I can’t believe I built this as a newbie woodworker! Revisiting my router table build

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  • @DIYMontreal
    @DIYMontreal  Рік тому +5

    Router Table Plans available here: www.diymontreal.com/product/router-table-and-cabinet-plans/

    • @Caleb-fe2dl
      @Caleb-fe2dl Рік тому

      what did the whole build cost you roughly?

  • @tonyborzumato8510
    @tonyborzumato8510 2 місяці тому +3

    Hi Marie. Great build. The dowels to clamp down the T-Track is genius! 25 years of hobby woodworking and I'd never considered that. Just goes to show you...

  • @crescentworks6855
    @crescentworks6855 Рік тому +3

    That dowel trick is ❤‍🔥! Good work!

  • @Codeyellow
    @Codeyellow Рік тому +2

    Ha! I used this video a reference when I was new and building a router table. Yours is the only video that gave information on where to put the t track. Everyone else skipped over that and I was stumped. So thank you!

  • @patriciasheerin838
    @patriciasheerin838 Рік тому +8

    I have been watching your channel for years, and I think I have watched every post. Thank you for your ideas and inspiration. My router table was based on this design. Keep posting, I love your channel!! Patricia from USA.

  • @andiedonahue9400
    @andiedonahue9400 Рік тому +11

    Wow! I just discovered your channel! This is the first of your videos I have watched, and I am subscribing! I’m a 63 year old grandma and just started woodworking last fall, so I’m a super-newbie! Thank you so much for your straightforward, uncluttered verbal delivery and for NOT over explaining everything! I’m encouraged and I’ll continue to watch!

  • @mitchblackmore5230
    @mitchblackmore5230 Рік тому +21

    It's videos like this that make me feel like I can actually do more than what I normally think I can do. So clearly presented that it takes the fear out of trying something like this. Well done.

  • @archiem6323
    @archiem6323 Рік тому +7

    I can believe it. You are the best at what you do. 🙋🏻‍♀️ Great videos.

  • @WPGinfo
    @WPGinfo Рік тому +1

    Clear, concise and to the point. Thanks.

  • @norm5785
    @norm5785 Рік тому +2

    Wow five years. Very nice router table build. Thank you for sharing your awesome project with us today. Stay warm, safe, happy and healthy. From Henrico County Virginia

  • @shayroche
    @shayroche Рік тому +4

    I've just come across your site, and I can honestly say you're one of the best for explaining in detail how to make projects,I will continue to view your site and learn from you,unfortunately I've a very small shed which I use to make things,mainly garden seats garden chairs and other small items. I'm glad I've come across your site, regards Shay from Dublin in Ireland

  • @kenrogers375
    @kenrogers375 Рік тому +3

    It was fun seeing old footage, thanks for sharing. I need to finally start my router table build!

  • @adrianlouviere7650
    @adrianlouviere7650 Рік тому +4

    Great instruction! Subscribed. Have a great day.

  • @Sebastopolmark
    @Sebastopolmark Рік тому +2

    GREAT job Marie. A testament to you and the pocket screws! !! !!!

  • @stretch3736
    @stretch3736 Рік тому +1

    woohoo...I bought all the plans and I am almost finished building this project. I have a Jessem lift and I can't wait to start using this table!

  • @dennisfahlstrom2515
    @dennisfahlstrom2515 Рік тому

    Marie, I recently discovered your YT page and enjoy your projects a lot. I have a small 10.5V Bosch drill I got years ago and while most of my cordless tools are now Milwaukee I still grab that little Bosch for most of my projects that don’t require loads of torque. Unfortunately it’s been discontinued but they do offer a small kit for under $100 US on Amazon that has both a small 12V impact driver, a small 12V drill, a charger, and 2 batteries. It’s not brushless but their brushless kit with the same stuff is 50% higher. I’d highly recommend this kit for the size and value. Bosch tools are quite reliable as well.
    Keep up your fine projects. You do them well and aren’t afraid to admit a mistake which gives your videos that much more an air of integrity.

