My old table has seen better days. It is small, lightweight and the opening in the metallic top is too small for my panel raising
bit. So I decided it is time to upgrade. I am trying to decide if I should build one or buy one.

Any thoughts would be welcome.

BTW, Happy New Year to all!!!!

--
Al Reid

"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know
for sure that just ain't so." --- Mark Twain

Build

"Al Reid" wrote in message
...
My old table has seen better days. It is small, lightweight and the
opening in the metallic top is too small for my panel raising
bit. So I decided it is time to upgrade. I am trying to decide if I
should build one or buy one.

Any thoughts would be welcome.

BTW, Happy New Year to all!!!!

--
Al Reid

"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you
know
for sure that just ain't so." --- Mark Twain

Definitely build one.

Bulldog.


"Al Reid" wrote in message
...
My old table has seen better days. It is small, lightweight and the
opening in the metallic top is too small for my panel raising
bit. So I decided it is time to upgrade. I am trying to decide if I
should build one or buy one.

Any thoughts would be welcome.

BTW, Happy New Year to all!!!!

--
Al Reid

"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you
know
for sure that just ain't so." --- Mark Twain

Brian,

Thanks!

BTW, did you mean Bench Dog or Bulldog?

--
Al Reid

"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know
for sure that just ain't so." --- Mark Twain

"Brian" wrote in message ...
Definitely build one.

Bulldog.


"Al Reid" wrote in message
...
My old table has seen better days. It is small, lightweight and the
opening in the metallic top is too small for my panel raising
bit. So I decided it is time to upgrade. I am trying to decide if I
should build one or buy one.

Any thoughts would be welcome.

BTW, Happy New Year to all!!!!

--
Al Reid

"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you
know
for sure that just ain't so." --- Mark Twain

Good point. My old table has no provisions for dust collection. What a mess!!

Any suggestions on brands and models of inserts, fences, etc.?

--
Al Reid

"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know
for sure that just ain't so." --- Mark Twain

"Mark Jerde" wrote in message ...
Al Reid wrote:
My old table has seen better days. It is small, lightweight and the
opening in the metallic top is too small for my panel raising bit.
So I decided it is time to upgrade. I am trying to decide if I
should build one or buy one.

Build one -- with dust collection! My RT is almost dust free.

-- Mark

Al Reid wrote:
My old table has seen better days. It is small, lightweight and the
opening in the metallic top is too small for my panel raising bit.
So I decided it is time to upgrade. I am trying to decide if I
should build one or buy one.

Build one -- with dust collection! My RT is almost dust free.

-- Mark

On Wed 31 Dec 2003 11:34:34a, "Brian" wrote in
:

Definitely build one.

Bulldog.

Yeah, build. In your case it sounds like you've already got plenty of
experience so the learn-while-you-build factor might be kind of low but
there's still the fact that you're building something to suit your own type
of work and height.

I'm still deciding whether to incorporate a router into the tablesaw
cabinet I'll build this spring. What with the overarm guard frame and all,
it might get in the way. But if I make the guard arm high enough, I think
it'll work and I could sure use the saved space. But having a separate
station to use as assembly and outfeed table would be nice. Then again, if
the router/tablesaw combo works for David Marks...

Drat.

Dan

I thought of doing that, building it into my TS extension table (Delta 10" Contractor saw w/52" Beis fence), then decided to build a
cabinet under it. In retrospect, I probably should have done it.

Although I hope to never stop learning, the 'Get what you really want" factor may be the reason to build rather than buy. On the
other hand, my brother, the proud owner of a Delta 7-1/2 HP 3 phase Shaper, thinks I should abandon the router and buy a shaper (or
just use his).

--
Al Reid

"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know
for sure that just ain't so." --- Mark Twain

"Dan" wrote in message ...
On Wed 31 Dec 2003 11:34:34a, "Brian" wrote in
:

Definitely build one.

Bulldog.

Yeah, build. In your case it sounds like you've already got plenty of
experience so the learn-while-you-build factor might be kind of low but
there's still the fact that you're building something to suit your own type
of work and height.

I'm still deciding whether to incorporate a router into the tablesaw
cabinet I'll build this spring. What with the overarm guard frame and all,
it might get in the way. But if I make the guard arm high enough, I think
it'll work and I could sure use the saved space. But having a separate
station to use as assembly and outfeed table would be nice. Then again, if
the router/tablesaw combo works for David Marks...

Drat.

Dan

Build.

http://www.delorie.com/wood/projects/router/

"Al Reid" wrote in message
...
Good point. My old table has no provisions for dust collection. What a
mess!!

Dust collection is no big deal. You just enclose the base. That is why I
didn't build mine into the TS; I have to be able to move it, and I couldn't
see hanging an enclosure from the rails.

Are you familiar with ShopNotes Magazine? The Premiere Issue Jan 1992 has a
superb table and cabinet. It also shows a table set on legs. Check out
their site at http//www.shopnotes.com e-mail you
will be most interested I believe. I know, as I have every issue. Ger.


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Build, far more rewarding.

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Here is what two sheets of $29 plywood and a weekend can
do:
http://home.att.net/~mboceanside/wsb...ID-642590.html

I have not finished the drawers as of yet, but the holidays
got in the way. You can easily build this in two long days.


Al Reid wrote:
My old table has seen better days. It is small, lightweight and the opening in the metallic top is too small for my panel raising
bit. So I decided it is time to upgrade. I am trying to decide if I should build one or buy one.

