Milwaukee just came out with a router that's designed especially for router
table use with remote on/off and speed controls, but it's expensive.
Lately everybody seems to be going with a Triton router for router table use
because it allows above the table bit changes and has an above the table
height adjustment. A remote power switch box is available from several
sources if you don't want to reach under the table to turn it on and off. A
table with a router plate insert lets you pull the router out to make
adjustments or change the bits from above the table. Most of the rest of us
reach under the table to make height adjustments, change the bit or the
speed, and turn the router on and off, I guess mostly because we don't have
the cash to buy all this new stuff yet and what we have still works.

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Charley

"Sean" wrote in message
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I am in need of a router/router table and would rather build my own as I
can
build to suit the needs/style of my workshop.

The area where I am lacking knowledge here is what router to buy.

My existing router although very good would be totally unsuitable as there
is no way to control the power. It has a trigger on the handle and without
getting into the electrics could not be easily adapted for a table. Could
someone recommend a router or two that are suited for a table, where it
either comes with (or can easily be adapted) with a on/off switch system
that I can mount on the front of the table.

Would also be interested in any tips for how to mounth the router, so that
whilst it remains steady and secure is easy to change the bits, depths,
etc.,

Thanks

Sean