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   user-36522 | May 15, 2002 04:02pm | #1

   I’ve been using one for 3 years. I have set it in my table saw extension. I use a shop made fence with a vacuum port and zero clearance inserts. The shop made router fence fits over the top of the saw fence. The router mounting system works very well and has never causes a problem. I’ve got the big 3 1/4 HP Porter Cable 7518 mounted in it right now. Only problem is that it does not raise or lower the router like the new Bench Dog system does.

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   ETG | May 15, 2002 04:24pm | #2

   I bought the Lee Valley/Veritas table because it is thin, strong and the ease of use of the clamps.  I use a Porter Cable 690 router in it for small shaping jobs - I have a shaper so I don't need a router table as much.  I really like the table and it does stay flat.  Most tables are thick are require a separate base plate on the router - too much set-up time for me.  With the Veritas, I can slip the router in and be ready to go in seconds.  And I have almost full use of the router bit as it protrudes through the table - shaping mouldings requires as much height as I can get out of the router.  I also have the Veritas fence with the micro-adjuster - works great particularly with sliding dovetails that I make for table tops.  For the price point and quality I wouldn't consider any other table (at least for my applications).

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   bszydlo | May 26, 2002 12:09am | #4

   I would like to thank everyone for the information.  I recieved my Veritas top, installed it, and am very pleased with the item.  Thanks again for all your input.  Bill

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   3dog3 | May 23, 2002 01:54am | #3

   Funny you should ask.  I have the same table/insert and router.  I found the table/insert flexed when used.  Not a lot, but enough to distort to cuts.  I ended up switching to a BORG table.  Very heavy guage cast iron and half the price of a shaper.  I may still buy a shaper.  Incidentally, the clamping system works great, its the guage of the steel that is the problem.