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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 | ||
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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'' | |||
Revision as of 11:02, 6 May 2022
| Router Table | |
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| Sub-category | Woodworking |
| Status | Good working order |
| Last updated | 6 September 2024 08:24:04 |
| Training requirement | no |
| ACnode | no |
| Origin | Built in Space |
| Location | Woodshop |
| Maintainers |
Aidas, Jonathan Hodgson
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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
- Router: Triton 2400W TRA001
- Insert plate: Rockler Phenolic Router Plate
- Fence: Trend RT/FENCE/A
- Mitre guide: Drill Pro, summary video 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
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 routers available which can be used freehand)
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 box joint jig are available for use
Please take care to not lose the starting pin
Add safety videos
