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    Build a Router Table

    Matt Kenney highlights the signature features of his stand-alone router table.

    Author Headshot By Matt Kenney Aug 07, 2012

    In this introductory episode, Matt Kenney runs you through the signature elements of his router table.

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    Videos in the Series

    • Build a Router Table

      August 7, 2012

      Matt Kenney highlights the signature features of his stand-alone router table.

    • Episode One: Build the Base Cabinet

      How to Build the Base Cabinet for a Router Table

      August 7, 2012

      Learn how to construct a rigid base and a simple MDF cabinet.

    • Build Drawers for a Router Table

      August 7, 2012

      Learn how to assemble simple MDF drawers with false fronts and full-extension slides.

    • Episode Three: Tabletop Support Structure

      Build a Tabletop Support Structure

      August 7, 2012

      Use strong, simple dowel joinery to construct a maple support structure for your router table's top.

    • Building a Router-Table Top

      August 7, 2012

      Watch this video to learn how to build a solid, smooth top for your router table.

    • Episode Five: Build the Fence

      Build a Router-Table Fence

      August 7, 2012

      Here's how to construct an accurate fence with specialized cam clamps for your router table.

    • Basic Wiring for a Router Table

      August 7, 2012

      Learn how to wire your router table for single-switch activation of both your router and dust collection.

    • Episode Seven: Basic Techniques

      August 7, 2012

      Learn a whole host of basic router table techniques, including how to accurately set bit height, making zero-clearance fence inserts, and how to tackle tricky end grain routing.

    • Episode Eight: Advanced Techniques

      August 7, 2012

      Amp up your router table skills with advanced lessons on routing curved drawer fronts and how to build a super-safe bit guard.

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    1. user-7165209 | Dec 26, 2020 10:42am | #1

      I just finished building this router table, thank you Mr Kenney, Mr Richards, and FWW for the great videos and drawings - I learned so much from this project! I went "full hog" and cut mortise and tenons for the table top support structure (first experience with mortise and tenons), but got lazy at the end and didn't laminate the top surface. I love my new router table, thanks again!

      1. user-7848843 | Apr 28, 2021 03:35pm | #2

        Nice job brother

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