I have been working in wood for over sixty years, this is a superb video, using hand tools instead of expensive electrical alternative that appear in so many other posts. I thank you for taking the time to make this and for posting so that others may learn. May you and your loved ones live long and prosper.
People post completely unnecessary negative and critical posts. At the least people could try and be nice and respectful about their comments. I wonder how much time they have taken out of there day to make a video that is only there to help others. Thank you Ognyan for taking time out of your day to post this helpful video.
What exactly are you talking about? The only posts that ive read are very complementive and thanking them for the video. I think you're just stirring the pot for no good reason
Absolutely perfect design for me. Fed up with other ideas using a lot of fiddly bits and having lots of room to use it. I’m a hobbyist crammed in a small garage with little room for storage. This idea is first class.
Just in case anyone is wondering, the Makita base plate comes with #10 - 24tpi - 3/8" screws. I'll be using 1/2" ply for my router table and therefore will need 7/8" screws. Great video!
This is brilliant. Not only fits the bill for smaller scale jigs but something that makes sense and isnt too complicated for a novice with limited slills like myself. Thank you so much. Just what i was looking for!
Thanks for this. I viewed a few router table videos, and while there were some nice ones there-with bells and whistles, torsion box construction, precision jointing, well-equipped workshop required, etc, etc-when I saw this one with its simple construction and swinging fence, I looked no further. I just added a bolt and thumbscrew at the free end of the fence, the bolt swinging though a short closed arc cut into the base board, to let me easily lock the fence in place. And after my router dropped to the floor when I was setting it up for the first test, I added an anchor in the form of a soft coil spring with a quick-release clip at ether end, that I had in my junk box. It was either that, or go to IKEA and buy a nice cushion for the floor ;-)
After watching several how to's I think you win. I for one appreciate every screw you put in..If I knew how to do it I would not be watching your video. Thank you!
I build something like this recently and you solved one critical problem for me: what to do with the errant router base plate when it's not being used. Outstanding!
Nice job, it's amazing how easy it was to make this simple jig. Who needs expensive router tables.... I could never understand the need to cut a big opening and place an expensive plate in its place.
I have not been very active on TH-cam for the last couple of years, but I am planning on continuing posting new videos in the near future. In the meantime I am trying to publish more of my recent work on Instagram: @ogy_tonchev
Great video!!! I'm going to store today to buy a fixed base router and I will make this tomorrow!. Just what I need to make some kitchen cabinet doors. Thanks for posting it!
I have a Katsura trimmer which looks just like the Makita. Most videos show larger machines so I am glad to see this.The problem I have is finding the size and description of the screws used.
Good design. I've been planning on making a portable router table that I can set over saw horses. This has some elements that will work well. The swinging fence is a great idea!
This video is for beginners like me that I'm just about to dedicate myself to DIY after my retirement and my third age. Thanks for thinking about us. I already have a masters degree as visitors of carpentry videos and I hope to soon nail my first nail. I'm just evaluating my first electric tools and some accessories. I'm thinking of making a good table with a table top with enough size to make three that fit the same table; Router, Caladora, and Sierra. It would be three tables removed and put on the same table. I apologize for my bad English, please.
WAITAMINUTE! You’re telling me you built something without using a SawStop? How is that even possible? OK, silliness aside, I like the straightforward manner in which you built this and will be building one myself.
Right. Not even a screw driver. The man sanded the cut out for the bit with his Leatherman! Normally it's "Simple budget router table requires another router, a table saw, whole home dust collection, approval from your HOA, 2 pine cones, some tree sap, the wrapper from a stick of double mint gum, a PHD in metaphysics, oh and if you have a TIG welder, great..."
Nice, just wondering if there is any purpose to attaching the mounting bracket as well? Just for extra support or is it doing something that I'm missing?
Does the top of the collet need to be flush against the top of the hole? I have a similar router but find that my router bit does not portrude out by much from the hole. I am using 3/4" plywood.
