Franklin. Great video. I need a portable work bench/ work station for doing carpentry jobs (on the work site). I have that huge Rigid 12" sliding miter saw that's a pain to have to pull out of my work van and carry over my saw horse/saw table so I'm thinking about designing a rolling work station that my saw can stay fixed on and that has large cabinets underneath to carry all of my hand tools so I can roll out all of my tools and equipment in one go without having to lift hundreds of pounds worth of tools or make multiple trips from my van to wherever I'm setting up on the jobsite. I was thinking maybe an electric motor could even help make it easier to roll (for slight inclines up driveways, going over loose, uneven ground, etc.). I usually work at houses that are towards the end of the construction process but usually the landscaping hasn't been done and I often have to get it up over concrete curbs and flatwork ledges so I definitely need large, off road wheels. It'd also be nice if I could secure the entire work station/saw table so I could leave it on the job overnight without having to worry about my tools getting stolen. I think something like this would be great for a lot of contractors so if it's a project you'd be interested in doing and making a video on and maybe making plans for, that'd be awesome. Thank you. God bless.
FRANKLIN: As a blind woodworker I love your description of the activity you do. I wish I was lucky enough to utilize all those Kreg tools. Please do more on dust collections and router issues.
How does that work being blind and working with power tools? After 30+ years of experience I have a pretty unhealthy fear of tools and respect too and I can see fine. I couldn't do what you do
@@woodworkingandepoxy643 We have a blind woodworker in kc he sold off most his power tools and does lathe work now, but he's got a lot of experience on the lathe. The guy makes some amazing stuff. But he was woodworking long before he went blind. There was a news article in the paper about it I met the guy and had similar questions. His house was off the charts. Beautiful older home in perfect shape. Inside and outside.
Franklin. Two suggestions. One, when building the extension table top, do not glue the plywood top to the frame (i.e. just use the pocket holes to mount it) and then laminate a piece of Formica (or equivalent) to the plywood. Then install it as you did. Formica is super durable and slick, and can be made even slicker with paste wax or similar product (and a lot less hassle and time then dealing with epoxy). Other positive, at least for me, I used white Formica on mine and I jot project notes and measurements on it all the time with a pencil, then wipe it clean with Windex when I'm done. And if you're really OCD (like me) build two plywood tops at the beginning, and store the second one as a replacement for when the first one gets worn or banged up. And it will over time. Two, since you're running essentially a stand (i.e. not cabinet) saw, build a complete cabinet base under the entire length of the saw and router extension with drawers for storage and dust collection built under the router top, then take the legs off the saw and mount it on the cabinet. Positives: Lots of storage, dust collection for the router (and saw if you want), and way more stability under the saw given the mass or the cabinet and stored tools. Put it on locking casters if you need to move it around, or adjustable feet if its gonna be stationary.
Franklin I am eternally grateful to have your channel and channels like yours who put this info out there for hobbyists like myself. I am a music teacher and just do DIY work around our house and love having a woodworking shop that looks pro, functions well and doesn't cost as much as those who can get a return on their investment. I can't tell you how many times I watched a video and said "welp, can't justify that buy". It's rough out there but you make it less so. Thank you for the plan. I've been waiting for a way to get my router mounted to a table since I got it! :D
Franklin, enjoyed your video - the extension came out really nice. Your choices for finish made total sense for what you want out of it. Your shop looks tiny which makes your channel even more valuable to those of us with small shops that serve multiple functions! I'll definitely subscribe and look forward to seeing all your content. Kreg, whatever you are funding this guy, double it. He's making you look good without all the commercial hype. It gives way more credibility to your tools.
Franklin. This is by far the best video I've seen to add a router to my Delta table saw. I will make this my next shop improvement project. Keep up the so helpful videos
Franklin I’m sure someone else mentioned it but high pressure laminate (Formica) makes an excellent work surfaces. Cutoffs from countertops can also make excellent work surfaces, make sure to seal all of the exposed surfaces
Franklin here too. :) Yup. A full 4x8 sheet of countertop grade laminate is about $55 and will be good for many projects. That's what I used for my router table extension wing and its fence.
