11 Great Router Tables
A router table is one of the most useful and versatile tools in your shop. But not every router table is right for every woodworker and his shop. Get a look at 11 great router tables that range from simple to extravagant.
A router table is one of the most useful and versatile tools in your shop. But not every router table is right for every woodworker and his shop. Get a look at 11 great router tables that range from simple to extravagant.
In this video workshop, Matt Kenney shows you every step involved in building a dedicated router table designed to last as long as your workshop. This project’s straightforward construction will yield a super-stable cabinet with a fence that’s perfectly square and easy to adjust. Tune in to watch the series for a collection of useful tips and techniques.
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Easy to build, this workhorse can handle any routing task
It’s the old tablesaw extension trick, but done right this time
This economical design is capable of conventional, overhead, or horizontal routing
Build a full-featured router table that is portable, lightweight and easy to store
Free Plan: Minimalist Router Table
Simplicity is key in this no-frills router table. Many are highly engineered, bulky, and take a long time to build. But this one is uncomplicated and quick-to-make—just 20 minutes.
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This easy-to-build table cuts tenons fast and accurately
By using inexpensive lumber and grabbing castoffs from other woodworkers, this woodworker was able to put money where it matters most: a high-end router lift.
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Cabinet-based unit devours dust and decibels and puts controls on the outside
Homemade Horizontal Router Table
This unique router table has one big difference than it’s traditional counterparts—it’s horizontal. It also feature an unconventional sliding table. Watch how it works in this short video.
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A three-part table clamps to a workbench, and it hangs from the ceiling when not in use
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