How to make a router table that fits in a small workshop

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The Practical Engineer

The Practical Engineer

5 жыл бұрын

In some of my last projects I had small parts that needed a chamfer done with the router. To do that I had to screw the part onto another sheet and than balance the router on the part to make the chamfer.
It wasn’t only a tedious job, the results weren’t stunning either. That’s when I decided that it was time to make a router table that fits my small workshop.
Check out my post about it here: www.thepracticalengineer.com/blog/routertable
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@waynemiller6070
@waynemiller6070 11 ай бұрын
Using the fence to drill holes and then using the jigsaw to connect the holes for the adjustable fence. Very nice!
@MrKww900l
@MrKww900l 6 ай бұрын
I bought this as a gift for my friend kzfaq.infoUgkxcZqgZ8Ynkiz5n_LxIWRlAicuzmz5kCHG who is just starting out in the world of wood work. He loves it!! There is a great section on different wood and what to use for what kind of job and a similar section for tools as well. The projects in it are things you probably would have a go at with clear instructions, pictures, videos and diagrams throughout. Great for a beginner/amateur wood worker.
@weekendprojects2739
@weekendprojects2739 5 ай бұрын
I've seen a bunch of router table builds but this is hands down the most efficient for a small workshop DIY'r like me. Well done mate!
@mbt841
@mbt841 3 ай бұрын
Best fence design I've seen in one of these videos. Simple, no metal tracks or bulky clamps, and it looks like it will stay nice and square. Thanks!
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 3 ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
@21thTek
@21thTek 3 жыл бұрын
Only a Genius can imagine and do things like this. This is a serious successfully thinking "out of the box" project. CONGRATULATIONS WORLD ENGINEER !!
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! It's a great tool to make for a small workshop
@sneakydemon1198
@sneakydemon1198 4 жыл бұрын
Love that square tube rail system.
@austinmarius850
@austinmarius850 4 жыл бұрын
Super brilliant. I loved how you anticipated the need for additional support in your table top build. Very nice man!
@denoro.
@denoro. 4 жыл бұрын
I love those clamps you use to hold your fence in place
@mariawaczek4823
@mariawaczek4823 3 жыл бұрын
Me too. What are they called? I've been trying to look it up......
@denoro.
@denoro. 3 жыл бұрын
@@mariawaczek4823 i don't really know but for something similar i use some clamps for holding your bicycle seat up. Don't laugh, 😄, they're amazing. Not from aluminium though, but steel. The downside is that you can't clamp more than 4-5 cm of material. But it's enough for me
@MoZaHo
@MoZaHo 2 жыл бұрын
Best DYI table I've found that's simple to make, and easier to store. Well done
@tstuff
@tstuff 3 жыл бұрын
That is the best DIY router table I've seen. Easy to make and move out of the way when not being used. Now I just need to build that work bench
@karlehamer6105
@karlehamer6105 3 жыл бұрын
This is fantastic! I never would have thought to use the guide rods for easy installation/removal! Great idea, thank you for making a video!!
@davidespinosa8242
@davidespinosa8242 4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this. Just got me a router, I’m totally gonna do this. Very practical use of space. Thanks for the video.
@terrymccusker9882
@terrymccusker9882 2 жыл бұрын
You have a very logical and common sense approach and I love how simple this build is. You explained what you were doing and why very well. Thanks.
@daveperrin9408
@daveperrin9408 3 жыл бұрын
Probably one of the best home made router tables I've seen. Great job. 👍👍👍
@KBBAKTHA
@KBBAKTHA 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant design for a small workshop, with just one router for all tasks. Thanks for sharing
@jay-zm8us
@jay-zm8us Жыл бұрын
This is the best DIY router table video I have watched. Very good design. I particularly liked the dust collection port. Thank you for sharing.
@mariah8200
@mariah8200 3 жыл бұрын
This is such a unique way to attach the router and table! I love it!
@spartanface117
@spartanface117 4 жыл бұрын
I'm new to the woodwork game and watching how simple you make it all look I feel I can achieve anything. Thank you for all the help and advice! Keep up the great work.
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 4 жыл бұрын
You can achieve anything. The only reason things look simple when I do it is because I made the mistakes earlier 😂
@fabiomerlin8820
@fabiomerlin8820 10 ай бұрын
Cool ideas. I´ll use some of them in my small shop. Thanks a lot for the video.
@mdouble100
@mdouble100 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant. It is very impressive to see how you make the best use of every square foot of space in you small shop. You've given me some great ideas for my shop in my garage.
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's awesome to hear!
