What Are the Types of Router Tables?
Routers are used to create letters and decorative patterns in wood. A router can be a hand-held tool, but for woodworkers who do a lot of router work it may be easier to have the router mounted in a router table. There are four basic types of router tables. Depending on the type of work being completed, a woodworker may find it easiest to work on a benchtop router table. Benchtop Router Tables Benchtop router tables are designed to sit on top of a shop table or bench. The legs of the benchtop router table are just tall enough to provide clearance for the router to be mounted in the table. The benchtop design of the router table allows the router table to be moved when not in use. Benchtop router tables should be placed on benches that are low enough to allow the operator to easily see and move the wood over the router. If the router table is positioned on a table that is too high, it will be difficult to control the wood as it moves over the router. Stand-alone Router Tables Stand-alon
