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{{EquipmentInfobox | {{EquipmentInfobox | ||
|name=Router Table | |name=Router Table | ||
|image= | |image=[[File:PXL 20220405 224357272.MP.jpg|thumb|Router table]] | ||
|category=Equipment | |category=Equipment | ||
|subcat=Woodworking | |subcat=Woodworking | ||
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|origin=Built in Space | |origin=Built in Space | ||
|location=Woodshop | |location=Woodshop | ||
|maintainers=Aidas | |maintainers=[[User:Aidas|Aidas]], Jonathan Hodgson | ||
}} | }} | ||
A router table useful for a variety of shaping and profiling tasks in wood. | A router table useful for a variety of shaping and profiling tasks in wood. | ||
The table was constructed by Hackspace members using several commercially available key components, including | The table was constructed by Hackspace members using several commercially available key components, including | ||
* Router: Triton | * Router: Triton 2400W TRA001 | ||
* Insert plate: Rockler | * Insert plate: [https://ffx.co.uk/Product/Get/Rockler-893608-5024763208881-Phenolic-Router-Plate-For-Triton-Routers-210-X-298Mm Rockler Phenolic Router Plate] | ||
* Fence | * Fence: [https://www.trend-uk.com/rt-fence-a-router-table-back-fence Trend RT/FENCE/A] | ||
* Mitre guide, | * Mitre guide: [https://uk.banggood.com/Drillpro-Upgraded-Miter-Gauge-Brass-Handle-Table-or-Saw-Router-Miter-Gauge-Sawing-Assembly-Ruler-p-1400436.html?cur_warehouse=CN Drill Pro], summary video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zMnY3ZKsZI available here] | ||
The router has a 1/2" collet and should ideally be used with 1/2" cutters. A reducing bush (soon to be replaced by dedicated 1/4" collet) are available which can be used to hold 1/4" cutters, although lighter cuts must be taken | The router has a 1/2" collet and should ideally be used with 1/2" cutters. A reducing bush (soon to be replaced by dedicated 1/4" collet) are available which can be used to hold 1/4" cutters, although lighter cuts must be taken | ||
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This router was purchased specifically for use with the table and should not be removed for use freehand unless there is a specific reason to do so (there are many other [[Handheld Woodworking Power Tools|handheld routers]] available which can be used freehand) | This router was purchased specifically for use with the table and should not be removed for use freehand unless there is a specific reason to do so (there are many other [[Handheld Woodworking Power Tools|handheld routers]] available which can be used freehand) | ||
A range of additional jigs e.g. a box joint jig are available | It is highly advised to seek advise from the maintainers before first using the tool. Always consider cutting direction to avoid climb cuts. | ||
A range of additional jigs e.g. a [https://uk.banggood.com/Drillpro-30x60x450mm-Aluminum-Box-Joint-Jig-Kit-For-Miter-Gauge-Woodworking-Tool-p-1400439.html?cur_warehouse=UK box joint jig] are available for use | |||
Please take care to not lose the starting pin | |||
''Add safety videos'' | |||