Thats why there are router base templates that are usually 9x12" that fit into a routed section of the table. The templates are usually 1/4" or less which gives you full height of your bits. Alternative is the musclechuck router bit that fits into your router, which you bit then fits into the musclechuck. Sort of like a ratchet extension bit. Much easier and faster to change bits, although a tad expensive.
I liked watching it at this speed. I don't like the way most of the videos speed through them so fast. It's easy enough to skip ahead if needed. Much more realistic at this speed and easier for beginners I think.
Great and simple idea, thanks for sharing. One question though, why did you leave that sidepiece on the router? You can do without it and it saves you the trouble of having to screw that as well.
Great video, thank you for sharing. I wish all home made router tables were that easy to make. It has now given me the confidence to go away and make my own. I do have a couple of questions...what size/dimensions were the screws/bolts you used to secure the base plate of the router to the top.
Good job ... simple and effective but I have a comment,, I think you should of taking the router plate out for more depth. Thank you ... I have the done the same with a bigger router 2,1/4 hp router for larger and more professional work and the best is to use mdf for long lasting flat service with the same method that you did ....
I have been working in wood for over sixty years, this is a superb video, using hand tools instead of expensive electrical alternative that appear in so many other posts. I thank you for taking the time to make this and for posting so that others may learn. May you and your loved ones live long and prosper.
People post completely unnecessary negative and critical posts. At the least people could try and be nice and respectful about their comments. I wonder how much time they have taken out of there day to make a video that is only there to help others. Thank you Ognyan for taking time out of your day to post this helpful video.
Well said. Just what I was thinking as I read the comments.
What exactly are you talking about? The only posts that ive read are very complementive and thanking them for the video.
I think you're just stirring the pot for no good reason
Absolutely perfect design for me. Fed up with other ideas using a lot of fiddly bits and having lots of room to use it. I’m a hobbyist crammed in a small garage with little room for storage. This idea is first class.
One of the best TH-cam videos for a simple router table i have seen. Love the idea for the hoover attachment too. Brilliant thank you !!!
Just in case anyone is wondering, the Makita base plate comes with #10 - 24tpi - 3/8" screws. I'll be using 1/2" ply for my router table and therefore will need 7/8" screws. Great video!
Finally, a "simple" router table that does not include $400 worth of T Tracks! :)
Yep, or a 300 dollar router lift.
@@ureasmith3049, I literally just got a Chinese Makita just like this one! 😂 So, perfect table for me! :D
I used this as a basis for my DIY router table. It turned out to be quite useful. Love the music, too (whatever it was). Thanks !
Exactly what i was looking for since i have the same Makita router, thanks for sharing!
probably the easiest to follow router table video I have seen. great stuff.
Nicely done. And so simple. It really doesn’t have to be complicated…….
Ognyan, this is exactly what I'm looking for. An easy to build, once in awhile router table that I can clamp anywhere. Simple and ingenious.
Brilliant. Thanks to you, I now have my own Fake-kita router table. It worked like a charm.
That is so awesome i am in shock how simple , I am new to wood working and this is something my skill level could do. Thank you for making it so easy.
This is brilliant. Not only fits the bill for smaller scale jigs but something that makes sense and isnt too complicated for a novice with limited slills like myself. Thank you so much. Just what i was looking for!
Great job
This is by far one of the simplest router table builds I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing.
The most simple solution I've seen so far, yet fully functional and sufficient. Thank you!
Thanks for this. I viewed a few router table videos, and while there were some nice ones there-with bells and whistles, torsion box construction, precision jointing, well-equipped workshop required, etc, etc-when I saw this one with its simple construction and swinging fence, I looked no further. I just added a bolt and thumbscrew at the free end of the fence, the bolt swinging though a short closed arc cut into the base board, to let me easily lock the fence in place. And after my router dropped to the floor when I was setting it up for the first test, I added an anchor in the form of a soft coil spring with a quick-release clip at ether end, that I had in my junk box. It was either that, or go to IKEA and buy a nice cushion for the floor ;-)
Thank you! Simple, practical and inspiring. Excellent tutorial and great video!
