New Router Table Time

[Drich]

Morning all

I had a Jessem table and fence but was never really happy with making micro adjustments. So I sold here a few weeks ago. I was checking out the stainless steel one from Harvey but don't know much about them and every video on you tube is from them giving it away for free so you never seem to get a honest review. I remember watch w video for the Wood Whisperer on the miter gauge review and he kind of knocked their stuff a bit for the cost. Plus I did put it in the cart and the shipping seems really high to me. 250 bucks.

Next is the Wood Peckers one. It is costly also. 400 bucks for the top and the fence is the same or more if you and the micro adjust feature which I want. Also like most of their products out of stock and a 2 month wait time.

I do like the incra brand lift I have. My problem with them is you only get a 27" wide table due to the fence system. My old table was 32". Will I miss having the having the extra length? I would think longer is better for making draw lock joints.  Would like to hear from you guys that have any of these units.

 

[festal]

harvey's sales tactics and shipping costs are idiotic

How about mix and match?

I have sawstop router wing, incra version of prl-v2, Jessem new router motor, wixey dro and harvey dust box.  works good all together.  Woodpecker has a new quicklift lift which looks nice and Incra is now selling them.  I'm thinking of replacing my prl-v2 with quicklift,  Also woodpecker has free mshipping weekend btw

 

[Drich]

I just saw that free shipping on the Wood Peckers site. I'm thinking I'll go that way. Just sucks have to wait til January to get it.

 

[onocoffee]

I recently got a used Incra Router Table with the WonderFence and LS Positioner. Seems pretty nice even though I was planning on mimic-ing the setup that Dennis from Hooked On Wood uses in his workshop. If you haven't seen it, he dropped an Incra Mast-R-Lift II into his 20mm dog hole workbench, along with a removable WonderFence and LS Positioner mounted into the dog holes with a Benchdogs plate. I really like that setup and it might be a way for you to get the additional room you're seeking.

 

[rst]

I have an Incra Wonderfence on my self made router table.  I made mine from melamine two faced 32” x 49” 1 1/8” particle board in the early eighties, I think the sheets were made for commercial use. I had a steel open frame made, two short and one long end are closed with 1/4 “ acrylic.  I extended the end clamps for the Wonderfence with 10 series 8020 to extend to the 49”.  My lift is a Benchdogs cast iron with huge rods and brass bushings.  I got the lift from Tool Crib of the North before they sold out to fledgling Amazon.  Once the non compete clause expired = Acme.

 

[smorgasbord]

You can add a micro-adjuster to many styles of router table fence systems. Here's a device built just for that:

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https://infinitytools.com/products/infinity-tools-router-fence-precision-micro-adjust-kit

If you've got big bucks to spend, you can get a remote controlled electronic fence:

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https://www.rockler.com/shark-rs1000-pro-cnc-fence-and-lift-for-router-tables

What else do you want from a router table fence? Do you need a split design for jointing type operations? How tall do you need it. What is the largest size bit you'll need to partially bury in the fence? Dust collection hook-ups? Coping sled compatibility? Do you use stop blocks, and if so, do those need micro-adusters as well?

 

[Drich]

Wanted to up you all. After pricing out the Harvey and being close to 1900 bucks I went with the woodpeckers 24x32 table. I made sure to get the micro adjust.  Also bought the fancy dust box that cost about as much as the top does.  I passed on the stand as the cost seems pretty high for what it is. I will make one out of wood or 80/20 material.