DIY Router Table Attached to a Cabinet Saw

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Жыл бұрын

Have you been wanting to add a router table to your woodworking setup but don't have enough space? In this three-part video series, I'll show you how to create a functional router table that can be attached to the side of your cabinet saw!
In this first video, I'll be sharing the step-by-step process of creating a router table that is set into the cabinet saw, the second video will focus on building a fence to attach to the table and the final video will show you how to add a dust collection system. Follow along with me as we explore the necessary tools and techniques required to build this project.
By the end of this series, you'll have a fully functional and space-saving router table that will take your woodworking projects to the next level!
Parts used in this video:
Router - amzn.to/39B8vj2
Router plate - amzn.to/3MnSgqv
Levelers - amzn.to/3MnlYMl
t-track (KM tools) - kmtools.com/collections/stop-...
t-track (Amazon) - amzn.to/41dsZ6i
Some of my tools:
Router - amzn.to/39B8vj2
Trim router - amzn.to/3xdowUH
Pocket hole jig - amzn.to/3DxARVG
Woodpeckers stainless steel squares - www.woodpeck.com/woodpeckers-...
Cabinet Saw (Similar to mine) - amzn.to/43rz0P0
Jig Saw - amzn.to/3j0Eom8
Circular Saw - amzn.to/3v9Nrab
Brad point bits - amzn.to/3K6rnmK and amzn.to/3x7uAie
Right angle clamps - amzn.to/3uP9zX8
Router Template guide bushing: amzn.to/3DcHCOE
Round nose router bit: amzn.to/3AWTsty
Countersink drill bit - amzn.to/3UmxOs8
Flush trim bit (KM tools) - kmtools.com/collections/km-to...

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@jameseconleyjr7868 Ай бұрын

That is a really nice build. It's got me thinkin......

@ApteryxRex Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kris. Great straight forward build.

@To-Lo77 Жыл бұрын

Nice add on. You can also use the back side of the existing table saw fence as your router table fence. That would save you from having 2 fences on one table. Just a thought. Great video as well!

@macsworkshop Жыл бұрын

Good thought, although I’ve already made the fence 🤣 just gotta cut the video together

@cds957 9 ай бұрын

It's hard to get fine adjustment with a table saw fence, I made a seperate router fence with a micro- adjustment, works must easier.

@HBSuccess 7 ай бұрын

New sub - here's hoping your channel takes off !

@nickk8670 3 ай бұрын

Really nice build! I’ve been hesitant to drill holes into my rails on the Laguna Fusion saw but after watching your build let the drilling begin!

@nickk8670 3 ай бұрын

Built it this past weekend. Yes, added wider rails out of hardwood. Thank you

@macsworkshop 3 ай бұрын

Nice! I do regret not using a hardwood for the rails 😊

@byronlentz4825 7 ай бұрын

Well done.

@ericlaurendeau4816 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Well edited. Just enough info and talking. You've earned a sub 👍

@macsworkshop Жыл бұрын

Thanks :) I'm almost done with part two, will hopefully have it out in the next day or two

@ericlaurendeau4816 Жыл бұрын

@@macsworkshop I'll watch it!

@dtwistrewind7361 3 ай бұрын

Great build, im slightly confused as to why you did the first sheets corners with the drill press and didn't just use a 12mm flush cut with bearing, it would have followed the corner curve just fine and you could have avoided the drill completely. Your precision is on point im very impressed👍

@macsworkshop 3 ай бұрын

Hey there I used the drill press for the corners because the forstner bit I used was the same radius as the corners of the insert plate, if I just used the slush trim bit, I would need a really big one to get the same radius corners (which I don’t have)

@dtwistrewind7361 3 ай бұрын

Fair point, great build@@macsworkshop

@a4monty 3 ай бұрын

Great video - lots of practical tips. What I don't get is why you have tracks on either side of the router running between the router and edge of table. Will you ever place the fence between router and edge of table?

@macsworkshop 3 ай бұрын

The two side ones are for the fence and no they don’t need to be as long as they are as I will never mover the fence past the router bit, but it was just easier to do them like I did 😆 The one running along the front is for a feather board… which I do t own and have never used, but one day I may buy one 😊

@hakanlarsson4183 4 ай бұрын

Lovely...like it alot...❤❤❤

@ErfanGhasemy 7 күн бұрын

Mind sharing where you got the formica sheet from? I haven't had luck finding any here in NZ.

@macsworkshop 7 күн бұрын

I had a hard time too I ended up just rocking up to a local kitchen cabinet manufacturer in Whangaparaoa and they gave me some left over stuff for a box of beer 😆

@ErfanGhasemy 7 күн бұрын

@@macsworkshop ah yes, the kiwi way of doing things! 😂

@Lukethedrummer21 12 күн бұрын

Hey Kris, did you you buy the router and router plate from Carbatec or did you go to amazon Aussie? interested if you went outside of Carbatec and had any links (otherwise ill check the Amazon links) thanks from a Wellingtonian

@macsworkshop 12 күн бұрын

Hey there I got the router from Carbatec and the plate from Amazon At the time I think prices were about the same but carbatec didn’t have the plate or the levelers in stock There are some links in the description but I think they are US Amazon links and don’t always worn in NZ ☹️

@simonplayer3406 Жыл бұрын

Hi Kris, just a couple of questions. How's the macrocarpa holding up on the workbench? Also where are you sourcing your laminate from? Cheers

@macsworkshop Жыл бұрын

Hey Simon, the macrocarpa is great, it’s got the odd dent as you would expect but I’m really happy with it. I went to a local kitchen manufacturer and asked if they had any scrap pieces of laminate, they dis and it only cost me a box of beers 🤟

@enzodp1416 6 ай бұрын

Nice work. Which tablesaw is that you have?

@macsworkshop 5 ай бұрын

Cheers 😊 It’s a Harvey HW110HB

@jamalama5548 Ай бұрын

I have the exact same router and installed in much the same way as you have. My problem is when adjusting the height of the router bit, I lock the bit height in place. I rout a scrap piece to ensure the height is exactly where I want it. If I have to adjust the height I unlock it and the router drops thus dropping the bit height! Evidently the router vibrates the adjusting mechanism. So when I try to adjust the bit to snug it up against the bit height before unlocking it, sometimes the bit height increases slightly. It is so frustrating. Anyone have any advice on how to keep the bit height exactly where it was before making slight adjustments?

@macsworkshop Ай бұрын

That’s annoying, I haven’t had that issue yet but I will keep an eye out, I don’t even lock the height, I just adjust it with the handle thing that goes thru the table

@carterscustomrods 4 ай бұрын

I've never understood why people put their router table to the right wing of the saw. The left wing means you move your wood the same direction on your table saw. So, the outfeed table will also work in conjunction with the router table now as well. Putting it on the right side requires the router table to be larger ( thus heavier) than it needs to be. Plus, the left wing is often wasted support space. The right side also means, for many saws, that the table saw fence brackets will overextend the router table, and be in the way. Just some food for thought.

@macsworkshop 4 ай бұрын

The main reason is because the right wing was some cheap removable piece of mdf, not really good for anything, the left side is cast iron