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A Router Table Motor & More

Back in the day, router tables were cobbled together without much thought to longevity. A piece of plywood with a hole cut in it and the router base bolted to the underside and you were in business. It got the job done.

Also in those days there was a show on PBS called which showcased the versatility of what you can do with a router. Their dedication and enthusiasm was infectious and can be credited with a lot of the growth of the tool we call the router table. It’s not as powerful or as expensive as a shaper, but it works fine for your

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