Router Table with links to pics

[Larry Crim]

Well its not finished yet but here is some pics of my router table, I had promised I would post some pics detailing how I incorperated the choke cale for the lock so here it is.

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this is the torsion box made out of dado'd MDF
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doors/router compartment
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when finished this will be the bit drawer
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practiced my dovetails on the drawers
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This is the dust collection the blast gate is to regulate the flow and use for the fence when needed
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this is the choke cable for the bit lock still needs a cover for the hole
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the block to hold the cable under the top
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This is where I drilled a hole in the lock and secured the cable with collars
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The cable works well I remove the rings and engage the cable and then just need one wrench to change the bit. It took some messing with to get it right and I plan to add a bell crank to make it better later, only time it does not work is when too much saw dust gets in the lock slide and then I just blow it out and wiggle the lever a little and it engages.
well I guess I will be happy with just linking for now I wanted to post the pics but hit the submit button on accident.
Thanks for looking
Larry

[Bob_Hammond]

Very Nice! I have a similar dust collection setup and find that I always use the hose on the fence. If I'm doing an operation that doesn't need the fence I still move the fence as close as I can and it collects a lot of dust. I also feel a little safer since the fence has a guard that I can position over the bit.

Bob

[Chris Padilla]

Well done, Larry. Very nice looking table. Is it on wheels or is it designed to be stationary?

The bit drawer is a GREAT idea...I love it. Just like a pantry in a kitchen...very clever.

[Larry Crim]

Actually there are 3 casters under it now because I work out of my garage but I make it tall enough to remove the casters and set it on the floor in hopes of having a shop some day that I don't have to share with a car.
Thanks
Larry

[mike lucas]

This may be the nicest router cabinet I have seen.
One question for you; Would you please explain the dust collection pick up ports?

[JayStPeter]

Larry,

Very nice job. Looks like a great table.

What are the top dimensions.

Jay

[Larry Crim]

Mike and Jay
The top is woodpeckers 32x53 top, I used it because I wanted a laminated top and after pricing everything it really wasn't too much more to buy it.
The Dust collection is same as most with a 4" connection and next to it is a blast gate that I open to increase the flow since there are no vents in the front door, I also use it to connect the hose the Incra when I am using the wonder fence. I do plan to add PVC inside the cabinet to ensure there is sufficient flow from the front to the back across the router for cooling.
Thanks everyone for all the nice comments it wasn't my best work but it allowed me the chance to try some things I have wanted to and get a usable tool out if it.
Pat