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PROJECT PLAN #SU31

Mobile Router
Table
Included in the plans:
■ Scale drawings
With its large, smooth top and easy-to-adjust fence, this router table is the
■ Detailed cutlist
perfect way to expand your arsenal of shop tools. Built upon a rigid mobile
■ SketchUp drawing base, the table’s cabinet provides plenty of storage for all your bits, wrenches,
and routers. Up top, the business end of this router table is set over a system
of thick maple stringers that will keep the tabletop sag-free for years to come,
and allows for easy access to your router motor. Best of all, it’s a snap to make.
Dowel joints hold the support frame together, and the cabinet is made from
MDF held together with screws.
Size: 46-1/4 in. wide by 24 in. deep by 39-1/4 in. tall

Pp
63 South Main Street
Newtown, CT 06470
(203) 426-8171 To purchase additional plans, visit www.finewoodworking.com/planstore
Taunton Product # 065134
 Router Table
By Matthew Kenney
Drawings by David Richards

46-1/4" 24"
40"

4"
33-1/2"

16-7/8"

12-1/2"

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 Case top,
3/4 in. thick by
21-1/4 in. wide by
36 in. long Case back,
3/4 in. thick by
16-1/2 in. wide by
36 in. long

Case side,
3/4 in. thick by
16-1/2 in. wide by
Case divider, 20-1/2 in. long
3/4 in. thick by
16-1/2 in. wide by
20-1/2 in. long

Case bottom,
1/2 in. thick by
24 in. wide by
38 in. long
Base rail,
1-7/8 in. thick by
2-1/2 in. wide by
36 in. long
Base,
1/2 in. thick by
24 in. wide by
38 in. long

Caster rail,
3/4 in. thick by
4-1/2 in. wide by
23-1/4 in long

1-1/4" 4-11/16" 4-5/8" 4-11/16"

2-1/2"
1"

Front View
1/2" Side View

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 Location of plate support rails on aprons

Hole for 10-1/16" 12-1/8"

switch box
1/2"
1"
2" 1"
2-5/16" Router plate
Top,
3/4 in. thick by
24 in. wide by Holes for dowels,
3-1/8" 4-1/8" 5/16 in. dia. by
40 in. long,
laminate applied 7/8 in. deep
to all surfaces

Plate support rail,

Duplex receptacle
1-1/8 in. thick by
in electrical box,
U-plate, 3 in. wide by
surface mounted on
1/2 in. thick by 19 in. long
back apron
2 in. wide by
3-5/16 in. long,
plywood,
notched to allow
clearance for wires Screw block,
1 in. thick by
Spacer for U-plate 1-3/4 in. wide by
1/2 in. thick by 3 in. long
1/2 in. wide by
2 in. long

Electric box,
attach to U-plate
with screws

Apron,
1 in. thick by
4 in. wide by 5/8"
17-1/2 in. long

5/8" 1/2"

Toggle switch and

cover plate Offset, 1/2"
1/8 in.
Apron, 1"
1 in. thick by Post
4 in. wide by 1"
32-1/4 in. long

1"
Stretcher,
1 in. thick by
Spacer
2 in. wide by 7/8"
32-1/4 in. long 7/8"

Dowel, Stretcher,
5/16 in. dia. by 1 in. thick by
1-1/2 in. long 2 in. wide by
U-plate 17-1/2 in. long
1"
Post,
1-7/8 in. thick by
1/2"
1-7/8 in. wide by
12 in. long

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 16-7/8"

2-3/4"
4" 3-1/2"

11-1/4"
12-1/2" 12"

15-7/8" 19-1/2"

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 46-1/4"
3-1/2" 6-1/2" 6-1/2" 8-3/4"

5"

17-1/8" 12"
1" 2-1/2"
1"

2-1/2"

3-1/8"

3-1/2" 5"

Dust collection port

Fence sub face,
3/4 in. thick by
6 in. wide by Brace,
44-1/4 in. long 3/4 in. thick by
Fence face, 5 in. wide by
3/4 in. thick by 5 in. thick
7 in. wide by
17-1/8 in. long
Sub face notch Cam clamp

3"

3" Spacer block,

3/4 in. thick by
3-1/8 in. wide by
5 in. long, use
offcut from laminated
Fence face Insert, table top
3/4 in. thick by
7 in. wide by
12 in. long Clamp block,
2"
Insert notch 3/4 in. thick by
3-1/2 in. wide by
1-1/2" 5 in. long
Screws from back
Bolt and flat
attach faces and insert
washer for
Screws hold cam clamp
sub face to braces

