Make A Router Table / Trimmer Table May 2026
Cut a 2-1/2” hole in the center of the fence to attach a shop vac hose for chip collection. 4. Construct the Base Cabinet
Use a jigsaw to cut a hole slightly smaller than the plate outline.
T-tracks, knobs, 2-1/2" pocket hole screws, and wood glue. 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). Cut a 2-1/2” hole in the center of
Consider adding a shelf or a drawer underneath to store your router bits, wrenches, and featherboards.
Use a straight bit in your handheld router to create a shallow shelf (rebate) so the plate sits perfectly flush with the table surface. 3. Build the Fence T-tracks, knobs, 2-1/2" pocket hole screws, and wood glue
🔌 Wire a paddle-style safety power switch to the outside of the frame. This allows you to turn the router on and off without reaching blindly underneath the table.