Router tables make a huge mess. Even if you have a dust collector hooked up to a port in the fence, you still get a pile of shavings and dust underneath the table. Keen Products has come to the rescue with the Dust Router.

The Dust Router is designed to catch dust above and below the table, but the genius part happens below. A soft silicone collection cup that fits around the router collet catches any dust particles not picked up from above (through the fence)and funnels them to the dust collector. The cup is flexible, so it won’t impede raising and lowering the router. It also won’t interfere with bit changes above the table. However, if you need to reach under the table with your wrench, the cup will deny access. That means you’ll have to remove the motor from the base for bit changes—an inconvenience.

No escape.

The Dust Router catches particles above and below the table.

I used a large ogee bit on some pine, white oak, and poplar, and the Dust Router caught nearly all the dust being spewed. Only a smattering of chips made it to the floor and the tabletop. Overall, the tool works great. The package includes the cup and mounting plate,

T-connector, and all the hoses and hardware you’ll need to install the system. The Dust Router will work on any router table, even a simple one made from plywood. If you have a router lift, however, I’d recommend checking with the manufacturer about the installation and operation.

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