How to make and use a simple trim router table

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3 жыл бұрын

Built this benchtop router table from leftover plywood. Simple, cheap, and functional.
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Materials Used
• (1/2) Sheet of plywood 3/4in X 48in X 48in
• (10) 1 1/2in wood screw (assembly)
• (4) 1in brackets
• (8) 3/4in wood screws (for the brackets)
• (2) 2in 1/4-20 screw (for router fence)
• (2) 1/4-20 wing nuts
• Optional: 4 (1 1/4in) machines screws for the router base
• Wood glue homedepot.sjv.io/ORBPxP
• Finishing wax
Tools used
• Table Saw (optional)
• Circular saw homedepot.sjv.io/Vyyejj
• Router homedepot.sjv.io/mgg317
• Drill homedepot.sjv.io/jWW34Z
• Speed square homedepot.sjv.io/jWX1aP
• Clamps homedepot.sjv.io/oee3gW
• 3/8’’ Forstner Drill bits homedepot.sjv.io/DVVgmb
• 1 -3/4’’ Hole saw homedepot.sjv.io/jWW34Z

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@DIYCreators 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Not only simple but effective. For additional details, check out my links below. *Plans:* gum.co/routertable *Blog Post* : diycreators.com/benchtop-router-table/

@shaunmcdorman2050 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the vids you do man!!! You show how make some awesome stuff man!

@sambrown2147 3 жыл бұрын

Can you please do a video on how to make a freestanding porch swing?

@hometeam7368 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I love what you do and how you do it. You have inspired me. Could you do a video on a T style DJ table. This will be my first project.

@abettermankind9761 3 жыл бұрын

I love your classic comedy dude... Well done mate! Thank you.

@francefly1275 2 жыл бұрын

Plz sir edit automatic open door light

@momomunsta8887 Ай бұрын

That 3D model with the part your working on being highlighted red is next level!

@thomaspigg306 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the "Wi-Fi" router table!!!

@napalmradio 3 жыл бұрын

That was an A+ gag.

@CeeJayThe13th 3 жыл бұрын

Ngl, it's pretty slick

@eliezernegron333 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have "Wi-Fi" but is battery operated so yeah portable to use anywhere👍👍👍

@Mafutachangwe 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@thomaspigg306 3 жыл бұрын

@@napalmradio DUH!!!

@henryjr03 3 жыл бұрын

I love the little diagram at the top right corner of the screen , it's very purposeful and not only gives you the picture of the finished product but also helps you follow through the procedure simply

@GNU_Linux_for_good 3 жыл бұрын

yeah - me too

@MrDmorgan52 2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@bassbabe82 2 жыл бұрын

totally

@ElyseKlova Жыл бұрын

I literally came here to post this exact thing. It helps SO much to orient us on how this current step fits into the whole project.

@dalatina911 Жыл бұрын

Yessss!

@theLEFTY15 3 жыл бұрын

the "where i'm at" addition is bomb. I dig that a ton

@stuart8taylor 3 жыл бұрын

It is a very nice little touch

@eddiekalista3222 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the “where am I” graphics for each piece. That’s a great way for everyone to follow along.

@tuftoro7111 Ай бұрын

Excellent job, Sir! You are a true craftsman.

@frosiaburlakova7732 3 жыл бұрын

"Using this router table anywhere" was awesome! I like the budget-friendly simplicity. Your "where I am at" feature is the best on youtube!

@AKatz17 Жыл бұрын

I have never subscribed to a woodworking channel faster. That "Where I'm At" feature is BRILLIANT. Can't wait to see more.

@wizmanballin8498 3 жыл бұрын

How does anyone dislike the work this man does is beyond me.🤨

@jrachal7114 3 жыл бұрын

Liberals got to hate

@wizmanballin8498 3 жыл бұрын

@@jrachal7114 You HAD to make this political. Go outside...😒

@nyetloki 3 жыл бұрын

I'm sure it starts with r and ends in ism.

@elayneluer4909 3 жыл бұрын

@@jrachal7114 TROLL

@williamjackson5942 3 жыл бұрын

@@jrachal7114 It ain't liberals, fool!

@crazycr02 3 жыл бұрын

I remember when Glen didn't even have 500k subs. His channel has come such a long way.

@kevinbourke7800 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly explained, demonstrated and edited! Your videos are unparalleled for clarity and effective teaching.

@sivacrom 3 жыл бұрын

I lolled when you started routing in the woods, near the forest floor.

