i need some input on router tables

[fz1boxer]

diving into doing some simple projects and want to get a good router table.
any rep's from the professionals here would be helpful.
thanks

 

[crippen]

If you’re working with smaller pieces the bosh table at HD or Lowe’s for $199 is a good little table. If you are working with larger stock and/or think you might turn some larger bits, building a substantial table might be your best bet. A router table is essentially a flat board with a hole cut in it. If you like building stuff taking on a router table build can be a fun project and there are tons of plans and videos on line. If you would rather just get to routing that Bosh is a good buy.

That being said....if you are going to buy a table and 199 sounds cheap, then buy the biggest, heaviest one you can afford. Same goes for the router.

 

[Constitution Hour]

Hard to go wrong with a Kreg https://www.kregtool.com/store/c35/router-table-systems/p141/precision-benchtop-router-table/ I purchased this one years ago. I promptly removed the top and built it into my table saw cabinet for an all in one station.

 

[crippen]

Woodpeckers tools make great products.

https://www.toolnut.com/woodpeckers...2iwcNqXNQ467TySz7zPVN9vfMpDyhgxIaAsh9EALw_wcB

This one is a good buy and a nice table at $299
https://www.rockler.com/rockler-high-pressure-laminate-router-table-fence-stand-and-phenolic-plate

And I second that Kreg makes good stuff as well

 

[fz1boxer]

i have read good things about both,my space is limited for now.most everything i will be doing should be able to be handled by a smaller table.thanks for the input on both.

 

[DADI03]

Do you already have a router? If so I would build my own table if doing anything of size. The small aluminum ones you buy in a store aren't very stable

 

[boneboy96]

Jessem for the win.

 

[furious]

I built one out of 1 inch MDF. You can get the featherboards on Ebay.


I built it to run trim. But I've been using it for all sorts of things since then. Matter of fact, I'm about to use it today for a project.

 

[Bellman2]

Try www.rockler.com, they have a large variety and sizes. I do wood work and the ones at Lowe's ECT are to flimsy. Get something sturdy, you won't be disappointed

 

[fz1boxer]

my budget for router and table i want to limit to 600-700,but with space considerations and mobility.