Behind the truck seat portable. Very nice, easy to take to a job site for folks that want something simple and not ultra heavy.
That's a great solution. I've never thought to have the fence as a swinging arm. Much easier and quicker to set. Thanks.
Exactly! That's the simple genius of this one.
Beautifully simple !!! Cheers Ognyan !
After watching several how to's I think you win. I for one appreciate every screw you put in..If I knew how to do it I would not be watching your video. Thank you!
I build something like this recently and you solved one critical problem for me: what to do with the errant router base plate when it's not being used. Outstanding!
Brilliant.!!!!
.....just what I'm looking for.!!!!!!!
Well done. As a weekend hobby woodworker in my retirement, this is ideal.
Great video, very simple and informative. I like the use of used lumber as well. Nice job.
After watched many more videos you are the best,simple & understandable for me like beginners...thankyou so much...
Thanks you too! Have it fun!
This is fabulous!!!! Ingenious even!!
Thank you. I had a similar idea and have the same Makita router you have. This is so much better than what I had in mind. I'll make this today.
Nice job, it's amazing how easy it was to make this simple jig. Who needs expensive router tables.... I could never understand the need to cut a big opening and place an expensive plate in its place.
I have not been very active on TH-cam for the last couple of years, but I am planning on continuing posting new videos in the near future. In the meantime I am trying to publish more of my recent work on Instagram: @ogy_tonchev
I love the hinged guide rail.
Made mine today, what a fantastic small Router table, i will use it many times.
At last, a project that didn't need a workshop full millions of pounds worth of tools.
Fa real...most other ones i saw made simple if you got a whole supply of shop equipment laying around...industrial size m to make small bench
That was an excellent video and solution... The closeups were fantastic ... Very useful for my needs.... Thank you.
Really simple and worth praise video.I am from kashmir.
Great video!!! I'm going to store today to buy a fixed base router and I will make this tomorrow!. Just what I need to make some kitchen cabinet doors. Thanks for posting it!
I will be making this! Thank you for the video.
Wow wow very straight forward and simple really appreciate the vid. Thanks
This was so simple & very knowledgeable,,,,,,,some guys just like to make wood work a *NASA PROJECT* for unnecessary reasons
Awesome. This is the easiest and likely option for me!!
I have a Katsura trimmer which looks just like the Makita. Most videos show larger machines so I am glad to see this.The problem I have is finding the size and description of the screws used.
Good design. I've been planning on making a portable router table that I can set over saw horses. This has some elements that will work well. The swinging fence is a great idea!
Did you ever come up with something? I'd also like to make something I can clamp to my saw horses. I did think this idea was a good start! :)
how to mount vac to swinging fence
Good job teacher. Thank you to share your experience to help the people ito learn. Is Interesting.
Thanks for your comment! Wish you all good!
Great job. Thanks for the info 👍
Great video . Nice job.
Thanks for the measurements !
So simple, well done. For me this is a great setup
Thanks for that. So simple and effective
This video is for beginners like me that I'm just about to dedicate myself to DIY after my retirement and my third age. Thanks for thinking about us. I already have a masters degree as visitors of carpentry videos and I hope to soon nail my first nail. I'm just evaluating my first electric tools and some accessories.
I'm thinking of making a good table with a table top with enough size to make three that fit the same table; Router, Caladora, and Sierra. It would be three tables removed and put on the same table.
I apologize for my bad English, please.
Excellent and simple ..... thank you
Thanks for sharing !
Buenas tardes compañero la tablita va atornillada a la mesa despues de terminar el proyecto te lo agradesco mucho de cd. de mexico
Many thanks, even I could follow that!
You are welcome! :)
Thanks man. Very well done!
Love it. I built one similar to this a couple of years ago, still use it.
WAITAMINUTE! You’re telling me you built something without using a SawStop? How is that even possible?
OK, silliness aside, I like the straightforward manner in which you built this and will be building one myself.
Right. Not even a screw driver. The man sanded the cut out for the bit with his Leatherman!
