago, mine did come with the feather boards. Great bit of kit, they all come out of the same chinese factory. Cheers from down under

[@DaveGDesigns]

That's a lovely bit of kit Sean

[@SeanEvelegh]

Thanks Dave!

[@paulspencer7401]

Lovely piece of equipment works well. The only problem I have had is the phenolic inserts seem to expand after a few uses and jam into the plate. I would be interested to know if anyone else has had this problem

[@crumpeteer6477]

I agree with the nice comments here & it's so nice not having to watch someone jump out of the video shouting....What's Up!

[@philstevens9914]

Looks like it's the Harvey Compass router system. It is way better than some other products around the same price like Kregg which is a POS! I think there is a small power feeder available that would work well with these.

[@charithnishankathomas4396]

this is for me like a dream.never coming thrue.congragulation to you .you are very lucky

[@sglacf]

The best thing about this router table set up is the $210 price tag

[@basha9482]

Jess’em in Canada builds the best router tables, with DRO and permanent height adjustment wheel. You haven’t explained what makes this the best table…???

[@engjds]

The best? some router tables from the 1970's used solid metal legs, were you paid by the manufacturer or given this unit to market it? Lots of plastic parts, BUT I like the base.

[@kfu4657]

Awesome buy. Good luck with this AMAZING router table.

[@dmcwoodworx2968]

your under the table dust "collection " box is a vast improvement over Incra's version.

[@SeanEvelegh]

Yeah it's great! glad you liked it mate!

[@pajomaximus]

How's the router lift holding up. I dumped mine after a year. Clogged with dust every time I used it. Terrible bit of kit. The rest looks pretty good and sturdy though. Nice video mate. Good on you

[@MAGAMAN]

Look at incra. Their products are excellent and american made.

[@stevehammond]

Great video - very helpful. Terrible music though.

[@bertieswoodwork5155]

Is there eny machine you dont have? 😂 nice job very informative.

[@SeanEvelegh]

Lots Bertie ahah! Glad you liked the video!

[@jimgeelan5949]

You’ve done it again Sean !! Very in-depth video and I’ve downloaded arc de soleil ep. We’re do you keep finding these tunes ? There brilliant

[@SeanEvelegh]

ahah thanks Jim! We must have the same taste in music!

[@jimgeelan5949]

@@SeanEvelegh I think we have, but how do you find it ?

[@SeanEvelegh]

@@jimgeelan5949 Hey Jim, I get my music from Epidemic sound, it's a non copyright music platform

[@cncswoodworking2595]

Any chance you could provide a fellow woodworker with a list of everything you purchased. It just so happens I’m in the market for a new router table and this one is beautiful!

[@MyFacebookVideos97]

You should look at Harvey, they make a top shelf cast iron table and a fence like no other!

[@ComgrowOfficial]

Love your video🥰

[@chm1701]

Has your intro gone, Sean? You had one of the best intros👌 This is an interesting video, Sean. It’s a lot of money, but I wouldn’t say it’s expensive, because to me, that would imply that it’s not good quality, but that doesn’t seem to be the case. I am a little surprised that the stop block on the mitre fence, when positioned in its “stop”, doesn’t appear to meet the fence, but sticks out a little bit. Is this normal? Anyway, it looks a great bit of kit and no doubt we’ll see a future video where you build a beautiful cabinet around the bottom of the table and probably build an incredible handle to replace the plastic one on the mitre fence too. Thanks for sharing and have a good’un.

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hey Chris, don't worry the intro hasn't gone, I just didn't put it in this video. Glad you liked the tool and the video. A benefit of having the stop lifted away from the fence, means it won't interfere with the furry edge on a saw kerf made by the previous cut, I hope that makes sense. It basically allows the workpiece to be butted right up against the stop, instead of having some sawdust build up in the corner, slightly pushing the workpiece away from the stop. Over all you should get a more accurate measurement.

[@architect-les248]

Hi Sean, See my query/comment below the one from Strawbyte . Dont know why it is out of sync. Les

[@payres48]

Nice unit but looks expensive. Not sure they are available here in Australia.

[@JohnGodwin]

SUch a good video. I love the table, but for the price it is, it shouldn't be coming flat packed. It should be coming pre-assembled with proper bolt tension.

[@jfergey]

Hi Sean, great video again. Enjoying watching your workshop grow, as your work is top notch! How do you find the router table for larger work? I’m looking at upgrading mine, and find the limitation being not only with the table and accuracy of the fence, but with the router cutters for exterior door mouldings etc. I’ve found that most of the guys doing this on a larger scale use a spindle moulder, but I like you have limited space (and cash)! Have you had much experience with this?

