Very good router table
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- Опубликовано: 13 авг 2018
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Here is how I go about making a very good router table. Let me know what you think!
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Cool Stuff I like:
A similar router lift to the one I used. I don't think they make the exact model I used anymore.
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The router I installed in this table: amzn.to/2EMImeD
4" Caster, these are totally awesome: amzn.to/2VF8DRW
6" F style clamps I used for the fence: amzn.to/2XGJM1J
Power feeder: this is a similar power feeder to the one I used. Mine was bought used off CL. If you look closely at the one I used and the other makes on the market, they are all the same. I recommend the Grizzly because they have great customer service.
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My biscuit joiner, I know its costly, but it works great: amzn.to/2Hd6sB4
I also recommend using good quality biscuits, it makes a difference:
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Just the fact you called it a Very Good Router Table rather than the “bestest router table ever in the history of the world’ gets you my vote and a subscriber. That said it is a cracking router table and I’m grateful for you sharing it. Cheers
Thanks Tony. I get tired of the use of ultimate, and dream. Hence the title of this video.
Just when I think I wanna get into woodworking, I see guys like him doing this and I’m like “oh dang. Gotta lot to learn”
Just start somewhere. This stuff is pretty easy once you get going.
Cluster-fornication alone deserves a subscibe.
Ha! Thank you.
@@MikeFarrington Very amusing way to keep it family friendly.........and if someone's kids understood what you said, it's certainly not your fault.
I've seen so many different types of router tables on RUclips but this is by far the best looking and most functional x
Thank you. It has been a great addition to the shop.
Really appreciate the smooth and calming voice over. It brings a level of relaxation to what can be a stressful build. I'm certainly taking notes and really appreciate all the tips they are much appreciated!!!
Thank you very much!
I absolutely love the way you assemble your carcasses. People give biscuits way to much crap and they are more than worthy to be in every project possible.
I agree, honestly, thats why I make such a big deal out of using biscuits. You don't need a domino to build a nice cabinet.
I noticed the emphasis on it lol.
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I sold my biscuit after getting a domino and after having used it for about 3 years, I still think it is a great item for very specific usage (that I havent done yet, like chairs) but as said, biscuit are a great tool too! I just dont like them when it is important to maintain a specific and precise alignment between boards.
You always have lots of good tips Mike. Creating a slot with the biscuit joiner, finish for MDF, even if it is a guarded, family recipe, and lots of fun along the way. Cheers!
Thank you Geek.
Mike, what type of biscuit joiner do you use?
Lamello Top 20
@@MikeFarrington Tried looking that up, could only find the Top 21
@@cq8449 The Top21 is the newer version. Mine was made in the 80s.
i love how calm you speak you're like a new Bob Ross
Ha! I watched Bob Ross all the time growing up. Thank you.
I like the stacked fence spacer idea, that is just stupid simple, which explains why I never thought of it.
Thank you. Thats a really neat tip.
Mike Farrington: the Bob Ross of woodworking
Nice, I watched that guy all the time growing up.
Happy little biscuits 😂
Saying "happy little trees" in my head really brings back memories.
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Hey Mike, looking for an email. To ask you for tips. Got one?
@@doubled2663 Yup, visit my website, mikefarrington.com
I clicked that like button 25% for the great build and 75% for the excellent Anchorman reference. Well played sir, well played.
Ha! Thank you, great to have you onboard.
I build arcades from 3/4 MDF and I harden all the cut edges with a mix of 5 parts water and 1 part wood glue on a foam brush. The t-molding slots turn out rock hard. Great video.
Thank you. This is a very good tip.
Brilliant Mike. The shims alone are amazing but the entire build was brilliant
Thank you very much.
I love watching both of you guys.
@@theintelligentcarpenter9407 agreed. In my top 5 with hooked on wood, stumpy nubs, and the brilliant Keith's test garage.
Great design, thank you. I love the f-clamp fence design. I’m definitely going to adopt that.
