How to make and use a simple trim router table

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  • čas přidán 26. 03. 2021
  • Built this benchtop router table from leftover plywood. Simple, cheap, and functional.
    Sponsored by @HomeDepot homedepot.sjv.io/6R1Zr
    • Router table Plans: gum.co/routertable
    • All my woodworking plans gumroad.com/diycreators
    • Blog post: diycreators.com/benchtop-rout...
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    Materials Used
    • (1/2) Sheet of plywood 3/4in X 48in X 48in
    • (10) 1 1/2in wood screw (assembly)
    • (4) 1in brackets
    • (8) 3/4in wood screws (for the brackets)
    • (2) 2in 1/4-20 screw (for router fence)
    • (2) 1/4-20 wing nuts
    • Optional: 4 (1 1/4in) machines screws for the router base
    • Wood glue homedepot.sjv.io/ORBPxP
    • Finishing wax
    Tools used
    • Table Saw (optional)
    • Circular saw homedepot.sjv.io/Vyyejj
    • Router homedepot.sjv.io/mgg317
    • Drill homedepot.sjv.io/jWW34Z
    • Speed square homedepot.sjv.io/jWX1aP
    • Clamps homedepot.sjv.io/oee3gW
    • 3/8’’ Forstner Drill bits homedepot.sjv.io/DVVgmb
    • 1 -3/4’’ Hole saw homedepot.sjv.io/jWW34Z

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Komentáře • 859

  • @DIYCreators
    @DIYCreators  Před 3 lety +55

    Thanks for watching! Not only simple but effective. For additional details, check out my links below.
    *Plans:* gum.co/routertable
    *Blog Post* : diycreators.com/benchtop-router-table/

    • @shaunmcdorman2050
      @shaunmcdorman2050 Před 3 lety

      Thanks for all the vids you do man!!! You show how make some awesome stuff man!

    • @sambrown2147
      @sambrown2147 Před 3 lety +2

      Can you please do a video on how to make a freestanding porch swing?

    • @hometeam7368
      @hometeam7368 Před 3 lety +2

      Hi I love what you do and how you do it. You have inspired me.
      Could you do a video on a T style DJ table.
      This will be my first project.

    • @abettermankind9761
      @abettermankind9761 Před 3 lety +1

      I love your classic comedy dude... Well done mate!
      Thank you.

    • @francefly1275
      @francefly1275 Před 2 lety

      Plz sir edit automatic open door light

  • @thomaspigg306
    @thomaspigg306 Před 3 lety +193

    I loved the "Wi-Fi" router table!!!

  • @henryjr03
    @henryjr03 Před 3 lety +334

    I love the little diagram at the top right corner of the screen , it's very purposeful and not only gives you the picture of the finished product but also helps you follow through the procedure simply

  • @momomunsta8887
    @momomunsta8887 Před měsícem +2

    That 3D model with the part your working on being highlighted red is next level!

  • @theLEFTY15
    @theLEFTY15 Před 3 lety +58

    the "where i'm at" addition is bomb. I dig that a ton

  • @eddiekalista3222
    @eddiekalista3222 Před 3 lety +13

    I absolutely love the “where am I” graphics for each piece. That’s a great way for everyone to follow along.

  • @wizmanballin8498
    @wizmanballin8498 Před 3 lety +48

    How does anyone dislike the work this man does is beyond me.🤨

  • @AKatz17
    @AKatz17 Před rokem +2

    I have never subscribed to a woodworking channel faster. That "Where I'm At" feature is BRILLIANT. Can't wait to see more.

  • @carlbruschnigjr1757
    @carlbruschnigjr1757 Před 3 lety +64

    I would add two things, something to hold the wrenches for changing the bits and a center reference line for the fence on the top of the table. Other than that, very nice and clean.

    • @DIYCreators
      @DIYCreators  Před 3 lety +34

      Thanks! Oh, man I really considered adding a wrench holder, it but I didn't I have the hardware on hand. What I was planning to do is use a threaded insert with a small wing screw.

    • @jrworthy
      @jrworthy Před 3 lety +45

      @@DIYCreators a small magnet glued to the inside would be a simply addition that would work for storing the wrench.