  • @jewdd1989
    @jewdd1989 Рік тому +2

    You did a fabulous job with that, it’s one router table I’ve watched and rewatched many times. Good job, I’d love more shop projects

  • @laurielyon7740
    @laurielyon7740 3 дні тому

    Wow!
    Great job. Very much enjoy your videos and so subscribed a while back.
    I plan on building this cabinet now that you’ve provided the plans, not to mention the inspiration.
    Also…….it’s so satisfying that you display what you’re building at the BEGINNING of your clip. When UA-cam presenters don’t do that, letting me know what they’re creating, they loose me from the get-go.
    And very nice to have a Canadian presenter, too. From that comment, you’ll easily guess on which side of the border I reside!

  • @dgoddard
    @dgoddard Рік тому +5

    Right after I started woodworking again, I ran across your first video on this. It inspired me to design and build one almost exactly like it. I use it all the time and it's held up great. So thanks!

  • @mikeguyonYT
    @mikeguyonYT Рік тому

    hey Marie; I have a plumber/pipe fitter friend and asked him why my converted garage wasn't heating well. the first think he said was was my piping for cold air duck and heat ducks the same size in volume.
    they weren't so i made them the same size and the problem was fixed. So I make sure what ever size hose volume that is extracting the dust, the hole volume for the intake air was equal.
    I enjoy your work.

  • @maitajack
    @maitajack Рік тому

    Absolument brillante idée des goujons pour coller les rails. Merci de décrire les erreurs et leurs corrections. Votre diction en anglais est impeccable. Je réussis à tout comprendre même l'humour subtile et intelligent de certains commentaires. Bravo et soyez fière de vous.

  • @justMikeKplwd
    @justMikeKplwd Рік тому +1

    I built this as well must be close to 5 years. I was a newbie too. Turned out great! Still going strong!!

  • @thewoodworkersjourney3314
    @thewoodworkersjourney3314 Рік тому +3

    Really nice build, Marie, your channel continues to be an inspiration to me.

  • @anthonylorbach9365
    @anthonylorbach9365 Рік тому

    Proof that you were destined for this. I expect my sophomore efforts to be pretty laughable. Loved the build, and loved the after-inclusions.

  • @sonofsandwiches6892
    @sonofsandwiches6892 Рік тому

    Been looking for a comprehensive router table build. I love that no special tools are required, but will def. get the Kreg drawer slide jigs. Plans downloaded!

  • @MarroktheWarrior
    @MarroktheWarrior 11 місяців тому

    I am looking at building a table of my of my own and you are the FIRST person i have watched (and ive watched a lot) that has said how far from the base plate you put the miter or t track! So thanks!!!

  • @doneldridge202
    @doneldridge202 Рік тому +1

    Another excellent video! You have outstanding common sense with a high level of intelligence to back it up. But the most beautiful attribute you have is the ability to physically translate your thought into really exceptional end product. I am really enjoying your channel!!! Thank you for honestly sharing yourself with us!

  • @harryshaw4998
    @harryshaw4998 Рік тому +1

    I made this router table and I love the heck out of it!! You did super job !

  • @phasemargin
    @phasemargin 10 місяців тому

    Good insights on dust collection strategies. The power switch on the door allows for 1-2 more drawers, nice combination of space. I made a conceptually similar router table and am now thinking to take it apart to improve the dust collection and maybe a few more of the many goodies in your design - thank you!

  • @hobbyetest
    @hobbyetest Рік тому +4

    Ciao... complimenti, sei bravissima

    • @hobbyetest
      @hobbyetest Рік тому

      Hello ... I sent you an email, check your mail

  • @PatchworxStudios
    @PatchworxStudios Рік тому

    Did almost the same with more special functions and safeties and diy routerlift. Most useful mashine till today.

