Recent content by AstroMike

Yep - I had the same thought after I created the plate insert.... :)

Thank you all for your thought on this, I have completed the task (for now :-) ), I decided to use the method suggested by Just4Fun and I dowelled (8x) the board into place. I then decided to cut my router plate into it. Next is to put some mitre track into the bench for clamps etc.... I've...

Thank you , I'm trying not to drill into the work top - however, as a beginner - I did forget to put the insulation under my plywood board when cutting with the track saw. I now have a 3mm line across the 3x2s. Lesson learnt.

I've finally build my first workbench. It will be generally used for assembly and some DIY. The current top consists of 3 x 2 . The complete bench is 2m x .9m wide. I have some 18mm hardwood ply I was going to add to the top. The reason for this is I plan to create a router insert at the end...

Go gentle on me....I'm totally new to WW and my only experience to date is building a shed with a roll-off-roof... I have several routers left to me by my later father - A Elu 177, Erbauer 1/2" and I recently bought a Trend T4. I was looking for a first router table as the hand routers are...