@mg1297
@mg1297 4 жыл бұрын
IT IS REFRESHING TO SEE SOMETHING MADE THAT IS USEFUL, SIMPLE DESIGN, AND FULLY FUNCTIONING WITH PORTABILITY IN MIND - EASY TO ASSEMBLE AND STORE AWAY...
@monkieie
@monkieie 5 жыл бұрын
Very cool! Love the modular work bench. Thank-you for sharing.
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yeah, the modular workbench is very handy!
@TheSimonjhunt
@TheSimonjhunt 5 жыл бұрын
I have been looking for an easy way to set up my router. This is perfect, I’ll make some slight changes for my workshop but awesome idea. Thanks
@ZeenchChriz
@ZeenchChriz 5 жыл бұрын
exactly what i was looking for, for like 2 month... Thx man, especially the idea to undo the router from the table... rly appreciate ur work.
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 5 жыл бұрын
Great! that's awesome to hear! I love it too. Most versions have the router kinda permanent in place. But not everyone owns more than one router..
@belgowulf3147
@belgowulf3147 4 жыл бұрын
@@Thepracticalengineer Plus when you want to mouont it on a more permanent table you need to purchase a router lift. Not cheap!
@MrMartwy
@MrMartwy 4 жыл бұрын
@@belgowulf3147 I've seen solutions with a cheap supermarket scissor car jack, and DIY rails, acting as a router lift. The entire cost may be as low as $20-$25 . Removable version with those metal rails may have a problem with keeping the router bit in a steady 90-degree angle. I would add some kind of removable latch in front of the router to prevent sagging.
@pdstokes8
@pdstokes8 4 жыл бұрын
That is very clever. I've been looking at something like this. Thank you for sharing.
@nielsmit9835
@nielsmit9835 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing! A genius is reckonized by how simple he can solve a very complex problem. Thanks for sharing!
@wayneduncan5656
@wayneduncan5656 3 жыл бұрын
Very impressed with forethought in design of work bench to accommodate such an accessory as this router table ~ very creative!
@timcass5759
@timcass5759 2 жыл бұрын
Simple, quick, and straightforward. 👍 awesome table.
@naioti
@naioti 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant, really like this design, simple and effective. Well done
@Skidmark84
@Skidmark84 4 жыл бұрын
Great solution and love the simplicity of being able to remove router easily, will definately be using your idea. Thank you 10/10👌
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! It is a great little table :)
@opwave79
@opwave79 4 жыл бұрын
Great idea, especially with the mounting system for the router.
@rossfairweather8476
@rossfairweather8476 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome project I know what I’m doing with my weekend now thanks
@juanowar
@juanowar 3 жыл бұрын
The best video I ever seen for building a simple router table. Thank you.
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! it is indeed a handy tool
@JLanc1982
@JLanc1982 4 жыл бұрын
cool video! i like how you use the square tubing mounting!
@ThedwarfsizedWorkshop
@ThedwarfsizedWorkshop 4 жыл бұрын
Grrrreat and simple project. That's definitely going onto the list of additions to make to the dwarf sized workshop.
@Reeser00
@Reeser00 3 жыл бұрын
Your work is amazing! I just got a router. There’s probably no way I’m going to take the time to build some thing this meticulous. But I love your attention to detail.
@ThirteenCows
@ThirteenCows 5 жыл бұрын
That's a great design and excellent execution, thanks for sharing.
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
@Djinns2009
@Djinns2009 3 жыл бұрын
Perfect it is exactly what I need. Love what you do!
@studio1966
@studio1966 4 жыл бұрын
Your modular Workbench ist the best idea i saw. Thats my goal for the future. Top
@mrbill681
@mrbill681 3 жыл бұрын
Really like your modular concept. I too have a small workshop/garage combination.
@Rjames112
@Rjames112 3 жыл бұрын
I love this; I think I’m going to steal your table idea for the rail system.
@charlessmalley1297
@charlessmalley1297 2 жыл бұрын
Was trying to figure out where I could fit a router table in my tiny area. The 20x20 square tubing is an awesom idea. Thanks alot for the great idea.
@qoloraeducationcentre7880
@qoloraeducationcentre7880 2 жыл бұрын
So cool and easy, perfect for a me with limited space. just bought a router and this is my next project. thanx
@dzee9481
@dzee9481 4 жыл бұрын
Very Well Done!!! This is very practical router table for a small spaces.
@cpta03
@cpta03 5 жыл бұрын
Brilliant design. Using the rods to hold the router is very creative and original. You now have a new subscriber and I will watch your other videos. Thank you for posting.
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steven! That's nice to hear
@kenn1936
@kenn1936 Жыл бұрын
Excellent job. thank you for sharing!