  • @clutteredchicagogarage2720
    @clutteredchicagogarage2720 Рік тому

    Since you mentioned how it's a pain to move big sheets of plywood, I thought I'd share how I do it. My car is just a little 2-door hatchback, but I made sure to buy it with roof rails so I could install a roof rack. I installed a pretty cheap aftermarket roof rack with just 2 bars that run parallel to the front of the car.
    When I transport long dimensional lumber, I just ratchet-strap it directly to the cross bars of my roof rack with small ratchet straps (the kind WITHOUT the hooks). This works really well. I can move ~ 18 2x4s on top of my car at a time. I built a tree house for my daughter over the summer and hauled a pretty sizable stack of 4x4s, 2x12s and 2x4s on top of my car in a single trip.
    For moving 4x8 sheets of plywood, I built what's essentially a very large palette that I strap onto my roof rack. I then have a system where I slide the 4x8 sheets onto the palette and then clamp then down with some big bolts plus so cross-rails made out of ~ 1x3 hardwood stock (from some hardwood bed slats that I scavenged).
    Even though I have a small car, I can move multiple sheets of plywood and/or a pretty sizable pile of lumber on top of my car with my roof rack. It was definitely worth the time that I spent to install the roof rack and build a special sheet-goods-pallete with integrated hold-down clamps that I made out of scrap dimensional lumber and bed slats.

  • @didz2064
    @didz2064 Рік тому

    After searching every router table on UA-cam, I built your yours. I put plexiglass in the door so I can see how the dust collection is working, and put the pocket screw holes on the outside of the cabinet (so they bite into the wood correctly). I put the power switch on the right hand side and fed the wires out the back and along the side. For the fence, I found a new/never used Woodpecker fence at a yard sale. Love my/your router table!

    • @xMrSilver99x
      @xMrSilver99x 8 місяців тому

      Am I missing something with the insert plate? Is it help just by the weight of the router and not secure somehow to the table? I saw the leveling feet but dont understand how they also keep the plate from bobbing from any kickback. Curious is you did the same with your build, thanks

    • @didz2064
      @didz2064 8 місяців тому +1

      ​@@xMrSilver99xjust the weight of the router will keep it in place. Plus the fence will also prevent it from moving. It hasn't been a problem at all.

    • @xMrSilver99x
      @xMrSilver99x 8 місяців тому

      Thank you!

  • @clutteredchicagogarage2720
    @clutteredchicagogarage2720 Рік тому +2

    This is SUCH a great build. Your dust collection setup is exceptional. I really appreciate your practical approach to wood working. Some other wood workers would spend 3x more time joining the drawers with all-wood jointery rather than brad nails + pocket screws. For shop furniture, I think the simplicity of brad nails + pocket screws makes more sense.
    I don't have the time now to build a router table, and I REALLY need to first start with other projects to declutter my garage workshop, but I hope to build a similar router table some day.
    I'm going to have to rewatch this some time to pick up some of your little clamping and alignment techniques for cabinets. I've seen some of these, but not all of them.

    • @DIYMontreal
      @DIYMontreal  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, appreciate the feedback! Good luck with the decluttering and hope you get around to building this one day. It's a great addition.

  • @tlull
    @tlull Рік тому

    I wanted to build your table since you made it. I saved your video. Can't believe it's been 5 years. Christmas 2022 I finally bought the router lift ànd all the other gadgets I needed for the build. Hope to get started soon.

    • @ridley8340
      @ridley8340 2 місяці тому +1

      So did you build it?

    • @tlull
      @tlull 2 місяці тому +1

      @ridley8340 I started it in March of 2023. Ever since then I had to work 6 days a week. Leaving work at the end of October so I will have a chance to finish it I can't wait

  • @DJ-yj1vg
    @DJ-yj1vg Рік тому

    That is a brilliant design. router bit drawers, enclosed, one piece fence

  • @juvelito21
    @juvelito21 5 місяців тому

    Awesome! I really liked your dust collector DIY job. We really need one in our furniture shop. I watched until the end and listen to every bit of instruction your were sharing. Thanks for this informative video. Kudos to your future woodworking jobs!

  • @rogerwoods1351
    @rogerwoods1351 Рік тому +1

    nice work lady, that looks great

  • @marlinstudio.
    @marlinstudio. Рік тому +1

    Great video. To clean up any rough edges ie the cable hole. Use a round over it in the trim router.

