Really $ 8.00 dollars for a few pieces of plastic that might cost them 25 cents. They aren't diamonds ! Another reason I always look elsewhere before purchasing anything from Rockler!
If you are planning to do this upgrade, BE CAREFUL! I'm in the process of building it now, and in the spirit of "measure twice, cut once," I double checked the measurements given in the Woodworker's Journal article mentioned in the video, and found that the overall width and depth of my table frame are 23.5" x 17", and the base in the plans (#14 on their material list) is 25.75" x 17.75". Somewhere along the way, Rockler changed their standard router table. The Model No. in the article is 48426. I looked all over mine and couldn't find a model no. anywhere. I'm also skipping the rabbet joints for the three boxes. I think they're an unnecessary step and simple butt joints and a few dowels should be plenty strong for just sitting there. I also skipped the bit storage shelves. I don't fancy squatting down to scan through my bits. I already have a nice wall-mounted rack at eye height. I'm going to put hooks in there to hang various wrenches, jigs, and accessories.
Simple and well thought out design, not too many drawer runners to clog with that fine router dust and those bit holders look super convenient, no more skun knuckles pulling out stuck bits!
This feels less like an informative video, and more like an infomercial for Rockler. I expected a little more/better from Woodworkers Journal. Disappointing.
Woodworker's Journal is a magazine put out by Rockler Woodworking & Hardware store. So of course, they are going to showcase their own products, as well as other products they sell.
In this video, it's less about sharing ideas, and more about promoting Rockler products. So, I'm with you: there are cheaper solutions that are also better solutions.
Having your router enclosed in a box with a vacuum system drawing air from the top of the opening will encourage dust and wood chips to fall into and through your motor. Also a running router generates a lot of heat so enclosing it in a box like that will only serve to build up more heat limiting the air draw it needs for cooling since it's mainly drawing air from the top opening which air draw is already in competition with the air draw from the top side suction vent.A better system IMO would be to forget the enclosed box with the suction below and use this set up:www.amazon.com/Milescraft-1501-Dust-Router-Collection/dp/B083N5VZW8/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Router+table+dust+collection&link_code=qs&qid=1610719262&sourceid=Mozilla-search&sr=8-1&tag=mozilla-20 This set up has a small rubber shroud that goes around the bit. It catches nearly 100% of the dust that would normally fall into, through or past the router housing into the cabinet.You can still enclose the router in the cabinet just be sure you have venting holes for air draw and exhaust needed for adequate cooling. Why spend a $100.00 extra dollars on a box when you can just use the cabinet itself for enclosure. Another over rated , over priced Rockler Gimmick !
I agree I saw another vid where an experienced woodworker connected a four inch flexible dust tube over the bottom of the router so it could pull in clean air. The dust box is just for collection/containment; for extraction you need air flow not a vacuum right?
You can pick up the dust bucket at your local rockler location or at rockler.com. The new version is blue and already comes with the dust port on the back
The black strip that goes around the outside of the table sticks up slightly above the table so the wood sometimes sticks on it when it hits that edge? Is that how yours is too?
If you find this issue with your table, take a small block plane and gently shave off that little bit of edging that sticks up. same thing happened to mine and after two passes, it was perfect
Really $ 8.00 dollars for a few pieces of plastic that might cost them 25 cents. They aren't diamonds ! Another reason I always look elsewhere before purchasing anything from Rockler!
If you are planning to do this upgrade, BE CAREFUL! I'm in the process of building it now, and in the spirit of "measure twice, cut once," I double checked the measurements given in the Woodworker's Journal article mentioned in the video, and found that the overall width and depth of my table frame are 23.5" x 17", and the base in the plans (#14 on their material list) is 25.75" x 17.75". Somewhere along the way, Rockler changed their standard router table. The Model No. in the article is 48426. I looked all over mine and couldn't find a model no. anywhere.
I'm also skipping the rabbet joints for the three boxes. I think they're an unnecessary step and simple butt joints and a few dowels should be plenty strong for just sitting there. I also skipped the bit storage shelves. I don't fancy squatting down to scan through my bits. I already have a nice wall-mounted rack at eye height. I'm going to put hooks in there to hang various wrenches, jigs, and accessories.
Big improvement
Simple and well thought out design, not too many drawer runners to clog with that fine router dust and those bit holders look super convenient, no more skun knuckles pulling out stuck bits!
This feels less like an informative video, and more like an infomercial for Rockler. I expected a little more/better from Woodworkers Journal. Disappointing.
Woodworker's Journal is a magazine put out by Rockler Woodworking & Hardware store. So of course, they are going to showcase their own products, as well as other products they sell.
Thanks very much. I built it exactly to plan and it works very well indeed.
I've used MDf for my router bit storage and have never in 30 years had a bit stick in the hole.
In this video, it's less about sharing ideas, and more about promoting Rockler products. So, I'm with you: there are cheaper solutions that are also better solutions.
Good timing , for me. I plan to make a router table this winter. Thanks
Awesome work! Congrats,,,
Having your router enclosed in a box with a vacuum system drawing air from the top of the opening will encourage dust and wood chips to fall into and through your motor. Also a running router generates a lot of heat so enclosing it in a box like that will only serve to build up more heat limiting the air draw it needs for cooling since it's mainly drawing air from the top opening which air draw is already in competition with the air draw from the top side suction vent.A better system IMO would be to forget the enclosed box with the suction below and use this set up:www.amazon.com/Milescraft-1501-Dust-Router-Collection/dp/B083N5VZW8/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Router+table+dust+collection&link_code=qs&qid=1610719262&sourceid=Mozilla-search&sr=8-1&tag=mozilla-20
This set up has a small rubber shroud that goes around the bit. It catches nearly 100% of the dust that would normally fall into, through or past the router housing into the cabinet.You can still enclose the router in the cabinet just be sure you have venting holes for air draw and exhaust needed for adequate cooling. Why spend a $100.00 extra dollars on a box when you can just use the cabinet itself for enclosure. Another over rated , over priced Rockler Gimmick !
I agree I saw another vid where an experienced woodworker connected a four inch flexible dust tube over the bottom of the router so it could pull in clean air. The dust box is just for collection/containment; for extraction you need air flow not a vacuum right?
That doesn't look like it will work with a router lift.
Build it with my wife and it was a fun project that went very smooth and looks great
Hi Chris, its a suuuper idear 😀👍👍👍👍 greeting from Germany
A very interesting design. I’m working on a similar design for Rockler’s larger stand with a router table on top.
Very nice storage for the router supplies. Thanks.
Thanks for showing how & sharing that
great vid, Where can I get the metal box that the motor is in?
You can pick up the dust bucket at your local rockler location or at rockler.com. The new version is blue and already comes with the dust port on the back
The black strip that goes around the outside of the table sticks up slightly above the table so the wood sometimes sticks on it when it hits that edge? Is that how yours is too?
If you find this issue with your table, take a small block plane and gently shave off that little bit of edging that sticks up. same thing happened to mine and after two passes, it was perfect