Ah man! this would be perfect. I have a small shop, and don't even have a vise to mount my trim router. I usually just (strategically/puckeringly) clamp it to end of my outfeed table. Very well thought out and designed Mr. Morsels! and, as always, a great video to go along with it.
I think all of us with tiny shops come up with some ridiculously innovative way to work around things like this.. but who ever gets this would be a great add
I’m just starting out in woodworking, and have a very small shop. This seems like it would be a great solution for all those times I wish I had a router table. I think you’ve hit the sweet spot in this design. There’s a lot of videos with very complicated designs and a lot that are basically a board with a hole clamped to a bench. This one checks all the boxes.
Wow KJ, that table is the “cats meow”! Great job as always. Really appreciate your time and effort in providing such outstanding content over the years. I’ve learned a ton from you and am very grateful. As always, be well and God Bless.
Clever design! As I share my shop space with a couple cars, I can definitely appreciate the ability to quickly and easily disassemble jigs/fixtures as needed. Best of luck to everyone interested!
This is so well thought out, and crafted. It looks (and I’m sure functions) better than anything you could buy. Also, the video itself was fun to watch. KJ, you never cease to amaze!
I like how small it I am portable it is. This week great for me workshop in the garage. Love your videos and your personality. Do you want of my favorite woodworker on TH-cam. Keep up the great work!
I like your channel I watch all your videos unfortunately I living on México but glad that I can learn from a professional And I really love to have that router table.
Lola has good taste. It’s a great design for a router table. I like that it’s quick and easy to pull the router out. Especially if you only have one router
This would be a great addition to my portable tool setups that stay on my truck. As a trim carpenter I is essential that all of my tools are easily portable and this little table would fit the bill perfectly for that.
I like the knobs and threaded inserts rather than just knocking apart the table. It took a little more work and materials but its simplicity and likely ease of use will make it worth it. Also good to see J & L again. I think I can almost tell them apart now.
I already have a compact router table, so I don't need one. Best of luck to those that do enter and future congratulations to the winner of this fine little router table.
Hi. Absolutely love the design and although I live in South Africa it it so worthy of someone else in your area. I am a carpenter and appreciate excellent work. Your rates in my top 5.
Wow, good luck picking a comment! I can see why everyone is so excited to throw their hat in the ring to own this thing. As a Canadian, I guess I'll just have to make it myself! I love the fact that you used the valchromat. You've inspired me to bling out all my jigs going forward with off-cuts and scraps...I'm also jealous of all your sleds with walnut or sapele fences....I've been using plywood like a sucker...
Thanks Vaughn!! That Valchromat is pretty slick, but very difficult to get in my area unless I buy a full-size sheet. And as long as jigs are functional, accurate and reliable the materials don't matter 😜👊
Keith your channel makes me feel so good. I forget about what a dumpster fire the world is because of your kind, humble, self deprecating sense of humor/attitude. It doesn’t hurt that you’re an amazing wood worker/designer. I have a Jessem router table with Porter cable router so your give back should go to someone other than me, but I hope my feedback brightens your day. Best.
Just want to say Thank-you. Im a photographer in the UK and COVID has hit my business hard! I turned into a handyman and your channel not only has inspired me but taught me things and given me the escapism my mental health has needed.
Wow Joshua! So sorry to hear about your business, but so glad to hear you adapted and things are hopefully turning around. I am extremely humbled to know my content has helped you in even the smallest way. Cheers!
The use of threaded inserts is really the best thing about this idea, I’m always hesitant to build things like this because, well, jigs add up and get in the way 😂 being able to take it apart is amazing! Also credit for actually clamping the router, I usually just slap the biggest battery on it that I can find and assume it’s good enough to hold. Great table plans.
Thanks Zack! I think the weight of the router and a big battery is more than enough to hold it in place. That's another reason I made the base plate square...so it wouldn't be able to spin.
Who cares if you're 48 years old and still enjoys playing video games??? Hell, I'm 59 and still enjoy video games. This mini router table just might have to find it's way into my workshop. GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!
