A new router table
My makeshift router table made from a beer crate worked well for years and came in handy in many projects. Obviously, it has some major limitations. The table size is a bit small and offers no functionalities whatsoever. Height adjustment is somewhat annoying. I have to push the router up against its internal springs and gravity while holding down the table to not llift it out of the crate. Also, it is not a permanent router table ready to use but I have to unbox the router and screw it into the table before lifting it into the crate. Time for a new router table! This time done properly and with the usual features. Requirements The new table should be a permanent but flexible build and saving on materials is always nice. The Build Overview of the new router table. This image already gives away pretty much all the details.…
A handy makeshift router table
For project, I recently needed a router table to safely handle smaller parts. Without a dedicated workshop and generally not much space, I have to reuse objects, machines and space as much as possible. I already use beer crates for various tasks when woodworking, such as a work surface, to prop up parts or as a modular step ladder. Therefore, modifying a beer crate into a router table was an obvious choice. After the modifications it can still be used as a step or in the base of a table. Beer crates have pretty much ideal dimensions for a small router table. A crate just needs a removeable top made from Siebdruckplatte (resin-coated plywood) with a small border all around. If the border sits firmly, the top cannot without sliding and even sticks well enough on there to prevent accidental lifting off. The three screw holes to attach the router…