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This is a review of Router Table Depot’s Large RM 405 router table.  This table turned out to be much better than I ever expected.  A couple of things stood out.  First is the fence.  Everyone knows that the fence is the heart and soul of a table.  I really liked the heavy duty aluminum core.  The picture just does not show how heavy and robust this thing is.  It also has these 6″ high MDF extensions.  Now other tables such as Bench Dog or Woodpeckers give you a 3′ high extension, so these were really stand out.  The extra space can help you use vertical bits which tend to stand up taller and in turn you would be routing larger items like a door panel.  So having the extra few inches on the fence saved me from building up my own custom fence just to get the job done.

The table top is nice too, laminated on both sides and sporting a typical acrylic insert.  This insert is fine for normal everyday routing, which is what I mostly do.  It also has a miter track so that you can add something like a coping sled or a featherboard too.  The stand is slightly different than what is pictured.  It would appear to have been improved slightly by adding a bigger leg and adding a slight camber to it.  You can still add a shelf and I give the design a thumbs up for the money.

Here are the features of the table for your research:

Top

• 31 3/4″ x 23 3/4″
• 1 3/8″ thick
• Top and bottom laminate surface
• 3/4″ mitre track installed

Insert

• Deluxe Insert with removable rings
• 12″x 9″ x 3/8″ thick
• 1/4″ mounting lip
• 1 1/4″ opening for Porter Cable style bushings
• 2 5/8″ opening
• 4″ opening
• Can be used with any router
• Starter pin included
• Stays perfectly in place with magnets and set screws to the top  Perfect for fine precision work.

Fence

• Split fence design
• Aluminum angle iron with dust cutout
• Aluminum measures 33″ x 4″ x 4″
• MDF adjustable fences are a whopping 1″ thick
• MDF fences measure 18″ x 6″
• T-track installed for accessories!
• Upgraded dust port with 2 1/2 adaptor to attach directly to 2 1/2″ hose
• Measuring tape on top of fence
• High quality laminate covering

Stand

• Sturdy Steel design
• Easy assembly
• 27″ x 19″ x 32″

Shipping Dimensions

• 34″ x 26″ x 8″

You can find the table right on their site.  Router Table or by going to Router Table Depot directly.

Incra LS17WFNCSYS

This weeks review is of the Incra Fence system and positioner.  Incra makes some of the most accurate fence systems on the market.  Most people try or want a very accurate fence with a ‘regular” router table.  Truth is, most router table fences are not all that accurate but they are not supposed to be either.  Sure the basics of fence operation work very well with most router tables.  But if you are going to be doing advanced techniques, you really need an advanced and accurate router table fence.

From Incra:

The world’s most versatile and accurate movable fence for your router table, drill press, or band saw, gets even more useful in the LS17WFNCSYS system which includes the leading split fence design, the Wonder Fence. Designed to meet the needs of the most serious woodworker yet easy enough for even a beginner to use. The NEW INCRA LS Super System has all of the precision and versatility of our other tools, plus a host of new features and design details that set it apart from anything else.

This sytem is the ultimate in precision fence systems for serious joinery and woodworking fans. The LS stands for Lead Screw. Incra’s patented Lead Screw technology (U.S. Patent #5,716,045) makes this unit the leader in precision positioners for woodworking.

• 17″ Range INCRA LS17 Positioner
• INCRA Wonder Fence
• INCRA Shop Stop
• INCRA JUMBO Right Angle Fixture
• Master Reference Guide
• 51-Piece Template Library
• All Instruction Manuals
• 82-Minute Instructional DVD

1. Top notch table.
2. worked better than exspected
3. The table was easy to assemble
4. I would recommend this table even to my family and friends.
5. Accurate right out of the box
6. I am very happy
7. Worth every penny
8. It is a great quality table
9. I could not be happier with the quality of the items
10. Thanks Rockler for two fine items
11. The only complaint I have is the fact that the dust collection port does not come with the table as shown.
12. Overall this is a very good table to mount a router in
13. Keep up the good work!

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