| Router tables are extremely handy tools for | | | | use a sander to shave off small difference |
| wood working projects. You won't be able to | | | | between the legs. |
| shape wood without one. Every wood worker | | | | The supports for the sides and back come next |
| needs to have one in their shop. Pre-made router | | | | and are then followed by the router table top. |
| tables are a good option, but they are extremely | | | | Hardwood or plywood that has a laminate coating |
| expensive. If you are handy and feel up to the | | | | is a must for the table top. The plywood you use |
| challenge, you can build your own router table and | | | | must have the label furniture grade. |
| save big bucks. This guide will help you get the | | | | Alternatively, you can buy a complete, ready to |
| job done. | | | | assemble router table set. These sets come with |
| How to Build Router Tables | | | | everything you need to build your table from |
| The first decision you have to make is to decide | | | | start to finish, as well as full plans to put the |
| between permanent tables or folding tables. If | | | | whole thing together. |
| you have a small space, folding tables are the | | | | Optional additions to your router table include a |
| best choices, because they can be folded and | | | | cabinets system for storing your extra tools. One |
| stored against a wall in the garage or basement | | | | important addition is a mechanism for capturing |
| when you're not using it. Permanent tables have | | | | the dust that is created by using your saw. Dust |
| to stay put, but they are more stable. A | | | | and mess around saws are safety hazards |
| permanent table is a good pick if you have the | | | | because they can cause slips. |
| room in your shop and you use the router often. | | | | Where to Find Plans for Router Tables |
| Now you have to pick the right wood for your | | | | Plans for router tables are widely available on the |
| router table. Go for durable, high quality wood. | | | | internet, and they can often be downloaded for |
| Good materials lead to good tables that will last | | | | free. Your local library is another great resource |
| and last. | | | | for finding plans. Check out popular, expensive |
| Usually, you will build the base of the table first. | | | | tables, like Wolfcraft router tables, and see how |
| Obviously, the legs must be exactly the same | | | | they are built and then find plans that can help |
| size so the table does not wobble. You'll have to | | | | you create a table like the big price brands. |