Frankin, well done. I love how the final finish came out. I made one for my R4512 a little over a year ago. I used a piece of leftover melamine (from an enclosure I made for our daughter's bearded dragon). I made a frame underneath, like you did. I used the holes in the existing steel wing and the spreader bar to fasten the router table to the table saw. Fits like a glove. I made a router fence using plans from #dpmakesstuff. I made it a little taller and added some t-track to the upper face of the sliding fence pieces. I made my own stop blocks for that. I then made my own dust box. I got the T-fitting from Rockler so I can hook up the 4" hose to the dust box and then a 2-1/2" hose from the fitting to the router fence (when needed). I added a pinwheel vent to the opposite side to allow proper airflow and I get no dust on top or below, regardless of what I'm routing. The only thing I didn't get was a router lift. I just use my Bosch 1617 with the aluminum plate that goes on the Bosch table top router table. Can't wait to see the fence and the dust box that end up making, or purchasing, if that's the case. Great work on your new router table. Here's to many years of service.
Franklin - Awesome video, Eric! Great way to optimize space in your small shop. I'm also quite impressed with how well that India ink turned out on birch. Birch is typically blotchy, but I guess since it's a dye, it worked a lot better. Looking forward to seeing your dust collection solution next. - Joe
Franklin-beautiful video man, I've always been a bit hesitant to make my own router table, that's quite encouraging! I'm a bit perplexed by having to address the router from the side rather than facing it, because of the fence position, so I'd love to see you using it before going for that build :)
Franklin, it’s just a jump to the left….. Thanx for showing I’m looking for something like this, as a newbie-ish I like the way you explain what you’re doing, Kreg is not easy to get hold of in Europe, I’m guessing more popular in US, but I will certainly attempt your idea with a template at some point in the future, thanx again
Franklin I love seeing your shop setup. This router table addition to the table saw is so smart. I'd love more on having a functional shop in a small space.
Franklin was thinking of doing this to my laguna F2 table saw and your video gave me all the ideas I need to do it, Thank You for your videos all are very helpful.
Franklin, sorry im late finding your video but i like what you've done here. I follow wood workers of all types but love the fact that your setup is what the average man can have around his shop. Varying tools of different brands is right up my alley. I have a very unorganized shop thats on the small side and this is something i 100% will be making in the future. Great idea and appreciate the tips, definitely learned something 👍👍
Hi Franklin, Did the exact same thing to my Craftsman table saw over 35 years ago. Except I used a sheet of laminate instead of the epoxy. Much easier and it still works like a champ.
Franklin. Great video and router table extension. A fellow Ohioan, I enjoy your videos. You’re laid back, humble and put out great content. Keep it up!
Franklin I have a Delta 725T2 and a Kobalt router table that I was going to install following another Tuber video. This one looks much more doable with my skill sets. Thank you!
FRANKLIN This is exactly what I envisioned for my "all in one worktable." I like the way that you used 1/4" ply to make the template! Keep doing and SHARING the awesome work!!
Like the idea of using the adjustment feet. I have watched a dozen you tube videos on this subject, and you are the first to add these. Franklin! When you getting married ??
Franklin, this video is very helpful. I just bought a used Delta saw. It has the iron extension on the left, but a crappy melamine extension on the left. I also have a tiny part of my basement to use as a shop. So my router table has to go to make room for the bigger table saw. So, I'm planning to put my router table in the saw extension I build to replace the worn out melamine. The table top epoxy is a great idea. I like the black finish, too. You've given me some great ideas. Thanks!
Franklin, I’ve been a diner for over 50 years but I’m just getting into projects other than the around the house repairs or construction. I really enjoy your podcasts! 😁👍🏻👋🏻
Franklin - Even using high quality 3/4" wood like baltic birch will sag over time. the weight of the router, lift, box, and DC hose will cause it to sag. You might want to consider adding some cross pieces underneath to stiffen it up, before it sags.
Franklin: Thanks for the great tip on using the India Ink and Boat Resin, as well as roughing it up afterward with the 3M pad. Excellent solution! Another great video.
Franklin awesome video thank you I’m just getting start woodworking like you I’m a Engineer.. train woodwork at school but went the way of steel now I’m back and your a major help..
Franklin, excellent build. I have been looking at several other builds and your design seems very stable and will last the test of time, use and abuse. Thanks
Franklin, I really like this. I just bought a bench top router table but I still like tours. I plan to do this like tours as I have an extra router. I have to work outside and not the garage anyway so this day I won't have all sorts of workbenches outside and also makes for a better cleanup.
