"And here's the safety guard, that ensures you keep all your fingers. I'll remove that so you can see the fence better." "Now I'll run a skinny bit of wood through without a push stick or putting the guard back on". Where'd my fingers go?!
That is so nice. I was happy to pick up one of those cheapo router tables at the transfer station. Baby steps, Earl, baby steps, lol. Keep up the great work.
Yeah, this table is nice, definitely overkill in some respects. I did a lot of routing on a crappy table - they work just fine too. Thanks for the comment!
Sweet video Johnathan. That is an awesome setup. You really went all out. The raising mechanism is cool. Very nice job on the video. Keep up the great work.
Yeah, that's why I tried to delineate which parts can be bought separately. The lift and fence would be excellent add-ons to a shop built table. It's so nice being able to set up dead on accurate cuts so quickly.
You didn't mention the micro adjust which is offered separately also. That fence for that price should come with the stock holders and the micro! The jointing operation is needed for certain applications when a molding for example, its width is shortened by removing the leading edge! All wood shaper fences have this ability. Thanks for posting. I want one too
Thanks for the discrete break down. I'm probably going to buy the parts that I want individually as there is almost no savings (about $13) when buying the Ultimate package vs a la carte. I plan to build a cabinet, so no need for the stand/casters.
Thanks Keith man, yeah my Bosch 2-1/4hp motor has been doing fine, but for some reason I just need to go bigger! The Milwaukee 3-1/2hp router is no joke.
Love the setup! My only hesitation with a standalone table is the floor space it takes up. I'm very happy with my table saw cast iron extension wing as it takes up no additional space.
Your shop is so big though! I should be the one worrying about space - no room left to fart in this shop. I considered long and hard about using the extension wing on my TS too. It's definitely a smart use of the space.
@@JonFordWoodworks lol. I used to work in a much smaller shop till 2021. Now that I have a bit of breathing room, I appreciate floor space a lot more than I would if I started out with something bigger. Plus, I like to have the option to do large project assemblies without feeling cramped. I am limiting my purchase now solely because I don’t want to give up any more floor space. Regarding extension wing: I used to have a full size router table. Switched to the extension wing. Don’t miss a single thing. It is just as functional as the bigger brother.
I have the first generation of the excell router table. The lift drive train is stiff to operate and uses cogged belt with a bit of backlash in the right angle gear drive. I am aware of the backlash and know how to operate the lift for accuracy . I have tested the new router lift system and I am envious. Oh well, I'll carry on with what I own.
Hey Mike, that is a bummer. I have not had a single issue with this router table setup. I have some tools that have learned to work around their shortcomings too though, so I know your pain. Do you think you will upgrade anytime soon?
@@JonFordWoodworks I have caressed the current model you show and salivate at its smoothness of operation. I don't regret my flagship model, it is what it is.
I bought this table few months ago, but realize after I went to use it, I can't use the 2 1/2" bit to make miter cabinet doors. the fence isn't tall enough I've mounted a board under it, but I wish had known this beforehand.
So, can you use the bit with the modification you described? Also, if you had known the fence wasn’t tall enough before you bought the table, what option would you have chosen?
@@Chev56 I was back and forth on the Sommerfeld router table I really wish I had gone that route. however, I can use the bit with the modification I made.
I have had the same setup for a number of years the only complaint is dust collection, it’s terrible. The fence pickup is ok the bottom which is 4” misses most of the chips
Agreed, I rarely even bother connecting any dust collection to it. I use the fence port sometimes, but hardly ever the bottom one. It's still a great router table though! Which router do you use with it? Thanks so much for checking it out.
Are you planning to build a cabinet into the base? I have the same thing and I’m having a hard time designing something that works in there because of lack of attachment to the legs.
I just watched a pretty good video where the guy "designed on the fly." ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-k8IeWwvOhng.html He has the steel stand, but there's a recessed area on the inside of the ALTS stand to accept plywood. I'm in the same boat!
I can buy a folding jobsite table saw with a rack and pinion parallel fence and a motor for under $700. The blade goes up and down and tilts. How in hell is this worth $2200 without a router motor?!
Oh dear! No wonder you have so few subscribers! So here's some feedback. If I tune in to a 'review', I am not looking for a list of part numbers which I can get from the manufcturer's website, but an objective evaluation of the machine in question by someone who has used and tested it extensively! You have clearly done neither!
