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FOLD-AWAY ROUTER TABLE

hen shop space is scarce, a Wtemporary workstation may be the best answer. That’s why we like this idea for a portable router table top that you can quickly attach to the edge of your work- bench, and then tuck away in storage when not in use. The workbench side of the table is supported by two 3/4"-thick brackets that swing out from underneath the lip of your benchtop. We used hex bolts and threaded inserts to attach the brackets to the underside of the workbench. To make the table flush with the top of your work- bench, you may need use a spacer, see drawing on page 2. table with a pair of 3/4"-thick sup- the bolts. Finally, we added a cross We made our legs from 3/4"-thick port blocks we made from scrap bar to add stability to the table. stock and notched the lower end to stock. We used hex bolts and T- When you're ready to use the brace against the lower work- nuts, which allow the legs to pivot table, simply swing out the bench bench rail, see photo above. The inward so you can fold up the table brackets and place the leg upper end of each leg is mitered to for storage. Be sure to round the assembly over the edge of the support the router table top. top corner of each leg just enough bench rail. Then tighten up all the The legs are attached to the to allow the legs to pivot freely on hex bolts, and you’re ready to go. W

Woodsmith No. 155 Online Extras page 1 of 3 ©2004 August Home Publishing All rights reserved One copy for personal use. Other copies prohibited. x 1 block hex bolt %/16" !/2" Support !/2" #8 x 3 Fh woodscrew %/16" t-nut !/2" !/2" NOTE: Attach cross bar with #8 x 1 Fh woodscrews #8 x 3 threaded insert Fh woodscrew Leg %/16" rail Bench x 1 hex bolt %/16" !/2" Bench Spacer bar bracket Cross

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