Franklin Good presentation, covering all the steps to add the router to the table saw. I did this to my table saw (Unisaw) back in 1982. Would have been nice to have RUclips at that time to get good advice like this. Also, don't think they had router lifts then. I had an eight-foot fence on my saw, so I had a lot of workspace to the right of the blade and added a four-foot outfeed table. Covered everything with Formica. Great work area. Yes I had room for this. My shop was a converted dairy milk barn.
Franklin! Nice build! Re dust collection, a router table needs dust collection BOTH above the table, through the fence, for edge cuts, AND below the table, for dust falling through the insert plate around the bit, AND for dust from dado cuts. Drill or cut a hole through the table, directly downstream of the router bit - since the bit does not change position in the table, EVERY dado cut will follow the exact same path, and an enormous amount of dust will be expelled along that dado. You could connect a dust hose through the port that was cut, or enclose BOTH the router bit and dado port, beneath the table. Many folks build a box around the router and attach a dust hose; an enclosed router may get hot, UNLESS it gets cooled by the dust collection airflow. That airflow pulls dust-laden air down around the router, and INTO the router. A box also adds weight, as does a router lift, to the underside of the insert plate. Plates sometimes sag. Replacement costs money. They could, in theory, be attached to the underside of the table, instead of the insert plate. Tables also can sag. That is a beautiful table. Suggestion: I once came across an article about building a router table (freestanding or table saw extension), where the idea was basically to build a cabinet, and support the router, with or without a lift, from the cabinet back, rather than from above. It also described how to capture dust around the bit, RIGHT BELOW the insert plate, rather than letting fall around the router. I’ll have to look for it. The idea of collecting dust from dado cuts through a hole in the table came from a couple of places. Again, I’ll look for the links. Rockler’s Dust Chute would be a similar idea, but it installs on the edge of a stand alone router table, so it would not work for a table saw extension. Again, beautiful work on this table saw extension wing/router table!
I was waiting to watch your router fall through the whole. Glad you got the kreg levelers. My lift came with built in levelers. I left a lip, added 1/2" aluminum strips. I also turned my router 90º as mine is also up against a wall. I'll but putting t-tracks in soon and building a fence.
Franklin I really enjoyed the video been wanting to add this to my main table saw just reassuring to see you have already done it and it turned out Awesome ! Thanks
Franklin, this was instructive about how I could add a router table to my table saw Wing. Specifically I wasn't sure how to handle the router plater routing.
Franklin! I really like your videos, keep up the good work. I have been a cabinet installer/maker for about 30 years now. I am just starting to get into fine woodworking and I like your down to Earth approach and the fact that you don't have Festool everything is refreshing.
Franklin...I agree completely and have in fact also added a cast iron extension to my Sawstop as well as Incra's router box and have found big improvement in dust collection as well as space efficiency. Thanks.
FRANKLIN. Nice one. I actually did something similar to this a couple of years ago. To keep it cheap i built my own lift system. Then I did the same sort of thing at the other end of my saw but this time fitted an jig saw underneath. With an extra long blade it doubles well as a type of band saw both have dedicated electrics. I have a fence for the router and a blade stabiliser for the jig saw. Both can be fitted and remover with ease I don't have plans or anything, but if it was of interest i can send a few pictures. It has been greatly used since inception and still functions well as a table saw
Franklin- loved this build! I have been on he fence about buying this table saw, and you addressed my main concerns - those wings! Thanks! Downloading the plans now
Franklin - thanks for the info. I really appreciate your expertise and delivery style. Just subscribed. Look forward to being a part of your classroom!
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Franklin. Great video. I need a portable work bench/ work station for doing carpentry jobs (on the work site). I have that huge Rigid 12" sliding miter saw that's a pain to have to pull out of my work van and carry over my saw horse/saw table so I'm thinking about designing a rolling work station that my saw can stay fixed on and that has large cabinets underneath to carry all of my hand tools so I can roll out all of my tools and equipment in one go without having to lift hundreds of pounds worth of tools or make multiple trips from my van to wherever I'm setting up on the jobsite. I was thinking maybe an electric motor could even help make it easier to roll (for slight inclines up driveways, going over loose, uneven ground, etc.). I usually work at houses that are towards the end of the construction process but usually the landscaping hasn't been done and I often have to get it up over concrete curbs and flatwork ledges so I definitely need large, off road wheels. It'd also be nice if I could secure the entire work station/saw table so I could leave it on the job overnight without having to worry about my tools getting stolen. I think something like this would be great for a lot of contractors so if it's a project you'd be interested in doing and making a video on and maybe making plans for, that'd be awesome. Thank you. God bless.
