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Episode Eight: Advanced Techniques

Aug 07, 2012

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Videos in the Series

Build a Router Table
August 7, 2012

Matt Kenney highlights the signature features of his stand-alone router table.
How to Build the Base Cabinet for a Router Table
August 7, 2012

Learn how to construct a rigid base and a simple MDF cabinet.
Build Drawers for a Router Table
August 7, 2012

Learn how to assemble simple MDF drawers with false fronts and full-extension slides.
Build a Tabletop Support Structure
August 7, 2012

Use strong, simple dowel joinery to construct a maple support structure for your router table's top.
Building a Router-Table Top
August 7, 2012

Watch this video to learn how to build a solid, smooth top for your router table.
Build a Router-Table Fence
August 7, 2012

Here's how to construct an accurate fence with specialized cam clamps for your router table.
Basic Wiring for a Router Table
August 7, 2012

Learn how to wire your router table for single-switch activation of both your router and dust collection.
Episode Seven: Basic Techniques
August 7, 2012

Learn a whole host of basic router table techniques, including how to accurately set bit height, making zero-clearance fence inserts, and how to tackle tricky end grain routing.
Episode Eight: Advanced Techniques
August 7, 2012

Amp up your router table skills with advanced lessons on routing curved drawer fronts and how to build a super-safe bit guard.

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Router Table Plans Video Workshop Check out our router table plans and video instruction to build a dedicated router table designed to last as long as your workshop. The router table includes plenty of storage space below for bits and wrenches in the drawers. This project's straightforward construction will yield a super-stable cabinet with a fence that's perfectly square and easy to adjust. We've also included a collection of useful router table tips and techniques so… More about this Video Workshop

Comments

wpick | Oct 07, 2017 11:19am | #1
Great job Matt! Now I'm going to work, building myself a router table.
ggdevine | May 04, 2018 01:36pm | #2
Thanks for this. Couldn't have come at a better time for me, as I am junking the router extension on my table saw. I will build this table as a worthy and far superior replacement!
JHPadgham | Jan 10, 2019 09:42pm | #3
Great videos! I was going to buy a new router table to replace the very cheap one I have - but now I’m going to make one!
user-6903678 | Jan 12, 2019 09:27am | #4
Loved the video - great tips on how to both make the router table and to use it!

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