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   BG | Jun 01, 2003 11:46pm | #1

   Flipm,

   Norm's new router table has been built by some on here and are enjoying it.  You can see the table at newyankeeworkshop.com and buy the plans if your interested.  Tom Ferrier (sp?) posted a picture of his completed project about 2-3 months ago...you might want to try and find it in the gallary or tools...not sure which.  good luck

   Tom's thread # 11623.1

   
   

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   Edited 6/1/2003 4:51:51 PM ET by BG

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   RANGERP75R | Jun 02, 2003 02:34am | #2

   FLIP

      A while back the fixed base was the norm for a router table due to the less chance of the motor moving or falling out after the locking clamp was initiated. With the improvements in design of the various routers, that rule of thumb can pretty much be tossed out the window. Both are exceptable. The main thing is to get a router that can be adjusted height-wise easily in the table. Be it a router-raizer, lift or manual adjustment; you want it to be as quick and efficient as possible.

      You will see the great benefits of a router table when you get it built. There are still situations that require a hand-held operation. I use a fixed base Bosch 1617 EVS and a Hitachi M12V plunge for the table. For hand held plunge operations, I use a DW 621 plunge and and old PC 690 fixed for laminate trimming.

      Worry not so much with the router, but the table design. Employ the features you want and feel you'll need. I designed my own table and cabinet to fit my needs. There are many good routers suitable to go in it. ha..ha..

   Good luck...

   sarge..jt

   
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   Derr82 | Jun 02, 2003 04:55am | #3

   Damn Sarge, thats one great looking set up.  I do own two routers, one Dewalt fixed, I think it's the 610 model, and the newest PC 690 combo setup.  The Dewalt isn't being considered for the table, I like it for free hand use.  Nice and light.  I'll probably go with the fixed base on the PC and swap the motor into the plunge when need be.  The table I'm planing will be portable to go to job sites if needed.

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   RANGERP75R | Jun 03, 2003 12:14am | #4

   Flip

      If your going to job-sites, then the top and fence is all that matters. You can mount it on saw-horses or just cut a hole for it to drop in the bed of your pick-up. Just kiddin' about the pick-up. ha..ha..

      The good news in this case is that if mount on saw-horses, you can just filp it over and adjust height. All the expensive raisers and etc. become unnecessary. For that matter, you can use it at the home shop that way also. The cabinet is nice to reduce noise and to store router accessories, but it is just a luxury as far as getting the job done.

   Good luck with the table...

   sarge..jt

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   Derr82 | Jun 03, 2003 04:18am | #5

   When I get more experienced, and the room, I'll probably attempt something more in the way of what you have.  For now your suggestions sound like the way to go.