  • @paulschwartz6074
    @paulschwartz6074 Рік тому

    Thank you fir another great video. I really appreciate how you keep everything -- technique, instruction, editing, etc. -- super clear and accessible. Also like your little dabs of humor.

  • @joseramoncontreras6163
    @joseramoncontreras6163 Рік тому +1

    LOVED IT!!! 😁

  • @bobstokes4457
    @bobstokes4457 Рік тому

    I liked the design of your router table so I decided to build it. SO - I bought a Jessem Master fence II, a Master lift II. Had to downsize the plans because how the Jessem fence is attached. I got to the part of fasten the T track with Weldbond the bottle says it bonds to a lot of stuff, but one of the exceptions is metal. So I decided to go with the JB 5 minute epoxy. Your clamping setup using a a wood dowel is fantastic! I have the top routed, T-Track glued, soon I will be on to making the cabinet. Thanks for the helpful info.

  • @FranksDIY
    @FranksDIY Рік тому

    I can honestly say every project I ever made I can go back and say I should have done it this way that way ETC ETC lol. This is because we learn as we go. I do have a split fence and you are right. the amount of times I've used it I think once I replace the fence I'll eliminate that feature . nice job

  • @makernova8160
    @makernova8160 Рік тому +1

    Good timing! I've been looking at different router table build ideas lately. The plywood under the melamine is smart! Thanks for the inspiration and ideas. I'll definitely be using them when I get around to building mine!

  • @thewolf3530
    @thewolf3530 Рік тому

    I love the way you work and the way you plan things gooooooood job 👍👍👍

  • @BadSpock
    @BadSpock Рік тому

    Great video. One point on router lifts that I didn't realize for a while... some routers can be adjusted from above the table without a router lift. You just have to drill a hole for the wrench to go through. My Bosch router is able to do that.

  • @Mr.Stacey-L-SCC
    @Mr.Stacey-L-SCC Рік тому

    Thanks for this. It took a lot of the mystery out of router tables and lifts for me.

  • @chrismoore6359
    @chrismoore6359 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for this! It's really helpful and insightful for those that are learning when you update and reflect on previous builds like this!

  • @donburns9270
    @donburns9270 Рік тому

    Excellent Job I'm impressed. Very inspiring.

  • @judyl.761
    @judyl.761 Рік тому

    This really is spectacular and very well done!

  • @oxonian4518
    @oxonian4518 Місяць тому

    Congrats! OMG an awesome project. Really inspired me! Cheers

  • @jeffmason398
    @jeffmason398 Рік тому

    Thanks Marie, This is the build video i keep referencing. No lazer cut templates. Just guide boards and a trim bit. I'll be adding a similar hardwood boarder. I think it's funny you have the Rockler lift in Montreal and i have a JessEm in Jersey. Also immediately impressed with the clamping dowels. Good work. :")

  • @glennirwin4710
    @glennirwin4710 Рік тому +1

    yes, it is awesome.

  • @stretchhurion6702
    @stretchhurion6702 Рік тому

    Nicely done you have given me some ideas for mine how ever I want to add mine to my Table saw to give me a bigger aera for cutting larger sheets

  • @timothycreasy2161
    @timothycreasy2161 Рік тому

    Interesting to revisit a project that you did in the past, and see what you might change to make it work better for yourself.
    And you made that early in your career too,... Impressive 👍

  • @joelongstaff7601
    @joelongstaff7601 Рік тому

    Great build thanks for sharing. I enjoy building furniture and cabinetry as a hobby now that I'm retired. As a carpenter I learned ,long ago, to build router tables to take two routers as in my home shop. When doing mortice and tenens or rail and style work I can set each router up and make peace's as I do assembly, saving a great deal of time and frustration. Yet I never see cabinet makers talk about the value of building such tables. Mine holds two 3 1/4 hp routers. Have you seen them? Thanks and God Bless.

