On 5/25/18 9:56 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 11:33:23 PM UTC-4, -MIKE- wrote:
On 5/16/18 9:56 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 10:37:53 PM UTC-4, -MIKE- wrote:
On 5/16/18 8:48 PM, DerbyDad03 wrote:
On Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 5:25:35 PM UTC-4, -MIKE- wrote:
I shared the pics of the router table extension I made for my
table saw several years back.
https://goo.gl/photos/zoyUGmwcZS8jGP5KA

But I never realized how convenient this is until having to do
some router work without it, a few weeks ago.

I made a quick video of some rabbet cutting I did for the
shelves I'm making. Using the table saw and its rip guide
really makes the job quick and easy. I don't need a separate
router table anymore so it really frees up space in the shop.
If you have a tight shop and need a router table, consider this
set-up if you have a decent sized table saw. x

https://youtu.be/yNdcdaDxwT0


I forgot to ask...

Why didn't you center your insert?


I assume you're referring to the placement of the router to the
front and back of the table. Good question. I originally had it
the same distance from the front as the table-saw blade. But then
I figured that I was always leaning forward on the tables saw when
feeding stock through the blade.

Also, given the fact that I am often cutting smaller pieces on the
router, I just wanted more control and a more upright position
when using the router.

I also considered the fact that the most important area for support
on the saw or router was on the out-feed side where you can't reach
when using the saw or router. Since I have a long out-feed table,
I decided to move the router a bit forward.

This meant that I could control small pieces with comfort and
control. And if I had longer pieces, they would be supported on the
out-feed end, while I could always use a roller support on the
in-feed side, while maintaining physical control with my hands.



I see. The difference with mine is that I stand on the *side* of the
table when using the router, therefore it is centered in the
extension. I would have cut that rabbet by moving the board from the
left to right, not by pushing it away from me like when using the
table saw.

I gotta admit, I've never seen a router table used in that manner,
but with the fence on the right and the feather boards stuck to the
table, it makes sense. I've got some rabbets to cut soon and I might
just try that out.


It just makes sense to me to use it in the same way I would use thew saw
blade, especially considering I'm using the saw's rip fence.

When I'm using a bearing guided bit, I just set up wherever gives me the
most control... which comes back to my decision to keep the router
positioned more fore than aft.
I can be on any aide of the bit. Whatever gives me the most comfort and
control.

One must also consider the rotation of the bit when deciding where to
set up for feeding the stock.


I just set up my router table extension to cut some rabbets the way you
did in your video. The boards are about 55" long and pushing them between
the fence and the feather boards will be easier than hand feeding them
"across" the router like I was going to do.

Test cuts tonight, real cuts this weekend.

Thanks for posting that tip.



Cool!
Please let me know how it turns out.


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