ScottGoddard
Established Member
Currently, i have a separate router table and table saw and would like to combine them to save some space. I have the Charnwood router table which i modifed to accept the Axminster routalift
A subject that has been done to death on here and i have read quite a few of the threads. I also know that one of the members has done this with an Incr setup. I would like to follow his approach and set the router up on the left-hand side of the table (mainly because of the deft setup). One of the key differences is i would like to keep my current fence set up and have a piece that adds function to become a router fence....The fence can already be removed...its extruded aluminum.
Router table top
I would remove the side extension leaf and replace it with a new router top. The leaf is 68.5 cm (not too worried about the width as this will likely be impacted by the lift i use). I believe there are a couple of options
I cut down an old worktop (happen to have some) and use this as the new router table
or
buy a product like the AUKTools Router Table Top
On the fence, i would need to create one that would slide into the blots like the extruded aluminum does or fit over the top of the current fence...Has anyone create a fence like this or know of a link to one?
The final piece i would need to decide is the router and lift...
I have the old Aximister with a plunge bosch router in there, with an extension bit to my life easier.... This has been fine to date, just wonder if the more modern version are better and a motor is a better option?
I have looked a
A subject that has been done to death on here and i have read quite a few of the threads. I also know that one of the members has done this with an Incr setup. I would like to follow his approach and set the router up on the left-hand side of the table (mainly because of the deft setup). One of the key differences is i would like to keep my current fence set up and have a piece that adds function to become a router fence....The fence can already be removed...its extruded aluminum.
Router table top
I would remove the side extension leaf and replace it with a new router top. The leaf is 68.5 cm (not too worried about the width as this will likely be impacted by the lift i use). I believe there are a couple of options
I cut down an old worktop (happen to have some) and use this as the new router table
or
buy a product like the AUKTools Router Table Top
On the fence, i would need to create one that would slide into the blots like the extruded aluminum does or fit over the top of the current fence...Has anyone create a fence like this or know of a link to one?
The final piece i would need to decide is the router and lift...
I have the old Aximister with a plunge bosch router in there, with an extension bit to my life easier.... This has been fine to date, just wonder if the more modern version are better and a motor is a better option?
I have looked a
- Rutland -Premium R15 Router Lift and Motor - £399
- The bangood version (which looks to be the same as above without the motor)
- Sauter options - these seem expensive to me - am missing something?
- JessEm Rout-R-Lift II (Imperial) with AUKTools 1500W Fixed Base Router - £499