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So my first insert started to fail, it was sagging in the middle. And the reality it was a little rough. The thing is you need a router table to make a router table. Well, I do anyways. So I decided to make a jig for the insert cut out and reinforced the bottom of the table. I also added a T track bar on the front. It’s really the same but much more refined.
Not quite done, but much better.
Old vs new
Brad T
Self employed Pro since 2014!!Wow brad, that looks like a serious upgrade.
Well – glad you are able to still make it work out and not give up on it! The new version looks great!
John S
Thanks guys. Some people get frustrated when something doesn’t work. I see as an opportunity to learn how to do it better. I think these changes are going to make it exactly what I need it to do. it is really nice to make something on your own that’s going to work. Even if it takes you more then once to do it. 🙂
Brad T
Self employed Pro since 2014!!getting closer
Brad T
Self employed Pro since 2014!!I think it is definitely worth noting that all of this progress is coming just after adding a new member to the family… I am impressed – don’t know how you do it…!
John S
sleep… who needs sleep.
Emma’s a pretty good helper in the shop.
Brad T
Self employed Pro since 2014!!Brad, are you planning on putting a surface on the table or just coating the MDF?
I just gave the MDF 6 or 7 coats of varathane. I will give it a polish and wax. If there is a 3.0 I might laminate some formica or similar too it but it’s pretty smooth and hard as is.
Brad T
Self employed Pro since 2014!!that sounds perfect, are you going to do a video review of the project? I think you should definitely consider it because I bet I am not alone in wanting to replicate your design.
I guess I really should. Once I get it all together and the fence set up I will put something together.
Brad T
Self employed Pro since 2014!!I guess I really should. Once I get it all together and the fence set up I will put something together.
Excellent, thanks Brad! I really want to add this to my collection now for large patterns that just won’t work on my table in the basement.
that sounds perfect, are you going to do a video review of the project? I think you should definitely consider it because I bet I am not alone in wanting to replicate your design.
Why do a video when he could just sell the insert to us for BTP points? 😛
But I agree – it is amazing how much more a video can offer than pics, even though pics can be far more helpful with giving us a visual (since it’s not like most of us aren’t visually inclined or anything ha)John S
Sell for points hey… I think that takes the fun out of it for me.
I hope to get it all together today. We’ll see how Jack and Emma behave. 🙂
Brad T
Self employed Pro since 2014!!
AnonymousWow Brad, That is so impressive. I’m sure it will take me a lot more than once to perfect it. It’s going to be my first project with the saw itself. I may have to ask many more questions and for more pics in the future, Yes a video would be great. This is very exciting. Thanks, I’m so glad you’re doing this
Well, I got the insert in and I am very happy with it. The fence is going to make it even nicer as well, especially the dust control.
But it has got me thinking, would any of you want to go halfers in buying a set of slides (rails) for the table? With the table fully extended you no longer have the ability to cut on the left side of the blade. Not sure how many cuts I would do over there because I haven’t done any yet.
The rails are reasonably priced if you are in the US. under $80 for both but over double that to get them here in Canada!! And I would only use half the length and use them on the left side of the table (adding a little bit of extension to what’s there as well). It would add some nice support to the left side of the table even with the extension acc I have.
I think it would be the final mod for perfecting my bosch 4100-09!
Brad T
Self employed Pro since 2014!!
AnonymousI would Brad, Although I don’t even know what rails yer talking about but if you say we need them on the other side than I’m in LOL.
For some reason I can’t save the gif file. Here’ the link to the picture. I also found them at eRaplacement parts in the US. What we need is numbers
Back profile rail 142 $33.10
Front profile rail 134 $41.51
4x table plate 145 $1.22 each
8x screw 146 $0.74 each
8x nut/washer/star washer 147/107/70 source locally (common nut and washer)http://www.toolpartscanada.com/images/detailed/1/4000-09-dia-1.gif
under picture B
Brad T
Self employed Pro since 2014!!
Anonymous142…. 2610950084
134…. 2610950079
145…. 2610950086
146…. 2610950087Looks great Brad, nice work.
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