Another fun build, thank you. I just bought a bunch of tools from a retired wood worker including a saw stop table saw. one thing he did not have available, Was a router table, and it would sure look good in my shop, Wink wink... I'm sure whoever gets it will have a real quality router table.
*I already have a larger 2.5HP router that I have mounted in a table **MyBest.Tools** I not longer have to lug that unit out for the majority of routing that I do. The compact router is much easier to handle and control. Can easily cut through hardwoods with the largest 1/4" shank bits I have. Impressive. Cordless is a huge bonus considering I already have several 5AH DeWalt batteries for other tools. Highly recommended.*
That's an awesome little table you got there, Keith. You are one of like, 4 TH-camrs I actually have my notification bell on for. I do think you still need to make something for your cats though. It's like you don't love them or something.
I appreciate that, William!! It's really nice to hear. And eventually I'll make something for those furry rascals, other than a pile of Harbor Freight blankets to nap on. 😹
Keith, Awesome build and idea with the breakdown for those of use who have tiny shops. How many of us said “why didn’t I think of that”. I Definitely need to build this if not picked.
Keith, I really like the design of the table. Making it tool free is definitely worth the extra hardware. I am always impressed that Jerry and Lola stay nearby you with all the the noises from the tools. Our cats want nothing to do with the shop once they realize I am going to be working. Really enjoy your channel. Thank you!
Thanks so much, Nick! And it's totally crazy those cats don't mind all the noise. They pretty much grew up out there since 6 months old, so I guess they are used to it. I still have kick them out when things start to get a little too much for them to handle. 😹
I agree with Lola, these definitely pass the sniff test. Always impressed by your work, and loved the comedy bit at the beginning! Keep up the great work :)
I love this little setup. It's way easier to pull out and use over the full size router table, and it would probably work for 90% of the things I use my full size table for.
My thoughts exactly! Sometimes setting up the full size table is overkill. Now if I only had a fleet of trim routers will all my most used bits already chucked up in them! 😜😂
Extremely well thought out design. I’m a custom stair builder and am constantly shaping different nosing profiles. Working in clients homes the router is definitely the biggest culprit for dust production. The built in dust collection in such a compact and light weight design would be a godsend for on site finish carpentry. Thanks for sharing your always informative and always entertaining builds. Hi Jerry!
Thanks man! Love hearing from guys in the trades! And dust collection could be further improved by fully enclosing the base. It would make breaking it down more of a process, but so is vacuuming up dust and chips from one end of the house to the other 😜😂
Awesome design! I love that it can be taken apart and stored (thus 73 threaded inserts lol). If I win can Lola be included??? My whole family loves the kitties! Your videos are awesome .. I love that you actually still build things instead of talk about tools or tic toc challenges.
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking omg lol … I didn’t even notice that!!! 🤣🤣. Must have popped up on my feed and I didn’t notice. Well, forget it then - I hate it!! Hahahaha … just kidding I still love it. Might have to build me one. Can we still talk about Lola?
Hey, thanks for thinking about us across the pond, and we understand that shipping is just not doable. I am learning a lot from you so that is a gift enough.
Thanks so much for watching and so glad to hear that you are able to pick up some tips from my channel. Some day I will do an international give back. I love my friends across the pond! Cheers!
Love the small size and convenience of breaking it down to store. Great for any small shop. I have always been a little intimidated with routers and love using them on tables where you can have more control of the piece. Looks great and love the adjustable fence.
Wow! This kind of mix of creativity and pragmatism hits a lot of my favorite notes. I loved the build, too - it took me a little sometimes to get where each step was going, but it all made sense eventually.
Ah man! this would be perfect. I have a small shop, and don't even have a vise to mount my trim router. I usually just (strategically/puckeringly) clamp it to end of my outfeed table. Very well thought out and designed Mr. Morsels! and, as always, a great video to go along with it.
😂 A listener of the podcast I see...much appreciated Caleb. My morsels are also appreciative 😜
I think all of us with tiny shops come up with some ridiculously innovative way to work around things like this.. but who ever gets this would be a great add
Get a large wooden hand screw clamp and tighten that to your router then take two regular clamps and tighten the hand screw clamp down to a table
Love that you can break it down and set it up without tools. Would be a great addition to a small work space. Good luck everyone
You're in! Thanks Adam!
