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alexy

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I think its time for me to build a new router table. I've seen a
variety of plans over the years and a Google search results in lots of
info. In this group, Norm's design keeps surfacing and I'm wondering
if that's the best design for a general purpose router table.

Second, what about the lift mechanism and insert. There are many
priced from $150 or so to $3-400 with digital readouts, etc.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Drill a hole in a piece of plywood, attach your router on the
underside, and rest the plywood on a frame that has crossmembers close
to the router to keep the ply from sagging. Clamp another piece of
plywood or mdf to this as a fence. The result will be serviceable for
90% (at least) of your router table needs. It will NOT be ideal, but
it will give you good results while you inform yourself on what YOU
want in a router table. (You are the one that will be using, it right,
not anyone on the wreck?)
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