@Belizzle 3 жыл бұрын

That was maybe my favorite part of this whole video 🤣

@tiagoveigalazaro7392 2 жыл бұрын

Where have you been my whole life? Awesome stuff!

@viperbaron1 Ай бұрын

Smart, very smart. Thank you for this video. All the "little" details were value added features.

@NitrogenoxTheQuick 3 жыл бұрын

Hands down the most efficient tabletop router build yet! Loving it, building it!

@adenveldsman4 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. Simple yet effective in design and usage

@dannymeil3294 Жыл бұрын

Great job looks perfect by professional standards.

@stefanxlindstrom 3 жыл бұрын

The "where am I at" graphic" is great. 👍🏻

@carlbruschnigjr1757 3 жыл бұрын

I would add two things, something to hold the wrenches for changing the bits and a center reference line for the fence on the top of the table. Other than that, very nice and clean.

@DIYCreators 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Oh, man I really considered adding a wrench holder, it but I didn't I have the hardware on hand. What I was planning to do is use a threaded insert with a small wing screw.

@jrworthy 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYCreators a small magnet glued to the inside would be a simply addition that would work for storing the wrench.

@RickOShay4u Жыл бұрын

Excellent video and clear concise instructions, very easy to follow. You did a great Job.

@CaroleHaddon Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!!!!!!! YES!!!!

@drdread 3 жыл бұрын

Pro video as always. I loved how you just jumped right into it without the back story at the beginning.

@AlexGarcia-ur9dy 2 жыл бұрын

Your simple method of instruction is excellent.

@deceitlegion 3 жыл бұрын

11:34 - How to user a wireless router table as a wireless router table. Just beautiful, man.

@alejandrowitzel8272 2 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT WORK!! Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina!!!

@johankeijzer828 3 ай бұрын

Great little project!😊 First video i've seen with a " where am i at" that is so smart!! Love it!

@brucepowell2125 2 жыл бұрын

Nice project and I really like the video. The pop up "where am I at" feature is really helpful. Nice job.

@RudiVDS 3 жыл бұрын

Nice routertable for less money. Thanks for sharing this

@BuiltByJalal 4 ай бұрын

All set ups I’ve seen, this is probably the easiest and most straight forward design! Great work!

@DalyVideo 3 жыл бұрын

When you clamped it to the side of the workbench, that just blew my mind. I need to build this!

@m.maclellan7147 2 жыл бұрын

Same here ! As a somewhat shorter female, I was going "NO WAY" to the high position, but was gratified when he switched to a lower position !

@SteveBueche1027 3 жыл бұрын

I like the Where I’m At drawings! Nice little table.

@DIYCreators 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@irvingzisman8949 2 жыл бұрын

I really like your "where am I at?" diagrams. Awesome touch!

@atruefreethinker1944 Жыл бұрын

great vid! exactly what I needed AND I like the "where I'm at" rendering. thank you.

@ctcollinthib 3 жыл бұрын

I like the highlight showing which part of the project you're working on in the upper right. Never seen that before. Very clever.

@brentmaulfair5555 2 жыл бұрын

Dude this video changed my life

@leyderness3553 2 жыл бұрын

I like the way you show where you are at in the build.!

@jelleversyck6491 2 жыл бұрын

i love the "where im at" thing

@DuckOfficialTv 2 жыл бұрын

Super good technique, friend

@nigelbarker8726 Жыл бұрын

Clear, concise explanation. Thank you.

@pcdm43145 3 жыл бұрын

Never imagined I'd ever say this sentence, but... Damn, that's a sexy router-table. Excellent work, mate.

@88rushrocks 6 ай бұрын

Basic simple and practical and best of all cheap to make. I myself is a woodworker and when I can I to make what I can to save costs and it helps me to save my customers money for it keeps my overhead costs down and I don’t have to pass that on to.

@luciferomenluminos9059 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you DIY Creators. Excellent job.

@phoenixfridge1495 9 ай бұрын

Great to see someone like me who doesn't have loads of expensive tools and massive workshop Clean and concise video with no silly music Hello from England

@radarguru566 3 ай бұрын

Great Job! I appreciate the detail, explanations, and graphic at the top ofthe screen!

@michael_bane_official 7 ай бұрын

came for the good guide, stayed for the comedy at the end, keep it up

@quirkygreece 4 ай бұрын

There are hundreds of videos on building a router table, but this is one of the best for clarity and ease . . . oh yeah, it’s a well-put-together video too, cheers!

