"Rich" wrote in message ...
Mule has one that will support a router for $129 including a router plate.
since I have really a small shop I plan to have this table do double duty.

You can make your own if you have the time. You'll save a little
money. I plan to create a much larger cabinet with drawers and an
integrated router and dust collection system, fold out extension
tables in the front and back, all on casters. That should allow me to
get away from the metal legs on the CS.

My original plan was to build my own out of a sheet of mdf. But I have some
concerns.
My concerns were do I need additional bracing and how do I attach the mdf to
the table and does it make sense just to buy a table?

The table that came with my delta CS was particle board with a formica
like veneer on both sides. not the greatest quality and certainly
something you could make. The main thing is that you don't want the
table to flex. it should remain flat. Some designes i've seen
laminate the table with multiple 3/4" sheets. You could just brace it
with something though.

snip about how to attach the table

You could drill the cast iron. For my TS project, the router top will
be part of a larger cabinet so I'm likely to have a leveling mechanism
for the table saw and not connect them. The rails for your fence may
have holes in them for the table. For mine, I think there's a back
rail so that the table is attached front to back, not left to right.


Also is the regular laminate that they sell in sheets at HD ok to put on the
top to give it a smooth surface?

That works but laminate both sides. I've never done it, but i hear
that it will warp if you only do one side. I'm using melamine.


Does a fence of this size need support?

Think about a large sheet of plywood and the center of gravity with
the fence all the way to the right. Maybe it's ok, maybe not. I
would support it. You could just stick a 2x4 under it when you need
the support.


Is this a bad idea?

I think you can get a new mobile base for not very much money. Or you
can do what i'm going to do so you don't need any of that.

For the price.... does anyone have a extension table cheaper then $90 or one
with a router plate for less then $129?

You can get a melamine 4x8 sheet from the borg for $40, maybe less and
an aluminum router plate from rockler for i think $30.

brian