🎯 MDF can sag over time under the weight of a heavy router. Add hardwood stiffeners underneath the tabletop to keep it dead flat.
Cut your MDF or plywood to your desired dimensions (24" x 36" is a standard, highly versatile size).
🔌 Wire a paddle-style safety power switch to the outside of the frame. This allows you to turn the router on and off without reaching blindly underneath the table.
High-pressure laminate or Formica (for a slick, frictionless surface).
Secure the tabletop to the base using pocket screws from underneath. 5. Final Details
Cut a 2-1/2” hole in the center of the fence to attach a shop vac hose for chip collection. 4. Construct the Base Cabinet