On 1/12/2020 10:03 AM, Tom Crist wrote:
On Friday, January 10, 2020 at 3:50:20 PM UTC-5, Hawk wrote:
Planning to build a router table to replace my current one, which is too
big. I have a Rockler router top which will be used, so basically, I'm
building a base. I'm avoiding the Rockler stand because I want drawers
and dust collection case around the router. Seeking suggestions on
builds (pictures also, if available) but nothing too complicated. I
don't need a luxury style, just more practical.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Funny, I just finished a router table that has been on the to do list for a long time. I can't see how to post pictures here so I'll do my best to describe it.

Mine is a Kreg top and lift with a Rockler fence. I bought a kitchen base cabinet from the Habitat For Humanity Restore Store for $25, reinforced it, attached casters and mounted the top. If I need to prevent the table from moving, I can slip scraps of 4X4 under each corner. The cabinet has three drawers, the top one is notched to fit around the box containing the router and feeding the dust collector. The top drawer has wrenched for the router and lift and a holder for bits. The table was made to fit under my table saw outfeed for storage with the fence being stored on brackets on the side of the table.

I haven't even tried it out yet so I can't say what works and what I should have done differently. Good luck with your project!

Tom


Thanks Tom. I've been thinking of using a cabinet also. I've been
viewing kitchen and bathroom cabinets on Craigslist and Facebook
Marketplace but completely forgot about HFH. There are several local
ones in my area, I can check them out.