Keith-everything you do is top-tier. I learn so much watching you work; thanks for all you do to help grow the skills of the woodworking community!
So kind!! Thanks Mindy! 🙏 🙌
Very nice small router table. I like the open access to the router to make adjustments.
Glad you like it! Thanks!
I’m just starting out in woodworking, and have a very small shop. This seems like it would be a great solution for all those times I wish I had a router table. I think you’ve hit the sweet spot in this design. There’s a lot of videos with very complicated designs and a lot that are basically a board with a hole clamped to a bench. This one checks all the boxes.
Thanks Sean! I think you nailed what I was going for! 😜👌
Very nice project that thing has all the bells and whistles
Thank you very much!
Wow KJ, that table is the “cats meow”! Great job as always. Really appreciate your time and effort in providing such outstanding content over the years. I’ve learned a ton from you and am very grateful. As always, be well and God Bless.
Wow, thank you, Mark! That really means a lot. Thank you for all the support 🙏👊
Clever design! As I share my shop space with a couple cars, I can definitely appreciate the ability to quickly and easily disassemble jigs/fixtures as needed. Best of luck to everyone interested!
Couldn't agree more! Thanks so much for the comment!
This is so well thought out, and crafted. It looks (and I’m sure functions) better than anything you could buy. Also, the video itself was fun to watch. KJ, you never cease to amaze!
Super appreciate that, Joe! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching! 👍🏻
Great build. I enjoyed your commentary and humor.
Thanks a lot! I appreciate it 🙌🏻
This table design should be called “Jerry’s Berries”
Bahahahahahaha.😂😹
Same! 😂
Just the trimming tutorial I was looking for.
oh perfect! Thanks man!
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Nice table. Love the contrast of the fence.
Thanks!
i think it is fantastic , as someone who is just starting a side hustle cnc gig i really need something like this.
Thanks Tyler! And good luck with your side gig!
I like how small it I am portable it is. This week great for me workshop in the garage. Love your videos and your personality. Do you want of my favorite woodworker on TH-cam. Keep up the great work!
Awesome! Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words 🙏🙌
I like your channel I watch all your videos unfortunately I living on México but glad that I can learn from a professional
And I really love to have that router table.
Thanks for watching, Roberto!! 🙏😎
I think your the only one who can make this long of a video on a trim router table and make it entertaining. Great job on the table Keith!
😂🤣 that’s high praise! Thank you sir!
LOVE the rubber concrete/stucco hand float/push block technology!
Ha! They are super grippy!
That is a great design for a router table. I really like the no tools approach. I am glad Lola and Jerry approve it.
Thanks a lot!!
Nice design! I love the blue valchromat!
Thank you! Cheers!
Love the idea. Especially the universal plate part
Thank you, Andrew! Cheers!
Love that the table can be broken down with out tools. Great for garage shops with limited space!
Agreed!! I'm so sick of allen wrenches and screwdrivers to assemble things. 😂
great channel an podcast never miss shopsounds
Much appreciated! Thanks for listening, Mike!!
Great table. Love your work enjoy your sense of humor!
Thanks David!! 👊
Great portable router table. I love the attention to detail. Good work
Thanks Elijah!
Awesome! Sleek elegant and useful for any small shop
Thanks a lot, Nate!
Lola has good taste. It’s a great design for a router table. I like that it’s quick and easy to pull the router out. Especially if you only have one router
Thanks Jamie! I appreciate it!
Definitely building this. About to move into a tiny shop and need to save all the space I can.
Thanks Evan! Definitely designed with the small shop in mind 👍
This would be a great addition to my portable tool setups that stay on my truck. As a trim carpenter I is essential that all of my tools are easily portable and this little table would fit the bill perfectly for that.
Awesome! Thanks for the comment!
Awesome build as always Keith, and Lola seems to agree as well.
Thanks very much!! Lola is a tough nut to crack, so it was a sigh of relief when she gave her "approval" 😹
Excellent build love the dry humor in your videos. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching! 🙏👍
Awesome job. On my list of winter projects, thanks for the tutorial.
