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As promised to CD - DIY Router Extention and Fence

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Sudsy

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Jet contractor saw with the stamped steel legs removed and replaced with an old kitchen cabinet. Locking wheels so I can roll it onto the driveway when I want to use it. Set up to use the shop vac as a dust collector.

 

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Router Table:

Corian scarfed from a neighbor kitchen reno (leftover sink cutout), framed with Poplar and bolted in place of one of the stamped steel wings.

 

Fence:

Poplar faced with Formica attached to the saws fence with c-clamps.

Featherboard system made of plywood and pine.

 

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Hitachi 3 1/4 plunge router recessed into the corian.

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Veritas micro adjustable lift kit

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Fence showing featherboard system and formica face to help the material slide along smoothly.

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I recently upgraded the featherboard system and still have to cut the notch to allow the shop vac to plug in to the top of the fence. I used clear Lexan for this to make it easier to see if it's clogging up.

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These last two shots show the back side of the fence that I've modified to act as a -0- clearance guide for the saw. Works great for cleaning up board edges.

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The whole thing was made as a stop gap until I bought a commercial model and is all materials from my scrap bin. Only took about an hour to assemble. The thing ended up working so well I never did bother getting a store bought one.

I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries --

and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am. ~ Crash Davis

 

Social Distancing since 1962

 

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