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|SecurityComment=Are all fences included? We should add a clear mark for the feed direction & [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=push+block make push blocks].<br /> {{NL}}: We should also add an emergency stop which can be triggered using a foot similar to what the [[Table Saw]] has. <br /> {{NL}}: Emergency stop added and attached to the router table. I would say it can be used now
|SecurityComment=Are all fences included? We should add a clear mark for the feed direction & [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=push+block make push blocks].<br /> {{NL}}: We should also add an emergency stop which can be triggered using a foot similar to what the [[Table Saw]] has. <br /> {{NL}}: Emergency stop added and attached to the router table. I would say it can be used now <br /> As per the [[Talk:Router_Table|Discussion]], there needs to be a better explanation regarding the feed direction, before this template can be removed.
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|TestComment={{NL}}: It was tested together with [[User:Lukas|Lukas]] and worked fine.
|TestComment={{NL}}: It was tested together with [[User:Lukas|Lukas]] and worked fine.
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A router table turns a [[Router|handheld router]] into a stationary tool. The router gets attached to the router table upside down in order to enable the workpiece to be fed through the router (as of this, it is for a router what a [[Table Saw|table saw]] is for a [[Circular Saw|circular saw]]).
A router table turns a [[Router|handheld router]] into a stationary tool. The router gets attached to the router table upside down in order to enable the workpiece to be fed through the router (as of this, it is for a router what a [[Table Saw|table saw]] is for a [[Circular Saw|circular saw]]).


It is very important to realize that the exposed router bit is not only dangerous because of its sharp edges, but also because it can rip the workpiece out of your hand and let it fly across the workshop. To make sure that you are in control and not the router, '''ONLY feed workpieces through from the right to the left side if you are working in front of the router bit and vice-versa!''' You should understand why this is important after getting the [[Handheld Router Inttoduction|router introduction]].
It is very important to realize that the exposed router bit is not only dangerous because of its sharp edges, but also because it can rip the workpiece out of your hand and let it fly across the workshop. To make sure that you are in control and not the router, '''ONLY feed workpieces through from the right to the left side if you are working in front of the router bit and vice-versa!''' You should understand why this is important after getting the [[Handheld Router Introduction|router introduction]].


''Please also see [[Project:Router Table]] in case you are planning to build your own.''
''Please also see [[Project:Router Table]] in case you are planning to build your own.''


== Compatible Routers ==
== Compatible Routers ==
* [[Routers#KingCraft_KBF-1050E|KingCraft KBF-1050E]] (loaned from {{NL}})
* The [[Routers#KingCraft_KBF-1050E|KingCraft KBF-1050E]] router is currently attached to the table.


''More to be determined...''
''More to be determined...''

Revision as of 15:59, 10 October 2018

This tool is not ready for use yet since not all commissioning steps have been completed. The process is also tracked on GitHub. Feel free to contribute to making it usable, any help is very welcome!

Task comment Status
Name the tool: Router Table/Westfalia Universal Frästisch Nr. 64 56 97 done
Take a picture - done
Find the manual as PDF See infobox done
Documentation For the moment only the Kingcraft Router is compatible. done
Print QR-Code use the wikicrawler done
Introduction added to Handheld Router Introduction done
Security Check Are all fences included? We should add a clear mark for the feed direction & make push blocks.
Martin: We should also add an emergency stop which can be triggered using a foot similar to what the Table Saw has.
Martin: Emergency stop added and attached to the router table. I would say it can be used now
As per the Discussion, there needs to be a better explanation regarding the feed direction, before this template can be removed.
pending
Test Martin: It was tested together with Lukas and worked fine. done
tool's name, owner and approx. value Owned by Martin, data provided to Lukas with the Dauerleihgabe Form. done
Last step: make it available physically and in the wiki - then delete this template pending



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Westfalia Universal Frästisch Nr. 64 56 97

Router Table.JPG
Synonyms: DE: Frästisch, Oberfrästisch
Type: tool mount
Material: wood
Used with: routers, push blocks
Location: wood workshop
Access Requirements: upon personal introduction
Manual: Westfalia

A router table turns a handheld router into a stationary tool. The router gets attached to the router table upside down in order to enable the workpiece to be fed through the router (as of this, it is for a router what a table saw is for a circular saw).

It is very important to realize that the exposed router bit is not only dangerous because of its sharp edges, but also because it can rip the workpiece out of your hand and let it fly across the workshop. To make sure that you are in control and not the router, ONLY feed workpieces through from the right to the left side if you are working in front of the router bit and vice-versa! You should understand why this is important after getting the router introduction.

Please also see Project:Router Table in case you are planning to build your own.

Compatible Routers

More to be determined...