Thank you. Let me know how it works out for you.
Mike, I am so glad to see someone with a good design... I am so tired of the ultimate this or that. No, not every design offered on RUclips is the ULTIMATE. Thanks for making it real. Yeah the real world answer is it may work for you or not, and the real answer is it works well in your situation and MAY work in others too. I look for inspiration and design elements, and find your page to fill those needs more often than not. And the Shop Apprentice too. Glad you have introduced him to the shop environment, and that he is taking on beginner's tasks. Keep it real my friend.
The words ultimate and dream need to be left out of video titles for a year or two. Lets let them cool off. I totally agree, What I do may work for others, it may not, I encourage people to do their own thinking and decision making. Thank you.
Adding holes in the top of the fence for bit storage is absolutely brilliant. Well done !!
Glad you like it!
Very nice build & production.
I thought I remembered the title was going to be “My Router Table Is More Awesome Than Your Awesome Router Table”
Ha! Very good memory. So I had a pretty absurd title all written up, filled with all of the superlatives you could think of, and it just felt like all the other titles on RUclips. It felt like it wouldn't stick out as being a joke. I decided to go the other more simple direction.
AAAAAHAAA Mike we are kindred spirits. Those are my go to casters. Love those trim screws too! They're amazing and don't split the work piece as much.
Those castes are a game changer.
I'm just grateful you didn't title this video the 'ultimate' router table. Plus a great video.
That or dream router table....Thank you.
I love getting new ideas for building cabinets. Thanks for great advice.
You gave us the finish formula if we paid attention to the markings on the cup.
Thank you. That was my attempt to see who what paying attention and on their A game.
The coolest thing about Mike is: I'm not even working on a router table, still I'm learning something new every video. Love you,
wish you all the best!
Thank you very much. I'm happy to hear my videos are helpful.
@@MikeFarrington don't skirt the issue here Mike. He confessed his love. Please rebuff his advances, you are married. Please don't be one of those shaved head guys that leads people on with your shiny, well buffed dome piece.
@@katzmosestools Ha! Its true I am spoken for and I have a very shinny head.
Woah... it's been a while since I learned so much in so little time. Thanks Mike!
Thank you very much.
I think you made the best router table ever! And I totally plan on copying it 100%. Thanks!
Thank you. Please do. Let me know how it turns out.
Man its amazing that when talking to wood workers you can just say Norm and they all know exactly who you are talking about.
Norm is the man. What can I say?
Love the shim idea for the fence. And the secret recipe. Thanks!
Thank you.
Bad Ass!!! totally enjoyed the build. I just built my first work bench as an amature and one day hope to improve my skills enough to be able to build projects on that level... Thank you.
Thank you very much.
The best router table I've seen so faron here!
Keep up the great work
Thank you, will do.
That was a great video, started with some sky/cloud shots to set the mood. So much to admire. Thanks.
Thank you.
Great build man, I love your channel and have learned a ton from you! It's also nice to see someone build things with common sense that understands general construction. I built a cabinet that I skinned in MDF in one of my videos and I had to constantly defend myself from idiots who told me it would fall apart lol. The concept of using MDF in the proper place seems to blow people's minds.
Thank you very much Matt. MDF is a part of the professional cabinet/millwork/furniture industry. There is no going back, when used properly its a great material. Unfortunately, like lots of things in this world it has been misused and therefore gotten a bad rap. Just keep on demonstrating how to use it appropriately, thats all you can do. As to the numb skulls who leave negative or wrong comments...Its part of the RUclips game.
Another great build. I wish I lived close to sign up for one of your courses. Can't wait to see the table in action.
Thank you Matt. I will be sure to show some action shots.
Mike I think you're one of the best on the web. Keep up the good work.
Thank you very much Anna. That really means a lot. I will keep posting as long as people keep watching.
I agree. This is my favorite. I like finding better ways to build cabinets. I always want to learn more.