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 40"

Support rail

11-3/4"

24" 9-1/4"

Center plate on top,

exact dimensions of opening
from actual router plate Support rail
14-1/8"

7-3/8"

Leveling screws

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 15 Amp duplex receptacle

Neutral
(white) Ground
(green)

Hot
(black)

Note: Follow proper wiring methods. If you are unsure,

get a qualified electrician to help you.
Single pole toggle switch

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 Page 9
Qty Description Thickness Width Length
Solid Wood
2 Caster rail 3/4 in. 4-1/2 in. 23-1/4 in.
4 Base rail 1-7/8 in. 2-1/2 in. 36 in.
SU31-MobileRouterTablePlan 9.pdf

4 Post 1-7/8 in. 1-7/8 in. 12 in.

2 Apron, front/ rear 1 in. 4 in. 32-1/4 in.
1

2 Apron, side 1 in. 4 in. 17-1/2 in.

2 Stretcher, front/rear 1 in. 2 in. 32-1/4 in.
2 Stretcher, side 1 in. 2 in. 17-1/2 in.
2 Plate support rail 1-1/8 in. 3 in. 19 in.
1/13/12

6 Screw block 1 in. 1-3/4 in. 3 in.

2 Spacer for U-plate ½ in. ½ in. 2 in.
2:42 PM

Sheet Goods
1 Top 3/4 in. 24 in. 40 in.
2 Base and case bottom 1/2 in. 24 in. 38 in.
1 Case top 3/4 in. 21-1/4 in. 36 in.
1 Case back 3/4 in. 16-1/2 in. 36 in.
2 Case side 3/4 in. 16-1/2 in. 20-1/2 in.

Project Title
1 Case center divider 3/4 in. 16-1/2 in. 20-1/2 in.

4 Drawer bottom 3/4 in. 15-7/8 in. 19-1/2 in.

4 Lower drawer box front, back 3/4 in. 11-1/4 in. 15-7/8 in.
4 Lower drawer side 3/4 in. 11-1/4 in. 18 in.
2 Lower drawer face 3/4 in. 12-1/2 in. 16-7/8 in.

4 Upper drawer box front, back 3/4 in. 2-3/4 in. 15-7/8 in.
4 Upper drawer side 3/4 in. 2-3/4 in. 18 in.
2 Upper drawer face 3/4 in. 4 in. 16-7/8 in.

1 Fence Base 3/4 in. 5 in. 46-1/4 in.

1 Sub Fence Face 3/4 in. 7 in. 44-1/4 in.
2 Fence Front Face 3/4 in. 7 in. 17-1/8 in.
1 Fence Insert 3/4 in. 7 in. 12 in.
6 Fence Brace 3/4 in. 5 in. 5 in.
2 Clamp Block 3/4 in. 3-1/2 in. 5 in.
2 Spacer Block 3/4 in. 1-5/8 in. 5 in.
1 U-plate, plywood 1/2 in. 2-1/2 in. 3-5/16 in.

Router Table Cut List and Materials

Other parts
60 Dowel 5/16 in. dia. 1-1/2 in. long
Box Drywall screws 1-1/4 in.
Box Drywall screws 2-1/2 in.
1 Router plate
1 Dust collection port Woodcraft p/n 147788 or equiv.
2 Cam clamp for 5/16 in. bolts Rockler p/n 58252 or equiv.
2 Bolts for cam clamps 5/16-18 2-1/2 in. long
4 Locking casters
16 Bolts for casters 5/16-18 2 in. long
16 Hex nuts for casters 5/16-18
32 Flat washers for casters 5/16 in.
4 Drawer handles Lee Valley p/n 00W30.41 or equiv.
2 Duplex receptacle box, metal Grainger p/n 4A238 or equiv.
1 Cover, duplex receptacle Grainger p/n 4A241 or equiv.
1 Cover, toggle switch Grainger p/n 4A242 or equiv.
1 Duplex receptacle Grainger p/n 6A670 or equiv.
1 Switch SPST Grainger p/n 6A704 or equiv.
6 Plastic cable staples Grainger p/n 3KF16 or equiv.
2 Wire nuts Grainger p/n 6LU44 or equiv.
1 Power cord
Box Confirmit screws McFeel’s p/n 7050-CSPA
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First sheet of 3/4 MDF

