Router table extension.

I use multiple roundings during a project to make models.  After milling a length of 50 cm, it is sometimes necessary to switch to a different profile. In short, the exchange takes considerably more time than the actual milling.

It has been twenty years since I saw a router table with 5 router units at a yacht builder. These milling motors were brought into position with pneumatics. This way they could always choose from 5 fixed profiles. Even then a precious machine and too precious for what I do with it, but I have never forgotten it since.

I chose to buy three inexpensive milling machines and router lifts.  They doesn't define great quality, but for my purpose it is sufficient. I also had to buy some switches and wiring, which are mounted in a box (There can never be more than one machine working).  This way I can choose from three profiles that are actually always ready for use , for now chamfering, rounding R3 and R5. For clarity, all three always remain at the correct working height.

For the table itself I used Trespa (high-pressure laminate) and beech. The total cost of the whole is less than € 220.  The extension can also remain in place when using the standard router table without being affected, this means that there are four profiles available.

I hope the pictures below make it clear how it works, but questions and comments are allowed.

Thanks for watching.