Will Farrell quotes are among the best. You are awsome thanks for all the vids
Will Farrell make very quotable movies.
Another great vid from Medium Density Farrington
Ha! I like it. I may use the in a future video.
I love those screws as well. The one's from GRK work great for installing cabinets and connecting them through the face frames
Yes, the GRKs are great. I have some from them that are super long, like 3". Great for odd trim installs were you need some more reach and yes they are great for FF to FF connections.
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Man... I love your videos. Keep sharing. Shop projects are awesome!!
Thank you, will do.
I like the directness of this workerday tool as well as the surface treatment tips for MDF. My workshop has space limitations so I keep a bucket of similar casters to keep kit mobile.
Thank you. Casters are a great help in the workshop.
I don't own the biscuit joiner but that sliding technique is slick. I always learn something from your videos. Thanks!
Thank you Andrea, thats great to hear.
Would you recommend MDF for a box style bed frame? It will just be a box.
Yes, depending on the structural layout. If you have plans send them to me and I'll have a look.
@@MikeFarrington Man I just found your channel, great content. 👍👍 Are you on Instagram?
Mike, you're absolutely right about one thing, this was mildly entertaining. :)
Achievement unlocked.
I’m very new to wood working I’ve just bought a router & I’m thinking of building a table of some sort after watching this video I’m going to try to build something similar to yours thanks for inspiring me
Thank you. Good luck with your build.
That shout out to Norm was very cool !;-)
Thank you. Norm is the man, I grew up watching his show.
Got to say, You made MDF look good. I didn't think it was possible. I like the poly tip! Great work!
Ha! Thank you.
The way you made that finish for your router table is the same way I make sanding sealer. Great video man, I enjoy watching your videos.
Yes, this is a great sanding sealer. Thank you.
Looks like a good finish. I have several MDF fixtures that I impregnated with an impregnating epoxy. I use System Three.
I do like this router table a lot. I also like that Jessem lift
Thumbs up for Lamello. Mine's knocking on 20 years old and still going strong.
Totally, mine's probably 20 or years old. I bought it off a guy I worked for way back when.
Second time I watched this: mildly entertaining... ;-)
Perfect, thats what I'm going for.
"Secret" recipe made me subscribe -- great videos!
Ha! Happy you liked that one. Great to have you onboard.
Super job Mike, I've been needing to make a router table and I think I just found one that fits my needs. Cheers.
Great, let me know how it turns out.
LOL. I love the "Don't ask for the poly-paint thinner recipe..." right as you pour it showing the graduation marks of the cup.
Some people get it, some don't.
"mildly entertaining"? No, incredibly entertaining! As always.
Thank you very much.
one of the best woodworking channels for sure.
Thank you very much.
Originally saw this video a few years ago. Whenever I spot a video with a title like "ULTIMATE Router Table" or tool cabinet or something, I think back to this video title and chuckle a bit.
Ha! That was my hope.
Excellent router table Mike, thanks. I need to build one for myself soon and I think I'll be "borrowing" some of your designs.
Thank you John. A router table, big or small can be a huge help in the shop.
Great video could you post a link to the casters you used? thanks
Do a search for casters at home depot and you will find a good selection. I try not to post links because in a month or two the link will be dead due to product changes. HD sells them in 3", 4" and 5". All of them work pretty good.
Great build! Slightly off topic, is your work table on a motorcycle lift? That's awesome!
Thank you. My work bench is a Autoquip lift with a torsion box top.
I do not understand anything of what you say ... I'm Italian ... but I follow you anyway because I just look at what you do ... congratulations ...
Thank you.
It seems like I learn a dozen new things from each of your videos. Thanks!
Thank you, that is wonderful to hear.
Hi Mike, Love the build. Been re-watching it to get inspiration for my own router table.
In the video you mention that you hoped the channel you put in the centre door would help with dust collection! Have you noticed if it has made any improvement? If so I was hoping to use it myself.
Thank you. The channel is totally awesome. It has helped keep chips from building up in that area.
