To build or to buy, router tabletop

noreaster · 2007-11-09T05:27:54+00:00

I have been debating on whether to make one or buy a router table top.I was thinking of 3/4" MDF with Formica all around, what size I don't know yet.It will be on a sturdy base so I'm not worried about sagging.The fence maybe a combo of parallel and pivot.How far from the router bit to place the T track, don't know yet.I would buy a plate to mount my router.Would I be better off with a metal angle for the fence or would a woodenone be better, if so what type of wood?A bought tabletop would be nice, you're all set to go with some assembly butdoes it do what you want it to? Is the top big enough? Does everything slideeasily without a lot of play? Does it sag overtime?I have been looking at some Incra's but I'm not ready for that type of work yet.What are your opinions?TIA