Router Table....Unisaw

Henro · May 16, 2006

Scott,

That is a nice setup. I wonder though about having the router on the far left side, rather than the right side of the blade where I happened to put mine.

For anyone interested in putting routers in saw tables, here is a past thread:

Table saw / router table combination question

I'm gonna try to attach a photo of my setup (that I also posted in that thread) that let's me use my unifence to best advantage in combination with the router. (no unisaw here... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif ).

Edit: Attachement was a failure... /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Henro · May 16, 2006

Scott,

That is a nice setup. I wonder though about having the router on the far left side, rather than the right side of the blade where I happened to put mine.

For anyone interested in putting routers in saw tables, here is a past thread:

Table saw / router table combination question

I'm gonna try to attach a photo of my setup (that I also posted in that thread) that let's me use my unifence to best advantage in combination with the router. (no unisaw here... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif ).

Edit: Attachement was a failure... /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

BloomingtonMike · May 17, 2006

Thanks soo much for the pics!!!
I put my RT to the right and use two Unifence fences on the saw. Here are a couple of pictures. I went with a Porter Cable 7518 mounted in a Woodpecker PRL lift inside a downdraft cabinet mounted in an extension table I made. I also went with two cast iron tables to the left (square edge and factory rounded edge) I like it very much. More pics HERE and in the link in the sig of the shop. It have added a few tools since then as well.

BloomingtonMike · May 17, 2006

Thanks soo much for the pics!!!
I put my RT to the right and use two Unifence fences on the saw. Here are a couple of pictures. I went with a Porter Cable 7518 mounted in a Woodpecker PRL lift inside a downdraft cabinet mounted in an extension table I made. I also went with two cast iron tables to the left (square edge and factory rounded edge) I like it very much. More pics HERE and in the link in the sig of the shop. It have added a few tools since then as well.

scott_vt · May 17, 2006

Mornin Gizmo,
Thanks for the pics, and very nice setup by the way!
I only cleaned that outside edge up to square the surface to allow the auxillary router table to be mounted. When I attach my auxillary router fence to the unifence, I have the flexability of using that attachment.

I was looking at additional support to the left side of the saw number #1 and #2 I was always worried about pushing the unifence off to the right with a router bit sticking up through the table. If I installed the router table insert out on that right wing I was worried I would forget to lower my router bit /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I think they call it a senior moment /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I will try and get a pic of my aux router fence.

scott_vt · May 17, 2006

Mornin Gizmo,
Thanks for the pics, and very nice setup by the way!
I only cleaned that outside edge up to square the surface to allow the auxillary router table to be mounted. When I attach my auxillary router fence to the unifence, I have the flexability of using that attachment.

I was looking at additional support to the left side of the saw number #1 and #2 I was always worried about pushing the unifence off to the right with a router bit sticking up through the table. If I installed the router table insert out on that right wing I was worried I would forget to lower my router bit /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I think they call it a senior moment /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I will try and get a pic of my aux router fence.

scott_vt · May 17, 2006

Mornin Henro,
I love your roller table, anyone that ever cut a full size sheet of plywood by themselves can appreciate one of those /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I have made a smaller version, but nothing that elaborate!

scott_vt · May 17, 2006

Mornin Henro,
I love your roller table, anyone that ever cut a full size sheet of plywood by themselves can appreciate one of those /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I have made a smaller version, but nothing that elaborate!

scott_vt · May 17, 2006

Mornin Mike,
Once again thanks for the pics!!! When you get a chance, e-mail me your other address. Thanks. And nice setup!

scott_vt · May 17, 2006

Mornin Mike,
Once again thanks for the pics!!! When you get a chance, e-mail me your other address. Thanks. And nice setup!

Cliff_Johns · May 18, 2006

Gee, you guys have some impressive setups. I don't have my router table on my table saw. I built a serarate one. I admit I'm not sure I see the advantage of the table saw version. Perhaps someone would enlighten me.

However, for anyone thinking about router tables, I've found that a good 5 feet along the fence is really valuable and it allows you to use the router table as a edge jointer if you don't feel up to pulling out the jointer or the jack.