7:45 “Do I really look dumb?” Question I never ask my wife. Answer already implied...
Ha! Same in my house.
@@MikeFarrington - Just remind her, she agreed to marry you.
As you said, I don't do any woodworking myself (yet) but man is your process entertaining to watch.
Thank you. That is a very nice compliment.
Thanks Mike - would love to see the dust collection in action! Those stylish triangles are a good idea
Thank you Brian. I will show some action shots in future videos.
Found this video helpful or mildly entertaining?
You knocked it out of the park in so many ways! What a great router table. Now 👉 🔴 sub button!
Thanks for the video! 👍
Thank you very much. Great to have you onboard.
I almost forgot. This video was supposed to be named . " My Ultimate Router Table is more Ultimate than your Ultimate Router Table " Hahahahaha
Ha! I know, I should have titled it that.
You are a freaking Woodworking God !!!!!! Thanks for all the Pro Tips. I will definitely be buying your plans and making this one. Why ? Because you thought of everything. I use those same casters. And it is awesome to have someone with your expertise confirm I made the right choice.
Thank you. Yes, those casters are really nice for this type of project.
Hi Mike. I’m a fan. Little by little I’m learning . Looking forward to the day I have better tooling . But, much can be done with a small table saw, circular saw/carpenters square and desire to build something. Thank you for your time and efforts .
Thank you very much. Tools are collected slowly over a lifetime. Use what you have for the current project.
1" thick MDF , My Back's already hurting
It is heavy, thats for sure.
"...and no, don't ask, I'm not giving away the recipe" - shows recipe right after, lol
Hehe. Gotta keep you guys on your toes.
@@MikeFarrington - I actually get a kick out of that every time. You show it on screen, clear as day, while saying you won't share the secret. Funny.
got a kick out of the half-and-half
I LOVE that the section of video is one of the most replayed of the entire video...
Always great work. Really enjoy your videos and projects.
Thank you Andy.
That's the best router table i have seen. Terrific job.
Thank you.
I would build drawers anyway.
I can always go back and add them. So far I like the doors, perfect place for wrenches and stuff.
MDF Maven...MDF = Mike Diesel Farrington. Nice build...I don't even care about a router table build, not on my personal project radar, but I watch because your videos are so damn well done and I can always take something away from them regardless.
Thank you very much. I'm happy to hear you find the videos useful.
Thanks for the video on a somewhat simple build. I never thought about biscuits easing assembly on right angles surfaces (3:08) couldn't do that with dowels! Lots of great tips I'll use in the future.
Thank you. yes, biscuits have lots of neat little features to them. I hope to keep including little details in my videos.
Love it. The shim idea is great. Great work as always sir.
Thank you. Yes, the shims are really useful.
I really like the surface finish you got out of that mix in with thinner. Something I will have to remember.
Its a really nice finish for shop fixtures, and it renews easily as stuff get beat up.
It’s always a good day when a new Farrington video lands!
Great job and stay classy mike.
Frank from SD
Thank you Frank. Hope the weather is nice down in SD.
Yesterday wasn’t bad but last week it was hot as hell lol, I might actually hit one of those beaches everyone keeps telling me about ;-)
It was always nice to end a week during the summer on the beach. My wife and I used to head down on a Friday evening when it was super hot just to cool off. That is pretty much the thing I miss most about living on the coast.
So impressive stuff you build, high quality all the way.... Nice.
Thank you very much.
Biscuits are awesome! I rebuild box trucks after they've smashed bridges and trees! I use them to splice the FRP (fiberglass reinforced plywood) together. Instead of normal wood glue, I use 3M 2 part wood/metal bonding glue. Great stuff to use and great video!
They work well when used appropriately.
Love the big nature shots and those glorious skies Mike.
Thank you very much.
Mike,,,,I just chose this video,,,so that I could make an overall comment about your site.
