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   Routerman | Feb 08, 2006 06:48am | #1

   Put screws where you like but angle iron?

   In my view, angle iron is not going to flatten a top much. If the booger is bent don't buy it. Flattening is sharing bending modes. If the top is pretzled the angle iron will pull some of the warp out but bend itself and so on.

    

   Key: Get the thing flat at the onset.

   Start with a set of beams in the same plane and fasten a top to them. You'll stand a better chance. Sample at the RT link.

   .028" error: For precision work: A country mile.

    

   
   

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   Edited 2/7/2006 10:49 pm ET by Routerman

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   qtsam2 | Feb 08, 2006 08:45am | #2

   i agree  with you when you say if its not flat to start with don't buy it. the angle iron would in theroy be used with an already flat top so i would not use it to make it flat but to keep it flat. does that make a difference? also in rereading your link  it seems i got so focused on the top not even considering the base i overlooked  the possibility the additional support from beams of my yet to be made base. 

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   Routerman | Feb 08, 2006 05:09pm | #3

   What appears to be inflexible usually isn't. While I would hate to be hit in the face with angle iron, its modulus (deflection resistance & strength) is not remarkable unless its dimensions are substantial. Indeed, keeping the top flat is critical; do it with wood; rectangular sectioned, on-edge. Easy and something you have control of.

   Routers

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   WillGeorge | Feb 09, 2006 03:25am | #4

   Angle Iron is GREAT! Take it from a old metal worker.. While you are at it but in some threads for setscrews and nuts to get it 'perfect!'

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   stantheman | Feb 09, 2006 03:25am | #5

   qtsam2

   FWIW I have the very table for about 4 months.  I don't notice any sag, or impacts on work.  I think the mag reviewer still recommended it, didn't he?

    

    

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   qtsam2 | Feb 09, 2006 05:41am | #6

   yeah it was still recommended. i have read nothing but good reviews so i will probally still get it. also i will be sure not to leave the router set in the table during non-use and although the article didn't indicate it i would think he was using a slightly heavier 3-3.5 hp router and i will only be using a 2.5, i know not a huge difference but in the long run. i do plan on eventually building my own but this design is just about exactly what i want to make and forthe same cost.

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   WillGeorge | Feb 10, 2006 05:25pm | #7

   i will be sure not to leave the router set in the table during non-use ..Sorry .. Then something wrong with the supports!