DIY Router table tutorial out there anywhere?

[Sulla]

I want to put together a table for my new router. I want to use 1/2" MDF per a suggestion I got. I understand how to build a table, but what do I need to do to mount a router to it? Note: I've never even used a router before. I get it n'all, just never done it.

This is the router I got for Christmas:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00917542000P

I saw one of these in the store, do I need it? (drop in router adaptor plate)
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00926479000P

 

[exoray]

You can usually remove the face plate of the router base (generally a plastic plate so you don't scratch the work surface) it usually held it with three screws... Remove those three screws and then use the faceplate as a template to mark the center hole and the three screw holes on your table... Hit up the hardware store for three similar but slightly longer screws that will go through the 1/2" MDF and and into the router simply mount the router under the table with the three screws...

Basically just swap the plastic face plate with the table top...

Commercial "generic" tables usually have swinging locking tabs but for a custom job like yours using the existing hardware is best...

And no you shouldn't need the adapter plate if you do as I suggest...

Word of caution routers are nasty uncontrollable beast, make sure to keep an eye on the mounting screws and make sure they are not backing out or getting loose...

 

[Sulla]

Sweet thanks.

 

[TridCloudwalker]

There's also a couple decent tutorials on instructables.com that are informative.