Precision Benchtop Router Table
First, don’t be fooled by the description “fence with independent sliding faces for use as a vertical jointer”. This table DOES NOT have a split fence. The jointer adjustment is made by loosening the bolts that hold the face plate to the one-piece fence and inserting spacers behind the outfeed. Adjustments of 1/16″ and 1/32″ can be made this way; that should be sufficient.
The table seems very sturdy and strongly constructed.
I am a huge fan of the leveling system, a total of 12 bolts give countering up and down pressure on the insert plate keeping a nice level and true surface.
The 3/8″ plate is more than strong enough to hold my Craftsman 2-HP router…I can press down firmly with my hand and feel no deflection in the center.
The drawback to the plate is that the hole is a bit small. I’d rather have a larger hole and inserts (even pop-in inserts) because I do a lot of panel routing.
This is a very nice router table, but since there are tables out there with better fence systems and insert plates that work better, I think this table is a bit pricey for the features.
- 16″ X 24″ Impact resistant Easy-Slide Micro Dot Work Surface
- Rigid heavy-duty aluminum extrusion fence with independent sliding faces for use as a vertical jointer
- Rugged stamped steel foundation with vibration dampening rubber feet
- Bottom up insert plate levelers feature 8 adjustable points of contact
- Large 3/8″ thick phenolic insert plate
