Comments on: The Router table – How to keep it simple, part 1 https://www.rpwoodwork.com/blog/2009/04/07/the-router-table-how-to-keep-it-simple-part-1/ inside the woodshop Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:57:08 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 By: Dining Table Dave https://www.rpwoodwork.com/blog/2009/04/07/the-router-table-how-to-keep-it-simple-part-1/#comment-2100 Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:57:08 +0000 http://www.rpwoodwork.com/blog/?p=362#comment-2100 Nice tool Rob. Nice picture at the top of the blog as well. I’m looking for some nice images like that oak oak trees for one of my furniture websites.

]]> By: Rob https://www.rpwoodwork.com/blog/2009/04/07/the-router-table-how-to-keep-it-simple-part-1/#comment-1782 Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:47:26 +0000 http://www.rpwoodwork.com/blog/?p=362#comment-1782 I agree. Basic quality outweighs features.

Rob

]]> By: bosch https://www.rpwoodwork.com/blog/2009/04/07/the-router-table-how-to-keep-it-simple-part-1/#comment-1707 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:40:13 +0000 http://www.rpwoodwork.com/blog/?p=362#comment-1707 it’s true that a lot of the times you don’t need all the extra features that come with a table. a good simple work space especially if it’s customized for you needs is the best option. good post.

]]> By: Rob https://www.rpwoodwork.com/blog/2009/04/07/the-router-table-how-to-keep-it-simple-part-1/#comment-942 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:26:10 +0000 http://www.rpwoodwork.com/blog/?p=362#comment-942 Mark,

Thanks for the comment. Yea, I think the key with jigs and fixtures is to put the effort and accuracy into the critical functional aspects.

A post on the fence is coming soon.

Rob

]]> By: Mark Mazzo https://www.rpwoodwork.com/blog/2009/04/07/the-router-table-how-to-keep-it-simple-part-1/#comment-940 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:03:40 +0000 http://www.rpwoodwork.com/blog/?p=362#comment-940 Rob,

Enjoying your blog.

I’m in agreement with you on the “keep it simple” approach to shop fixtures like the router table. While the myriad of positioning devices and space age materials for tops etc. are beneficial in their own right, I think it’s important to realize that much can be done with simple materials as well as a little care and ingenuity. Your router table is a perfect example. A simple no frills, flat top is a great solution (my table has an insert that I always have to fiddle with the keep level) and a micro-adjustable fence can be had with a clamp, a block of wood and some shims of paper!

I’m looking forward to see what your next installment entails.

–Mark

The Craftsman’s Path

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