  • @dougstrock7971
    @dougstrock7971 7 місяців тому

    A recommendation to make the drawers slide easier that is a very old trick. Take Dove soap (or any bar soap), and rub it on the surfaces of the slots and on the drawer slides. It works like magic and if it starts to wear off, just apply more. Any smooth wooden drawer will slide much easier. Works great on dresser drawers in the house.

  • @IEnjoyCreatingVideos
    @IEnjoyCreatingVideos Рік тому

    Great job on the router table build Marie! Thanks for always sharing with us!💖👍😎JP

  • @johnmurray8267
    @johnmurray8267 11 місяців тому +1

    Do the Plans come with Metric for us Australians 😎🇦🇺🇦🇺 love your very educational videos, terrific to see and well explained. 🥇

  • @patrickguyot1290
    @patrickguyot1290 Рік тому

    Its definitly a very smart looking router table,welldone❤

  • @nerknerk8834
    @nerknerk8834 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video. I am building a roll around kitchen island and picked up a few pointers that I will use in the next week or so.

  • @longfinger
    @longfinger Рік тому

    I built your router table a few years ago and absolutely love it! It's a great design! Thanks!

  • @armandog9582
    @armandog9582 Рік тому

    excellent work 👍 👏 👌 thank you for sharing your wisdom I loved it. ❤❤❤

  • @fabianprioux1136
    @fabianprioux1136 Рік тому

    long time since i wish to build one and you have inspired me even more . Great build , awesome workshop .. Bravo !!

  • @jimhammell187
    @jimhammell187 Рік тому

    Nice job as I watched I said you're gonna need an intake on the cabinet for dust collection- yeah I ended doing the same on mine after some thought

  • @varosolo78
    @varosolo78 Рік тому +2

    I found you channel recently, and I love your videos. Keep it up! 😊

  • @hydroponikstuttgart4515
    @hydroponikstuttgart4515 Рік тому

    You could chamfer your fence a bit on the bottom side, so saw dust has a place to go and dont mess up precise cuts. (Same concept as some miter saw fences or table saw sleds). Great Video, cheers

  • @havsum206
    @havsum206 Рік тому

    Great video and idea - revisiting the project. Super helpful to learn what went well, what you'd do differently and your overall take on how it all went together. Thanks for investing the time!!

  • @JD-8-1971
    @JD-8-1971 5 місяців тому

    Hint if you build a cabinet on a work bench..... Remove the drawers before lowering to the floor. Takes off some of the weight, plus you can hold the front edge.

  • @patrickarchuleta9594
    @patrickarchuleta9594 Рік тому

    Does the pro lift accept all routers thanks for info your work is second to none.

  • @paulcooper9187
    @paulcooper9187 Рік тому

    Thank you, that helps a lot as I am just in the process of installing a router table into a work top. This gives me the possibility of expanding that. I must admit I laughed out loud, at the all too familiar problem of getting heavy builds off the workbench.

  • @Yawles
    @Yawles Рік тому

    Nice design. I liked how you built your cabinets when I watched the original video. I loosely followed your experience when I built mine. Well done.

  • @gnlman
    @gnlman Рік тому

    Great job and great build. Thank you for sharing

  • @bradboyer1381
    @bradboyer1381 11 місяців тому

    What I'm really interested in here is your dust collector itself. Do you describe elsewhere about what you selected, why, how it's been holding up, evolved, etc.?

  • @williamellis8993
    @williamellis8993 Рік тому +1

    That was a great build, Marie. Woodpeckers also makes a great router lift (That's what I have).
    Bill

    • @DIYMontreal
      @DIYMontreal  Рік тому

      Right! How could I forget them 👍

  • @mymemeplex
    @mymemeplex Рік тому +1

    at 24:26 the router bit starts to wander upwards. I've had this happen with my janky diy lift as well, but figured because I didn't secure the router well enough to the car jack I used as a lift it got sucked up.(I figured the car jack is supposed to stop the car going down, but maybe there's no reason for it to stop it going up). But it seems pro router lifts suffer from the same problem?
    I'm already considering several changes to my design, your airflow experiments helped a lot, thanks.