Awesome! Thank you!
I like the knobs and threaded inserts rather than just knocking apart the table. It took a little more work and materials but its simplicity and likely ease of use will make it worth it. Also good to see J & L again. I think I can almost tell them apart now.
Thanks Terri! Nice to hear from you! And now that Jerry has shed a few pounds, I actually have a hard time telling them apart sometimes 😹
I already have a compact router table, so I don't need one. Best of luck to those that do enter and future congratulations to the winner of this fine little router table.
Awesome! Thank you for the comment and letting me know you don't need one! And thanks for watching 😎
Table looks really good. Table would definitely have some good uses.
Definitely! Thanks Timmy!
Hi. Absolutely love the design and although I live in South Africa it it so worthy of someone else in your area. I am a carpenter and appreciate excellent work. Your rates in my top 5.
Thank you!
Very nice as usual! Bob Van Dyke taught you well. Portable and safe!
Thanks very much, Curt!! I miss Bob!
Very nice router table. With a small shop and no vice this would be handy. Keep up the great work and the entertaining and informative content.
Thank you very much! I appreciate the support!
Awesome! I'm just starting to build my shop, so I'm picking every tool and tables by the size and practicality! Thank you!
Right on! Enjoy the process, Everton!
Wow, good luck picking a comment! I can see why everyone is so excited to throw their hat in the ring to own this thing. As a Canadian, I guess I'll just have to make it myself! I love the fact that you used the valchromat. You've inspired me to bling out all my jigs going forward with off-cuts and scraps...I'm also jealous of all your sleds with walnut or sapele fences....I've been using plywood like a sucker...
Thanks Vaughn!! That Valchromat is pretty slick, but very difficult to get in my area unless I buy a full-size sheet. And as long as jigs are functional, accurate and reliable the materials don't matter 😜👊
That’s super cool! Nice job designing and building!
Thank you!
I really like the fact that you can practically flat pack the table. Would be perfect for using on the tailgate of my truck at job sites.
Right on! Thanks Jarod!
Keith your channel makes me feel so good. I forget about what a dumpster fire the world is because of your kind, humble, self deprecating sense of humor/attitude. It doesn’t hurt that you’re an amazing wood worker/designer. I have a Jessem router table with Porter cable router so your give back should go to someone other than me, but I hope my feedback brightens your day. Best.
Matt!! Thanks so much! I super appreciate the kind words and you taking the time to comment. It does mean a lot. 👍👊
Jerry, Lola, thank you for the proper inspection of his fine work!
Our pleasure! 😺
Perfect size and the ability to break it down makes it perfect for on the go!!!
Right on!! Mission accomplished! 😜👍
Just want to say Thank-you. Im a photographer in the UK and COVID has hit my business hard! I turned into a handyman and your channel not only has inspired me but taught me things and given me the escapism my mental health has needed.
Wow Joshua! So sorry to hear about your business, but so glad to hear you adapted and things are hopefully turning around. I am extremely humbled to know my content has helped you in even the smallest way. Cheers!
What's not to like?! It has pretty much everything, and it is able to be broken down and stored if needed. Great work!
Thanks man! I appreciate the feedback!
Great design, and another entertaining video! Thanks Keith.
Very welcome! Thanks David!
Beautiful router table. Really nice for a small shop!
Thanks man!!
Keith built and Jerry approved I love it.
Haha! I always know I've got something good when Jerry gives the nod 😹
The use of threaded inserts is really the best thing about this idea, I’m always hesitant to build things like this because, well, jigs add up and get in the way 😂 being able to take it apart is amazing! Also credit for actually clamping the router, I usually just slap the biggest battery on it that I can find and assume it’s good enough to hold. Great table plans.
Thanks Zack! I think the weight of the router and a big battery is more than enough to hold it in place. That's another reason I made the base plate square...so it wouldn't be able to spin.
Super functional, but to be honest I just want it for that sweet medallion
😂 Just so you know...it's not nearly as valuable as a Pokemon card...😜
Wow Keith! That's a great little router table. I keep putting off building a router table because of the limited space I have in my shedshop.