    • @RickOShay4u
      @RickOShay4u Před rokem

      Excellent video and clear concise instructions, very easy to follow. You did a great Job.

    • @CaroleHaddon
      @CaroleHaddon Před rokem

      Brilliant!!!!!!! YES!!!!

  • @frosiaburlakova7732
    @frosiaburlakova7732 Před 3 lety +11

    "Using this router table anywhere" was awesome! I like the budget-friendly simplicity. Your "where I am at" feature is the best on youtube!

  • @sivacrom
    @sivacrom Před 3 lety +18

    I lolled when you started routing in the woods, near the forest floor.

    • @Belizzle
      @Belizzle Před 3 lety +2

      That was maybe my favorite part of this whole video 🤣

  • @tuftoro7111
    @tuftoro7111 Před měsícem +1

    Excellent job, Sir! You are a true craftsman.

  • @SteveBueche1027
    @SteveBueche1027 Před 3 lety +4

    I like the Where I’m At drawings! Nice little table.

  • @rickdodson5252
    @rickdodson5252 Před 3 lety +72

    Why not pre-cut this project and sell it as a kit. I am sure DIY'ers would pay for it. I know I would. Great video!!! If you're game, let me know I will buy your first kit. I am serious!

    • @FranciscoDuarte
      @FranciscoDuarte Před 3 lety +3

      Genius!

    • @gioazzarello1333
      @gioazzarello1333 Před 3 lety +4

      Yeah he could make some good money off this

    • @solarwnz
      @solarwnz Před 2 lety +1

      Same here.

    • @gradysullivan6679
      @gradysullivan6679 Před rokem +2

      Save one for me…

    • @clickytheblicky9895
      @clickytheblicky9895 Před rokem +10

      Because the whole point of having your own tools especially a router is to make your own stuff!!
      Lol come on !
      Do you buy tools just to hang them up in pretty boxes so they look nice? Or do you buy tools to make whatever you want, ie: fancy boxes for your tools.

  • @jesterraj
    @jesterraj Před rokem

    Nice use of the router....I'm addition to the video......Caribbean viewer here

  • @crazycr02
    @crazycr02 Před 3 lety +6

    I remember when Glen didn't even have 500k subs. His channel has come such a long way.

  • @viperbaron1
    @viperbaron1 Před měsícem

    Smart, very smart. Thank you for this video. All the "little" details were value added features.

  • @stefanxlindstrom
    @stefanxlindstrom Před 3 lety +5

    The "where am I at" graphic" is great. 👍🏻

  • @deceitlegion
    @deceitlegion Před 3 lety +10

    11:34 - How to user a wireless router table as a wireless router table. Just beautiful, man.

  • @quirkygreece
    @quirkygreece Před 3 měsíci

    There are hundreds of videos on building a router table, but this is one of the best for clarity and ease . . . oh yeah, it’s a well-put-together video too, cheers!

  • @johankeijzer828
    @johankeijzer828 Před 3 měsíci

    Great little project!😊 First video i've seen with a " where am i at" that is so smart!! Love it!

  • @ScrimigeProMidtownPro
    @ScrimigeProMidtownPro Před 3 měsíci

    This is great man!!! Thank you. Every video I find is mostly just people showing off their shops and tools rather than making an easy DIY for beginners. This helps a lot! 💪

  • @brucepowell2125
    @brucepowell2125 Před 2 lety

    Nice project and I really like the video. The pop up "where am I at" feature is really helpful. Nice job.

  • @dannymeil3294
    @dannymeil3294 Před rokem +1

    Great job looks perfect by professional standards.

  • @tiagoveigalazaro7392
    @tiagoveigalazaro7392 Před 2 lety

    Where have you been my whole life? Awesome stuff!

  • @DalyVideo
    @DalyVideo Před 3 lety +3

    When you clamped it to the side of the workbench, that just blew my mind. I need to build this!

    • @m.maclellan7147
      @m.maclellan7147 Před 2 lety

      Same here ! As a somewhat shorter female, I was going "NO WAY" to the high position, but was gratified when he switched to a lower position !

  • @88rushrocks
    @88rushrocks Před 6 měsíci

    Basic simple and practical and best of all cheap to make. I myself is a woodworker and when I can I to make what I can to save costs and it helps me to save my customers money for it keeps my overhead costs down and I don’t have to pass that on to.

