Make A Router Table / Trimmer Table May 2026

Consider adding a shelf or a drawer underneath to store your router bits, wrenches, and featherboards.

Glue and screw them together to form an L-shape. Add triangular gussets (braces) every 8 inches along the back to ensure the fence stays perfectly square.

🛞 Put the entire base on locking caster wheels so you can roll it out of the way when not in use. Make a Router table / trimmer table

Attach your trimmer or router to the insert plate, drop it into the table, and lock it in. 💡 Pro-Tips for Success

Use a straight bit in your handheld router to create a shallow shelf (rebate) so the plate sits perfectly flush with the table surface. 3. Build the Fence Consider adding a shelf or a drawer underneath

T-tracks, knobs, 2-1/2" pocket hole screws, and wood glue.

Glue the laminate sheet to the top using contact cement. This ensures your workpieces glide smoothly. 2. Install the Router Insert Plate 🛞 Put the entire base on locking caster

Cut two strips of 3/4" plywood at 36" long.