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Benchtop Bench Dog Router Table w/PC 690. Worth it? - Scott W - 08-06-2021
This looks a bit different than the other bench dog router tables I see online. It has a PC 690.
$125?
I can build a little one and I have a router to put in it... but this would save some time and eliminate the need to switch out bases.
RE: Benchtop Bench Dog Router Table w/PC 690. Worth it? - OneStaple - 08-06-2021
Not knowing anything about your current needs and setup, I vote yes.
Tyler
RE: Benchtop Bench Dog Router Table w/PC 690. Worth it? - Scott W - 08-06-2021
Yeah...I don't have a router table... I don't have a ton of space either. I was curious why this cabinet is different then the other orange colored bench dog cabinets.
RE: Benchtop Bench Dog Router Table w/PC 690. Worth it? - fredhargis - 08-07-2021
It sure seems to me to be worth $125, though it wouldn't be my first choice for a RT (a little small). Even so if it would fit your needs I wouldn't worry about why it looks different.
RE: Benchtop Bench Dog Router Table w/PC 690. Worth it? - Scott W - 08-07-2021
(08-07-2021, 05:37 AM)fredhargis Wrote: It sure seems to me to be worth $125, though it wouldn't be my first choice for a RT (a little small). Even so if it would fit your needs I wouldn't worry about why it looks different.
I didn't know if they (bench dog) have grades. Like the good ones have the orange and the bad ones are not.
As far as size, I was gonna be moving soon which would have given me a ton more space since I was gonna get a much larger garage but that looks to on hold for another year so this size is ok for now.
RE: Benchtop Bench Dog Router Table w/PC 690. Worth it? - tablesawtom - 08-07-2021
If it comes with a 690 ,I would be careful not to hurt my hand getting my money out.
Tom
RE: Benchtop Bench Dog Router Table w/PC 690. Worth it? - cpolubin - 08-09-2021
I had that table for years. It's small but it works. The one thing you need to know is that the plate size is smaller than the normal plate /lift. If you put a lift in it you're restricted to the Rockler/Bench dog lift. That can limit your choices if you decide to upgrade later. If you build your own table down the line it's not a problem. But when I wanted to upgrade to a bigger table from Incremental Tools to make full use of my Incra fence I had to replace the lift as well.
Cliff
RE: Benchtop Bench Dog Router Table w/PC 690. Worth it? - MT Woodworker - 08-09-2021
I would buy it just for the 690 router
RE: Benchtop Bench Dog Router Table w/PC 690. Worth it? - Scott W - 08-10-2021
Update. I didn't get it. Stupid me thought it was about 45 mins away in a direction I go often. Turned out it was almost 2.5 hrs away. I felt very stupid when I realized that.
RE: Benchtop Bench Dog Router Table w/PC 690. Worth it? - Frank Booth - 10-08-2021
I have that exact router table. I like it; used it quite a bit.