I’ve been wanting to get the Woodpeckers complete router table/fence but had a hard time justifying the $1000+ price tag. I finally decided it was time to get in gear and build my own ultimate router table. As any good woodworker would do, I started with some very detailed plans.
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I then went and purchased the MDF and plywood I needed. Since I no longer have a truck I had to spend a little more and buy it in 2’x4’ sheets. This worked out for the best as I need rotator cuff surgery and these 2’x4’ sheets were heavy enough to handle. I then cut to size and cut the dados and rabbets.
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I then started assembly of the carcass.
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I then cut the vertical dividers to size and worked on inserting them. I couldn’t have fit a hair extra in the dados.
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Time to start on the top half. Note the air inlet on the left for the dust collection. That inlet is also just big enough for me to get my hand in to change the router speed setting when necessary.
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Ever mindful of not wanting the table top to sag over time, I added extra supports. I also added a trim piece on the right and left sides to prevent pencils or other tools from rolling off the edges.
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