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    I flattened my router table...

    Just wanted to show a few pics of how I achieve flatness on my router table (Woodpecker's top and Plungelift). The leg levelers located at 4 points under the top effectively make it possible to create any level of flatness you desire. All it takes is a few twists to adjust (up or down).







    When I first built the leg system, I didn't compensate for flatness adjustment in the front and rear of the table so I added the crosspiece at the front...


    and the additional "leg at the back...


    I still need to poly these 2 pieces. The top can be easily removed by reducing the height of the levelers (to relieve tension) and pulling out the "pins" (knobs) at the 4 corners.
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    That's to pretty to be a tool. Should have a lamp on it

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    When I read the title I assumed you backed your vehicle into your router table in a garage shop. Imagine my surprise when I saw this piece of fine furniture masquerading as a router table.
    Use the fence Luke

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doug Shepard
    When I read the title I assumed you backed your vehicle into your router table in a garage shop.
    LOL!! That was my first thought, too!!

    Nice job, Ken. A great method for keeping a stressed (or unstressed) surface flat over time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Doug Shepard
    When I read the title I assumed you backed your vehicle into your router table in a garage shop. Imagine my surprise when I saw this piece of fine furniture masquerading as a router table.


    The ol' bait & switch...



    By the way, thanks for the compliments guys! I plan to build a cabinet to insert into the lower section.

    Ken <---- Looking for a good deal on some curly maple...
    Last edited by Ken Gartin; 03-12-2005 at 1:50 PM.
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    Hey Ken, I got a question. Is your fence based on Norm's design? Or is it your design? Inquiring minds just gots to know

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    Well, actually, Norm's design is based on MY design. He was very grateful.








    Ok...I'll fess up (before I'm sued).

    It's a variation of Norm's design. I have the plans for his router table and plan to build the base eventually...
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