@ScrimigeProMidtownPro 3 ай бұрын

This is great man!!! Thank you. Every video I find is mostly just people showing off their shops and tools rather than making an easy DIY for beginners. This helps a lot! 💪

@mirameejung 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Glen! Great video. Loved the humor at the end. So happy to see you’re back making content. Hope the family is doing well!! ✌🏼🖤

@DIYCreators 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mira

@peterbengtsson1631 Жыл бұрын

I like how you added the metric measurements and also the "Where am I at" visual. This earned you a follow from me 🙂

@walnutcreekwoodworksofjack3520 Жыл бұрын

I like the "Where am I at", at the top right corner.😃

@sdavidleigh6642 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing demo. Best I have ever seen. More demos please. Really enjoyed his skill level and tools he used and the mini diagram in the upper right corner. Bravo.

@XllxSilentxllX 3 жыл бұрын

I could probably sit and watch you do this all day. Love the video, the ingenuity, and super informative! This router table is pretty damn awesome.

@Crusty_Camper Жыл бұрын

I'm planning to build a router table like this and I have been looking at different ideas on KZfaq. But I really like your design and your clear style is great. Another subscriber from the UK.

@davidlambeth9810 3 жыл бұрын

Love the build! I’ve really been needing a good design for a router table, but haven’t found one I liked till this one! Great work!

@dieselrugg 3 жыл бұрын

I like the comedy at the end and of course the content was great as usual!

@Rad-Zach 3 ай бұрын

Great video and a nice build! I appreciate that you didn't edit out errors - it's all part of the process.

@HeliRy 2 жыл бұрын

Was watching you make the bevels, looked away for a sec and looked back. Your hand is now in the router bit pouring sawdust into the vacuum. I damn near jumped out of my chair lol… thought the router was still spinning. Gah!! Gave me a frigging heart attack haha.

@MatthewPierce9 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your build of this. So many of the examples are unnecessarily complicated and require a large expense of unique parts. Also want to thank you for the well done videos that show where you are during the process. Thank you for quality content.

@TheCephas64 3 ай бұрын

Very well done. You explain things very well without going into too much detail and certainly not boring. Well done!

@lakeshorewoodturner5136 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea. Simple but checks all the boxes.

@essextwo 2 жыл бұрын

THERE'S A HUD DISPLAY TO SHOW YOU WHERE YOU'RE AT IN THE PROJECT!? DIY vids on a HO NUVAH LEVAH, and I love it. 🔥

@walleyeye Жыл бұрын

Very nice portable setup. I’ll use some of your ideas when I make my table-saw router insert once this Canadian winter is over. I work outside. Groan!

@Zozo-pb6nc Жыл бұрын

One of the best woodworking diy vids ive seen! Plus u got a good laugh out of me when u had your laptop on the table👍

@josueayala9106 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video. The picture of which part you were currently working on at the top right was by far more useful than you'd think. Thank you

@Hey_me 2 жыл бұрын

You make all these ideas look easy. But at the same time, you make us think and feel like we can do all things. Yes, we can do all things. Bravo chef!👍❤️

@jimpak1786 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial, love the "where I'm at " so original, thank you.

@gedofgont1006 3 жыл бұрын

I love it. You clearly demonstrate you don't need to spend thousands to turn out really good quality projects. That Dewalt router is a beautiful bit of kit, too.👍😊

@dailydishabille 3 жыл бұрын

Even though I already have a router table I’m happy with this was such an enjoyable video. I love seeing your process. Excellent work as always!

@salmaankaroush9371 2 жыл бұрын

that cordless trim router was the real MVP of this build

@rickdodson5252 3 жыл бұрын

Why not pre-cut this project and sell it as a kit. I am sure DIY'ers would pay for it. I know I would. Great video!!! If you're game, let me know I will buy your first kit. I am serious!

@FranciscoDuarte 3 жыл бұрын

Genius!

@gioazzarello1333 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah he could make some good money off this

@solarwnz 2 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@gradysullivan6679 Жыл бұрын

Save one for me…

@clickytheblicky9895 Жыл бұрын

Because the whole point of having your own tools especially a router is to make your own stuff!! Lol come on ! Do you buy tools just to hang them up in pretty boxes so they look nice? Or do you buy tools to make whatever you want, ie: fancy boxes for your tools.

