Re: a very amateur router table build

Yup, I agree. For about 2 years I struggled with the decision whether to remove the spring or not. I'm glad I did. To make sure you can put the spring back, put it in a plastic bag and duct tape the bag to the RT.

Re: a very amateur router table build

ayt. thanks. . . .

Re: a very amateur router table build

bad trip to. . .

I feel you bro, I also share the same experience specially when there is not much adhesive between the two surface or the adhesive isn't dried enough yet.

But good work RT you have there!

Re: a very amateur router table build

You could even go further bro. From the pictures it looks to me you could use the depth stop to convert your router table into one with a lift capability - meaning you don't have adjust the depth from below the table. Basically a long screw lifts the router. The screw would connect to the screw at the depth stop and beneath the router table top. You would turn the screw through a small hole in the RT top. Its a bit involved but I think I would do it if I could.

I read that many of the new plunge routers are capable of being converted this way which is why RT lifts are going to become obsolete soon.

Oh by the way, if you do this then do not to remove the spring. The spring will help remove any backlash in the screw and nut.