Trimmer Table | Make A Router Table /
Create a simple, sturdy box frame using your remaining 3/4" plywood to support the tabletop.
Attach your trimmer or router to the insert plate, drop it into the table, and lock it in. 💡 Pro-Tips for Success
Route grooves into the tabletop and the fence face to install aluminum T-tracks. These allow you to use hold-downs, featherboards, and stop blocks. Make a Router table / trimmer table
🎯 MDF can sag over time under the weight of a heavy router. Add hardwood stiffeners underneath the tabletop to keep it dead flat.
Cut your MDF or plywood to your desired dimensions (24" x 36" is a standard, highly versatile size). Create a simple, sturdy box frame using your
Glue the laminate sheet to the top using contact cement. This ensures your workpieces glide smoothly. 2. Install the Router Insert Plate
Building your own is not only budget-friendly but also allows you to customize the dimensions to fit your specific workshop space. Here is how to create a sturdy, highly functional router and trimmer table. 🛠️ Tools and Materials These allow you to use hold-downs, featherboards, and
Secure the tabletop to the base using pocket screws from underneath. 5. Final Details

