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Router table upgrade ideas - jeffss - 11-16-2021 So I really wanted a shaper with a power feeder. Just don't use it enough. Going to sell and upgrade my router set up. My only limitation is my router is mounted on my table saw extension table. My budget is $800. Would like a lift and quality fence. My routers are PC 690, (2) Dewalt DW618, Freud FT 1700VCE Bosch 1617 EVS. Ideas? RE: Router table upgrade ideas - Kansas City Fireslayer - 11-16-2021 My friend recently got a Sommerfeld RT and then added the larger Triton router. That would be close to your budget. I like this set up but have only used it a bit. Simple, accurate, great value, IMO. RE: Router table upgrade ideas - shoottmx - 11-17-2021 Here's an option. Needed a table but didn't have time to build Norm's. Cabinet is a Craftsman from Lowes, on sale now for $389 less 10% if you're a vet (or have a vet friend to purchase for you). Built with an Incra top and fence, Woodpeckers PRL1 and a PC 7518. Could be done with any combo of components you want to meet your budget. It provided instant storage, dust containment by shrouding the router enclosure, sound deadening and fantastic casters. Here's a couple pics: Gary [attachment=38821] [attachment=38822] [attachment=38823] RE: Router table upgrade ideas - BpB123 - 11-17-2021 (11-17-2021, 07:34 AM)shoottmx Wrote: Here's an option. Needed a table but didn't have time to build Norm's. Cabinet is a Craftsman from Lowes, on sale now for $389 less 10% if you're a vet (or have a vet friend to purchase for you). Built with an Incra top and fence, Woodpeckers PRL1 and a PC 7518. Could be done with any combo of components you want to meet your budget.Great idea and execution! Thanks for sharing RE: Router table upgrade ideas - Handplanesandmore - 11-17-2021 The Crafstman cabinet idea is very good, but it should be arranged (not easy because of the fence system used; no problem for other simple fences) such that you dont have to operate the router station from the backside of the station, and without the hose interfering. Is there another model in which the large pocket is on the left side? Simon RE: Router table upgrade ideas - Aram - 11-17-2021 (11-16-2021, 12:16 PM)jeffss Wrote: So I really wanted a shaper with a power feeder. Just don't use it enough. Going to sell and upgrade my router set up. My only limitation is my router is mounted on my table saw extension table. My budget is $800. Would like a lift and quality fence. I have a Milwaukee 5625 in a home built extension table on my table saw. I built my own split fence, and have it hooked up to dust collection, as is the box around the router. Building a fence from hardwood is not at all difficult. (But obviously I have no opinion about commercial ones). After years of using a Woodpecker router plate, and trying to do precision adjustments with the Mil height adjuster, I just picked up Woodpecker's PRL V2 lift. That will eat half of your budget, but it is an excellent tool. RE: Router table upgrade ideas - jeffss - 11-17-2021 (11-17-2021, 04:52 PM)Aram Wrote: I have a Milwaukee 5625 in a home built extension table on my table saw. I built my own split fence, and have it hooked up to dust collection, as is the box around the router. Building a fence from hardwood is not at all difficult. (But obviously I have no opinion about commercial ones). I checked out the lift. Very nice and all I'm looking for. I made my own fence when I built my stand alone table. Worked ok. Really would like metal. I have a long piece of Incra Metal. Was thinking about adding sacrificial boards and figure out a way to clamp it to my table saw fence. Most likely go with the under table dust collection only if I go that route. I like the Incra fence in Gary's pick. I would even consider tapping my cast top and mount that when I need to. RE: Router table upgrade ideas - Ray Newman - 11-17-2021 Shoottmx: I like the idea, but wonder about the noise level. Routers are very noisy and doesn't the metal cabinet just increase it?? RE: Router table upgrade ideas - Aram - 11-17-2021 (11-17-2021, 06:52 PM)jeffss Wrote: I checked out the lift. Very nice and all I'm looking for. I made my own fence when I built my stand alone table. Worked ok. Really would like metal. I have a long piece of Incra Metal. Was thinking about adding sacrificial boards and figure out a way to clamp it to my table saw fence. Most likely go with the under table dust collection only if I go that route. I like the Incra fence in Gary's pick. I would even consider tapping my cast top and mount that when I need to. For the record, I bought the Woodpecker without shopping around because my router table was already fitted for their plates. I have heard vey good things about JessEm and some other makers. It's probably worth looking at the top names. RE: Router table upgrade ideas - skeeterk - 11-18-2021 (11-16-2021, 12:16 PM)jeffss Wrote: So I really wanted a shaper with a power feeder. Just don't use it enough. Going to sell and upgrade my router set up. My only limitation is my router is mounted on my table saw extension table. My budget is $800. Would like a lift and quality fence. |