The one I got is on close out at Woodcraft for $150. It's something like 28
deep and 43 or 45 wide. I built the cabinet under it with a sealed off area
for the router and to direct the dust to the collector opening.
----- Original Message -----
From: Dale Leavens
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 9:43 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Router Table Features
Like Bob, I like a big surface. It should also be very stable. I am not much
for those bench top models too small, generally they have extension wings which
are flimsy but some do have a decent fence. Again usually taller and certainly
longer fence is better.
I made a pretty close version of one that was made on the New Yankee Workshop
which is meeting my needs rather well. I still haven't made a sled to run along
the fence, a useful addition but hope to do so soon. The top is 34 inches wide
and 24 inches deep.
Good tables though cost a lot of money.
If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Kennedy
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 8:37 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Router Table Features
Router tables are used for so many different things by so many different
people. I have one you could land a small plane on but I'm a die hard bigger is
better guy.
Basically, have an idea of what you plan to work on. And then find a table
that will make it easy to do those projects on.
A good and easy to use fence would be a must. After that think about how hard
it is to change bits, what size bits the table allows, which also depends on
what you hope to make. How easy is it to change bit heights and how much room
do you have to store everything.
That's a lot to think about and I'm sure others will have different ideas.
you might also want to take a look at the ww4b group as well. That is a group
of blind wood workers and many of us have router tables and use them often.
----- Original Message -----
From: Keith Christian
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2009 7:57 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Router Table Features
Hi,
I am interested in getting a router table. I was excited when I saw the
Bosche model at Lowes. As I investigate the features , I am coming up with
more questions then answers. Is there a check list of options that I should
be looking at? There are so many features and I don't want to limit myself
by purchasing one without knowing what I am getting into.
Thanks for any guidance,
Keith
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