FRANKLIN: As a blind woodworker I love your description of the activity you do. I wish I was lucky enough to utilize all those Kreg tools. Please do more on dust collections and router issues.
How does that work being blind and working with power tools? After 30+ years of experience I have a pretty unhealthy fear of tools and respect too and I can see fine. I couldn't do what you do
@@woodworkingandepoxy643
We have a blind woodworker in kc he sold off most his power tools and does lathe work now, but he's got a lot of experience on the lathe. The guy makes some amazing stuff. But he was woodworking long before he went blind.
There was a news article in the paper about it I met the guy and had similar questions. His house was off the charts.
Beautiful older home in perfect shape.
Inside and outside.
Franklin. Two suggestions.
One, when building the extension table top, do not glue the plywood top to the frame (i.e. just use the pocket holes to mount it) and then laminate a piece of Formica (or equivalent) to the plywood. Then install it as you did. Formica is super durable and slick, and can be made even slicker with paste wax or similar product (and a lot less hassle and time then dealing with epoxy). Other positive, at least for me, I used white Formica on mine and I jot project notes and measurements on it all the time with a pencil, then wipe it clean with Windex when I'm done. And if you're really OCD (like me) build two plywood tops at the beginning, and store the second one as a replacement for when the first one gets worn or banged up. And it will over time.
Two, since you're running essentially a stand (i.e. not cabinet) saw, build a complete cabinet base under the entire length of the saw and router extension with drawers for storage and dust collection built under the router top, then take the legs off the saw and mount it on the cabinet. Positives: Lots of storage, dust collection for the router (and saw if you want), and way more stability under the saw given the mass or the cabinet and stored tools. Put it on locking casters if you need to move it around, or adjustable feet if its gonna be stationary.
Franklin: yeah. I totally agree with the Formica. I used it for an extension table on my table saw it's great.
I'm trying to get my hands on some compact laminate (phenolic core with HPL each face) for my next extension wing replacement
Franklin, thanks for this. I’ll certainly build this into my tablesaw soon.
Franklin
I am eternally grateful to have your channel and channels like yours who put this info out there for hobbyists like myself. I am a music teacher and just do DIY work around our house and love having a woodworking shop that looks pro, functions well and doesn't cost as much as those who can get a return on their investment. I can't tell you how many times I watched a video and said "welp, can't justify that buy". It's rough out there but you make it less so. Thank you for the plan. I've been waiting for a way to get my router mounted to a table since I got it! :D
Found your channel last week. It’s great to hear you explain everything in easy to understand language.
Many thanks.
Franklin, enjoyed your video - the extension came out really nice. Your choices for finish made total sense for what you want out of it. Your shop looks tiny which makes your channel even more valuable to those of us with small shops that serve multiple functions! I'll definitely subscribe and look forward to seeing all your content. Kreg, whatever you are funding this guy, double it. He's making you look good without all the commercial hype. It gives way more credibility to your tools.
Franklin. This is by far the best video I've seen to add a router to my Delta table saw. I will make this my next shop improvement project. Keep up the so helpful videos
Franklin
I’m sure someone else mentioned it but high pressure laminate (Formica) makes an excellent work surfaces. Cutoffs from countertops can also make excellent work surfaces, make sure to seal all of the exposed surfaces
Franklin here too. :)
Yup. A full 4x8 sheet of countertop grade laminate is about $55 and will be good for many projects. That's what I used for my router table extension wing and its fence.
@@wildpat03 yes, but make sure your core is dead flat. Otherwise you are probably going to have unsightly bubbling.
@@chuckschillingvideos 1/2" MDF glued to 3/4" good quality plywood. It's mechanically flat.
Franklin- your videos are clear, easy to follow, and not overly complicated. Nice job.
Frankin, well done. I love how the final finish came out.
I made one for my R4512 a little over a year ago. I used a piece of leftover melamine (from an enclosure I made for our daughter's bearded dragon). I made a frame underneath, like you did. I used the holes in the existing steel wing and the spreader bar to fasten the router table to the table saw. Fits like a glove. I made a router fence using plans from #dpmakesstuff. I made it a little taller and added some t-track to the upper face of the sliding fence pieces. I made my own stop blocks for that. I then made my own dust box. I got the T-fitting from Rockler so I can hook up the 4" hose to the dust box and then a 2-1/2" hose from the fitting to the router fence (when needed). I added a pinwheel vent to the opposite side to allow proper airflow and I get no dust on top or below, regardless of what I'm routing. The only thing I didn't get was a router lift. I just use my Bosch 1617 with the aluminum plate that goes on the Bosch table top router table.
