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{{EquipmentInfobox
{{EquipmentInfobox
|name=Router_Table
|name=Router Table
|image=Hackspace_Unknown.png
|image=PXL 20220405 224357272.MP.jpg
|category=Equipment
|category=Equipment]]
|subcat=Woodworking
|subcat=Woodworking
|status=Good working order
|status=Good working order
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|origin=Built in Space
|origin=Built in Space
|location=Woodshop
|location=Woodshop
|maintainers=Aidas Baltusis, Jonathan Hodgson
|maintainers=Woodshop team
}}
}}
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, part no unknown
* Router: Triton 2400W TRA001
* Insert plate: Rockler, part no unknown
* 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 Rockler, part no unknown
* Fence: [https://www.trend-uk.com/rt-fence-a-router-table-back-fence Trend RT/FENCE/A]
* Mitre guide, part no unknown
* 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
 
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