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Saturday, November 22, 2008
Is there such a thing as a straight forward woodworking project? Most of the time, I am thinking the answer is no. Unless you use a plan or work a design that is from a magazine, there is always some sort of embellishment that is needed in the workshop. I call this the "figure it out" mode of woodworking. this mode is where I usually am when I am in the workshop.
Chances are the project your in does not fit into a normal work pattern. Or, chances are the project you are working on does not fit on the standard tool. Ever have a large cut to make on the table saw and not have enough room? Ever have a large piece of stock that you needed to do something to and it does not fit on the router table? These are the situations in which you have to stop and figure out an alternative method of doing something. For the router table, sometimes our stock is bigger than the table. I have had several people call me and ask me how to do projects using a standard table. Sometimes the answer is to NOT use the table at all. Thats right, I said not to use the table. Large projects sometimes call for more radical ideas. For example, my last call was for fluting some big square columns on a router table. Most router tables do not have the widths available to make standard spaced flutes evenly on something that is wider than the table. You simply cannot set the fence that far. So whats the solution? In this case, forget the router table, create your own custom cutting surface. For larger projects that require a "one time only approach" I recommend going to your local home store and buying a big sheet of MDF. Take your router base plate and mark the mounting holes for your router. Drill those holes and them mark the center with your router. Cut out that center hole and then mount your router to the MDF. You now have a large work surface that can accommodate any size project. If you need a fixed fence you can simply use a straight (and square) piece of stock and clamp it to the table. Because your table is temporary you can write on it and mark off the settings you need right on the top. Measuring from the ends of the stock MDF will give you even settings for your fence. If you need flutes or cuts that are evenly spaced you can mark those with a ruler and draw them right on the top. Simply move your fence to line up with your pencil marks. When you are finished with your project, you can cut the MDF to size for something else or simply store it in the shop for another day. by: Router Table Depot 0 Comments 
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
This is a video of a machine for sale, but it does show you the basics of how a CNC machine works and operates. You can see the axis movements and get an idea of the precision that is available in these types of machines. You can read more about CNC router tables here. Labels: Video by: Router Table Depot 0 Comments
Monday, November 3, 2008
You can see more video and features of the Bench Dog Pro Max Table saw Extension Labels: Video by: Router Table Depot 0 Comments
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Of course you can still use traditional feather boards or hold down devices. Labels: Video by: Router Table Depot 0 Comments
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Another great video that inspires people to make their own router tables for their own custom applications. The video talks about T-track, and Miter track, which can find easily on our site. by: Router Table Depot 0 Comments
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