Cliff

Cliff_Johns · May 18, 2006

Gee, you guys have some impressive setups. I don't have my router table on my table saw. I built a serarate one. I admit I'm not sure I see the advantage of the table saw version. Perhaps someone would enlighten me.

However, for anyone thinking about router tables, I've found that a good 5 feet along the fence is really valuable and it allows you to use the router table as a edge jointer if you don't feel up to pulling out the jointer or the jack.

Cliff

BloomingtonMike · May 18, 2006

My setup allows me to use the Delta's table space for more than just the saw. It also allows me to use the unifence for the router as well. Also I already have the dust collection to the saw so it saved me another DC pipe run.

Dedicated router tables are awesome as well. I have the plans for Norm's table. I love that design.

BloomingtonMike · May 18, 2006

My setup allows me to use the Delta's table space for more than just the saw. It also allows me to use the unifence for the router as well. Also I already have the dust collection to the saw so it saved me another DC pipe run.

Dedicated router tables are awesome as well. I have the plans for Norm's table. I love that design.

scott_vt · May 19, 2006

Mornin Cliff,
Good to hear from you /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I wish I had enough space in my shop for a dedicated router table /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Not !

When I get that barn/ workshop built in Vt, well then maybe /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I really do like that extra table to the left for the support.

The wifes got me so busy this year getting the house ready for a family reunion that I dont have time for any woodworking projects /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

scott_vt · May 19, 2006

Mornin Cliff,
Good to hear from you /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I wish I had enough space in my shop for a dedicated router table /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Not !

When I get that barn/ workshop built in Vt, well then maybe /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif I really do like that extra table to the left for the support.

The wifes got me so busy this year getting the house ready for a family reunion that I dont have time for any woodworking projects /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

GeneD14 · May 19, 2006

( Gee, you guys have some impressive setups. I don't have my router table on my table saw. I built a serarate one. I admit I'm not sure I see the advantage of the table saw version. Perhaps someone would enlighten me.
)

I have had the router build into the table saw extention for several years now and for me the only advantage is space savings.
If I want to cut a large sheet of plywood I have to lower the router/move the router fence which destroys my set up for routing. Yes there are tricks to set back up quickly but it is still a hassle. If you have the extra room a separate table (like Norm has) is much more user friendly.

GeneD14 · May 19, 2006

( Gee, you guys have some impressive setups. I don't have my router table on my table saw. I built a serarate one. I admit I'm not sure I see the advantage of the table saw version. Perhaps someone would enlighten me.
)

I have had the router build into the table saw extention for several years now and for me the only advantage is space savings.
If I want to cut a large sheet of plywood I have to lower the router/move the router fence which destroys my set up for routing. Yes there are tricks to set back up quickly but it is still a hassle. If you have the extra room a separate table (like Norm has) is much more user friendly.

Henro · May 19, 2006

I admit I'm not sure I see the advantage of the table saw version. 

Cliff, for me I never really considered a stand alone router table.

Main reasons probably were that I had a nice amount of flat table space on my saw setup, and also had a very nice Delta Unifence on my saw. As also mentioned I had my dust collector piping right there as well.

In my case, I don't normally have to keep swinging back and forth between my saw blade and my router. I have a couple radial arm saws that I can use for cross cutting. And if I need to rip something that is not too wide, I can pop the delta fence off and put it back on in an instant, on the other side of the router bit...

I am really satisfied with my set up. Not that I do a lot of wood working, but to date I have never felt that I need a stand alone table for what I do.

Space savings was not a consideration for me, but I can see how that would be an advantage for some.

Henro · May 19, 2006

I admit I'm not sure I see the advantage of the table saw version. 

Cliff, for me I never really considered a stand alone router table.

Main reasons probably were that I had a nice amount of flat table space on my saw setup, and also had a very nice Delta Unifence on my saw. As also mentioned I had my dust collector piping right there as well.

In my case, I don't normally have to keep swinging back and forth between my saw blade and my router. I have a couple radial arm saws that I can use for cross cutting. And if I need to rip something that is not too wide, I can pop the delta fence off and put it back on in an instant, on the other side of the router bit...

I am really satisfied with my set up. Not that I do a lot of wood working, but to date I have never felt that I need a stand alone table for what I do.

Space savings was not a consideration for me, but I can see how that would be an advantage for some.