The author evaluated 13 router tables for the sturdiness of their tables and fences, for dust collection, and for ease of operation and setup. A good router table is flat and has a stout base and a fence able to support jigs and hold-downs. 

The Grizzly is the only router table we tested with a sliding top. The front portion of the table slides, with its edge 5-1/2 in. from the center of the bit. This could be a useful feature when machining larger raised panels. The individually adjustable aluminum infeed and outfeed fences allow jointing perations, and have a single T-track on the fence and miter-gauge faces. T-tracks on the table and the included crosscut fence provide mounts for jigs. Simple and effective hold-downs are located on the regular fence and crosscut fence. Although this table has a lot going for it, the author found the bracket mounts for the router difficult to use. He thought it would be better to buy a dedicated router base and leave it attached. The cast-iron top tilts up and locks for access when mounting the router base, but its weight calls for caution. It could be a finger-pincher if the user were to drop the top.

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