I am looking at getting a router table made from a local machine shop similar to the one Quality Grinding used to make:
Link to Quality Grinding Thread on Sawmillcreek
However, I am trying to specify some of the tolerances on the top and need some input/data:
-The top I want to get ground flat, and figure maximum 1/64" would be a good criteria for the flatness of the top.
-The router plate mount will be for the jessem 9 1/4" x 11 3/4", with radiused corners inset at 1/4" depth. Can anyone confirm the radius of the corners at 1/2" radius?
-What is the preferable offset from a t-track to the router bit? I was thinking about 8"
-My plan is to have the top made from 1/2" thick mild steel, with 1/2" x 2" stiffeners across its bottom for support, then get the top ground flat to the above tolerance. I am still debating having the top either be 22" x30" and filling the gap between the router tabletop and the steel tabletop with the laminated extension table, or possibly making it 40" x 30", and just have the entire top be steel.
I am welcome to any input on the design or specifications. I am working trying to find some machine shops in Houston now who can make this for a reasonable price (I am will to go up to about 400$). I figured mild steel with welding would be easier for machine shops vs making it from cast iron and machining it from a block, though I don't know much about what would be easier for a machine shop, but either would work for me.
I would order steel router tops from somewhere else, but I have a sawstop (30" depth) so the standard 27" steel router table tops won't exactly fit.