81) Classic Router Table Cabinet
This router table cabinet may not be done yet but as you can see it looks like it’s a good table to have in your own workstation at home or at the worksite. It has a large table top, quite larger than most regular router tables that we have presented. The height is also great because it is at level with standard tables.
It has a table with a wide fence that can be easily moved to accommodate large materials and workpieces. The fence has a middle portion that fits the router tip and has a back that connects to a vacuum attachment. The cabinet here is very spacious indeed!
The large area in the middle is where the router sits and where a shop vac may be kept. The sides of this cabinet have spaces for cabinets and drawers where tools, parts, and accessories may be kept. Dress this table up by painting it the color you want or go natural by applying wood stain instead.
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82) Lumber Jocks Horizontal Router Table
Some builders prefer a horizontal router than a vertical design. If you are one of these builders then you would love this horizontal router table. This is a bench router that has a moderately-sized table but why do you need a table when you want to work horizontally right?
This has a large horizontal working area as well with a movable fence that will let you accommodate larger workpieces. Since this is a benchtop design. You can easily take this anywhere you wish to work or you can take it down and keep it away if you are done working.
Improve this horizontal router table by adding storage sections at the bottom, improving the fence design and improving the table top as well. But when it comes to an easy build, this certainly tops most horizontal designs.
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Conclusion
When it comes to router tables, there are plenty of designs to choose from. You can choose a benchtop model that you can take anywhere, a standard router table design that will let you route and cut workpieces steadily or you can go with a cabinet model for improved storage space.
No matter what design you want to build, you must take special attention to the materials you will use and the tools that you will need to complete your task. If you must use recycled or upcycled cabinets or tables pick a table or cabinet that is strong and even.
Safety measures should be considered above all. The table should be sturdy, even and flat. The router should have a safety switch in case of emergencies and guards should be in place to avoid flying debris.
It is also standard to design a router table with a dust port so that dust and dirt may be removed immediately from your working area. Needless to say that a clean working area is a safe space to work in. Therefore a dust port is essential for any kind of design.
Keeping all these in mind will help you design and construct the best router table for your needs. You may also use these designs to inspire you to make your own router table design according to the demands of your woodworking projects.