Thanks Tyler! This would definitely work nicely in a small shop!
I am sure I heard Lola at the end say that I should have this table. How could you say no to that sweetheart. 😺
😹 it is quite impossible to say no to that little face! 😜
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking I am looking forward to the video on the 10th! Cheers!
This is the first small portable router table I have seen. Great job Jerry (I'm sure Keith helped a little).
Thanks Larry!! 😹😺
Who cares if you're 48 years old and still enjoys playing video games??? Hell, I'm 59 and still enjoy video games. This mini router table just might have to find it's way into my workshop. GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!
Fair enough! Thanks for the support 😜
Fantastic build! You do great work Keith
Thanks Mark! Always appreciate the support 👊
Jerry, I enjoy your videos. This was a fun and informative watch!
😹😸 meow. Meow. 🐾
Love the channel and the table came out great. Love the collaboration with BourbonMoth.
Thanks so much, Kyle! Always have a blast hanging with Jason 😎
Keith, you're a gentleman and a scholar!!! Great work!
Thanks, my man!! 🙌
Nice compact design, perfect for a lot of those smaller jobs! Thanks Keith!
You bet! Thanks Thomas!
This was a great watch and an awesome project. But it also sold me on just buying a portable router table!
😂🤣 Fair enough!!
Hi this tool is so good and nice , I am new too wood working thank you so much for your help with the videos and the techniques. Have a wonderful day
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Another fun build, thank you. I just bought a bunch of tools from a retired wood worker including a saw stop table saw. one thing he did not have available, Was a router table, and it would sure look good in my shop, Wink wink... I'm sure whoever gets it will have a real quality router table.
Cool, thanks And congrats on the new tools!
*I already have a larger 2.5HP router that I have mounted in a table **MyBest.Tools** I not longer have to lug that unit out for the majority of routing that I do. The compact router is much easier to handle and control. Can easily cut through hardwoods with the largest 1/4" shank bits I have. Impressive. Cordless is a huge bonus considering I already have several 5AH DeWalt batteries for other tools. Highly recommended.*
Yes! There is an LED light that turns on automatically when you flip on the power switch.
That's an awesome little table you got there, Keith. You are one of like, 4 TH-camrs I actually have my notification bell on for. I do think you still need to make something for your cats though. It's like you don't love them or something.
I appreciate that, William!! It's really nice to hear. And eventually I'll make something for those furry rascals, other than a pile of Harbor Freight blankets to nap on. 😹
Awesome as always! You don't disappoint my friend
Too kind Marianne! Thanks so much 🙏😊
Keith, Awesome build and idea with the breakdown for those of use who have tiny shops. How many of us said “why didn’t I think of that”. I Definitely need to build this if not picked.
Thanks Carlos! Glad to hear it!
Great design and the ability to break it down is perfect for the weekend woodworker. Just need to get a small trim router.
Thanks Jeff!! Trim routers are super handy to have!
Keith, I really like the design of the table. Making it tool free is definitely worth the extra hardware. I am always impressed that Jerry and Lola stay nearby you with all the the noises from the tools. Our cats want nothing to do with the shop once they realize I am going to be working. Really enjoy your channel. Thank you!
Thanks so much, Nick! And it's totally crazy those cats don't mind all the noise. They pretty much grew up out there since 6 months old, so I guess they are used to it. I still have kick them out when things start to get a little too much for them to handle. 😹
I agree with Lola, these definitely pass the sniff test. Always impressed by your work, and loved the comedy bit at the beginning! Keep up the great work :)
Thanks Lizzi! That means a lot! 🙏👍
Definitely less sketchy. Lovin’ the comedy.
Thanks man!! 🙌
I love this little setup. It's way easier to pull out and use over the full size router table, and it would probably work for 90% of the things I use my full size table for.