@Jaystah2 2 жыл бұрын

Simple and versatile. Great video without a bunch of fluff. The diagram in the corner showing what piece you’re working on is super helpful.

@indyfastal 3 жыл бұрын

I like DIY Creators because I learn something new every time...

@Wiseguy58 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Love the 3-D rotating view and just the pure simplicity of the design and that's coming from an old, retired shop teacher LOL. Thanks

@gilbertboyer9936 2 жыл бұрын

Your projects are simple but efficient and that's exactly what people need. I like your attitude. Well done.

@BH-qi9cq 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant idea! Simple and effective.

@andyprice5882 2 жыл бұрын

Well that's the plan for this weekends project... Thank you.

@jlr1487 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful to help us figure out what you're working on, the "where am I at" feature. Smart design that it can be clamped to the side of the bench 😎

@drwright7877 3 жыл бұрын

I love the “Where I am at” feature in the top right hand corner. I haven’t seen that before. Great job!

@trentbever1370 2 жыл бұрын

Love the idea, I will work off that. The job site gave me a chuckle and the living room was even better lol

@trentbever1370 2 жыл бұрын

And the wifi was awesome too!

@deepakchinta Жыл бұрын

Man I love the way you explained the whole thing and you are awesome with your video editing skills

@davidnleeh4 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the working next to the stream, that was "rich"!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@davelester1985 3 ай бұрын

great job. I am not smart enough on woodworking to try this, but soon. You were very cleaver to build that and it looks perfectly useable for me. I live in Italy and have a small part of my garage to work in.

@maximus3974 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Very constructive. I've been following lots of your videos. Like !!!!!!. Ruby. South Africa

@Russel4973 2 жыл бұрын

Love the use of simple tools. Shows methods for the vast majority of people. Excellent vid.

@AstroGuy99 Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for: a low-budget, easy to make router table. Thanks for the great design.

@joshuaphillips1081 3 жыл бұрын

DUDE! That little diagram at that top with which part you are working on at each step is incredibly cool! Love that touch. You've got some fantastic graphics and transitions in your videos.

@sanjaydate 3 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the "where am i" pix. great idea !!!

@SeanPruitt42 3 жыл бұрын

Simple, elegant design. Nicely shot and paced. Great work!

@stevenorton8613 3 жыл бұрын

This is the 2nd video I've watched of yours and I'll repeat my comment from the 1st video. ""Sir, you HAVE talent!". Thank you for sharing and continuing to help inspire others. I love doing projects like this. I look forward to seeing what else you have done and will be doing in the future.

@biggestthreattoyourexistence 3 жыл бұрын

Router tables are so important. MUST HAVE tool.

@GradyRoy 2 жыл бұрын

Respect...FANTASTIC ingenuity!

@pr00009 3 жыл бұрын

amazing ideas come from simplicity itself

@nicholaskeep1605 8 ай бұрын

Exactly what I'm looking for and with the same router!

@zakkvanish3668 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving metrical measurements as well 👍

@jcevans16 Жыл бұрын

This dudes work is so flawless, he doesn't even create saw dust while cutting, great job! Its just what I've been looking for. I have like no budget at the moment but I have this same router. I also have an old model 91130 router table from harbor freight I lost 20 bucks on cause its junk, but I need a table I can use, so I'm going to make this one, thank you so much! now i just need the Ply wood, :{

@ryanv9297 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought that exact router about 3 weeks ago and I was just getting started on building a router table. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!

@kashel83 3 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for something like this for a while, and this is just perfect, thanks so much!

@DawgsChamp88 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos and your humor. I love your video editing skills too. You show us what you're making without going on and on like some do (it bugs me when they don't speed up the working parts or lower the sound when they're using their tools), I love that you show us where you're at with your added diagram in the corner (love this addition) and the finished product and how you use it. I have a small cordless trim router and have been debating on buying a big one and table. I have some scraps I can make something like this with. May just hold up on a big router for right now since my trim router does great. Thank you for your inspiration and creativity. You are awesome! Keep rockin it!

@trapqueen5584 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's perfectly amazing!

@pabloski1964 10 ай бұрын

Simple project, but as always, AWESOME. Thank you for sharing

@gtr4Him 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job Glen. I made a router table insert that sits inside my Ridgid table saw's gap when the rip fence is extended. Also made a fence attachment that hooks to the table saw fence and the opposite face is for the router. Works GREAT! Thanks for the videos and the ideas...