Make A Router Table / Trimmer Table Apr 2026

Secure the tabletop to the base using pocket screws from underneath. 5. Final Details

3/4" MDF or Baltic Birch plywood (ideal for flatness). Fencing & Base: 3/4" plywood.

Cut a 2-1/2” hole in the center of the fence to attach a shop vac hose for chip collection. 4. Construct the Base Cabinet Make a Router table / trimmer table

High-pressure laminate or Formica (for a slick, frictionless surface).

🛞 Put the entire base on locking caster wheels so you can roll it out of the way when not in use. Secure the tabletop to the base using pocket

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

Building your own is not only budget-friendly but also allows you to customize the dimensions to fit your specific workshop space. Here is how to create a sturdy, highly functional router and trimmer table. 🛠️ Tools and Materials Fencing & Base: 3/4" plywood

Center your insert plate on the tabletop and trace its outline.