It is currently 28 Mar 2024, 19:21

"Traditional" router table

This is where we don't want anything but evidence of your finest wood butchering in all its glorious, and photograph laden glory. Bring your finished products or WIP's, we love them all, so long as there's pictures, and plenty of 'em!

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby Phil » 15 Jan 2022, 12:22

Ok, I just woke up and had a better look at your pics. :oops: :oops:

I see the pipe fitted at the back.
We don't stop woodworking because we grow old, we grow old because we stop woodworking!

https://www.instagram.com/phil_pretoria/
User avatar
Phil
Old Oak
 
Posts: 3499
Joined: 23 Jul 2014, 05:11
Location: Southern Africa 0054
Name: Phil

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby NickM » 16 Jan 2022, 09:17

Phil wrote:Ok, I just woke up and had a better look at your pics. :oops: :oops:

I see the pipe fitted at the back.


The fence has a pretty good dust extraction on it.

I was just thinking of making a hole in the back of the router compartment and making a 4” fitting (3D printed probably) for my dust extractor. I think I’ll just have a hose which splits into two with one going to the fence and one to the router compartment.
NickM
Nordic Pine
 
Posts: 905
Joined: 08 Dec 2020, 10:13
Name:

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby Phil » 16 Jan 2022, 09:54

It looks like a good fence, and also good to fit the dust extraction.

An old colleague (he supplied the magazine with the plans) also built the table and retro fitted the extraction to his fence. I might look at that as well.

NickM wrote:I was just thinking of making a hole in the back of the router compartment and making a 4” fitting (3D printed probably) for my dust extractor. I think I’ll just have a hose which splits into two with one going to the fence and one to the router compartment.


First have a look and see how much dust gets into the compartment, might not be worth it.
We don't stop woodworking because we grow old, we grow old because we stop woodworking!

https://www.instagram.com/phil_pretoria/
User avatar
Phil
Old Oak
 
Posts: 3499
Joined: 23 Jul 2014, 05:11
Location: Southern Africa 0054
Name: Phil

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby NickM » 28 Jan 2022, 09:22

I've been grabbing some occasional time in the workshop and have now made 6 out of the 10 drawers.

I've also made the door for the router compartment. I wondered about making it with a polycarbonate panel but I decided that I don't need to see what's going on and didn't;t have a large enough piece anyway, so I just went with painted ply to match the rest of my workshop.

As I've been rushing about I didn't take many photos - just this one showing the door stiles marked out:

IMG_0739.jpeg
(452.43 KiB)


...and this one showing the current state:

IMG_0747.jpeg
(580.56 KiB)


You might notice a blemish at the bottom of the right hand larger drawer. Whilst half asleep one morning before work, I drilled the finger hole at the bottom of the drawer. Infuriatingly dumb, but I decided I'd just patch the hole and leave it there as a reminder to be more careful. Here's a close up:

IMG_0747 (1).jpeg
(95.41 KiB)
NickM
Nordic Pine
 
Posts: 905
Joined: 08 Dec 2020, 10:13
Name:

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby NickM » 28 Jan 2022, 10:06

For a bit of fun, I also thought I'd have a bash at designing a "flange" (?) for dust extraction from the router compartment. I haven't done any 3D design for a while, but managed to come up with this on Fusion 360:

d1ce493b-abe1-4a9c-8074-284baf5dc85e.jpeg
(40.92 KiB)


I then printed it:

IMG_0748.jpeg
(648.04 KiB)


It came out pretty well but unfortunately the threads are too tight and bind up. My son tells me that the tolerances in Fusion 360 are too tight for 3D printed parts. I'll try sanding the threads to see if I can make it work or, failing that, will redesign and reprint one of the parts with a bit more slack in it.

In hindsight, I should also have used a less coarse thread pitch. I just used what Fusion 360 defaulted to.
NickM
Nordic Pine
 
Posts: 905
Joined: 08 Dec 2020, 10:13
Name:

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby Malc2098 » 28 Jan 2022, 10:49

Nice.
Malcolm
User avatar
Malc2098
Sequoia
 
Posts: 7208
Joined: 03 Jul 2016, 11:10
Location: Tiverton
Name: Malcolm

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby Cabinetman » 28 Jan 2022, 11:28

Yes very nice I wouldn’t know where to even begin on something like that ha ha, before you get the sandpaper out though just try a bit ofWD-40. Worth a try. Ian
Cabinetman
Old Oak
 
Posts: 3195
Joined: 11 Oct 2020, 07:32
Location: Lincolnshire Wolds + Pennsylvania
Name: Ian

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby Malc2098 » 28 Jan 2022, 11:59

Cabinetman wrote:Yes very nice I wouldn’t know where to even begin on something like that ha ha, before you get the sandpaper out though just try a bit ofWD-40. Worth a try. Ian



…or PTFE spray.
Malcolm
User avatar
Malc2098
Sequoia
 
Posts: 7208
Joined: 03 Jul 2016, 11:10
Location: Tiverton
Name: Malcolm

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby DaveL » 28 Jan 2022, 12:39

Malc2098 wrote:
Cabinetman wrote:Yes very nice I wouldn’t know where to even begin on something like that ha ha, before you get the sandpaper out though just try a bit ofWD-40. Worth a try. Ian



…or PTFE spray.
GT85 is my go to
Regards,
Dave
My tool kit is almost complete, only a few more to get.
User avatar
DaveL
Old Oak
 
Posts: 1917
Joined: 21 Jul 2014, 21:07
Location: Sudbury, Suffolk
Name: Dave

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby NickM » 28 Jan 2022, 13:11

