Router Table - Part 4

This is the final part of my router table setup. All of the wood parts are in place, and now it is time to mount a router.  See Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 to catch up.

First step is router selection. My shop router is a Sears Craftsman combo kit (fixed and plunge bases) and it is perfectly functional. But I did not want to have to swap out router bases whenever I wanted to swap projects. This means I need a dedicated router for this table.  I spent a bunch of time researching and finially decided on a Bosch 2-1/4 HP Variable-Speed Router. With Amazon Prime, I got it delivered in two days.

This particular router is setup to handle being mounted in a cabinet and the adjustment knob can be adjusted from the underside with a small wrench (included).

First step was drill four holes in my router table-top. This will allow me to use the included machine screws to attach the router to the top.

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Note the adjustment hole has not been drilled. My cordness ran out of juice before I could drill that one.

Next up I did the test fit of the base. It will have to be removed because I have to drill that adjustment hole.

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Here is a top view showing the recessed machine screws. The pencil circle is where the adjustment hole will go.

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After my drill's batteries charged, I could drill that final hole and permanent mount the router base.

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This is how I will make fine adjustments from the table top.

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Here is the router in the base with a straight cutting bit installed.

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And here is my first test pass.  That is just a scrap piece of pine I had in the garage, but I am pleased with how well it worked.

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There are only a couple of adjustments I am going to make and none are required. For one - I am going to add a couple of handles to the cabinet base. It is tricky to move around  as it sits.  I am also going to figure out the power. Either by installing a switch that controls both the router and a vacume or by figuring out how to route the power cable out the side or back of the cabinet.

I hope these posts have been helpful and gives some ideas to others looking to build a router table for themselves.