I purchased this router table in exchange for the table saw extension router table MLCS offers, due to the cast iron not being flat. One draw back is the table top scratches easily and cedar wood dust will stain it if not cleaned immediately. I recently purchased the "Heavyweight" router table. The universal clamping system is excellent, it handled my 3. The fence wood router table fence design is also too short so keep that in mind. It is wood and fnece, and the sliding table and hold down are helpful when you're routing large pieces.

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The 1. It's cord has a standard household 3 prong grounded plug end. Ripped myself good on the chop saw tag that was left. Awkward and difficult router mounting but it does work. A centering jig would be helpful. I bought this router table about 6 months ago. There is none to compare. This is an excellent table for the money. Only two things I would change: the black handles that tighten down the fence to the table need to be longer.

They are hard to tighten down because of the 4" duct collection port is so close. If they could be about two inches taller with a T-handle would be great. The second is how the router mounts to the table. Installing the router did take the longest to do, but I did drill through the top so I had an access hole for my Milwaukee router wrench.

I also mounted a power feeder to the table. Bolted it direct to the back left corner. MLCS has an awesome table. No plates vibrating is awesome. I will soon have more of these tables in my shop. I just finished assembling the table over the past weekend. As stated by others, the instructions are a "mess".

I relied on the exploded diagram view and the cover picture on the manual. I must say that it is an awesome table and solid. I do have a question regarding how to actually mount the router. I have a Bosch and am having an issue with clamps and how the angle height seems to be too high and not touch the base of the actual router. I look forward to using but could use some help with mounting correctly.

Overall, this is an excellent table. The universal clamping system is excellent, it handled my 3. However, I will echo other reviewers regarding their frustrations with the instructions. The assembly instructions were probably the worst I've ever seen, and I finally ended up using a trial-and-error approach to get the table together. Each version is reviewed for clarity by multiple members of our woodworking and office staff prior to publishing.

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This table is extremely well made. I just finished putting it together but have not used it yet. I consider myself to be mechanically inclined but the assembly instructions made me question myself. I had to look at the picture from the web page in order to figure out what went where.

I hope the table works as well as I think it will and that the pathetic instructions don't reflect on the quality or performance of the table.

I've had this table for about 3 years now. I love it. I gave it 4 stars because the dust collection does not work very well.

I also can't adjust my Milwaukee router from the top since there are no holes above for doing that. If there was it would still be difficult to re-align the router to that spot. I use the extended collet to align the router. I am hesitant to drill through the cast iron so that I can fit my wrench into the router from above. I like the fact that this is heavy duty and the slide table is awesome.

I am glad that I purchased it along with a full set of Katana cabinet bits. The company is a delight to deal with and I plan on purchasing additional items in the future. I have had my table now for almost 1 year. I've made a lot of raised panel doors with it. It's well built and easy to use. Mine does not have the lift handles or the new gas lift spring and those would have been the only additional things I would have liked to have seen on this table as sometimes trying to lift the table top and hold the table up while locking the arms into place is a challenge.

Especially with the big Porter Cable production router mounted in it. Assembly and final adjustment is a little bit of a pain. Directions could be better. The dust collection port doesn't work as well as I would like but it's better than nothing.

The fence can be a little awkward to adjust but with a little practice it gets easier. The only other complaint that I have is having to use an extension for some bits depending on the depth of cut you are trying to get.

Word of advise, do not use a collet extension with a large panel raising bit. Way to much vibration and you may find that the vibration loosens the hold downs that are securing the router.

I no longer use an extension for big bits and have had no other issues with the router staying secure. Over all I think it is a great product and have no regrets. It has held up very well. I would purchase again if I needed another router table. Could and should be 5 stars. I had to give it 4 because of the instructions - the worst instructions in the history of instructions.

I know that I'm going to love my router table - it's the kind of high-quality tool that will need to be handed down to my kids. I'll never be able to wear this out or "outgrow" it. Printer-friendly version. Read more about Routers. More Routers All Routers.

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