  • @pcdm43145
    @pcdm43145 Před 3 lety +5

    Never imagined I'd ever say this sentence, but... Damn, that's a sexy router-table. Excellent work, mate.

  • @drdread
    @drdread Před 3 lety +9

    Pro video as always. I loved how you just jumped right into it without the back story at the beginning.

  • @HeliRy
    @HeliRy Před 2 lety

    Was watching you make the bevels, looked away for a sec and looked back. Your hand is now in the router bit pouring sawdust into the vacuum. I damn near jumped out of my chair lol… thought the router was still spinning. Gah!! Gave me a frigging heart attack haha.

  • @irvingzisman8949
    @irvingzisman8949 Před 2 lety +1

    I really like your "where am I at?" diagrams. Awesome touch!

  • @phoenixfridge1495
    @phoenixfridge1495 Před 9 měsíci

    Great to see someone like me who doesn't have loads of expensive tools and massive workshop
    Clean and concise video with no silly music
    Hello from England

  • @SamsWoodCreations
    @SamsWoodCreations Před 3 lety

    WOW MAN...I stated following you at about 90,000. Now look at you 2.8M and counting.
    You have surpassed some of the biggest Creators and Woodworkers on CZcams,
    All the time providing fresh new ideas and content anyone and everyone can make!
    Here's to 3.0M CHEERS

  • @alejandrowitzel8272
    @alejandrowitzel8272 Před 2 lety

    EXCELLENT WORK!! Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina!!!

  • @RudiVDS
    @RudiVDS Před 2 lety

    Nice routertable for less money. Thanks for sharing this

  • @lakeshorewoodturner5136
    @lakeshorewoodturner5136 Před 3 lety +1

    This is a great idea. Simple but checks all the boxes.

  • @walleyeye
    @walleyeye Před rokem

    Very nice portable setup.
    I’ll use some of your ideas when I make my table-saw router insert once this Canadian winter is over. I work outside. Groan!

  • @Zozo-pb6nc
    @Zozo-pb6nc Před rokem

    One of the best woodworking diy vids ive seen! Plus u got a good laugh out of me when u had your laptop on the table👍

  • @michael_bane_official
    @michael_bane_official Před 7 měsíci

    came for the good guide, stayed for the comedy at the end, keep it up

  • @AlexGarcia-ur9dy
    @AlexGarcia-ur9dy Před 2 lety

    Your simple method of instruction is excellent.

  • @radarguru566
    @radarguru566 Před 2 měsíci

    Great Job! I appreciate the detail, explanations, and graphic at the top ofthe screen!

  • @luciferomenluminos9059

    Thank you DIY Creators. Excellent job.

  • @Tehnar1975
    @Tehnar1975 Před 3 lety

    Спасибо друг. Я Сегодня сделал себе такой же стол, по своим чертежам, т.е. идея твоя , а размеры мои, только ножки вовнутрь. Идея супер, опробовал в деле, все работает. Удачи тебе и новых идей. Я из России.
    Thank you friend. Today I made myself the same table, according to my drawings, i.e. the idea is yours, and the dimensions are mine, only the legs are inside. The idea is great, I tried it out, everything works. Good luck and new ideas.

  • @atruefreethinker1944
    @atruefreethinker1944 Před rokem

    great vid! exactly what I needed AND I like the "where I'm at" rendering. thank you.

  • @NitrogenoxTheQuick
    @NitrogenoxTheQuick Před 3 lety +10

    Hands down the most efficient tabletop router build yet! Loving it, building it!

    • @adenveldsman4
      @adenveldsman4 Před 2 lety

      Same here. Simple yet effective in design and usage

  • @peterbengtsson1631
    @peterbengtsson1631 Před rokem

    I like how you added the metric measurements and also the "Where am I at" visual. This earned you a follow from me 🙂

  • @salmaankaroush9371
    @salmaankaroush9371 Před 2 lety

    that cordless trim router was the real MVP of this build

  • @CodeMonkey66
    @CodeMonkey66 Před 2 lety

    LOL..."With this router table you can work just about anywhere." love it!!

