An adjustable pressed steel and plastic fence, both vertical and horizontal pressure plates sprung for enhanced material support, a mitre fence, and a substantial table bed measuring 597mm x 457mm provide for ease of use and maximum operator safety. Rise and fall of the cutter is regulated by a well positioned handwheel, and enables stepless adjustments to achieve that finer level of precision and accuracy.

With a huge range of tools and gardening kit in their arsenal, Excel are a brand to watch out for. If you’re looking for a table with everything included, then their router table with 35-piece bit set is brilliant. You can raise and lower the cutting head with a big wheel, and the dust collection is effective. For a hobbyist, or even for light commercial work, this is a solid choice of table. This model also comes with an NVR switch, which is always good to see, and you should have no problem using any 1/2″ or 1/4″ router with this model. For controlling the router bit, a hand wheel is included, and that is not something you always see on a table router, and it’s a nice additional feature. It just makes it so much easier to control everything while it’s in operation. All standard 1/2"& 1/4" router cutters can be used with the RT1500, as both 1/2"& 1/4" collets are supplied with the table as standard. Capable to shape & cut tough wood with ease, and it can also be used for precise & delicate work as it has a variable speed. Another entry from the router experts at Trend is the bigger brother to the excellent CRT/MK3. The Trend WRT workshop router table is a big machine. It’s capable of working with the biggest bits of timber that you have, and it stands up on its own four feet as well.

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The model also comes with three feather boards, which will keep everything pressed firmly against the board for more precise cuts. It also means everything is well controlled and comes with a smooth operation, so you do get better end results. Additionally, ask yourself whether you prefer to work with your router table on a pre-existing worktop, or whether you want your router table to stand alone on the floor in front of you. Some people prefer not having to clamp the router table to another surface, which means that a floor-standing model is their prefered option. However, it is worth noting that some floor standing solutions can be too short for taller people. Other Points to Look for When Buying a Router Table This attractive and professional benchtop router table is the ultimate addition to any DIY fan’s toolkit. For convenience, the router table fits onto virtually any workbench and comes with two feather boards to get you started. There’s also a port for dust collection. With a 6 feet extension cord, you have plenty of room to work. Offering a perfect match to the Trend 1/4″ and 1/2″ routers, this option is undoubtedly one of the best router tables in the UK. The aluminium insert plate is easy to adjust via a couple of screws, and it does mean you should be able to use this table with a number of routers.

The non-latching 230-volt switch box and trigger clamp give you the freedom to control your router power according to your unique needs. Additionally, you also get the feather boards for your projects, table extensions, protractor, fence and fittings included in the kit. Too much wood dust can overwhelm you as you work. Additionally, it is a known health risk for woodworkers. Collecting dust before it reaches you is the most efficient way to deal with it. That is why router tables with a great dust port and extraction system are important. It ensures that you can keep your workspace safe and it can lessen your clean-up time when you’re working on a project. 4. Worktop or Stand Alone A rigid aluminium fence that sits nicely at 90° and a set of feather boards should enable you to accurately secure your workpiece to the table.

One of the best things about this product is how customisable it is. The mounting plate is made with tough plastic, but you can easily drill it to mount your router. What’s more, the base plate is held in the right place by magnets, so you can remove and replace the router on your table whenever you see fit. With secure clamps set on the table, you won’t have to worry about making mistakes on highly precise work either. With a reliable dust port collection solution included, this Charnwood router table converts your standard handheld router into something far more accurate and safer to use. The table is equipped to help with everything from standard edge moulding to tenoning and trenching. Additionally, the worktop is made of MDF while the side frames are solid steel so you can rest assured that you’re getting a robust and reliable machine. Your benchtop router table should also come with a number of measurement options to make life easier. Twin measurement scales on a large laminated MDF table will make a huge difference. It means you can line things up perfectly, even if the benchtop router table has an integrated router. Router tables come in many different shapes and sizes. There are solutions that can clip onto your workbench, and all-in-one tools that offer a variety of cutting and shaping solutions. The best router table for you will depend on careful considerations of everything from power to performance. It’s also worth thinking about any additional extras or features you might need with your router table.

If you’re not familiar with those large, usually yellow, plastic combs on the table and fence, they’re a handy and safe feature that helps to keep the workpiece tight to the fence without you having to push it too hard. This model works with routers that can be as powerful as 1800W, which is more than your average router table. It also has a maximum base diameter of 157 mm. You then have four different clamps to help hold everything in place, and there’s no doubting the stability of this router table. US tool brand Trend have been making router tables and the like since 1955. Their CRT/MK3 pro router table is a stripped-down, solid bit of kit that should make light work of all table routing tasks. The best table-mounted router needs a solid and flat base to allow timber to pass smoothly and accurately along it. My preferred material is cast metal like aluminium: it’s hard-wearing, not too heavy and reliably flat. Don’t discount laminated MDF though, it’s a reliable flat surface that might not be as hard-wearing as metal, but it’s a lot cheaper. On the FenceA plus point of this router table is the cast aluminium bed. It’s nicely flat and combined with the featherboards on the table and rear fence, should hold the workpiece down securely. The overall dimensions of 597 x 457 x 355 mm are modest, which makes it the ideal addition to a small workshop. The table is made completely out of cast iron, so you can rest assured that it’s going to stand the test of time – no matter how often you use it. Additionally, the twin measurement scales ensure that you can get the most accuracy out of your work.

With the size, you are looking at the table measuring some 597 mm by 457 mm, so it’s bigger than a number of other router tables out there on the market. Finally, if you are worried about dust, then don’t be. It comes with a dust extractor port, which will keep the area free from dust when working. All standard 1/2" & 1/4" router cutters can be used with the RT1500, as both 1/2" & 1/4" collets are supplied with the table as standard. This router table is great when you’re looking for smooth profile edges and it comes with a mitre guide to help guide your work. Additionally, you can rest assured that the table will fit all FERM routers perfectly, so if you’re already familiar with the brand, you shouldn’t have a problem finishing off your workshop. If you already own a router, you don’t need me to tell you how versatile they are, but when you combine one with the best router table setup, it becomes an awesome tool that any proper woodworker should learn to use. All About the BaseThe Kreg router table features a full-sized router insert plate that has three Level-Loc reducing rings. The insert plate has a unique design with bottom-up insertion for better levelling accuracy. The design also features an aluminium fence and independent sliding faces.