  • @tielkgate
    @tielkgate Рік тому

    This router table looks a lot like Norm Abram's classic router table, and that's a good thing. I really like how you put your project together. I watched your original 3 part video series, and either group is good for this project. You've done a great job here. Keep-em coming. 😎😎😎😎
    Lowell
    🤠

  • @crescentworks6855
    @crescentworks6855 Рік тому

    I really like how you did the levelling from underneath! Haven't seen that before, definitely going to do that.

  • @garymcquay9999
    @garymcquay9999 10 місяців тому

    Impressive, thank you.

  • @burtgraham3689
    @burtgraham3689 Рік тому

    well done and explained

  • @beverlynew5611
    @beverlynew5611 Рік тому

    Awesome build Marie! I almost have mine done! Thanks for your help! Keep up the great work!

    • @DIYMontreal
      @DIYMontreal  Рік тому +1

      Awesome! Hope the plans make finishing the cabinet a little easier! ;)

    • @beverlynew5611
      @beverlynew5611 Рік тому

      @@DIYMontreal They already have! Got the runners placed from your screen shot and now I am off to do the drawer fronts! Did you build the cabinet door firts?

  • @laurentmetro
    @laurentmetro Рік тому +1

    Magnifique!

  • @davidmeyer9204
    @davidmeyer9204 Рік тому

    Thank You!

  • @andyboxish4436
    @andyboxish4436 Рік тому

    Sick project. Nice work!

  • @MCsCreations
    @MCsCreations Рік тому

    Fantastic work, Marie! Really well done!!! 😃
    I still need to decide how I'm going to build mine... But yours looks amazing!
    Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

  • @2tall47
    @2tall47 Рік тому

    wow where did the time go?
    it is crazy.
    great job! keep up the great work
    you are an inspiration.

  • @MGzzMusic
    @MGzzMusic 2 місяці тому

    Great build!

  • @w9jim
    @w9jim Рік тому +1

    Well done!

  • @MG-vo7is
    @MG-vo7is 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @1steelcobra
    @1steelcobra Рік тому

    An alternative for that compact driver is a 90 degree driver adapter. DeWalt makes one for ~$20 that managed to rate pretty well with Project Farm against a $60 one by Milwaukee.

  • @DjBounce60
    @DjBounce60 Рік тому +1

    Have you drawn up the plans for just the cabinet yet? I already have all the router table top parts but really like your cabinet design.

  • @lwooly2
    @lwooly2 Рік тому +2

    Check your local pawn shops, I found the same mini drill complete with extra batteries and charger.

  • @docprune9922
    @docprune9922 Рік тому

    It's equally hard to believe you have a SawStop without the router insert!

  • @mellymel1100
    @mellymel1100 Рік тому

    Some very smart tips! Giving you a like and follow. Thank you!

  • @justpassinthrough7
    @justpassinthrough7 8 місяців тому +1

    Very Cool!

  • @tectonico3d173
    @tectonico3d173 Рік тому +2

    When cutting aluminum. Did you use in the mitter saw a wood blade? Great video thanks

    • @DIYMontreal
      @DIYMontreal  Рік тому +2

      Yes I did. Kept the blade that's always on there.

  • @jigsey.
    @jigsey. Рік тому +1

    Wow 5 years I've been here from the first video 😂 we could be practically married by now 🤣🤣

  • @rick91443
    @rick91443 Рік тому

    I will probably be watching this OVER AND OVER while planning and building my new table. AM ALWAYS JEALOUS AS (four letter word,) when seeing all the great stuff available in N.America; grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Will see who can deliver to me in France the router lift plate but am wondering whether to buy the big Triton Router(to use on other projects when not fixed under the table,) or the models available in Germany, specifically designed for a router table? Do you take questions? You may even answer me in French, lol....cheers..rr Normandy, France

  • @vernsteinbrecker3759
    @vernsteinbrecker3759 Рік тому

    Nice build

  • @papascruffy
    @papascruffy Рік тому

    Very nice 👍