Router Table Build.

I just got a new plate for making up a custom router table in the mail. I've needed a new table for a long time now. Hopefully I will be able to get out and put it together this weekend.

If I had my way my dream table would have the following: a 3' by 5' table with plexi-glass over the bit drawers, bit drawers (obviously under the plexi), adjustable fence with a step fence option, external height adjustment, mitre gauge, pinioning, built-in circle jig, attached vacuum and work light.

The table I build will probably be a bit simpler than that, but maybe I can design it in a way that I can slowly add those luxuries over time. I'll let you know how it goes.

Too Cold!

Man, has it been a long time! We have been so busy over at the store, Woodtoolstore.com. Anyway, I'm here to complain about the weather. It's cold! Up here where I live winter is already looming. I know, I should be used to it. After all, winter is no surprise, it comes every year. Still, I don't like it.

To add to the downside of winter is the simple fact that I can't go fiddle in the garage. If you are anything like me you have dozens of little projects on the go. Things you could slip away and do an hours work on here and there. Well, there is no more of that. My garage is not heated. If I want to go and do some woodworking I know have to jump in the van and go all the way to the shop. Not really a quick slip-away.

I guess the answer is to find some projects in the house. That should be easy. I'm sure my wife has a thousand things she needs done. Well, I'd better go and make it 999.