Normally it's "Simple budget router table requires another router, a table saw, whole home dust collection, approval from your HOA, 2 pine cones, some tree sap, the wrapper from a stick of double mint gum, a PHD in metaphysics, oh and if you have a TIG welder, great..."
Great Job, just what I need. How accurate is the fence for measuring a rebate compared to a parallel fence?
Do you remember what size bolts/screws you used for this?
thank you.very simple but useful setup with basic tools.
You are welcome! :)
Do you remember what size screw you used on the router plate?
Thank you. Much appreciated, neat work and did the trick for me 👍
Thanks for the video. Tomorrow morning I'll make it! Thanks again!
When making the fence, was there a reason why he didn't use the forstner bit that he used on the table?
Great vid but I could not work out the reason for bolting the plate along the centre. It seems redundant when using the tool as a table router?
What size boults did you use and were did you get them I’m having problems finding them on line ,
Nice, just wondering if there is any purpose to attaching the mounting bracket as well? Just for extra support or is it doing something that I'm missing?
very nice video its very simple and work fine.Thanks
Any specs? Screw size, board size?
where is the dust collection attachment come from? the clear part attached to the vacuum hose?
That comes on the router. It’s supposed to clip to the part that is now screwed under the table.
Does the top of the collet need to be flush against the top of the hole? I have a similar router but find that my router bit does not portrude out by much from the hole. I am using 3/4" plywood.
Thats why there are router base templates that are usually 9x12" that fit into a routed section of the table. The templates are usually 1/4" or less which gives you full height of your bits. Alternative is the musclechuck router bit that fits into your router, which you bit then fits into the musclechuck. Sort of like a ratchet extension bit. Much easier and faster to change bits, although a tad expensive.
I liked watching it at this speed. I don't like the way most of the videos speed through them so fast. It's easy enough to skip ahead if needed. Much more realistic at this speed and easier for beginners I think.
I enjoyed your video. It was very helpful. Thank you!
Yup, this will do. Thanks
So with the router not being flush will this cause any problems?
Simple and awesome :)
Great however a suggestion mount the fence on its short side with elongated hole to allow trimmings to move away from the router.
what thread size screws did you use to mount the router?
Mi serve uno
like it, would be good to get a list of parts
It's 4 peices of wood and 2 clamps mate what do you want from him a manual
@@adeh503 Maybe the screws?
really simple thank you
Great and simple idea, thanks for sharing. One question though, why did you leave that sidepiece on the router? You can do without it and it saves you the trouble of having to screw that as well.
I was wondering the same thing?
Great idea, good job !!! I like it.
Thanks for the comment!
Nice and simple thank you
Great video, thank you! Building this right now :)
The money pit has ended thank you, diy on a budget
Hi love the video can I ask the size of the screws please
What model is your Makita router Bud? Looks to be just what I want,.....
Regards,
Allyn Hansen
New Zealand
Love it !!
Always wondered why need a separate Plexiglas plate and a fence on tracks. This proved none needed.
Hey Ognyan, great idea, economically realized. Congratulations.
Regards from Germany
Hans-Joachim
How did you make the dust catcher?
great video I just bought the bosch colt and I think im going to make this,,,,where did you get your dust shield
I bought the Colt as well. At 77 yo and a woman at that, I am going to build this little jewel. The things a person can do with that are limitless.
Gud work sir router meshion howmuch? Wicth combini gud
Smart, simple and easy
Hi what's the make and model of your trim router? Thanks for the video.
The router model is *Makita RT0700C*
Great video, thank you for sharing. I wish all home made router tables were that easy to make. It has now given me the confidence to go away and make my own. I do have a couple of questions...what size/dimensions were the screws/bolts you used to secure the base plate of the router to the top.
A tenon saw and a chisel would make the job of making the cutout in the fence for the router bit much easier.
Good job ... simple and effective but I have a comment,, I think you should of taking the router plate out for more depth. Thank you ... I have the done the same with a bigger router 2,1/4 hp router for larger and more professional work and the best is to use mdf for long lasting flat service with the same method that you did ....
Really very simple!!! Thumbs up. 👍
excellent, Thank You.