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SEE IT IN ACTION! MLCS Benchtop Horizontal Router Table Video.

THE FLATBED
MLCS HORIZONTAL ROUTER TABLE

Rout wide stock FLAT ON THE TABLE
with tall bits in the horizontal position.

Much safer and more accurate than standing wide stock on edge. Don’t stand stock on edge!
The new multiple routing operation Horizontal Router Table makes tall auxiliary fences, multiple featherboards or jigs UNNECESSARY.
• Quickly and easily make mortise & tenon joinery, raised panels with vertical raised panel bits, moldings and picture frames.
• This benchtop table features micro adjustable bit height adjustments. 1/16" per turn allows for very precise adjustments: (1/4 turn = 1/64", 1/2 turn = 1/32", 3/4 turn = 3/64").
• The table is 24" wide x 20" deep x 25" height with a sturdy 3/4" thick MDF core, durable melamine surface and polyethylene plastic edges.
• 3/4" thick MDF core with melamine surface extension fences, on both sides of the router plate give maximum support to long stock.
• The 3/8" thick, 11-3/4" x 11-1/2" router plate is held in routing position by sturdy aluminum extrusions, along with two locking knobs which safely secure the sliding router plate in position.
• Use with 3 HP routers or less. Raise or lower your router up to 2-1/8" below or 2-3/8" above the table.
Make Raised Panels. Click here.
NOTE: Router and bit not included.

Horizontal Table Instructions(PDF)

INTRODUCTORY OFFER
Item #9767........................$189.95

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What the doctor ordered (4/5), Oct 3, 2008

By Aaron Short (Brooklyn Ne US)

First off, let me say that I am a MLCS advocate. From my previous personal purchases, I have been very happy with the products and service. That is why when there was a good deal on this router table, I jumped on it. This is something that I have been looking at for awhile and needed the push to get me there and they did it. Let me break it down in a couple of areas...
1) Ordering
I have found that ordering with MLCS to be very easy, fast and efficient. And if you have any questions, they are there to answer on the spot.
2) Product
Before this purchase, I have found MLCS products to be of great quality and great price. Thats why I was a little let down with this router table (stay with me). When this table was shipped, it had all of the parts and instructions needed. The instructions were not the best and need some clarification. When it came time to drill the holes in the wood support that raises and lowers the router plexi, it did not tell you what to orient it to. I picked by setting the threaded rod perpendicular to the top wood plate. When after drilling the wholes the threaded rod was really out of line to have it raise and lower smoothly (they do give you a template, but do not recommend using it. The reason is, if the threaded shaft is out of line like mine was, you will be drilling the holes in the wrong location. This will ensure correct location evertime no matter if the thread rod is perfect or not). You should dry fit everything with the plexi in place, make sure the threaded rod is perpendicular to the top plate. Clamp the plexi to the lower wooden block, mark the holes and drill. This will ensure that the unit works like it should. I called the help line and ask what I should do and they were very willing to have me send it back and they would send me a new one.
The second issue I had was that the plexi that holds the router was 3/32" thinner on the out feed side. It doesn't sound like a lot, but your work piece will hit the aluminum extrusion and cause your work to stop. Very dangerous and scary. Solution, layer tape between the aluminum and plexi till you achieve desired level. Great? No, but it works and have not had a problem with it. Mlcs told me (and I agree) that it is hard to regulate manufacturing of this type of product.
That was about it for the issues. The table is nice and flat and it really makes nice panel doors safetly! I love this table! I would recommend it to anyone!

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Tall bits recommended for use with the horizontal router table
*When using bits taller than 2-1/8", table opening must be enlarged. Enlarge Opening Instructions (PDF)

Architectural molding bits
Base molding/multi-molding bit
Casing/base molding bits
Chair rail molding bits
 Crown molding bits
Handrail bits
Molding plane profile bits
Multi-molding/crown molding bit*
Mitered door frame*

 Cornice molding bits
Spiral bits • Straight bits
Traditional foot bits
Vertical raised panel bits


Router Stand for our benchtop Horizontal Router Table - Click here.


Raised Panel Horizontal Router Table Package
Includes Vertical Raised Panel router bit 1/2" shank set (#8350), plus the Horizontal Router Table. Reg. Price $289.90.
Item #8704............................................SAVE $50! $239.95



Mortise & Tenon Horizontal Router Table Package
Includes 3 Solid Carbide Spiral Upcut router bits (#5146, #7467, #7469), plus the Horizontal Router Table. Reg. Price $263.95.
Item #8705............................................SAVE $29! $234.95



Molding Bits Horizontal Router Table Package
Includes Crown #7865, Architectural #7899, Molding Plane Profile #7965, plus the Horizontal Table. Reg. Price $300.90.
Item #8707............................................SAVE $30! $269.95



Watch a demonstration video of the Horizontal Table. Make a Raised Panel Door,
Crown Molding, Custom Molding for picture frames, plus Mortise and Tenon joints

Make Raised Panels on the HORIZONTAL ROUTER TABLE
Note: The Horizontal Router Table cannot be used to make cathedral doors.

1) Start by cutting your panel to its finished size. You may choose to allow a small 1/16" to 1/8" gap inside the rail & stile for seasonal wood
movement.

2) After you have cut your panel to its finished dimension, install a
vertical raised panel bit in your router.

3) Adjust the router bit depth so the router bit will cut a 3/8" depth flat
cut before the profile cut starts. Position the router plate height so that
the router bit's edge is just above the surface of the tabletop. Turn the
locking knobs to secure the router and plate in place.

4) Turn on the router and working from left to right, make the first pass on the end grain of the panel. Cut the end grain first so that any tear out can be cleaned up when you cut with the grain.

5) After cutting the end grain on the panel, cut the two remaining edges
(with grain cuts).

6) Turn off the router and wait for the router bit to come to a complete
stop.

7) Loosen the two locking knobs on the router plate and adjust the bit up a small amount. Lock the knobs to secure the plate and make your second pass on the panel.

8) Repeat until you have a 1/4" tongue to fit into the slot on the rails and stiles. TIP: Taking many shallow passes will yield a better cut than trying to cut too aggressively which may lead to a poor cut quality or excessive tear-out.

Remember Safety Rules: Wear proper eye protection, keep hands away from router bit and never rout with the router bit above your workpiece - always keep your workpiece above the router bit.
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