Can't wait to see the fence and the dust box that end up making, or purchasing, if that's the case. Great work on your new router table. Here's to many years of service.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the support!
Franklin. Love the idea of a router fence that slips on and off over the existing saw fence
Hey Franklin, that was a very helpful and informative video. I enjoy watching all that you do. Keep up the awesome work and keep the videos coming!
Franklin, this is awesome. I've been trying to find a video like this to put a router in my delta table saw end. Thank you for this guide!
Franklin - Awesome video, Eric! Great way to optimize space in your small shop. I'm also quite impressed with how well that India ink turned out on birch. Birch is typically blotchy, but I guess since it's a dye, it worked a lot better. Looking forward to seeing your dust collection solution next. - Joe
Thanks for watching, joe! Anything you would add or change?
Franklin-beautiful video man, I've always been a bit hesitant to make my own router table, that's quite encouraging! I'm a bit perplexed by having to address the router from the side rather than facing it, because of the fence position, so I'd love to see you using it before going for that build :)
Thanks for watching! I’m sure I’ll show myself using it soon or at least on Instagram
Yes, would like to see it in action.
I’ll have that soon enough and I’ve been showing it on Instagram
Franklin, it’s just a jump to the left…..
Thanx for showing I’m looking for something like this, as a newbie-ish I like the way you explain what you’re doing, Kreg is not easy to get hold of in Europe, I’m guessing more popular in US, but I will certainly attempt your idea with a template at some point in the future, thanx again
Franklin - great presentation! I didn’t know about the levelers! Makes things so much easier!
Franklin-Can't wait to this build when my new (tiny) shop is ready.
I hope it goes well for ya!
Franklin I love seeing your shop setup. This router table addition to the table saw is so smart. I'd love more on having a functional shop in a small space.
Franklin! I'm a 79.6 year old amateur, wood butcher, making some of the best sawdust in town!
Franklin, I just bought on of these saws and first think I want to do is install the router table so thank you for the great video and plans.
Franklin was thinking of doing this to my laguna F2 table saw and your video gave me all the ideas I need to do it, Thank You for your videos all are very helpful.
Franklin, sorry im late finding your video but i like what you've done here. I follow wood workers of all types but love the fact that your setup is what the average man can have around his shop. Varying tools of different brands is right up my alley. I have a very unorganized shop thats on the small side and this is something i 100% will be making in the future. Great idea and appreciate the tips, definitely learned something 👍👍
Franklin is REALLY liking the job you did here !!
Franklin was a friend of mine...very well thought out and executed project sir!
Great idea, Franklin, I was thinking of buying a stand alone router table but not anymore, so Cheers.
Thanks for watching, rod!
If I can speak Franklin, I find your videos very informative and entertaining. I hope you keep them coming
Franklin - what I like most about your videos, is that you're working in a space and using tools closer to my own shop. Very cool and thank you.
Hi Franklin, Did the exact same thing to my Craftsman table saw over 35 years ago. Except I used a sheet of laminate instead of the epoxy. Much easier and it still works like a champ.
Franklin Good luck with making this full time we will all benefit from it. Keep up the good work
Franklin…….excellent video, design, and step by step explanation👍
Franklin. You've just reminded me that I haven't made the fence for the router table I made a couple of weeks ago. Thanks. :)
Franklin, GREAT Video! Can't wait to do the same to my table saw! Separate router table takes up to much space in my shop as well.
Franklin - This was fantastic. I need to find a fence solution for it and then I've got a weekend project lined up. Thanks!
Franklin.
Great video and router table extension. A fellow Ohioan, I enjoy your videos. You’re laid back, humble and put out great content. Keep it up!
Thanks so much for the support RJ!
Franklin loves this idea and inspires me to do the same. Thanks for the content.
Franklin
I have a Delta 725T2 and a Kobalt router table that I was going to install following another Tuber video. This one looks much more doable with my skill sets. Thank you!
Franklin- Nice build. Gives me some ideas what I can do in my small space.
Thanks for watching Larry!
Franklin, Thank you for a fresh look at building table extensions. I really like your approach.
Franklin,
Great design, and build project!