  • @rickybobbyracing9106
    @rickybobbyracing9106 Před 2 lety

    Bought the plans, excited to make this. My favorite part is the wifi router on the router table :D
    The fact that you didn't even call attention to it made it 100 times funnier!!

  • @nigelbarker8726
    @nigelbarker8726 Před rokem

    Clear, concise explanation. Thank you.

  • @solomonwehr387
    @solomonwehr387 Před rokem

    LOL not on wifey's couch... game over haha, cool build man, might give this one a try!

  • @Rad-Zach
    @Rad-Zach Před 2 měsíci

    Great video and a nice build! I appreciate that you didn't edit out errors - it's all part of the process.

  • @BuiltByJalal
    @BuiltByJalal Před 4 měsíci

    All set ups I’ve seen, this is probably the easiest and most straight forward design! Great work!

  • @biggestthreattoyourexistence

    Router tables are so important. MUST HAVE tool.

  • @christianwolff780
    @christianwolff780 Před 2 lety

    Woa. I love the floating diagram "Where I'm at". That's excellent!

  • @maximus3974
    @maximus3974 Před 2 lety +1

    Good stuff. Very constructive. I've been following lots of your videos. Like !!!!!!. Ruby. South Africa

  • @Wiseguy58
    @Wiseguy58 Před 5 měsíci

    Great video! Love the 3-D rotating view and just the pure simplicity of the design and that's coming from an old, retired shop teacher LOL. Thanks

  • @dieselrugg
    @dieselrugg Před 3 lety +5

    I like the comedy at the end and of course the content was great as usual!

  • @TheCephas64
    @TheCephas64 Před 3 měsíci

    Very well done. You explain things very well without going into too much detail and certainly not boring. Well done!

  • @Crusty_Camper
    @Crusty_Camper Před rokem +1

    I'm planning to build a router table like this and I have been looking at different ideas on CZcams. But I really like your design and your clear style is great. Another subscriber from the UK.

  • @essextwo
    @essextwo Před 2 lety

    THERE'S A HUD DISPLAY TO SHOW YOU WHERE YOU'RE AT IN THE PROJECT!? DIY vids on a HO NUVAH LEVAH, and I love it. 🔥

  • @drwright7877
    @drwright7877 Před 3 lety

    I love the “Where I am at” feature in the top right hand corner. I haven’t seen that before. Great job!

  • @jcevans16
    @jcevans16 Před rokem

    This dudes work is so flawless, he doesn't even create saw dust while cutting, great job! Its just what I've been looking for. I have like no budget at the moment but I have this same router. I also have an old model 91130 router table from harbor freight I lost 20 bucks on cause its junk, but I need a table I can use, so I'm going to make this one, thank you so much! now i just need the Ply wood, :{

  • @ctcollinthib
    @ctcollinthib Před 3 lety +1

    I like the highlight showing which part of the project you're working on in the upper right. Never seen that before. Very clever.

  • @jlr1487
    @jlr1487 Před 3 lety +2

    Very helpful to help us figure out what you're working on, the "where am I at" feature. Smart design that it can be clamped to the side of the bench 😎

  • @ellieboa
    @ellieboa Před 3 lety +16

    awesome and love the ending!

  • @davidnleeh4
    @davidnleeh4 Před 2 lety

    I LOVE the working next to the stream, that was "rich"!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @trentbever1370
    @trentbever1370 Před 2 lety

    Love the idea, I will work off that. The job site gave me a chuckle and the living room was even better lol

  • @leyderness3553
    @leyderness3553 Před 2 lety

    I like the way you show where you are at in the build.!

  • @arthurenright4146
    @arthurenright4146 Před 3 lety

    11:34 "With this router table, you can work just about anywhere" Love it!

  • @andyprice5882
    @andyprice5882 Před 2 lety

    Well that's the plan for this weekends project... Thank you.

  • @brentmaulfair5555
    @brentmaulfair5555 Před 2 lety

    Dude this video changed my life

  • @1hornet1
    @1hornet1 Před 2 měsíci

    That is a pretty cool project. Nicely done.

  • @kevinbourke7800
    @kevinbourke7800 Před 3 lety +19

    Brilliantly explained, demonstrated and edited! Your videos are unparalleled for clarity and effective teaching.

