Bench Top Router Table - Page 2

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Bench Top Router Table

Construction of Frame

For the frame I planed 2x4's down to 2" x 3/4" thick pieces. For my table I used (6) 11" long pieces, (4) 14" long pieces and (2) 20" long pieces. The 14" pieces were used as the legs. I made three frames that were hooked together into a C for stability.
 
     
img_0966 Prepared stock.
 
img_0969 Close up.
 
img_0970 The feet where made to fit across my bench to be clamped down when in use. Here is a before and after shot of wood. The feet are 3" wide, by 26" long and about 3/4" thick.
 
img_0971 Other view.
 
img_0972 Both finished sitting over bench.
 
img_0978 Side frame pieces cut.
 
img_0979 Back frame pieces.
 
img_0984 I used mortis joints to join frame pieces together. Test fit for side frame.
 
img_0985 Size testing table. Router bottom is about where hole will go for router. The frame is just pressure fit and the back is only held in place with clamp.
 
img_0986 Side view.
 
img_0987 Clamping the frames.
 
img_0988 Side view. I got a twist in these, but it was not too bad.
 
img_0990 Not a clean fit.
 
img_0991 Couple minutes with plane and everything is perfect. Note, these do not have to be flat on sides, just top and bottom. Where they attach to top and feet.
 
img_1015 All frames finished.
 

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