Any thoughts would be welcome.

BTW, Happy New Year to all!!!!

--
Al Reid

"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know
for sure that just ain't so." --- Mark Twain

Build....if you have a large table on your table saw....you can mount the
router in it.....if you center it, the reach will possibly long, but you can
use your ts fense for the router......regardless, if you build, when you
rout the opening for the router plate, make it about 1/64 to 1/32 deeper
than the plate and shim it up with masking tape....works just fine for me.


"Al Reid" wrote in message
...
My old table has seen better days. It is small, lightweight and the
opening in the metallic top is too small for my panel raising
bit. So I decided it is time to upgrade. I am trying to decide if I
should build one or buy one.

Any thoughts would be welcome.

BTW, Happy New Year to all!!!!

--
Al Reid

"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you
know
for sure that just ain't so." --- Mark Twain

That's not a router table. Its better quality than some of my furniture! I
read your caption about that. Funny!

Bob

"DJ Delorie" wrote in message
...

Build.

http://www.delorie.com/wood/projects/router/

Another vote for build. I built mine in under a day, and it does the
job. I've also got the plans for Norm's, and plan on building it very soon.

....Mike

I built Norms as well and am still using it. did several mods so that
it works better for me. mobile base, cord holder, more real vs bit
drawers and a flexible bit storage system. One thing I should have done
is to NOT use plexiglass for the access door, it serves no purpose being
clear and attracts a lot of dust.

BRuce

Mike Alexander wrote:
Another vote for build. I built mine in under a day, and it does the
job. I've also got the plans for Norm's, and plan on building it very soon.

...Mike

--
---

BRuce

Thanks to all who replied. I have decided to build one. I ordered some
parts and fired up my AutoCAD and started designing. I'll post a pic on
abpw when it is complete.

A Happy New Year to all

--
Al Reid

"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know
for sure that just ain't so." --- Mark Twain


"Al Reid" wrote in message
...
My old table has seen better days. It is small, lightweight and the
opening in the metallic top is too small for my panel raising
bit. So I decided it is time to upgrade. I am trying to decide if I
should build one or buy one.

Any thoughts would be welcome.

BTW, Happy New Year to all!!!!

--
Al Reid

"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you
know
for sure that just ain't so." --- Mark Twain

"Al Reid" wrote in message
Thanks to all who replied. I have decided to build one.


Good decision, but you may want to consider buying a fence made from
aluminum extrusions with replaceable inserts. Benchdog makes a good one.
It will stay straight and is less likely to be affected by temperature,
humidity, etc.
Ed

Tell him to move it over to your house and you'll use his shaper. ;-)

KY

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http://users.adelphia.net/~kyhighland


"Al Reid" wrote in message
...
I thought of doing that, building it into my TS extension table (Delta 10"
Contractor saw w/52" Beis fence), then decided to build a
cabinet under it. In retrospect, I probably should have done it.

Although I hope to never stop learning, the 'Get what you really want"
factor may be the reason to build rather than buy. On the
other hand, my brother, the proud owner of a Delta 7-1/2 HP 3 phase
Shaper, thinks I should abandon the router and buy a shaper (or
just use his).

--
Al Reid

"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you
know
for sure that just ain't so." --- Mark Twain

"Dan" wrote in message
...
On Wed 31 Dec 2003 11:34:34a, "Brian" wrote in
:

Definitely build one.

Bulldog.

Yeah, build. In your case it sounds like you've already got plenty of
experience so the learn-while-you-build factor might be kind of low but
there's still the fact that you're building something to suit your own
type
of work and height.

I'm still deciding whether to incorporate a router into the tablesaw
cabinet I'll build this spring. What with the overarm guard frame and
all,
it might get in the way. But if I make the guard arm high enough, I
think
it'll work and I could sure use the saved space. But having a separate
station to use as assembly and outfeed table would be nice. Then again,
if
the router/tablesaw combo works for David Marks...

Drat.

Dan

I encourage you to build one! I used Norm Abram's (old) router table
plan with modifications to the drawer height size, front panel and
dust collection. Used handcut dovetails for the drawers. It's almost
too nice for shop use. Had fun building it and proud of the results.

On Wed, 31 Dec 2003 12:11:30 -0500, "Al Reid"
wrote:

My old table has seen better days. It is small, lightweight and the opening in the metallic top is too small for my panel raising
bit. So I decided it is time to upgrade. I am trying to decide if I should build one or buy one.

Any thoughts would be welcome.

BTW, Happy New Year to all!!!!

That's a nice router table. But I don't like the fence. Well, I do
like the INCRA fence, but it simply takes up too much room.

On 31 Dec 2003 14:13:10 -0500, DJ Delorie wrote:


Build.

http://www.delorie.com/wood/projects/router/

If you don't want to build one check out the one that Rockler
sells.......www.rockler.com

"Phisherman" wrote in message
...
I encourage you to build one! I used Norm Abram's (old) router table
plan with modifications to the drawer height size, front panel and
dust collection. Used handcut dovetails for the drawers. It's almost
too nice for shop use. Had fun building it and proud of the results.

On Wed, 31 Dec 2003 12:11:30 -0500, "Al Reid"
wrote:

My old table has seen better days. It is small, lightweight and the
opening in the metallic top is too small for my panel raising
bit. So I decided it is time to upgrade. I am trying to decide if I
should build one or buy one.

Any thoughts would be welcome.

BTW, Happy New Year to all!!!!