secret_squiggle
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Hi,
I'm a newbie, delurking for the first time, so forgive me if my question seems trivial!
I'm just getting into wood (well, not literally into it....I'm not a worm!), this after I bought a router in the Xmas sales from B&Q. Anyway, to complement this I've also got a nice shiny new Perform table saw at home waiting to be assembled
and a router table insert also bought from Axminster.
Well, the question relates to the table insert. I plan to build a router table out of MDF, but the table insert came with no instructions whatsoever. I understand how to go about making the rebate for the insert, but how do I know what thickness of MDF I need? Is 19mm enough, or do I need to source 25mm, or laminate two pieces together? The insert is 9.5mm thickfrom recollection.
Secondly, how do I go about getting the holes in the right place to attach the insert to my router?
Finally, do I need to use formica/melanine on the surface (and reverse) of the table, or is there some other finsish I can use.
I've tried searching the web, and found a few resource about router tables, as well as the artice in the current woodworker and woodturning mag. But none seem to address my precise questions.
Thanks
Ian
I'm a newbie, delurking for the first time, so forgive me if my question seems trivial!
I'm just getting into wood (well, not literally into it....I'm not a worm!), this after I bought a router in the Xmas sales from B&Q. Anyway, to complement this I've also got a nice shiny new Perform table saw at home waiting to be assembled
and a router table insert also bought from Axminster.Well, the question relates to the table insert. I plan to build a router table out of MDF, but the table insert came with no instructions whatsoever. I understand how to go about making the rebate for the insert, but how do I know what thickness of MDF I need? Is 19mm enough, or do I need to source 25mm, or laminate two pieces together? The insert is 9.5mm thickfrom recollection.
Secondly, how do I go about getting the holes in the right place to attach the insert to my router?
Finally, do I need to use formica/melanine on the surface (and reverse) of the table, or is there some other finsish I can use.
I've tried searching the web, and found a few resource about router tables, as well as the artice in the current woodworker and woodturning mag. But none seem to address my precise questions.
Thanks
Ian