block 1
Clamp
brace 6
Fence

Case center

Case side 2

Case side 1
brace 5
Fence
Case back

Case top

bra ce 4
Fence
brace 3
Fence

Clamp Spacer
block 2 block
brace 2
Fence
brace 1
Fence

Top

Fence front face 1

Sub fence base

Second
major cut Third major
First major cut cut

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Second sheet of 3/4
MDF

Large drawer 1 Large drawer side 1

Large drawer face 1 front/back
Drawer bottom 1 Drawer bottom 2

Large drawer 2 Large drawer side 2

front/back
Large drawer face 2

Fence base
Drawer bottom 3 Drawer bottom 4

Small drawer face 1

Large drawer 1 Large drawer side 3
front/back

Small drawer face 2

Fence insert
Small drawer side 1 Small drawer front/back 1
Large drawer 2 Large drawer side 4
front/back
Small drawer side 2 Small drawer front/back 2

Small drawer side 3 Small drawer front/back 3 Fence front face 2

Small drawer side 4 Small drawer front/back 4

Forth major First major Second Third major

cut cut major cut cut

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Half sheet of 1/2 MDF

Base

Case bottom

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 Router Table
By Matthew Kenney
Drawings by David Richards

46-1/4" 24"
40"

4"
33-1/2"

16-7/8"

12-1/2"

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 **Note: All MDF butt joints should be assembled using specialty Confirmat screws.

Case top,
3/4 in. thick by
21-1/4 in. wide by
36 in. long Case back,
3/4 in. thick by
16-1/2 in. wide by
36 in. long

Case side,
3/4 in. thick by
16-1/2 in. wide by
Case divider, 20-1/2 in. long
3/4 in. thick by
16-1/2 in. wide by
20-1/2 in. long

Case bottom,
1/2 in. thick by
24 in. wide by
38 in. long
Base rail,
1-7/8 in. thick by
2-1/2 in. wide by
36 in. long
Base,
1/2 in. thick by
24 in. wide by
38 in. long

Caster rail,
3/4 in. thick by
4-1/2 in. wide by
23-1/4 in long

1-1/4" 4-11/16" 4-5/8" 4-11/16"

2-1/2"
1"

Front View
1/2" Side View

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 Location of plate support rails on aprons

Hole for 10-1/16" 12-1/8"

switch box
1/2"
1"
2" 1"
2-5/16" Router plate
Top,
3/4 in. thick by
24 in. wide by Holes for dowels,
3-1/8" 4-1/8" 5/16 in. dia. by
40 in. long,
laminate applied 7/8 in. deep
to all surfaces

Plate support rail,

Duplex receptacle
1-1/8 in. thick by
in electrical box,
U-plate, 3 in. wide by
surface mounted on
1/2 in. thick by 19 in. long
back apron
2 in. wide by
3-5/16 in. long,
plywood,
notched to allow
clearance for wires Screw block,
1 in. thick by
Spacer for U-plate 1-3/4 in. wide by
1/2 in. thick by 3 in. long
1/2 in. wide by
2 in. long

Electric box,
attach to U-plate
with screws

Apron,
1 in. thick by
4 in. wide by 5/8"
17-1/2 in. long

5/8" 1/2"

Toggle switch and

cover plate Offset, 1/2"
1/8 in.
Apron, 1"
1 in. thick by Post
4 in. wide by 1"
32-1/4 in. long

1"
Stretcher,
1 in. thick by
Spacer
2 in. wide by 7/8"
32-1/4 in. long 7/8"

Dowel, Stretcher,
5/16 in. dia. by 1 in. thick by
1-1/2 in. long 2 in. wide by
U-plate 17-1/2 in. long 1"
Post,
1-7/8 in. thick by
1/2"
1-7/8 in. wide by
12 in. long

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 16-7/8"

2-3/4"
4" 3-1/2"

11-1/4"
12-1/2" 12"

15-7/8" 19-1/2"

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 46-1/4"
3-1/2" 6-1/2" 6-1/2" 8-3/4"

5"

17-1/8" 12"
1" 2-1/2"
1"

2-1/2"

3-1/8"

3-1/2" 5"

Dust collection port

Fence sub face,
3/4 in. thick by
6 in. wide by Brace,
44-1/4 in. long 3/4 in. thick by
Fence face,
5 in. wide by
3/4 in. thick by
5 in. thick
7 in. wide by
17-1/8 in. long
Sub face notch Cam clamp

3"