Unfortunately I don't think any sort of lube is going to help. There just isn't enough clearance in the threads for 3D printing tolerances. I've adjusted the thread and will re-print. I'll report back in 20 odd hours...
NickM
Nordic Pine
 
Posts: 905
Joined: 08 Dec 2020, 10:13
Name:

Re:

Postby NickM » 28 Jan 2022, 13:12

DaveL wrote:GT85 is my go to


GT85 definitely smells the best
NickM
Nordic Pine
 
Posts: 905
Joined: 08 Dec 2020, 10:13
Name:

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby DaveL » 28 Jan 2022, 13:55

NickM wrote:
DaveL wrote:GT85 is my go to


GT85 definitely smells the best
Your not ment to sniff it
Regards,
Dave
My tool kit is almost complete, only a few more to get.
User avatar
DaveL
Old Oak
 
Posts: 1917
Joined: 21 Jul 2014, 21:07
Location: Sudbury, Suffolk
Name: Dave

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby NickM » 29 Jan 2022, 10:43

Success!

IMG_0749.jpeg
(589.54 KiB)


It's probably still a bit tight but this will only be screwed on once so it's fine.

It's not as rewarding as woodworking, but 3D design and printing is fun.
NickM
Nordic Pine
 
Posts: 905
Joined: 08 Dec 2020, 10:13
Name:

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby Malc2098 » 29 Jan 2022, 10:46

Nice job!
Malcolm
User avatar
Malc2098
Sequoia
 
Posts: 7208
Joined: 03 Jul 2016, 11:10
Location: Tiverton
Name: Malcolm

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby Andyp » 29 Jan 2022, 12:13

Wow! That must be so much fun to watch those bits being printed.
I do not think therefore I do not am.

cheers
Andy
User avatar
Andyp
Petrified Pine
 
Posts: 11718
Joined: 22 Jul 2014, 07:05
Location: 14860 Normandy, France
Name: Andy

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby 9fingers » 29 Jan 2022, 13:37

Andyp wrote:Wow! That must be so much fun to watch those bits being printed.


I think that is why a portion of me wants a 3D printer to watch parts grow.
However I don't think I want the hassle of fighting a CAD programme to model what I have in my head or a risk that the printed parts might not be strong enough for my application.
Bob
Information on induction motors here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dBTVXx ... sp=sharing
Email:motors@minchin.org.uk
User avatar
9fingers
Petrified Pine
 
Posts: 10038
Joined: 21 Jul 2014, 20:22
Location: Romsey Hampshire between Southampton and the New Forest
Name: Bob

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby Woodster » 29 Jan 2022, 14:58

Very nice job. I wish I had the space for even a badly made one! A mate gave me a small commercial one but I just didn’t have the space for it. If needs be it’s back to plan A, mounting it to a plate held in a workmate! :lol:
User avatar
Woodster
Old Oak
 
Posts: 2558
Joined: 26 Jan 2017, 13:17
Location: Dorset
Name:

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby NickM » 08 Feb 2022, 09:17

The final drawer (number 10) is finished!

IMG_0754.jpeg
(236.45 KiB)


IMG_0753.jpeg
(491.66 KiB)


Some of the drawers are a bit sticky. I'll give them a bit of wax but might need to take a shaving here and there to get them working nicely.
NickM
Nordic Pine
 
Posts: 905
Joined: 08 Dec 2020, 10:13
Name:

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby Andyp » 08 Feb 2022, 09:27

Very smart.
I do not think therefore I do not am.

cheers
Andy
User avatar
Andyp
Petrified Pine
 
Posts: 11718
Joined: 22 Jul 2014, 07:05
Location: 14860 Normandy, France
Name: Andy

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby AndyT » 08 Feb 2022, 09:57

That looks great.
Are you going to apply any finish or just let it acquire its own patina?
--------------
Andy
User avatar
AndyT
Old Oak
 
Posts: 2364
Joined: 23 Nov 2020, 19:45
Location: Bristol
Name: Andy

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby NickM » 08 Feb 2022, 10:16

AndyT wrote:That looks great.
Are you going to apply any finish or just let it acquire its own patina?


I think I'll give it a wipe over with some Danish oil which is what I put on my bench and another cabinet I made for the workshop.
NickM
Nordic Pine
 
Posts: 905
Joined: 08 Dec 2020, 10:13
Name:

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby Mike G » 08 Feb 2022, 10:25

Excellent project, Nick. Well done. I've enjoyed the joinery in this thread.

Where do your toes go when you're using it? ;)
User avatar
Mike G
Sequoia
 
Posts: 9834
Joined: 30 Jul 2014, 22:36
Location: Suffolk
Name:

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby Malc2098 » 08 Feb 2022, 10:59

Oh, yes!
Malcolm
User avatar
Malc2098
Sequoia
 
Posts: 7208
Joined: 03 Jul 2016, 11:10
Location: Tiverton
Name: Malcolm

Re: "Traditional" router table

Postby Phil » 11 Feb 2022, 08:59

That really looks great Nick :eusa-clap: :eusa-clap:

Mike G wrote:Where do your toes go when you're using it? ;)


That is a good question as my gap at the floor is only about 30mm and a real issue when I stand routing.
We don't stop woodworking because we grow old, we grow old because we stop woodworking!

https://www.instagram.com/phil_pretoria/
User avatar
Phil
Old Oak
 
Posts: 3499
Joined: 23 Jul 2014, 05:11
Location: Southern Africa 0054
Name: Phil

Previous

Return to Projects & WIP

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 15 guests