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   KiddervilleAcres | Dec 20, 2007 06:56pm | #1

   wheelie,

   It'll never work; it's so small I can't see it! I'm off to the optometrist just to make sure!

   :-)

   Regards,

   Bob @ Kidderville Acres

    

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

   
   

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   Edited 12/20/2007 10:58 am ET by KiddervilleAcres

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   popawheelie | Dec 20, 2007 07:19pm | #2

   I emailed the person and asked what brand it was. I'm interested but I know that it's a long shot. I already have small routers and a small shaper. If I get a router with a table it has to have big capacity or it won't do what I want. There's no way around size sometimes. I have heard good things about the Triton and I want a router lift.

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   KiddervilleAcres | Dec 20, 2007 07:35pm | #3

   wheelie,

   Take a look at your original post.  Did you forget a link so we could see what you are contemplating?

   I was just goofin wiv ya wiv my response.

   Regards,

    

   Bob @ Kidderville Acres

    

   A Woodworkers mind should be the sharpest tool in the shop!

   Edited 12/20/2007 11:36 am ET by KiddervilleAcres

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   popawheelie | Dec 20, 2007 11:08pm | #5

   I forgot the link!!View Imagehttp://fortcollins.craigslist.org/tls/514303519.html

   Edited 12/20/2007 3:11 pm ET by popawheelie

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   mvflaim | Dec 20, 2007 11:26pm | #6

   here's the chinese manufacturer of the table. http://zsligao.en.china.cn/op/SellInfoDetail/selinfid/1066260410/index.htm

   from the photo it looks to be made of plastic. I have no idea of the quality of it but with it's cheap plastic miter gauge it's probably not very good.

   View Image

   Edited 12/20/2007 3:34 pm ET by mvflaim

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   dgreen | Dec 20, 2007 11:57pm | #7

   I think the same company makes a matching workbench. :)

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3. 
   mvflaim | Dec 21, 2007 12:21am | #8

   HAHAHAHA   I think you're right! 

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   forestgirl | Dec 20, 2007 08:27pm | #4

   As Bob said, without a link or picture, we can't help with that particular item.  However, some general things to guide you:  There are many factors that are more important than size.  The table must be flat, the fence needs to be 90° to the table.  Most aluminum, inexpensive router tables fall short in one or both of these requirements.  The table should accept different sized rings in the bit opening so that you can have close clearance around the bit.  There's more, but that'll get you started.

   Tip:  you can paste in a picture of what you're considering, right into a post here at Knots.  Go to the picture on Craig's List, rightclick it, and select "Copy."  Then, as you're typing your post here at Knots, rightclick again, and select "Paste."  Wait a second (you may have to press the space bar) and the picture will show up.forestgirl -- you can take the girl out of the forest, but you can't take the forest out of the girl ;-) 

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   BruceS | Dec 21, 2007 12:22am | #9

   It's probably covered with lead base too ;-(.   I would avoid this "thing" like the plague.  Sorry!

   Work Safe,  Count to 10 when your done for the day !!

   Bruce S. 

    

3. 
   SawdustRay | Dec 21, 2007 12:30am | #10

   Hmmm...

   I highly recommend making your own router table/bench.  Years ago (8 or so) I laminated two 3/4" layers of particle board together and clad all sides with melamine.  It was and still is perfectly flat.  I mount my Bosch plunge rounter to the bottom of it and it's one of the best things I've ever made!

   The melamine is very cleanable and you can coat it with wax or whatever you might use for your other cast-iron tops but you probably won't need to.  The surface is replacable if necessary but I've never had to in 8 years.  Also - you can make it the size you want it to be and off-set the router to one side or the other.  Makes a nice weekend project!

   Just an idea...

   Sawdust Ray

    

    

4. 
   mvflaim | Dec 21, 2007 12:42am | #11

   I agree with Sawdust Ray,. Make one. I made mine from an old plan in Shop Notes magazine about 15 years ago. Here is one that is similar.

   http://plansnow.com/ultrouttabl.html

    

5. 
   JMartinsky | Dec 21, 2007 01:02am | #12

   Dear Pop,
   I am going to say "No". It looks like a cheap knock off of the Bosch router table, which is adequate at best. I don't imagine that this is an improvement. Save your $s and get a good one, something that will be fun to use, not something that you have to constantly fight with.

   Best,

   John

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   popawheelie | Dec 21, 2007 02:50am | #13

   thanks! One of these days I'm going to find a good deal on craigslist.

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   WillGeorge | Dec 21, 2007 12:08pm | #14

   From a old router folks! In one word no!

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   bones | Dec 21, 2007 05:52pm | #15

   For that kind of money, go get some plywood and make your own. There are numerous plans, and it can be a fun project.  I made Norm's plans and had about that in ply, and have twice the surface area. 

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