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    Compact router table / Horizontal router

    COMPACT ROUTER TABLE
    I made this compact router table (aka mini router table), using a trim router, because I needed a table for medium cuts, keeping in mind that I have the Craftsman router table (60 x 36 cm) for regular cuts, and the Dremel Rotary Tool Shaper and Router Table (20 x 15 cm) for cutting small parts.

    I used a router table “insert”, although instead of using it as an insert, I used it as a tabletop. In this way, the insert measurements determined the length and width of the table (20 x 19.1 cm), while the height was determined by the height of the trim router (27 cm).

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    Compact router table / Horizontal router-3-trim-router-atached-insert.jpg

    Compact router table / Horizontal router-4-slot-fix-fence.jpg

    Compact router table / Horizontal router-5-compact-router-table-ready-use.jpg

    In addition to the split fence included with the insert, I made a continuous fence for cuts where it is most convenient.

    Compact router table / Horizontal router-6-continuous-fence.jpg

    Compact router table / Horizontal router-7-examples-cuts.jpg

    HORIZONTAL ROUTER
    On the other hand, by placing the table horizontally, and holding the "insert" vertically, you have a HORIZONTAL ROUTER, which is useful for cutting tenons and mortises.

    Compact router table / Horizontal router-8-screws-fix-plate-vertically.jpg

    Compact router table / Horizontal router-9-plate-router-fixed.jpg

    Compact router table / Horizontal router-10-horizontal-router-ready-use.jpg

    Compact router table / Horizontal router-11-examples-cuts.jpg

    Regards.

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