@TakamiWoodshop
@TakamiWoodshop 5 жыл бұрын
what a fantastic idea! I really like the portability of it - you can take it out and store it. The 20 x 20 is a great idea! 🏁
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes I'm really happy that I added that to the workbench when I made it. So many possibilities.
@milesawayjackson
@milesawayjackson 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome dude, Brilliant design and love the practicality of your bench incorporating this.. definitely wanna try this :)
@ulflarsen9449
@ulflarsen9449 3 жыл бұрын
Nice job man. Simple, clean, but effective.
@oleomania
@oleomania 2 жыл бұрын
Well produced video. For me, as i am coming from enjoying watching JSK Koubou's perfectionist tutorials, I guess I am going to follow your layout basically. Thanks
@davidnleeh4
@davidnleeh4 4 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL job, thank you for posting this video!!!!
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 4 жыл бұрын
Happy you like it :)
@phunkissartisticcreations2316
@phunkissartisticcreations2316 5 жыл бұрын
Great job with the construction and the step by step of the build was perfect to follow along with.
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm experimenting with the style a little bit. I hope it works.
@MARiordan
@MARiordan 2 жыл бұрын
Lots of innovative ideas! Thanks...
@TheRealGrandadNo1
@TheRealGrandadNo1 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant, just brilliant! Thank you for posting.
@jamesedwards3266
@jamesedwards3266 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. My workshop is the same size as yours and this is a great idea.
@FringanSthlm
@FringanSthlm 2 жыл бұрын
This is great, I love the functional approach
@alindorindicu3732
@alindorindicu3732 4 жыл бұрын
Nice! I've already started one router table project but yours is more practical! Thanks!
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's nice to hear! Are you going to change the design or are you too far in?
@michaeldavelaar3336
@michaeldavelaar3336 4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video, great idea this router bench
@gustavcarlsson6090
@gustavcarlsson6090 2 жыл бұрын
This was a great video. I don't have much space and found this perfect for me. Thanks
@garethjones2312
@garethjones2312 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that! Will make one next weekend.
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 3 жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@theatticwoodworker4594
@theatticwoodworker4594 2 жыл бұрын
excellent ingenious little table. thanks :)
@dale7561
@dale7561 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome design, you just got a new sub :-D. One of the most practical tables I have seen!
@Greenbank6
@Greenbank6 5 жыл бұрын
Really practical aid in a small workshop. Nice work👍
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks it's a really handy tool indeed. I use it all the time
@donnyhernandez635
@donnyhernandez635 4 жыл бұрын
thanx that's what I needed 4 a small shop thanx again look forward for more videos
@jazzyjono
@jazzyjono 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant, so simple, thanks, I’m going to make one today 👍
@Usksider
@Usksider 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea using rods to secure the router. Thanks for the inspiration!
@TheWardagh
@TheWardagh 2 жыл бұрын
Great work!!
@AndyCPugh
@AndyCPugh 5 жыл бұрын
Nice. That gives me a couple of ideas for making a router table for the tinkerage.
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 5 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Looking forward to your build! Do you have a project you need one for or just want one?
@AndyCPugh
@AndyCPugh 5 жыл бұрын
I sometimes find myself clamping a router upside down which is ok for smaller items but a fence and a proper table would be so much more useful and safer.
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 5 жыл бұрын
Yes I've done that in the past as well. didn't feel very safe to me
@A1RW0LF
@A1RW0LF 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent build, thanks for the tips. Cheers
@mikaelhogberg2522
@mikaelhogberg2522 3 жыл бұрын
perfect design! I'm going out to the garage now and starting to build my own table, I have a couple of hours before the hockey game starts. greetings from Sweden!
@mikolajrazny
@mikolajrazny 3 жыл бұрын
how did it go? :) I'm thinking about doing it myself - did you manage to finish it by now? ^^ Had any issues?
@soniag6468
@soniag6468 3 жыл бұрын
New subscriber here, I was looking for ideas on how to make a router table and saw many videos, this one is the best, easy to make, easy to store and easy to take out the router. I’m going to try to do one. Thank you so much for sharing.
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help
@drsbillie
@drsbillie 3 жыл бұрын
Using the rods is a brilliant idea. I own the same router and will start making this table soon. Thanks!
