Mobile Router Table With Built-in, Kick-Lift Caster Mechanism
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.พ. 2020
- I built a mobile router table with plenty of storage for accessories, as well as an integrated, pedal-operated mechanism to extend and retract the casters. Thanks to Rockler for helping me make this happen!
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▶ Bosch 1617 Router: amzn.to/320Tmz0
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TH-cam is the most powerful tool for knowledge transmission since the invention of the printing press. I've seen three different versions of the kick lift mechanism and each one gets better. its like I get to do iterative research without all the painful or expensive lessons.
*Yep, I know the router lift isn't level with the table.* It was late and I had to tie up the video, so I just dropped it in for the final shot so I could grab some tacos and go to bed. Thanks for watching!
I saw that too. LOL!
Did you ever fix that? I was hoping that lift plate had something built in to adjust for level.
@@saritsotangkur2438 It does.
My first thought was, "ughh another router table build.” So of course I watched it for some reason, glad I did. Not just because of the lift system, but that’s a really nice router table.
Started off with a sheet of plywood. Then a picture of the old cheap table. Suddenly I see over $1000 being rolled around.
damn love the wheel lift, pure genius.
So. First, I will date myself as an old man: My very first router table video was on Norm Abram’s New Yankee Workshop. His (Norm’s) first router table build. So far back in the annuls of time, I honestly can’t even remember when (1980’s, perhaps - God only knows). So, I was like a few other commenters: Another table design. Wait. “Kick-Lift” huh? I guess I’ll take a look . . .
Let me just say the machine lift idea is pure and unmitigated genius. Self-contained, effective, cool, cost efficient, practical. Well done. A truly great idea.
There are only two things I’d change. An outside magnetic safety switch: Difficult to impossible to turn on accidentally and stupidly easy to turn off if there’s a problem. When power is restored, the router stays off. Thirty dollars is cheap insurance when you need it. I think Rockler sells one, I think. The other thing is I would have made it out of oak or cherry veneer plywood and hardwood edging where needed. The cabinets in a craftsman’s workshop should demonstrate his best work. Besides, you said in your opening you threw together a router table-top for one quick project, then used it for two years. This project was to make a permanent one for the shop, so make it nice. You deserve it.
A question (or two): How well did the dust collector pull chips away from the bit and the void behind it in the fence? The video seemed to show some problems. Same for the trunk under the router lift. A tight fit between the bit and the collar might starve the dust collection. I would think about making the door out of hardwood rails and styles with a plexiglass panel. You can add some holes to the bottom of the front door is you notice a buildup problem in the trunk. With the router lift, you’re not going to pull the insert and lift out very often to change a bit or whatever. A small problem with the dust collector will fill the area under the router with flammable dust and chips. Had it happened to me with a table saw. The hose got a hole in it, so the suction in the cabinet went to zero. While changing the blade, I just happened to notice the foot of chips in the bottom of the saw. That Murphy guy is a bitch.
Hello, Lucky you for being Sponsored... At 4:05 mins into the video you said the word “Perfect”... I have always found if you “Cut your material “Square” Generally it will go together “Square”... A more ruff wording would be “if it’s cuts square it’ll will frame square”... Great Video. Also your lift system is “Pure Genius”... Greg
That dang table saw still making funny noises.... not complaining ...... just like the chuckle I get every time I hear the jetsons. Love ur vids keep them up
Love the design ideas. The lift, the locking mechanism, router bit trays . All lovely
I love a simple and elegant mechanism. That foot lift looks really slick. Thanks for sharing!
BEAUTIFULLY DONE! love the kick lift
The perfect solution to the perfect problem!!!
What a great project. Well thought out, designed and constructed.
Shims are the unsung heroes of precision. Even the most expensive cars in the world are put together using shims to make sure the clearances for the body panels are correct.
Forgot to add this link to an awesome book on the history of precision www.amazon.com/Perfectionists-Precision-Engineers-Created-Modern/dp/B07B6GCRZ6
Oh wow. That is just beautiful!
Nice build, Wes!! Travelling mercies for you.
Very Nice! This is probably the most utilitarian router tables I have seen and also the clean lines of the front make it one of better looking tables as well.
Love the build! Thanks for sharing.
😂 I love that you don't edit out the kind of behaviour that I feel must be common amongst home-woodworkers - 'damn, I stood up the timber in place but the clamp is out of reach...*slowly let go of timber and hurriedly grabs clamps*... Phew! Made it before it fell!'
Thanks for keeping it real 😁👍🏻
Such a pleasure watching you work! Thanks for sharing, my friend!
using the base pieces to line up the top!!! Brilliant!! How come I've never thought of that?!?!
Just marvelous.
That is a thing of beauty.
Wow. That’s a really nice piece of gear! Well done!
Love the "kickstands"! Love the switch to squared aluminiminimunimunim.. Plano tinkering engineer here. Love the videos, comments and picking up tips.
Always a Treat, watching you create!
Nice job. Love the practicality of mobile benches and I use them a lot. Love the cantilever wheels, I just use lockable ones.
I so need to make myself something like this for my table saw.
Another video full of satisfying clicks and snaps. Your stuff goes together so well!!
Wow this is amazing. This build is design = function, hard to find those days.
