I want to build a new router table top that will be attached to the extended rails of my BT3100. I am considering two materials for the top -- 3/4 inch baltic birch and 3/4 phenolic. In both cases, the top will be supported by an equal-sized sheet of 3/4 inch of MDF.
Birch: I know I can glue this to the MDF so that is not an issue. I am concerned about:
1) the possibility of voids (I know there are not supposed to be any.) under the router plate edges, and,
2) whether or not the plies of the baltic birch are solid enough to hold the leveling screws in the router plate edge.
Phenolic: I can purchase a phenolic top pre-cut for the JessEm plate, but my concerns are:
1) can the phenolic be glued down to the MDF, or can I just rely on its weight to hold it steady, and,
2) how does the phenolic machine? I will have to cut it down to fit my application and I want to route out two grooves for t-tracks.
As usual, the help from forum members will be much appreciated.
Thanks and regards, Steve
Birch: I know I can glue this to the MDF so that is not an issue. I am concerned about:
1) the possibility of voids (I know there are not supposed to be any.) under the router plate edges, and,
2) whether or not the plies of the baltic birch are solid enough to hold the leveling screws in the router plate edge.
Phenolic: I can purchase a phenolic top pre-cut for the JessEm plate, but my concerns are:
1) can the phenolic be glued down to the MDF, or can I just rely on its weight to hold it steady, and,
2) how does the phenolic machine? I will have to cut it down to fit my application and I want to route out two grooves for t-tracks.
As usual, the help from forum members will be much appreciated.
Thanks and regards, Steve
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