Gloat in progress

[lottathought]

I am sure that some remember me asking about router plate inserts.
I also asked some questions to some of the members about building a router table.

Well this is what I have been up to.
I have the Ridgid TS3650. The OEM fence requires that that front and back be installed. I am also in a garage that is starting to run out of space. I need to be smart about any additons in tools.
Plus...I wanted a decent router table.
Well I have taken the concept from the Norm Table and built a table that is also an extension to the tablesaw.
In addition, the router table acts as a support for the rails and also a guide to keep them straight.
I used 1" angled steel to create a ledge to mount the melamine sheet onto the rails.
The top of the table itself has 2 sheets of 3/4 " plywood. I am not expecting any flex.
And I used to screws to run up through the sheets of plywood and into the melamine top to anchor the two together.
So..the router table is part of the TS and anchored in......BUT...if I need to take it out..or change the melamine, I only need to unscrew the screws.


Yes, you do see two switches....
The one on the front of the router table is for the table itself.
The one mounted on the side of the router table is for the vac system.

I am not done yet. Still got some trim, dust systems, plexi-door for the router, etc to install.
I am also trying to decide if I want doors or a drawer on the bottom.

I was unable to get a direct on shot with the camera..(space issue).
I think you will get the idea though.
I used Melamine for the top. I am not certain how that will work out though. Therefore, I set this up so that the top is interchangable.

Also..I finally figured out that the Rousseau lift was just a little more that the Woodpeck insert.
So it has that too.

I still have the full extension of my fence..(36")
And I clamp the router fence to the tablesaw fence for a secure and straight fit.

Oh yeah..I know..I need to clean the mess. Probably get to that on Sunday.

 

[skysharks]

There you go. Great job on utilizing all available space in a tight shop.
Looks and very functionable.:icon_thum

 

[Travis Porter]

You've made a lot of progress and it looks good. I vote for drawers on the bottom. Personally, I find it easier to get to stuff with drawers.

 

[Splinter]

Very nice job on the RT. Great space saver. I like the contrast of the woods you used. The melamine top will work okay. I have one on the top I have mounted on my TS extensions. I vote for drawers on the bottom also. Easier to get stuff out of and will keep more of the sawdust off whatever you put down there.

 

[Bryan S]

Nice job Micheal. :eusa_clap I too would vote for a drawer on the bottem and I like the idea or incorperating the router table in with the TS. Its a great space saver and something i will eventually do.

 

[cpowell]

Lookin good, Michael! :icon_thum

I vote drawer(s), too. Seems like whatever I need it's always at the back of the shelf. Easier to retrieve stuff from a drawer.


Chuck