  • @davelester1985
    @davelester1985 Před 2 měsíci

    great job. I am not smart enough on woodworking to try this, but soon. You were very cleaver to build that and it looks perfectly useable for me. I live in Italy and have a small part of my garage to work in.

  • @josueayala9106
    @josueayala9106 Před 2 lety

    Amazing video. The picture of which part you were currently working on at the top right was by far more useful than you'd think. Thank you

  • @BH-qi9cq
    @BH-qi9cq Před 4 měsíci

    Brilliant idea! Simple and effective.

  • @deepakchinta
    @deepakchinta Před rokem +2

    Man I love the way you explained the whole thing and you are awesome with your video editing skills

  • @mirameejung
    @mirameejung Před 3 lety +17

    Hey Glen! Great video. Loved the humor at the end. So happy to see you’re back making content. Hope the family is doing well!! ✌🏼🖤

  • @indyfastal
    @indyfastal Před 3 lety +1

    I like DIY Creators because I learn something new every time...

  • @richarddicktaylor219
    @richarddicktaylor219 Před 3 lety

    A nice project which I will copy from a scrap of ply I have left over from another project. Thank you.

  • @cynthiakey1258
    @cynthiakey1258 Před 2 lety

    WOW! So easy with your instructions, good grammar, and diagram in the corner of the screen. I learned a lot. Thanks.

  • @joshuaphillips1081
    @joshuaphillips1081 Před 3 lety +1

    DUDE! That little diagram at that top with which part you are working on at each step is incredibly cool! Love that touch. You've got some fantastic graphics and transitions in your videos.

  • @RedHawk25
    @RedHawk25 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This is amazing, thank you man, I liked also the little shape you put to say where you're at with the build, keep up the great work 👍

  • @steveboone5480
    @steveboone5480 Před 2 lety

    I love the way you use your visuals!! I’m that guy who sees it and builds it thanks I’m half way through and having fun bud

  • @CommunalToast
    @CommunalToast Před 3 lety

    I came for the router table, but I stayed for the action shots of routing anywhere. Simple and effective design, I will be making one of these for my shop ASAP.

  • @masoodabbas3144
    @masoodabbas3144 Před 3 lety

    Every project you do is magic

  • @kaizen2693
    @kaizen2693 Před 2 lety

    I randomly came across your channel. Im hooked like a fish. Your creativity is amazing. Thank you for sharing your work with us.

  • @nicholaskeep1605
    @nicholaskeep1605 Před 7 měsíci

    Exactly what I'm looking for and with the same router!

  • @kaleoariola
    @kaleoariola Před 2 lety

    Great idea with clamping the wood to the bottom of the base. Took me all day struggling with mines making a drawer to figure it out. Wish I had watched this prior to my build today

  • @kellywaddell4448
    @kellywaddell4448 Před 2 lety

    Really appreciate the “where I’m at diagram”. Awesome work dude!

  • @brianfoley4328
    @brianfoley4328 Před 2 lety

    Nice....even I could do that now that I've watched the video...really well done. Thanks

  • @azizanmatsaad157
    @azizanmatsaad157 Před rokem

    very smart and brilliant hand working. thank you for the lesson. hope i can make it. from Malaysia.

  • @BWheat89
    @BWheat89 Před 3 lety

    LOVE the 3D model for progress tracking!

  • @jimpak1786
    @jimpak1786 Před 3 lety +4

    Excellent tutorial, love the "where I'm at " so original, thank you.

  • @ashok1949
    @ashok1949 Před 11 měsíci

    you are genius. Thanks for uploading valuable videos. thanks

  • @lynn7049
    @lynn7049 Před 2 lety

    Hahahaha, we all need to router in the woods. This is the one I'm going to make, and it was smart using a cordless.

  • @TP-xi7ri
    @TP-xi7ri Před 3 lety +4

    Beautiful job, and I must say you do an excellent job with your video work and editing. TP

  • @dicksmith3553
    @dicksmith3553 Před 2 lety

    Excellent wrote a table I am in the process of getting the fit my rotor and making my drawings and I’ll be cutting that this weekend thanks again for your excellent video

  • @jelleversyck6491
    @jelleversyck6491 Před 2 lety

    i love the "where im at" thing