[@architect-les248]

Hi Sean, I too have the UJK with SS table and router lift. I have been having issues with this recently, particularly when I fit the Axminster collet extension for using with 1/4inch router cutters. The router spins (out of control) and the extension bit slackens and wobbles. I have degreased it, bought a new 1/2inch collet (Axminster recommended this )and made sure everything is tight but it keeps happening ,is dangerous in my opinion, and has damaged the UJK fence each side of the cutter. Have you experienced anything similar? I think Peter Parfitt may have done as he seemed to revert to a Festool table router after reviewing the UJK.....

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hey mate, I know what you are talking about. That wobble can be caused by the speed being to high or router not being to wide or tall. I actually don’t use the extension anymore, I find the router table works perfectly fine without it, I just angle my spanner and put one arm under the table to push the collet lock in, to change the router bits

[@mattpaul001]

Peter Parfitt said he switched to the Festool one because the ujk was too big for his new (smaller) workshop

[@p.s.3805]

What is this second groove, parallel to miter gauge groove, for?

[@williamhoward8319]

my miter bar is a incra 1000

[@BeaulieuTodd]

I don’t see how it comes close to incra ls positioner in.. any way!

[@brendangallagher732]

Nice kit. What I can’t understand is why router manufacturers don’t follow Triton’s lead - I have a Triton TRA001 which can be mounted in a table and comes with a crank that winds the router up and down from above. No need for an over engineered, expensive ‘elevator’. Just sayin’🤓

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hi Brendan, thanks for watching. I understand what you're saying, the trend router has this feature as well. However there is a limit on how far you can plunge the triton router, as it interferes with the spindle lock.

[@brendangallagher732]

@@SeanEvelegh Hi Sean I didn’t know that about the Trend. However, I still can’t see how shelling out £350 for a lift would make any significant difference given what one would normally do on a table router, especially when a much more elegant solution is already available. I would say that any advantages would be marginal to say the least. Really enjoy your vids - good detail, well filmed. 👍

[@dmcwoodworx2968]

I've tried the Triton lift/elevator system. & gave up on it. It was difficult to adjust with the router connection being "miles" below the top. Adjusting the axminster way is light years better.

[@brendangallagher732]

@@dmcwoodworx2968 Interesting. I’ve been using the Triton for years now, and can’t fault it. But then I’ve never had access to the Axi lift so I can’t really compare it. You pays yer money etc…

[@stevehammond]

Great video - very helpful but maybe lose the lousy music!

[@kaloyandinkov6236]

Why is it almost identical to the Kreg Router Table?

[@keesdenouden2243]

Ziet er goed uit en wat kost hij

[@reneciocontrerasterquino1765]

How much is it cost this beauty?

[@anthonygrey9282]

Great Vid mate. Can you confirm that you are able to actually change the router bit from above on the Trend without the use of a collet extender as i thought the only router this was possible on was the Triton TRA001? Cheers mate

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hey Anthony, glad you liked the video. Yes you can change the bit without the collet extender from above the table. One hand has to hold the spindle lock under the table, while the other hand has the spanner.

[@anthonygrey9282]

@@SeanEvelegh Are you able to upload a photo of the router in its "bit changing position"?

[@brendangallagher732]

@@SeanEvelegh Hi. Another good thing about the Triton is that the spindle lock engages automatically when you wind up the collet. You only need one hand to release it.

[@richardsmith6747]

I had one of those tables it was terrible changed to jessem now the difference is chalk and cheese.

[@tonyflaherty7024]

If money is no object you can have what you want. How much is all that settup ?.

[@markywellsboy2182]

Hi Sean, is this router table setup beefy enough to accept and use the larger raised panel router bits etc for making raised panel doors etc? Apologies if it's a stoopid question, I'm just getting in this amazing hobby.

[@SeanEvelegh]

Absolutely! you can put large router bits in this machine, especially for raised panels.

[@markywellsboy2182]

@@SeanEvelegh cool, thanks. Just wanted to be sure that that Trend router has enough grunt for the larger bits/cutting. Presumably it's a half inch collett?

[@SeanEvelegh]

@@markywellsboy2182 Yes the trend T11 and the new T12 are some of the most powerful routers, they can take all the sizes up to 1/2"

[@tomlagatol4448]

Enjoyed the vid….Also learned that Axminster now does business with the US!…..Yet another way to spend money!😁😬

[@SeanEvelegh]

Glad you liked it Tom! Yeah it’s great… they ship worldwide!

[@darvaish4552]

Hi Sean, thanks ever so much for a detailed video. from July till you must have used it ample, what would you say about the quality, how sturdy it is and are you happy with your purchase. i am contemplating one. many thanks in advance

[@sethbrettell5952]

Hi Sean, great video. Just a thought but on the side of your table saw there was a router insert plate. Did you think about this when buying, or did you not have enough space, or was the plate not that good of quality?

