Table for multiple routers

[Greg Heppeard]

Has anyone made a table for multiple routers? I am in the planning phase of making one to set up for raised panel doors and would like to put 4 or 5 routers in it so I don't have to change bits so often. It seems that when I think I'm done with one phase of making doors, I find a rail or stile that has a defect and have to change bits and go through the set up again. This usually happens during the assembly phase. I think it would save space and make dust collection easier.

I could use some input, or if anyone already has plans, I would greatly appreciate it.

[Steve Clardy]

Yes. I have two tables with 2 routers each.
These are for cabinet doors only.
The bases are old kitchen cab bases. Nothing fancy

[glenn bradley]

Steve beat me to it. I was going to use his name in vain as a reference ;-)

[Greg Heppeard]

I'm thinking one big table with all the routers in it

[Michael McCoy]

I would love to have that kind of space but since I don't, I have 5 routers that are dedicated with their own plate and they just get replaced in the table as needed.

[Greg Heppeard]

I would love to have that kind of space but since I don't, I have 5 routers that are dedicated with their own plate and they just get replaced in the table as needed.

There's an idea I hadn't thought of....hmmmmmmmmmm

[Steve Clardy]

I'm thinking one big table with all the routers in it

I thought about that a few years back.

But I just couldn't get a proper setup layed out on paper.

Something would interfear with something else.

Another thought

Big wide table, maybe 30" deep, with routers back to back maybe, 2 on each side. Hmmm

[Greg Heppeard]

I'm actually thinking pentagon out of BB ply with fences in T track. Could have short drawers by each router for bits, wrenches etc.

[Steve Clardy]

Yes. Similar to the commercial shaper tables that have 3 stations.


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[Greg Heppeard]

OK, I'm going for the pentagon with 5x5 BB will post process pics if you want. I plan on covering it with formica. Do I need it on top and bottom to prevent the BB from warping? This may take a few days cause I don't have all the supplies

[Steve Clardy]

No. Top will be attached to cabinet.


Yes. Post pics during your progress

[Allan Froehlich]

Would you ever consider that three-spindle shaper from Grizzly?

I recently bought one of those panneling sets from Freud and quickly found myself not wanting to change the bits. The shaper would allow for the seperate bits to be installed and precisely adjusted to the correct level ONE time.

I should also mention that the shaper has more torque, which helps when spinning those raised pannel bits with the 5 inch diameter. Even my 3 1/4 hp router bogged down with one of those.

[Greg Heppeard]

Well, I got started at least...still have to figure out dust collection.

[Greg Heppeard]

Couple of more pics

[Steve Clardy]

Jack Duren, a member here, built one a few years back. 2 years I think.
He had it all posted on WoodNet.