Jessem Router Table Build Out

[GregInVa]

I picked up a Jessem Ultimate Excel router table back during the holidays. The one with the side lift handle. I've been working on enclosing the stand and building out some storage underneath to store bits and accessories. I have the Jessem dust box and I'm finding it's so wide there's not much space on the sides to add usable drawers. I'm putting a large drawer under the dust box but drawing a blank on how to take advantage of the available space on the sides.

If anyone has any suggestions or can share some pictures of a comparable build I'd be appreciative

 

[MikeGE]

Here is my router table build using Incra products.

Thread 'Router Table for Small Shop'

Jul 6, 2020

I finally found the time to finish a project that started three years ago and has evolved from a Triton Workcentre Router Table to this.  I don't even want to think of the money and time consumed in discarded ideas and plans, but it is done.  I started with the Triton TRA001 router, but grew tired of constantly reaching under the table to turn it off and on after raising it to change cutters.  The TRA001 definitely has the power, but this wasn't enough to offset the cumbersome controls and adjustments...

• MikeGE
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[onocoffee]

Solid looking build [member=70363]MikeGE[/member]

After five years, how's it holding up? Is the CleanSweep performing as well as expected? Any issues with dust buildup inside the CS or causing issues with the router motor or Wixey electronics?

 

[MikeGE]

Thank you, @onocoffee! So far, I don't have any complaints about the router table. The CleanSweep box and insert rings perform as advertised. After a few hours of use, there is a little build up of dust/chips in two corners of the box, which I can't explain, but the combined amount is less than half a cup.

After the first two years, I removed the router motor to check the brushes, and was pleased to see the inside was clean. The brushes still looked new. Likewise, the sensor strip on the Wixey is spotless.

If I was starting over with a clean slate, I would build the same router table with the same components. They just work flawlessly.

I have an Elektra Beckum TF-904 shaper (spindle moulder depending on which side of the Atlantic you are on) and Robland RAV-32 power feeder for future larger jobs.

 

[GregInVa]

[member=70363]MikeGE[/member] that's a great looking build. The problem with the Jessum table is the dustbox is so wide, there's not much space to put drawers alongside. Using 1/2 ply for support there is less than 4" to attach a drawer.

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