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hey Seth, It's actually a mix of both. I don't have space in my workshop to walk all the way around the tablesaw (the saw needs to be pushed up against the wall). And also the router table has a better fence and features, so I wanted to go for that.

[@user-jr4px7sf8v]

How much for this set up and how do I order it?

[@SeanEvelegh]

Around £800 I think, it’s from Axminster tools. Link in the description of the video

[@leviathanx0815]

Man, background music is for the background...! You know, my receiver is usually set to -32.5dB when I watch YT, your video had me set it to -55.5dB! This is how loud was your music was! And your voice was very silent in comparison to that. For me at least this bad mixing is spoiling the entire video. (I came here because YT algo and I only watched it because I was interested in the table.)

[@adkinsrob7269]

you need a power screw driver, cool music

[@SeanEvelegh]

I know right ahah

[@carforumwanker]

Did you pay for this yourself at normal price. Or given it for free or a heavily discounted price from the manufacturer?

[@1955DocBrown]

Very good question. There is a lot of Axminster kit in that shop, a little clarity would be nice.

[@Crushwokery]

That's disgraceful Axminster‼️ Someone who spends what amounts to the debt of a small country on this wonderful set up and then you have to buy an upgraded mitre fence. That should come as standard‼️

[@engineerscott2076]

I get an error when clicking on the link to the router table. Is everyone else able to get to the site?

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hey Scott, I have changed the link! Hopefully it works now. Thanks for watching!

[@russmartin4189]

With all due respect, the Jess Em router table kits are better. You have a cast iron table which is very cool though. You can box in the underside of the Jess Em tables and attach dust collection there, if necessary. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHeWgmNrp5KbeK8

[@squarelevelplumb]

after a few monthes do you feel it's worth the 700 pounds???

[@michaelbradley9385]

How much is it to be a patrion member

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hey Michael, It's any amount you like! Anything is appreciated!

[@Ramdodge582]

looks like it cost's more then a shaper

[@philclennell]

Slick presentation but one must weigh the cost of all this against a small spindle which will be easier to adjust and more versatile, but not necessarily as mobile as this unit.

[@bernie129locksmith]

you are correct - far better to buy a spindle moulder which would probably be cheaper far more versatile with its own more powerfull motor

[@theofarmmanager267]

Is it a very good router table? I’m quite prepared to accept your rating of it Is it the best router table on the market regardless of cost? Perhaps - but you would really need to test a number for a period of time to justify your title. However, I accept that a title such as “very good” is not going to “excite” as much as “the best” given the unfortunate nature of YT. I’ve got an Incra with all the extras. Is it good? Is it very good? Is it without issues for me? No. Everybody will work a different way and want different things from each piece of equipment. For my style, the dust extraction is not brilliant; the fence setting with its micro adjuster and the use of movable tape measure is extremely good.

[@JimBloggins1]

Why not just use your old router table to make a new one instead of paying so much?

[@2000SkyView]

nice, but for that ridiculous price ill build my own.

[@joeyshofner639]

Having 4 wheels/castors on your table legs will make it less stable. Let us know how that works.

[@SeanEvelegh]

Hey Joey. All the castors are locking castors, so when I've got the router table in position I can lock all the wheels down and then it's very stable. My previous router table had those wheels and I've never had an issue with them, so I do recommend it.

[@joeyshofner639]

@@SeanEvelegh Thank you.

[@user-mw8hn4bq8b]

@@SeanEvelegh great Video... thanks :-) Sean, as I'm waiting for mine to ship, would you please let me know the size of the bolt on the castors?? Would guess they are M8, but would be great, if you could confirm. Cheers 😊

[@dbailey9455]

I like your videos but in most of them the music is far too loud and I have to keep turning it down, missing what your saying etc, could arguably be a quiet mic for your voice but either way the mix is unbalanced.

[@SeanEvelegh]

Thank you for the feed back. I'll will try and fix this in future videos

[@engjds]

WD40 on a chain? sure thats the best lubricant?

[@craigstephen5700]

Music spoil your content.

[@823Steve]

I couldn't finish watching your video because the music was wayyyyy too loud! It shouldn't be any higher volumn than half that of the voice.

[@arthurkineard7356]

I am curious and not trying to be a smart ass. If you are going to spend this much on a table why not just go with a shaper?

[@999mrkhaled]

Over £2000 for router table 🤭

[@MAGAMAN]

You can buy the ultimate incra system for less than that and it runs rings around this.

[@MAGAMAN]

I would take my incra router system of that pile of crap any day of the week.

[@ccccen]

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