I find myself constantly coming to your channel and checking out basically any of your videos,,,,you have done an AWESOME JOB with your shop,,,,and your video skills are well in check,,,very understandable and concise,,,thank you for doing what you do it gives me much hope and inspiration to go forward with my woodworking endeavors,,,,and I have a great reference to goto for ideas and skills to become exposed to,,,,,thanx once again,,,,,Jimi Perry
Thank you very much for the kind words.
Mike Farrington, total perfectionist !
Thank you.
Awesome build..... Thanks again for all that you do...
Thank you for watching and commenting.
Video is fun enough I watched it again. About a year later. Not all fun and games though. I am looking to make my own router table.
Thank you Chris.
What a nice, clean and organized workshop. Must be a pleasure to work in.. 👍
Thank you.
Really nice job! Professionally done. Pretty cool ideas.
Thank you very much.
A good build. Between you and Norm there are a couple of very good tables to copy. I have used straight poly (2 coats) on the MDF and have been quite happy with the result. I used it on a side feed table on my table saw and product slides well on it.
Thank you. Poly is good stuff.
Awesome... I am right now building a new workbench/assembly table, my next project will be to integrate a router table, and I will revisit this video for hints and tips...Because floor space is paramount in my shop, everything is also on casters...I hope some of your classes will be recorded, it would be great to see that! Thanks!
Thank you. Casters can effectively double the size of a shop. Being able to move stuff out of the way is just great. I'm not sure weather I will record the classes or not. Time will tell.
Wish I had the ability to start and finish something like this
Thank you. This isn't too hard of a project.
I've had this video in my 'saved' list for quite some time. I'm watching it again because it's finally time to shamelessly copy your design. Been building out my shop and I'm at the point of doing the router table now; in betwixt other projects that is. While watching I noticed something I don't think I did the first time through... Right at the 11:58 mark you missed a golden opportunity Mike. I'm surprised your awesome sense of humor didn't kick in right there to make you say, "... for adding some router bits and wrenches and collets [oh my]". LOL... Anyway... Glad I'm finally ready to build this table; it's gonna be great.
Thank you. Hope your build turns out nice.
Your videos are very helpful and enjoyable to watch.
Thank you.
Great job Mike
Love the shims.
Thank you.
Those are my favorite casters, cheap and good.
The best. Cheap and they work really well.
First class work Mike, great video.
Thank you.
Day. Made. Awesome video - thanks Mike!
Wow, thank you very much.
Great Job ! I like your style and the Ron Burgundy references
Ha! Thank you.
Thank you I really enjoy these videos and learn from them
Thank you Walter.
Another one for the "must do" list. Thanks for all the good tips. If only I could make out that secret finish.. but :)
TR
Ha! Thank you.
Hi Mike, love the build and your channel!
Awesome, thank you!
This is probably one of the best design of a router table I've seen
Thank you very much. Its been nice so far.
@@MikeFarrington I have always had shapers and after losing my dad, I had to sell alot of our shop tools(machines) to pay for his funeral and I have hate ever since because they are a very irreplaceable tool. And now I have picked more work back up and really need a shaper but I have plenty of 3hp PC routers that will work for the time being
@@WildCountryTactical Sorry to hear of your loss, I've been there. Shapers are neat tools, but router tables can pretty much take up the slack unless its something real big.
really cool idea with what looks like a motor cycle lift on your assembly table!
Thank you. Its a lift table made by Autoquip. Same thing as a moto lift just purpose built as a table.
Very nice router cabinet, and sweet score on the power feeder!
Thank you. Yes, that was a very good deal.
I made my router table/cabinet out of MDF too. I like the sturdiness and rigidity of the material and if done right will stay dead flat for a very long time. My only mistake was not putting casters on it. I should have known I would move everything around at some point in my shop and it has to weigh 150-200 pounds which for my small frame is hard to move. I love the cabinets you put under the stairs. Excellent use of space. It almost makes me wish I had stairs.
MDF is great for a lot of things, but it is heavy, no question there.