I am making a router table out of corian, oak, and a magnesium router base.
I was originally going to glue everything together with epoxy, but now have
decided that if I ever need to change the base I would regret having to
build a whole new table. So I going to screw the table top to the frame,
and hang the router by rods through the holes the edge guides go through. I
would still like to use glue to get everything tight, yet some that can be
ripped apart if I ever have to. Would Silicon sealant meet that
requirement? If it is too permanent, any suggestions?

"Toller" wrote in message
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I am making a router table out of corian, oak, and a magnesium router base.
I was originally going to glue everything together with epoxy, but now
have decided that if I ever need to change the base I would regret having
to build a whole new table. So I going to screw the table top to the
frame, and hang the router by rods through the holes the edge guides go
through. I would still like to use glue to get everything tight, yet some
that can be ripped apart if I ever have to. Would Silicon sealant meet
that requirement? If it is too permanent, any suggestions?

yes, although it might be too good a glue. depends upon how thick a bead and
the thickness of the edges of the pieces you're joining. you need to get a
thin blade (razor) to cut it.

Silicon caulk would probably work pretty well, especially regarding removing
it.
It is easy to remove from a non-porous surface.
In fact, if there's any shifting/vibration of the surfaces, it might even
let go.

If you wanted a bit more adhesive strength, you could go with
a polyurethane caulk instead. Still removeable but a stronger bond.

bill

"Toller" wrote in message
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I am making a router table out of corian, oak, and a magnesium router base.
I was originally going to glue everything together with epoxy, but now
have decided that if I ever need to change the base I would regret having
to build a whole new table. So I going to screw the table top to the
frame, and hang the router by rods through the holes the edge guides go
through. I would still like to use glue to get everything tight, yet some
that can be ripped apart if I ever have to. Would Silicon sealant meet
that requirement? If it is too permanent, any suggestions?

"rider89" wrote in message
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Silicon caulk would probably work pretty well, especially regarding
removing it.
It is easy to remove from a non-porous surface.
In fact, if there's any shifting/vibration of the surfaces, it might even
let go.

If you wanted a bit more adhesive strength, you could go with
a polyurethane caulk instead. Still removeable but a stronger bond.

Sounds good. Everything will be held together with screws and dowels; I
just want the caulk to damp any movement.
thanks

"Toller" wrote in message
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"rider89" wrote in message
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Silicon caulk would probably work pretty well, especially regarding
removing it.
It is easy to remove from a non-porous surface.
In fact, if there's any shifting/vibration of the surfaces, it might
even
let go.

If you wanted a bit more adhesive strength, you could go with
a polyurethane caulk instead. Still removeable but a stronger bond.

Sounds good. Everything will be held together with screws and dowels; I
just want the caulk to damp any movement.
thanks

For something like this I would use "Pheno-Seal" an adhesive caulk.
Fantastic product tha can be used for a large multitude of applications.
Home Depot and Lowes got it.
MLD