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear
@Stoneycombe
@Stoneycombe 3 жыл бұрын
"I had this lying around so I am going to use it" Very true, but when you first 'found' the rod in question, you did not discard it, you just knew it was going to come in useful at some point! And that is the real limitation of a small work bench situation, not enough room to store things that you KNOW you will need as soon as you have thrown them, out! My work bench is only15 ins deep front to back, so good one chap! good solution to extend bench depth. I have just rebuilt my bench, but if I had seen your vid first I might have made my new top on a base of steel frame ( simple , not heavy) so as to mount the hollow square steel tube. Years ago I used to build my own market stall & used the tube inside tube fitting for quick & safe setting up of the framing. My present new work top has a 2 x 4 inch front bearer side on for strength, but I just might drill out a couple of holes & insert some square hollow tube through that, drill through the far end to mount it & fix the front end with brackets, thanks for the inspiration
@MakeBrooklyn
@MakeBrooklyn 5 жыл бұрын
Nice! Very clever design!
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I want to make the most out of the space I have available.
@iangraham9050
@iangraham9050 3 жыл бұрын
This was great. Thanks Emile for showing me that my small workshop CAN have a router table. :-)
@davidneale-lorello2954
@davidneale-lorello2954 3 жыл бұрын
Love the bike hub clamps.
@johnkelley9877
@johnkelley9877 4 жыл бұрын
That is such a neat idea! Thanks for sharing this.
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 4 жыл бұрын
Happy you like it :)
@alancarlyon340
@alancarlyon340 3 жыл бұрын
Fabulous video as most hacks/video's on you Tube are guy's who have sheds bigger than my garage, I only have a corner shed to do my hobby's in! So this guy will do for me from now on! Cheers Mate!
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@67Bahloo
@67Bahloo 2 жыл бұрын
Such a great idea, thank for showing us it
@pirakoXX
@pirakoXX 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you SO much! (y) After 2 months of watching a lot of yt videos, this video just solved two essential problems for me, the best way possible, as I'm having a small workshop and a limited budget: 1) How to prepare the workbench I'm going make to be able to add more jigs, fx. a router table (this 20x20 mm solution is a simple, but also a strong and safe way to add jigs), and 2) How to make a simple, effective, strong and removable router table for my new router that fits the workbench! Win win. :D Greetings from Denmark (y)
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that it's useful for you :)
@mariojhorge23
@mariojhorge23 4 жыл бұрын
great job
@debraroth4724
@debraroth4724 2 жыл бұрын
I have a small shop for my hobby I am going to try and make this!! Great idea!!
@gadjetsvideo
@gadjetsvideo 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic idea, just what I need in my small workshop.
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's awesome to hear
@swndle1
@swndle1 3 жыл бұрын
very simple but such a creative use of space. I have a small shop so in stead of buying a router table I will build this.
@randall4411
@randall4411 5 жыл бұрын
Great idea ! Subscribed ! Thanks for the Small shop remedy .
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 5 жыл бұрын
Nice! happy to hear :) I'm working on some more small shop things
@olivernash5630
@olivernash5630 2 жыл бұрын
Genius!! Love it!
@neilmunro7961
@neilmunro7961 4 жыл бұрын
Love the idea of using the guide rods to fix the router in position.
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that works awesome!
@sachenmachen2594
@sachenmachen2594 4 жыл бұрын
Great router table! Very clever and practical engineering, Mister :-)
@designer-garb572
@designer-garb572 4 жыл бұрын
Very well thought out.
@robnichols3869
@robnichols3869 3 жыл бұрын
absolutely brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@dabberty
@dabberty 4 жыл бұрын
Great work!
@pauldejesus9644
@pauldejesus9644 4 жыл бұрын
nice work
@joshwetenkamp1116
@joshwetenkamp1116 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome table
@TheBikerDodge
@TheBikerDodge 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea using the square tubing to make it demountable.
@TomSmith-yv6gi
@TomSmith-yv6gi 3 жыл бұрын
“...because I wouldn’t enjoy it too much if the router was to come out.” 😂😂 Beautiful design and very practical!
@ecaff9515
@ecaff9515 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and process. I to have a small shop and will have to make a router table that is easy to get to and put away. Thanks for sharing.
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 5 жыл бұрын
I can really recommend something like this, its quite simple to make and really useful. I didn't think I would use it much when I made it but I actually use it quite a lot.
@tonydamata
@tonydamata 4 жыл бұрын
Great work, I think I am going to try this, but the most genius thing I saw was the 20MM spaced holes under the countertop to add modular work spaces. that is a great idea
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Those holes are awesome! They are so handy in small workshops
@allanmorgan8056
@allanmorgan8056 3 жыл бұрын
Great work , i have taken alot of inspiration from your video , really good work mate 👍 👏 👌 😀
@pkgambhir6296
@pkgambhir6296 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice ides for router bench.
@howardjones543
@howardjones543 5 жыл бұрын
Really nice construction! My workshop is also a single garage that needs to hold a car, so everything has to fold flat. I really like your extension-table idea.
@Thepracticalengineer
@Thepracticalengineer 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's cool to hear! Show me when you make your version.
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