Well done!
FRANKLIN
This is exactly what I envisioned for my "all in one worktable."
I like the way that you used 1/4" ply to make the template!
Keep doing and SHARING the awesome work!!
Like the idea of using the adjustment feet. I have watched a dozen you tube videos on this subject, and you are the first to add these. Franklin! When you getting married ??
FRANKLIN - WHERE IS MY WINDBREAKER! HAHA! You are an inspiration to this new woodworker.
Franklin, this video is very helpful. I just bought a used Delta saw. It has the iron extension on the left, but a crappy melamine extension on the left. I also have a tiny part of my basement to use as a shop. So my router table has to go to make room for the bigger table saw. So, I'm planning to put my router table in the saw extension I build to replace the worn out melamine. The table top epoxy is a great idea. I like the black finish, too. You've given me some great ideas. Thanks!
Franklin, great video . Of coarse this would be great for a stand alone as well. Thanks.
I am going to try one of those for my Franklin street workshop. Thanks for the better grade plywood advice.
FRANKLIN - Great videos. Thank you for posting. As you know, I am watching this seven months after you posted it. Thanks again.
Franklin, I’ve been a diner for over 50 years but I’m just getting into projects other than the around the house repairs or construction. I really enjoy your podcasts! 😁👍🏻👋🏻
Franklin. Well done, sir!
Thanks James!
Franklin, I halve the same saw, watching to determine my direction. Always clear explanations. Great job. Thanks
Franklin - Even using high quality 3/4" wood like baltic birch will sag over time. the weight of the router, lift, box, and DC hose will cause it to sag. You might want to consider adding some cross pieces underneath to stiffen it up, before it sags.
Franklin - I did not know about those leveling corners, thanks for the tip.
Sure thing! Thanks for watching!
Franklin: Thanks for the great tip on using the India Ink and Boat Resin, as well as roughing it up afterward with the 3M pad. Excellent solution! Another great video.
Franklin, thanks for your easy to follow videos
Franklin awesome video thank you I’m just getting start woodworking like you I’m a Engineer..
train woodwork at school but went the way of steel now I’m back and your a major help..
Franklin. Excellent video. Explanation, direction, flow, not a lot of time wasted trying to be too entertaining. Fun and focused. Thanks.
Franklin - thanks for the video. I'm looking a adding extension wings to my table saw. Router table with dust collection would be a great improvement.
Franklin, excellent build. I have been looking at several other builds and your design seems very stable and will last the test of time, use and abuse. Thanks
Thanks Franklin! Great project!
Franklin, I really like this. I just bought a bench top router table but I still like tours. I plan to do this like tours as I have an extra router. I have to work outside and not the garage anyway so this day I won't have all sorts of workbenches outside and also makes for a better cleanup.
franklin glad you posted this in the process of making a router table
Franklin - Outstanding video, I am certainly going to look into my own router table, thanks
Franklin
Good presentation, covering all the steps to add the router to the table saw. I did this to my table saw (Unisaw) back in 1982. Would have been nice to have RUclips at that time to get good advice like this. Also, don't think they had router lifts then. I had an eight-foot fence on my saw, so I had a lot of workspace to the right of the blade and added a four-foot outfeed table. Covered everything with Formica. Great work area. Yes I had room for this. My shop was a converted dairy milk barn.
Franklin.. Great idea, nicely done.
Thanks for watching, graham!
I'm retired now and can pursue my love of woodworking. I'm ready to buy a contractor's tablesaw and your information will help me with router table
Franklin- I have been contemplating doing the same thing with my table saw. good video.
Franklin, great video dude. I’m upgrading my saw soon and might look at a lift like yours. Nice solution.
Franklin - Outstanding!
Thanks for watching, Amaury!
Franklin. Thank you!
Thanks for watching mark!
Franklin! Nice build!
Re dust collection, a router table needs dust collection BOTH above the table, through the fence, for edge cuts, AND below the table, for dust falling through the insert plate around the bit, AND for dust from dado cuts. Drill or cut a hole through the table, directly downstream of the router bit - since the bit does not change position in the table, EVERY dado cut will follow the exact same path, and an enormous amount of dust will be expelled along that dado. You could connect a dust hose through the port that was cut, or enclose BOTH the router bit and dado port, beneath the table.
Many folks build a box around the router and attach a dust hose; an enclosed router may get hot, UNLESS it gets cooled by the dust collection airflow. That airflow pulls dust-laden air down around the router, and INTO the router.
