Sauter OFL2.0 Router Table

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Sauter OFL2.0 Router Table

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Sauter OFL2.0 Router Table

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Synonyms: DE: Frästisch, Oberfrästisch,
stationäre Oberfräse
Type: Router Table
Material: wood
Used with: push blocks
Location: Router Table
Access Requirements: Router Table Introduction
Status: Working
Tutors: Lukas
NitramLegov
Pakue
Luzian
Keno
Utis
Similar (More or Less): table saw



Setup

Router Bit

This router table spindle is equipped with a lever-action chuck, therefore no tools are required to change the bit. To release the chuck look under the table and pull the lever on the spindle towards the front of the table until it is horizontal. The spindle chuck is now release and the bit can be taken out or inserted. Push the lever down again until it is vertical to look the bit back in place. Make sure it is properly seated before starting up the spindle

Changing the height is done via the adjustment knob on the top of face-plate of the router lift. Use the small tool located on the side of the router table to turn the knob. There shouldn't much torque needed to change the height; keep the top/bottom limits in mind if you feel a resistance.
Similarly the height can be locked/unlocked by turning the locking knob below one full rotation. Check that this lock is disengaged before adjusting the height. This lock only meant to stop vibrations changing the height of the router lift. It is not strong enough to stop you from adjusting the height (#not-a-bug #won't-fix).

The router lift has differently sizes plates that are held in place via magnets. To remove a plate use the height adjust tool to lever it out of the router lift face plate. Unused plates are stored in the 3D-printed holders in front.

There is also a digital height gauge located on the left side of the router table. Press the "C" button the zero the height. The display can't be turned off.

Fence

The fence can be adjusted in depth via the two locking knobs that clamp in the two T-profiles inside the table.

The gap for the router bit can be adjusted by moving either aluminium plate to the side. Locking knobs are in the back.

The fence has to adjustable stop blocks that allow repeatable cutting of slots. It is best to just flip them up if they are not in use to avoid misplacing them.

Whenever possible use the transparent finger guard. Set it so it's just above your workpiece.

Mitre Gauge

Similar to the table saw, the router table has a mitre gauge that runs inside the T-slot along the long side of the table. Adjust the angle as needed. The mitre gauge also has a depth stop similar to the ones on the fence. When not in use store the mitre gauge in the designated holder on the side of the table.

Dust Extraction

Below the table is a designated shop vac that should turn on together with the router once the ON button is pressed. Because the dust extraction is need inside the lift as well as the fence, the vacuum hose is split. When the dust extraction at the fence is not needed unplug the hose from the fence and put the end into the "parking spot" in the back. This plugs the extraction path of the fence and allows more air to be extracted via the router lift below the table. Might need some upgrades to be more effective than it currently is.

Parts

Here is the parts list for the complete router table in case a part breaks or someone wants to copy the design. Custom 3D printed parts can be found in the GitHub Repo: Coming Soon TM

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