MOUNTING THE ROUTER TABLE TO A WORK SURFACE OR WORKBENCH
METHOD 1 (FIG. 4)
1.
Set the router table on a workbench or other stable
and sturdy surface, with the FRONT (switch side)
of the router table facing toward you.
2.
While holding the router table in the desired
position, mark the location of the four mounting
holes (one in each corner).
3.
Remove the router table from the workbench and
set it aside.
4.
Drill a 1/8" pilot hole (for wood screws) or an
appropriately sized hole (for machine screws) at
the marked locations.
5.
Place the router table on the workbench and align
the mounting holes in the router table legs with the
holes drilled in the workbench.
METHOD 2 (FIG. 5)
1. Set the router table on a workbench or other
stable and sturdy surface, with the FRONT (switch
side) of the router table facing toward you.
2. Secure the router table legs to the workbench with
clamps, making sure to tighten them SECURELY.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the placement of the clamps
will not interfere with operation of the router table.
ALTERNATE METHOD (FIG. 6)
1.
Cut a board 18-1/4" wide by 29" long from a piece
of 3/4" thick wood.
2.
Set the router table on the board, with the FRONT
(switch side) of the router table facing toward you,
so that the spacing between the router table legs
and the edges of the board is equal on all sides.
3.
While holding the router table in the desired posi-
tion, mark the location of the four mounting holes
(one in each corner).
4.
Remove the router table from the board and set
it aside.
5.
Drill a 1/8" pilot hole (for wood screws) at the
marked locations.
6.
Place the router table on the board and align the
mounting holes in the router table legs with the
holes drilled in the board.
Router Table Assembly
FIG. 4
6.
7.
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
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Secure the router table in place using wood screws
(not provided) or machine screws, washers, and
nuts (not provided). If using wood screws, applying
a little soap to the screw threads will make it easier
to thread the screws into the pilot holes.
TIGHTEN all screws SECURELY.
Secure the router table in place using wood screws
(not provided). Applying a little soap to the screw
threads will make it easier to thread the screws into
the pilot holes.
TIGHTEN all screws SECURELY.
Place the router table on a workbench or other
stable and sturdy surface. Firmly secure the board
to the workbench with screws, clamps, or other
suitable means.
3/4" THICK BOARD