Router for DIY table

[brittonc]

Hi all,

Having watched a few YouTube videos I'm considering making myself a router table. My question is which router would you recommend? I'd like something that'll be easy to adjust the cutting height and not expensive, so happy to go with a used one. Looking on eBay, there are hundreds available but are there ones to avoid?

Thanks

 

[Jester129]

Have a look at Triton - look for adjuster above table. Much cheaper than a router lift! HTH

 

[LJM]

The search function is your friend in this instance; it’s a topic thoroughly covered in this forum.

To summarise, just about any good quality c. 2kw router will do the job well. It should be variable speed because bigger, table oriented cutters often have a maximum rpm much lower than the maximum rpm of a router.

One with above table height adjustment is good (models from Trend, Triton, Bosch and others), though a Router Raizer can be fitted to many more.

I use a Freud (unused, £30 on eBay) fitted with a router raizer (about £80 at the time) and collet extension (£35).

 

[DBT85]

I use a £60 refurbished Erbauer ER2100 to get me started with a table. Powerful and soft start and variable speed.

I'll sort something out for adjusting height at some point, though the adjuster on it works well, just have to get under the table.

I'll probably just buy a nice router/lift and proper plate.

 

[brittonc]

Thanks all. Looks like the Triton TRA001 would be a good option so will be keeping an eye out for one. Appreciate the help.

 

[bp122]

Triton TRA001

 

[Rorton]

the triton MOF001 is decent in a table too, added bonus you can take it out and work freehand with it too - the TRA001 excellent in a table, but I heard a bit more hard too manage otherwise

 

[mikej460]

If your budget will stretch to it buy an Incra Insert Plate for the Triton TRA001 INCRA - MagnaLOCK - Router Plates - 7518-T | Wood Workers Workshop as it is pre-drilled for the Triton including a hole for the above table height adjuster. I have one and it is excellent.