This is one of those videos where I just float along, without being able to see the final vision until it all comes together. Looks great and I love how each section has its use.
What a sweet set-up! Love it. Great work.
Gorgeous
Fantastic! The foot pedal and spring latch are simple brilliant. If I could only learn to weld.....
very clean build. thumbs up
too cool, love the lift action...
Wow what a beautiful piece Wesley !! Awesome job.
Nice build.
Don't you just love it when it all comes together perfectly?
Bless you
Love the lift mechanism!
Excellent video and process. I am inspired by the solid build on the lifting and the latching system. Excellent work. Thank you for sharing.
Cool project. I love the mechanism for the lift. Well done.
Thanks for re-enacting all the weird stuff that happens in the workshop, and having so much fun with it. XD
That's a great build - very nice.
I just found your channel this morning, and this is the first of your videos I have seen...it will most definitely not be the last.
Thanks. Lots of good ideas.
Fantastic result and great design... 👍🏼
Thank you for the video!
Very slick! Hard to find an original idea on youtube anymore. Well done!
I really like the wheel lift mechanism. The whole router table looks great 👍
Brilliant job!
That is a seriously slick mobile router table!
I absolutely love the internet troll reply voice!!!
that was the most single coolest router table I've ever seen
That is a great looking and functional router table / cabinet well built good job 👍
Great build👍👍👍👍lots of hidden tips
It's a real Treat watching your videos Wesley 👍🤗
Hey! Lots of cool elements to this build. The raising mechanism is very well executed. First of your videos I've seen. Will be checking more out! Cheers!
Awesome design! You probably could have salvaged the twisting plywood board that holds the casters by adding some plywood strips on the underside to stiffen it up. They don’t have to extend all the way, just make them as long as you can without interfering with the casters. Once you start adding fancy aluminum plates the project becomes less accessible to many of us.
Anything tall or long enough to make a difference would've interfered with the rotation of the casters. There was just too much leverage on that corner for small strips to correct the twist. I attempted other solutions off-camera, but only the aluminum tubing was enough. Plus, aluminum is readily available and is about as easy to work with as wood. Thanks!
That router table turned out awesome 👊🏼
You are the master of make! Think I'll order one just like it.
OMG. VERY VERY VERY Well made!
Love that mechanism! I just have to learn to weld and find a squeaky old vice and I should be ready to go.
That was sooo cool 😎 I’m going to rewatch this when I finally get a router 👍👍
I like this a lot. I need to build a base like this for my xcarve.
Brilliant
Fantastic job!!!
I just hung mine off the end of my tablesaw, but I really like that hardware!
Great job! 👍
That kick flip for the wheels is amazing congrats and way above my ability level 🤣
brilliant!
This is soooo awesome!! I need to build a router table soon!
That was great!
I was one day late watching, I just deal wheel lift almost like you just did, my plywood bowed too so I used solid wood with angle iron,
You did GREAT job
Thanks
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A little bar soap rubbed on those drawer glides will work nicely. Use a mint or lavender scented soap to annoy the critters that may wander in.
Nice build. I rarely watch them, but yours had an addictive effect, with a nice touch of humor. New sub.
J'adore
Superbe réalisation ! Idée géniale !👍👍👍👍
I love it !👏
Pukka job mate, I love the idea of the kick stand. I might have to pinch it for my planer/thicknesser.👍🏻
Always wonderful to watch. :D
Excellent
Not just another router table. I really enjoyed this... it stimulated me Your lift casters are great. Thanks for not having music. I'm so over the addition of unneeded music. I enjoy your work and style.
Really niceely done. You are amazing.
Man that is nice!
What’s the catch? Effing genius! That’s what it is!
Nice.
Great video and table design. Oh, and especially like the “clamp balance dance” :-)
Clamp grabbing Ninja😳
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So, I'm right in the middle of building a workbench for my new lathe, and am building with the intention of using this mechanism based on seeing your original video. I just went to look it up again to remind myself how you handled the latch and spotted this update. In my currently thinking I was intending to go the counterweight route, so it was interesting to hear you say you got that comment on the previous. ;-) We'll see how well that works out for me, or if I end up adding some tension. Thanks for the ideas !
formidable ,,,,tres bon travail
Awesome video! Fabulous job on the router table. Great design, engineering and fabrication. Mahalo for sharing! : )
Great caster mechanism~! Nice router table too~!
hot damn that crank is cool
Complimenti veramente super 👍.
What a noce router table
well, I thought my first attempt at a rolling workbench/router table setup was the pinnacle of rolling workbench router table setups....guess i'll just have to burn it and start over. Neat-o!
@Westley what size aluminum tubing did you end up using? any reason over regular steel tubing like you did on your weld table? subbed
Sehr Nice!
Beautiful. Commenting to help your engagement score.
Hey buddy, you need to adjust the height of that fancy insert plate that holds your router by bringing it up to the working top (flush with the top). But I guess you already figured that, didn't you?!
It was about 9 pm. Adjustment comes when I get back. 👍
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I found your video most interesting, I as another person commented thought not another router lift. You’re certainly a person able to visualise a thing problem solve and carry things through to conclusion.
I would if possible to obtain plans for the table and the lift and also if you have one a link to a website that I imagine you must have.