3" Spacer block,

3/4 in. thick by
3-1/8 in. wide by
5 in. long, use
offcut from laminated
Fence face Insert, table top
3/4 in. thick by
7 in. wide by
12 in. long Clamp block,
2"
Insert notch 3/4 in. thick by
3-1/2 in. wide by
1-1/2" 5 in. long
Screws from back
Bolt and flat
attach faces and insert
washer for
Screws hold cam clamp
sub face to braces

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 40"

Support rail

11-3/4"

24" 9-1/4"

Center plate on top,

exact dimensions of opening
from actual router plate Support rail
14-1/8"

7-3/8"

Leveling screws

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 15 Amp duplex receptacle

Neutral
(white) Ground
(green)

Hot
(black)

Note: Follow proper wiring methods. If you are unsure,

get a qualified electrician to help you.
Single pole toggle switch

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 Page 9
Qty Description Thickness Width Length
Solid Wood
2 Caster rail 3/4 in. 4-1/2 in. 23-1/4 in.
4 Base rail 1-7/8 in. 2-1/2 in. 36 in.
4 Post 1-7/8 in. 1-7/8 in. 12 in.
2 Apron, front/ rear 1 in. 4 in. 32-1/4 in.
2 Apron, side 1 in. 4 in. 17-1/2 in.
2 Stretcher, front/rear 1 in. 2 in. 32-1/4 in.
2 Stretcher, side 1 in. 2 in. 17-1/2 in.
2 Plate support rail 1-1/8 in. 3 in. 19 in.
6 Screw block 1 in. 1-3/4 in. 3 in.
2 Spacer for U-plate ½ in. ½ in. 2 in.

Sheet Goods
1 Top 3/4 in. 24 in. 40 in.
1 Base and case bottom 1/2 in. 24 in. 38 in.
1 Case top 3/4 in. 21-1/4 in. 36 in.
1 Case back 3/4 in. 16-1/2 in. 36 in.
2 Case side 3/4 in. 16-1/2 in. 20-1/2 in.
1 Case center 3/4 in. 16-1/2 in. 20-1/2 in.

4 Drawer bottom 3/4 in. 15-7/8 in. 19-1/2 in.

4 Lower drawer box front, bottom 3/4 in. 11-1/4 in. 15-7/8 in.

Project Title
4 Lower drawer side 3/4 in. 11-1/4 in. 18 in.
2 Lower drawer face 3/4 in. 12-1/2 in. 16-7/8 in.

4 Upper drawer box front, bottom 3/4 in. 2-3/4 in. 15-7/8 in.
4 Upper drawer side 3/4 in. 2-3/4 in. 18 in.
2 Upper drawer face 3/4 in. 4 in. 16-7/8 in.

1 Fence Base 3/4 in. 5 in. 46-1/4 in.

1 Sub Fence Face 3/4 in. 7 in. 44-1/4 in.
2 Fence Front Face 3/4 in. 7 in. 17-1/8 in.
1 Fence Insert 3/4 in. 7 in. 12 in.
6 Fence Brace 3/4 in. 5 in. 5 in.
2 Clamp Block 3/4 in. 3-1/2 in. 5 in.
2 Spacer Block 3/4 in. 1-5/8 in. 5 in.
1 U-plate, plywood 1/2 in. 2-1/2 in. 3-5/16 in.

Other parts
60 Dowel 5/16 in. dia. 1-1/2 in. long
Box Drywal screws 1-1/4 in.

Router Table Cut List and Materials

Box Drywall screws 2-1/2 in.
Box Confirmat screws
1 Router plate
1 Dust collection port Woodcraft p/n 147788 or equiv.
2 Cam clamp for 5/16 in. bolts Rockler p/n 58252 or equiv.
2 Bolts for cam clamps 5/16-18 2-1/2 in. long
4 Locking casters
16 Bolts for casters 5/16-18 2 in. long
16 Hex nuts for casters 5/16-18
32 Flat washers for casters 5/16 in.
4 Drawer handles Lee Valley p/n 00W30.41 or equiv.
2 Duplex receptacle box, metal Grainger p/n 4A238 or equiv.
1 Cover, duplex receptacle Grainger p/n 4A241 or equiv.
1 Cover, toggle switch Grainger p/n 4A242 or equiv.
1 Duplex receptacle Grainger p/n 6A670 or equiv.
1 Switch SPST Grainger p/n 6A704 or equiv.
6 Plastic cable staples Grainger p/n 3KF16 or equiv.
2 Wire nuts Grainger p/n 6LU44 or equiv.
1 Power cord
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