Router Table Size

[Hemsby]

I have started to make plans for a router table =D> and would like recommendations for a realistic but practical size for the table. like many people I do not have acres of room. I have looked at some proprietary hobby type tables to get an idea of the sizes eg 600x500 X 800x600 would these sizes be about right :?:

Thanks

 

[marcros]

It depends a bit on what you plan to make but 600x500 upwards would work. I am in the process of making one that will be about that. 800x600 would probably be a but better but the added footprint may be a nuisance to some (would be for me).

 

[custard]

It all depends on what you make.

Walk into any commercial workshop and you'll see craftsmen with inverted routers fixed in a vice, they're using the sole of the router as a small router table and it's surprising what can be achieved just with this set up. Go up to the 500 x 600mm table you mention in your post and you're well covered for most furniture sized components.

 

[Hemsby]

Thanks for the replies, I cut a piece of hardboard to 600x500 to see how the footprint would fit amongst my other machines and think it will be fine without me loosing any weight and actually looking at its size, it does seem like it will be fine for my needs.

Again thanks