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The Old one “evolved” from a design from WOOD magazine (I think), about 12 years ago. Designed to fit my Ryobi R150 (¼” collet), it was before the advent of insert rings and before base plates were available in Oz. I quickly discovered that I needed to enclose it to control the dust. I also wanted to power it so the Shopvac and router switched together. The end result has served me well.
It normally has a 1/8” roundover bit installed, but also with straight bits for jig slots etc.
The biggest disadvantage was the hassle of changing bits – screwdriver removal of the router. As well, I wanted more table depth behind the bit for dados, and a wider table surface.
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Enter BT3Central.com – I was alerted to the availability of the new Triton MOF001 1400W ½” router (smaller brother of my TRA001 2400W)!
This new Table (23” x 27-1/2”), fits all my requirements.
- Above table bit changes courtesy of Triton.
- I plan to use it only with ¼” shank bits. I have no need for inserts, so the router is “permanently” attached to the table – no base “plate”.
- Enlarged (for me) Table top: laminated MDF – 3/8” on 5/8”. A hole is cut in the 5/8” to fit the router (without the OEM 3/8” base plate) and the plunge spring removed. The bit hole was cut with my “largest” (planned) 45° bevel bit. 3 coats of clear acrylic (top and bottom), then 4 coats Johnson’s wax.
- Great below-table DC courtesy of Triton.
- Simple front cover for cleaning.
The “New” fence is split because I find it more useful. I say “new” but it was built for my larger table before I replaced it with a UHMW fence – nothing like recycling.
OLD table:
New one, WIP - LOML seemed to think this was worthy of a pic
New one: Door is plywood, attached with "Amazing" magnets.
It normally has a 1/8” roundover bit installed, but also with straight bits for jig slots etc.
The biggest disadvantage was the hassle of changing bits – screwdriver removal of the router. As well, I wanted more table depth behind the bit for dados, and a wider table surface.
================================================== =====
Enter BT3Central.com – I was alerted to the availability of the new Triton MOF001 1400W ½” router (smaller brother of my TRA001 2400W)!
This new Table (23” x 27-1/2”), fits all my requirements.
- Above table bit changes courtesy of Triton.
- I plan to use it only with ¼” shank bits. I have no need for inserts, so the router is “permanently” attached to the table – no base “plate”.
- Enlarged (for me) Table top: laminated MDF – 3/8” on 5/8”. A hole is cut in the 5/8” to fit the router (without the OEM 3/8” base plate) and the plunge spring removed. The bit hole was cut with my “largest” (planned) 45° bevel bit. 3 coats of clear acrylic (top and bottom), then 4 coats Johnson’s wax.
- Great below-table DC courtesy of Triton.
- Simple front cover for cleaning.
The “New” fence is split because I find it more useful. I say “new” but it was built for my larger table before I replaced it with a UHMW fence – nothing like recycling.
OLD table:
New one, WIP - LOML seemed to think this was worthy of a pic
New one: Door is plywood, attached with "Amazing" magnets.
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