Router Table Upgrade!

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⚙️ EPISODE #211: There’s always been a frustrating little quirk to router tables, one that can block you from doing truly accurate work. And it’s an especially annoying issue when working with smaller pieces. In this episode I shine the spotlight on the problem, and reveal a simple solution for solving it. After seeing this fix you will no longer struggle with precision on your router table. You will be the master of the machine! Should be fun, and as usual I’ll answer any questions you may have as we stream live in living color. Hope you can stop by the shop!
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@rickhayhoe 10 месяцев назад

Nothing like a simple, straight-forward solution to a vexing problem that will have a lot of us thinking, Why didn't I think of that? Thanks, Tom! And with that, I'll subscribe.

@steven.woodward Год назад

I got the INCRA version of Mast-R-Lift II which is made in Canada by JessEm but has magnetic metal inserts that are height adjusted by set screws. There is still a benefit with your bottom fence in creating a seamless smooth surface, and the potential of creating a contoured bottom fence when needed.

@MrWS415 Год назад

Thought this was my problem, Mahalo for solving this frustrating time in my shop.

@EpicWoodworking Год назад

I’m glad to hear I’m not alone too 😎 My pleasure, thanks for watching 👍

@jerrystark3587 Год назад

A simple and effective solution to a sometimes vexing problem. Nicely done! 👍👍

@EpicWoodworking Год назад

Thanks Jerry, I like simple and effective 😎

@jasonhammond4640 Год назад

Ok. I'm makin an auxiliary router fence because I've noticed this issue. Thanks for sharing this tip.👍👍

@RYwoodview Год назад

Very slick & wise jigging, Tom. Thank you!

@EpicWoodworking Год назад

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! 👍😎

@richardpatsel9628 Год назад

Some of the best ideas are the simplest! Thanks!

@EpicWoodworking Год назад

Ain’t that the truth! 😎👍

@oupaswoodshop1325 Год назад

Nice and easy solution. Tha ks for solving my frustration.

@EpicWoodworking Год назад

My pleasure, thanks for watching! 👍😎

@user-wy5ik6zq4r Год назад

Great info Tom. Thx for the video

@nickdarbenzio1681 Год назад

So happy I watched this! Thanks for sharing this. Perfect

@EpicWoodworking Год назад

My pleasure! Thanks for watching 👍😎

@williammagee7514 Год назад

I have same JessEm router lift(LOVE IT) in a Kreg table. My JessEm inserts do not cause a hump but are ever so slightly recessed, 0.0025" to be exact. Thanks for your well thought out and demonstrated approach to getting around the issue when needed.

@sapelesteve Год назад

Well done & excellent router table solution! I definitely will be making that auxiliary fence! 👍👍

@samueltraina3106 Год назад

Very nice and clever solution. Thank you so much.

@EpicWoodworking Год назад

Thank you, glad you found it useful 👍😎

@anthonychavez3742 Год назад

Thank you for sharing

@leelucas1911 Год назад

Cool idea , thanks👍

@keving8682 Год назад

Nice solution - thanks for sharing! I use the Incra version of the Jessem router lift with the metal magnalock inserts which are quite nice - but still not zero clearance like this solution.

@EpicWoodworking Год назад

Thanks, I’ll check them out! 👍

@studiohost Год назад

I have aluminum inserts that sit flush in my system . P S , have learned so much from your videos and have enjoyed using your plans ( purchased) over the years! Thanks

@magicworldbyjorg Год назад

,a cool video keep up the great content.. Thank you……

@thomasbrubaker4627 Год назад

Nice trick! I think I missed how you secured the table side piece to the the router table. Double sided tape? I don’t think it would be a good idea to just pinch it with the vertical fence.

@dpmeyer4867 Год назад

thanks

@tielkgate Год назад

Nice Work-Around. I guess my thought would be - " If you are shopping for a router lift, purchase one with metal inserts that fit properly, meaning no difference between the lift surface and the inserts." Sure, you pay more money, but your need for an auxiliary fence would be eliminated. BUT - this fixes the issue with most router lifts. Nice job.

@wulf67 Год назад

Which one would that be? Also, there are many other important features in a router lift to consider besides the inserts, and even if your inserts are dead flush you wont have a zero clearance opening in your fence like you do with this auxiliary fence. That’s pretty important when you’re working with end-grain, especially on an assembled drawer front that you’ve already meticulously dovetailed. Making special jigs, fences, sleds, and zero-clearance inserts is a requisite aspect of the craft. My question to you would be, if you prefer paying someone money for a ready-made product that you could have made yourself with a piece of scrap wood and 1/10th of an ounce of glue in 10 minutes, what is it that interests you in woodworking at all? There’s nothing that comes out of a woodworking shop that can’t simply be purchased from someone else, but doing it with your own hands is kind of the whole point, isn’t it?

@tielkgate 11 месяцев назад

@@wulf67 Very good point.

@lyndonwhitson2269 Год назад

I would clamp the piece to be cut to a board that rides the top of the fence to keep it from dropping into the throat. Same with the table saw. I like your way also.

@TommyRee1 Год назад

What causes the plastic insert to bow up

@EpicWoodworking Год назад

Seems like it just started out with a less than flat surface. Thanks 👍

@peterszutu555 Год назад

I built my own router table and installed leveling screws to level that plate which is held in place by four magnets. I can level any and all plates I with few turns of the screws.

@wulf67 Год назад

How do you make the opening in your fence have zero clearance with the dovetail bit to prevent tear-out of the end grain?

@peterszutu555 Год назад

@@wulf67 Use a backer board or rout before cutting to final size.

@wulf67 Год назад

@@peterszutu555 Is this fence not exactly what you're calling a "backer board?" And how would you route an edge profile before you cut to final size? And if you did/could, how would that in any way prevent tear-out of the end grain?