A box also adds weight, as does a router lift, to the underside of the insert plate. Plates sometimes sag. Replacement costs money. They could, in theory, be attached to the underside of the table, instead of the insert plate. Tables also can sag. That is a beautiful table.
Suggestion: I once came across an article about building a router table (freestanding or table saw extension), where the idea was basically to build a cabinet, and support the router, with or without a lift, from the cabinet back, rather than from above. It also described how to capture dust around the bit, RIGHT BELOW the insert plate, rather than letting fall around the router. I’ll have to look for it.
The idea of collecting dust from dado cuts through a hole in the table came from a couple of places. Again, I’ll look for the links. Rockler’s Dust Chute would be a similar idea, but it installs on the edge of a stand alone router table, so it would not work for a table saw extension.
Again, beautiful work on this table saw extension wing/router table!
Franklin I love your power tool brand loyalty! You must trigger so many people with your numerous brands
Franklin - great video! Was looking for a free standing router table plan, but like this idea much more. Thank you!
Franklin, thank you for the info on the plate levelers that’s exactly what I’ve been looking for
I was waiting to watch your router fall through the whole. Glad you got the kreg levelers. My lift came with built in levelers. I left a lip, added 1/2" aluminum strips. I also turned my router 90º as mine is also up against a wall. I'll but putting t-tracks in soon and building a fence.
Franklin I really enjoyed your video. I was really interested in the fitting of the router lift.
Franklin I really enjoyed the video been wanting to add this to my main table saw just reassuring to see you have already done it and it turned out Awesome ! Thanks
Franklin - Now I need to rebuild my router table in my table saw extension wing! Thank you!
Franklin, great router plans.
Thank you Gabriel!
Franklin, this is awesome. THANK YOU!
Franklin , loved the video, I’ve been thinking of doing this for my saw. Now I’ll do it. Ty
Franklin, I have a Rigid table saw and I love this idea. I will be trying this on my saw.
Franklin. Thanks for all the tutorials
Hey Franklin. Enjoying the video. Love watching people do a thing right because they know they will get to appreciate it for a long time.
Franklin, good job. I learned a few things.
Thanks!
Franklin - This is the first video of yours I have watched and I'm impressed with your production quality.
Franklin, this was instructive about how I could add a router table to my table saw Wing. Specifically I wasn't sure how to handle the router plater routing.
Franklin! I really like your videos, keep up the good work. I have been a cabinet installer/maker for about 30 years now. I am just starting to get into fine woodworking and I like your down to Earth approach and the fact that you don't have Festool everything is refreshing.
He does have plenty of Woodpecker stuff, though.
Thank you for sharing Franklin. Great video.
Franklin,
Yes, this is a late comment. Thoroughly enjoyed your Video, and awesome ingenuity there !
Best. 👍👍👍✌😊
Franklin. I needed this today . I’m about to do my router insert
Franklin...I agree completely and have in fact also added a cast iron extension to my Sawstop as well as Incra's router box and
have found big improvement in dust collection as well as space efficiency. Thanks.
FRANKLIN - You made this look easier than I was expecting it to be! Thanks for the tips!
Franklin, this was a nice build...Thanks!
FRANKLIN: Awesome build!
Thanks for Free plans.
Sure thing! Thanks for watching, Jose!
FRANKLIN. Nice one. I actually did something similar to this a couple of years ago. To keep it cheap i built my own lift system. Then I did the same sort of thing at the other end of my saw but this time fitted an jig saw underneath. With an extra long blade it doubles well as a type of band saw both have dedicated electrics. I have a fence for the router and a blade stabiliser for the jig saw. Both can be fitted and remover with ease I don't have plans or anything, but if it was of interest i can send a few pictures. It has been greatly used since inception and still functions well as a table saw
Franklin- loved this build! I have been on he fence about buying this table saw, and you addressed my main concerns - those wings! Thanks! Downloading the plans now
Franklin - Another fantastic video! Thank You.
Franklin!- excellent video. I want to do the same- router table is a waste of space!
Thanks! You should definitely build one
Franklin- this is great. I am planning on building a router table top and you gave me some great ideas!!
Awesome! I hope your project goes well
Franklin - thanks for the info. I really appreciate your expertise and delivery style. Just subscribed. Look forward to being a part of your classroom!
Franklin - great vid and thank you for giving away the plans.