I’ve started work on my new router table – the lift mechanism that raises the router is nearly finished, as well as the majority of the cabinet. I’m going in a different direction this time, and not using the same type of lift that’s in my other router table. This one uses an inclined plane to lift and lower the router. The advantage of this is that it can be built so that the crank that operates it is on the outside, rather than inside. Also, the lever that will lock the lift will be on the outside as well. This may seem insignificant, but for me, every extra step that I have to do when using something adds up. Another bonus is that there will be no access door in the front to open and close for every height adjustment.

Here’s a look at the lift mechanism:

The inclined plane is the triangle and it slide forward and back, pushing the router carriage up and down. A little difficult to describe, I made a video showing it in action:

As seen in the video, the cabinet is nearly complete, with just the front panel left to do. To this, legs are attached and the top. The top will be 3/4″ Baltic birch plywood and be well supported by the bracing in the cabinet.