And more often than not, they are not plunge routers. JG

Bruce wrote:

In rec.woodworking
"Chris James" wrote:

How do I make up a bench router .
The local store has table for sale , but without the motor installed .
Elsewhere I've seen plans to make the table as a project .

If I go for either of the above , what is used for the router 'engine' .
Does one upturn a standard store-bought plunge router and bolt it to the
underside of the table in some way ?

Anybody done this ?

Help please , I'm confused about this .

Yes, it is an upturned router. It is that simple.