Latest reviews about Craftsman Router Table

ValleyViewPTO says "Best accessory for router ever!" about Craftsman Router Table

ValleyViewPTO — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:14:14 GMT

My husband had purchased a Craftsman router and while he was satisfied with the router itself, it was difficult to make the cuts without having to clamp and re-clamp the wood or have me help him. When he found the router table it was amazing how quickly the process went! The table is so useful and easy to use! Once assembled the table allows you to raise and lower the router to specified depth and has a power outlet on the table for a vacuum to be plugged in for dust to be minimized, and will turn the vacuum on and off with the power button on the table! This is a must have item for routers!...

mfrzr says "very good for a good price" about Craftsman Router Table

mfrzr — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:12:49 GMT

no problems with this table at all... easy to assemble and fits all my needs so far...

bigdogper says "router table" about Craftsman Router Table

bigdogper — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:25:27 GMT

Excellent quality and a bargain for the price...

GVille says "The Craftsman Router Table is reliable, accurate, inexpensive." about Craftsman Router Table

GVille — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:11:35 GMT

I am a weekend hobbyist and an artist, designer, innovator by heart, but never a professional craftsman. But, despite of my novice capacity, I am able to create near professional, if not professional-quality workmanship using the right tools such as the Craftsman Router Table. Recently, I helped my college son design and build a launching device for their Mechanical Engineering project, and the Craftsman Router Table helped me a lot in cutting accurately channels, holes, and all sorts of shapes, into the device that we were able to achieve a functional contraption that coveted them second place in the competition (they could have gotten first place from the popular vote if not for a minor flaw in the design, which the judges promptly deducted from their score).

The only complaint i have is that the screws to mount the router came up short and won't reach into the router. So, I have to get a similar size screw, but much longer in length and cut it to size so I can mount the router. Nevertheless,...

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tkeeley says "Functional for the money" about Craftsman Router Table

tkeeley — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:50:17 GMT

Not something the pros would use on a daily basis but for someone like myself (the basic "spend the weekend in the garage" hobbiest) It works out just fine. Holds the router straight and smooth on top. Thats all I was really looking for.

The only thing I would change is the addition of threaded rubber feet for bench top use when you dont want to bolt it to your work bench. I picked some up, put them through the holes for screwing it to your bench and put a nut on top and it worked out pretty well.

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sidsears says "Nice table for the cash." about Craftsman Router Table

sidsears — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:50:04 GMT

This table fits my needs and has done everything I needed it to do. Overall its a good table for the price....

Randol says "Router table" about Craftsman Router Table

Randol — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:37:28 GMT

Was on sale for $50....great price and good quality table. Took less than 10 min for assembly...

trainliker says "Very good value, but not highly accurate" about Craftsman Router Table

trainliker — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 12:14:59 GMT

I had job involving only small pieces (1 x 6 x 24 the largest) and didn't want to spend a lot. This was VERY inexpensive. It got the job done fine. And it was nice to plugh in the vacuum (Sear shop vacuum by the way) hook up its hose, and have it turn on automatically driven by an outlet provided on the router table. However, I could not get the independently movable section of the router table fence to quite line up exactly right with the rest of the fence. Still, all in all, very high utility for a very low price.

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02spk02 says "Craftsman Router Table" about Craftsman Router Table

02spk02 — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:10:36 GMT

For the price you cant go wrong. Overall good quality table. Wish there was a quicker and more accurate way to adjust the fence but if you have a good eye you will be just fine. For sure an entry level table but a good way to know if you want to step you wood working skills up.

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LT1955 says "Craftsman Router Table" about Craftsman Router Table

LT1955 — Tue, 17 May 2011 14:56:58 GMT

Bought this table for small projects around my shop and seems to be a very good table for the price. The only thing I found wrong with it was one corner was banged up a little from shipment, it's not in a place that can cause a problem so I want be returning it. I do recommend this table for small projects around the home....

horsetool says "Ok for the price..." about Craftsman Router Table

horsetool — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:06:58 GMT

Overall, this is a good little router table. I got it on sale plus an online 10% discount so I couldn't pass it up. It does have issues, though. First, the screws that hold the T Square track in are not flush with the bottom of the track. So you can either grind the screw heads down flush, or get a countersink bit and ream the screw holes out a bit deeper until the screws sit flush (which is how I fixed it). Second, the fence is not accurate. It's made entirely of plastic, and mine bowed inward just slightly no matter how I tried to adjust it. I ended up putting a piece of angle iron across the top edge of the fence to stiffen it up and pull it straight, plus I added some aluminum stock to the back of the outfeed side. It's much better but still not deadly accurate. Good enough for non-critical jobs, though. Long story short, it's worth the price but don't expect NASA accuracy with it... The switchable outlets are a nice feature. You can hook your shop vac up to it so when......

