I made my own DIY Router Table out of scrap wood, rather than buying one for several hundred pounds

I needed a router table and couldn't believe it when I checked the screwfix website to find that they want two hundred and ninety nine pounds! I watched a few videos on DIY router tables, and melted the ideas together to make my own design. This one is just a prototype, in a few weeks time I can going to make my forever router table, also out of scrap wood, but with a few improvements.
00:00 Intro
00:20 The problem to solve
01:10 Possible solution
02:00 HOW MUCH are Router Tables!
05:05 Time for a confession
06:20 The build
07:30 Test cut
07:50 The result
08:40 What I'd do differently next time

[@AbsoluteFamily123]

I think you’re doing the right job! Keep up the work! And RELAX!!! 😂

[@craftingrob]

Thank you! Will do!

[@SteveMonk1956]

I made my own router table, one of the best, most helpful things I have ever made. Good luck it doesn't have to be pretty as long as it is safe and works for you.

[@craftingrob]

I can't believe that it took me this long to think about making one. I've been faffing about for years with trying to hold small pieces of wood down while I round off the edges. Now ... simples :-)

[@johnrutherford4042]

Not embarrassing at all my friend its how we all learn from others mistakes it's the effort that counts good video tho keep up the good work

[@craftingrob]

Thanks 👍

[@ralphfell2119]

Hello, a good no nonsense video.
Just a suggestion for you to consider, if you buy a plunge base for the 1/4" makita router ( bought mine off ebay around £25)
then just use a car jack to raise the height of the cutter.
I havr the Kinzo router that uses Makita parts and costs around £30 pounds and a triton 3 1/4" horse 1/2" router that has height adjustment built in for adjustment from above the table

[@craftingrob]

Thanks, I'll look into that

[@johnrutherford4042]

Leave it like it is and just stand on a stool or make a box to stand on to give you that hight

[@craftingrob]

Yeah I think you might be right. Having used it a few times now, I'm getting used to the height, and actually if I made it any lower, it would make lowering the router out to change the bit, much more difficult!