My thoughts exactly! Sometimes setting up the full size table is overkill. Now if I only had a fleet of trim routers will all my most used bits already chucked up in them! 😜😂
Extremely well thought out design. I’m a custom stair builder and am constantly shaping different nosing profiles. Working in clients homes the router is definitely the biggest culprit for dust production. The built in dust collection in such a compact and light weight design would be a godsend for on site finish carpentry. Thanks for sharing your always informative and always entertaining builds. Hi Jerry!
Thanks man! Love hearing from guys in the trades! And dust collection could be further improved by fully enclosing the base. It would make breaking it down more of a process, but so is vacuuming up dust and chips from one end of the house to the other 😜😂
Really nice design. I like that you can fully take it apart without any tools. This would be great to keep in the tool trailer for remodel jobs.
Great point! I like the portability aspect of it as well. 👍
SWEET! I have some Woodpeckers knobs I got with some stuff and now I have something to use them on.
Rock on! Those should work!
BRILLIANT KEITH ! KEEP UP THE TERRIFIC CONTENT !
Thanks Mikey!! 👊
Thank you for sharing this with all of us. I look forward to getting in the garage and putting one together myself.
Awesome! THanks so much!
This looks super awesome and clean.
Thanks Aaron!
Literally going to look up router tables, then I seen this video! Kick ass little unit!
Thanks Josh! Look no further 😜💪
Sick table Keith! Very well thought through!
Thanks Nick!! I appreciate it 👊
Great design, be perfect for a dedicated round over set up.
Thanks Robert!
Awesome design! I love that it can be taken apart and stored (thus 73 threaded inserts lol). If I win can Lola be included??? My whole family loves the kitties! Your videos are awesome .. I love that you actually still build things instead of talk about tools or tic toc challenges.
Thanks very much! Unfortunately, the contest ended almost 2 years ago since this video is from 2021 😜
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking omg lol … I didn’t even notice that!!! 🤣🤣. Must have popped up on my feed and I didn’t notice. Well, forget it then - I hate it!! Hahahaha … just kidding I still love it. Might have to build me one. Can we still talk about Lola?
Perfect for a small shop!
Definitely! Thanks Evan!
Ingenious design and problem solving. Also love the idea of a giveback vs giveaway. Thanks for so much great content.
My pleasure! Thanks for supporting my content, Andrew!
Hey, thanks for thinking about us across the pond, and we understand that shipping is just not doable. I am learning a lot from you so that is a gift enough.
Thanks so much for watching and so glad to hear that you are able to pick up some tips from my channel. Some day I will do an international give back. I love my friends across the pond! Cheers!
First spare weekend I get I want to try this. Love the channel and Shop Sounds, you guys kill it.
Thanks dude!! And thanks for listening to the podcast!
The design is clean and compact. Loved it.
Right on! Thanks!
Your work is always top notch!
Thanks dude! I really appreciate it 🙏👍
Did you just beat mr Bosch and Rockler to making a better, more functional, and storable router table? Hats off to mr Johnson! Great video!
Wow, thanks! 🙌
This router would work nicely in my small shop, the portability and size is perfect for me as an armature woodworker. Thankyou for the great content.
You are welcome! Thanks Dione!
Keith, I really enjoy your content. This would be a great adddition in any shop.
Thanks very much, Jim! Good luck to you!
Love the small size and convenience of breaking it down to store. Great for any small shop. I have always been a little intimidated with routers and love using them on tables where you can have more control of the piece. Looks great and love the adjustable fence.
You and me both! Having a stable work surface and machine are super important in the shop!
Great idea, perfect for my half garage shop
Don't tell me the other half of your garage has a car in it? 😜😂
@@KeithJohnsonCustomWoodworking The wife drew the line and....it's her house.
Wow! This kind of mix of creativity and pragmatism hits a lot of my favorite notes. I loved the build, too - it took me a little sometimes to get where each step was going, but it all made sense eventually.
Thank you so much! I appreciate it. 👍
Nice!! I love the portability of this.
Me too! Thanks Robert
Great job on this one. Always enjoy your videos.
Thanks Chris!! I really appreciate it!
Awesome job! I like that its compact, easily stored away & doesn’t take up a lot of space.
Thanks Tim!
Love it! Super simple with all the bells and whistles!
Thanks so much!