The most costly item is the router itself and the router plate. A typical router of 3 and a quarter horsepower is priced at around $350. You have to compare the different parts for its quality and price. Sometimes these items are offered at discounted rates online.

When you have your plan you will need to decide how big you want your table to be. Some people require one that is quite large, whereas others can manage with a smaller one. So think about this before you start purchasing materials to make your router table.

Getting a router for your workshop is a great addition, and moves you to a new level on the types of projects you can do. But without the proper table, your router is not nearly as effective. Since you’re already a woodworker, instead of shelling out big dollars to buy a table, you can easily build your own using router table plans.

How you join your hardware to your table is very important and it is only proper setting for your hardware and the best end results are obtained. He misses a step in fixing parts of your table could cause a problem later in the construction of your table or result in your table is less secure than expected.

The instructions in your cutting table plans are very important. Making a mistake while cutting materials to use in your draft table may result in more costs for the new hardware if you cut the material too short. When cutting the timber always the longest pieces first, that way you’ll have less waste. Measure twice, cut once, mark the side of scrap to cut the right side of the line.

Using available table plans you can easily construct a nice table. You can start off small (especially if you are a novice) and once you have built one coffee table you can then progress to building more sophisticated ones.

Before you start your table, you need to decide on what sort of wood you want to use. The cheapest type is pine; however, this tends to break down the quickest. For a more quality finish, I would suggest using either redwood or cedar. Both are more expensive, but they contain natural oils that enable them to keep their shape and color outdoors for years.

Routers are powerful tools and they need a strong base of operation to maintain its safety and usefulness. You have to be sure that the plans you get are accurate and safe so that you do not put life and limb in danger. Good and effective router plans come at a modest cost, but it will assure you of a durable and dependable work station for your projects.

I would also suggest you get a set of plans that cover a variety of projects instead of just one plan for a specific table. It works out to be much less expensive to purchase plans this way. Also, if your wife decides she wants something different, you’ll already have the plans available for it. If you can find a set that has more than just picnic tables, you’ll be able to use them for just about any project you can think of. And just think, if you get good enough at woodworking, you might be able to start your own business on the side!

Building your own router table would require you to use the ¾-inch plywood, medium density fiberboard, and melamine, with some maple or birch wood for trimmings. You will also need Formica to cover the entire table top, together with the wood screws and adhesive that you will need.