Difference between revisions of "Router Table"

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{{EquipmentInfobox
 
|name=Router Table
 
|name=Router Table
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|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 Baltusis, Jonathan Hodgson
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|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, part no unknown
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* Router: Triton 2400W TRA001
* Insert plate: Rockler, part no unknown
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* 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
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* Fence: [https://www.trend-uk.com/rt-fence-a-router-table-back-fence Trend RT/FENCE/A]
* Mitre guide, part no unknown
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* 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
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It is highly advised to seek advise from the maintainers before first using the tool. Always consider cutting direction to avoid climb cuts.
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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
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Please take care to not lose the starting pin
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''Add safety videos''

Revision as of 11:02, 6 May 2022

Router Table
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Router table
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Sub-category Woodworking
Status Good working order
Last updated 6 May 2022 11:04:42
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

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