Make A Router Table / Trimmer Table Apr 2026

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

A router table is the ultimate upgrade for any woodworking shop. It turns a handheld router or compact trimmer into a stationary precision machine, allowing you to handle edge profiling, joinery, and small parts with absolute control. Make a Router table / trimmer table

Use a straight bit in your handheld router to create a shallow shelf (rebate) so the plate sits perfectly flush with the table surface. 3. Build the Fence 3/4" MDF or Baltic Birch plywood (ideal for flatness)

T-tracks, knobs, 2-1/2" pocket hole screws, and wood glue. It turns a handheld router or compact trimmer

Cut your MDF or plywood to your desired dimensions (24" x 36" is a standard, highly versatile size).

Create a simple, sturdy box frame using your remaining 3/4" plywood to support the tabletop.