THETOOLGIRL says "Fence is difficult to set with ease" about Craftsman Router Table

THETOOLGIRL — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:22:06 GMT

Router table is ok for the price but, the fence is a pain to set and get just right. There are two knobs that really should be set simultaneously for accuracy and that is not an easy thing to do and keep your fence measurement accurate...It works for small projects but, would not be very effective for large pieces of material running through. Like the multiple plug ins for one botton starts though!...

TerrySull says "Good starter to help you decide if woodworking is for you" about Craftsman Router Table

TerrySull — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 19:17:21 GMT

Good basic starter set up with enough flexability to tackle a variety of projects.

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cheese9988 says "Very good table" about Craftsman Router Table

cheese9988 — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:35:29 GMT

Don't spend alot on a table. Save your money for bits and measuring tools. This table has everything you need, a sturdy fence, a flat table, and a dual outlet on a switch and a vacuum hookup. This table is excellent given the price, if you need push blocks or a larger fence, you can easily make them for the table at a fraction of the cost, why spend more?

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LoveCraftsman says "Overall, a good starter table" about Craftsman Router Table

LoveCraftsman — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:43:02 GMT

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">I don't buy Craftsman because I think they are the best tools. There are better ones but Craftsman has the best tool at the price point that I am willing to pay. This gives me more quality tools than I would have if I only bought the top of the line in every tool considering my budget. About 85% of my tools are Craftsman.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">This was my first router table. I have had it for several years and built a lot of projects with it. It performs well for the price but It does have its limitations. Mainly the mount for holding work in a vertical and moving it across the router bit. It is not a snug fit to the fence so the work will tilt unless you hold it just right. This make it difficult to use when making tenons because you can't get an accurate shoulder cut.

<p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">The scales on mine are right on but I usually don't use them as I prefer to make my own measurements and mark them on the table top. The vacuum...

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TedinVANC says "If you have never owned a router, buy this one. " about Craftsman Router Table

TedinVANC — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:58:52 GMT

I have never owned a router table. For me, this router table is a great first buy. I looked at router tables for over two years, but the prices were very high and I did not know what I wanted/needed. Late May 2010, my wife was shopping at Sears and I walked through the tools to kill some time. This router table was on sale with free router bits. A great deal I could not refuse. To date, I have used the table several times. My son is currently making a wooden storage box. I recommend this to any first time router table buyer. It is basic, but allows me to accomplish the tasks I need to do. It is inexpensive. This router table allows me to use its features and then, one day, when I know what features I need, buy a more expensive router table with more feature. Finally, I bolted the router table to a 3/4 inch plywood board and clamped the board to my work table to solve any stability issues.

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kharvey says "The craftsman router table is great addition for any shop" about Craftsman Router Table

kharvey — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:42:10 GMT

The table expands the the flexablity of your router. Iit is fine for smaller projects for shaping edges.

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DarrylG1940 says "Not that well built " about Craftsman Router Table

DarrylG1940 — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:49:43 GMT

First, the ruler gage on either end is not lined up, at least 3/16" out of alignment. Second, the left adjustable panel is weak and springy. Once you have passed the router bit it tends to spring in and cause a gouge on your woodwork. Third, as you push the miter gage down the imbeded track it hangs up on the flat head screws.

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perchbabe says "Excellent quality for the price." about Craftsman Router Table

perchbabe — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:37:49 GMT

I compared this table to those at the local hardware stores and found it to be the best quality for the price. It's great for finish work and can be easily moved from one job site to another.

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Onlooker says "Useful for the money" about Craftsman Router Table

Onlooker — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:20:34 GMT

Good for the money(if on sale) if you just need something to get the job done. I might suggest , if you want something a little more solid, to remove the base, and install your own. Ie: use only the alunimum table top. I did this with mine and installed it on an old Workmate bench, very solid. Be sure the screw holes fit your router if possible. Doesn't fit with my Freud, unless I make it fit with new holes....