Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Working with small stock on a router can be a challenge without a proper router table, but not everyone has the space—or budget—for a full-size setup. In this video, I’ll show you how to build a simple, space-saving benchtop router table that’s perfect for small shops and tight budgets.
This DIY router table uses just a single bolt, a piece of plywood, and a couple of supports to create a sturdy, reliable platform for your router. I’ll walk you through cutting the plywood, creating a custom router base plate from plexiglass, and setting up the supports to keep everything secure.
Whether you’re new to woodworking or a seasoned pro, this project is an easy, affordable way to expand your router’s capabilities and make working with smaller stock safer and more precise. Plus, this compact design is customizable, so you can tweak it to fit your needs.
If you’re looking for a straightforward router table solution that won’t take up space or drain your wallet, this is the build for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more woodworking tips, tricks, and project ideas.
Check out a couple new layers! → youtu.be/7rKplbO8Tdg
Step by step/materials/tools website (all free) → makethingswithrob.com/router-dog-hole-table
"Playlist of all bitesize tips used" → youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEBXNh1Ik9FnXBdMmeyCFSiRZ3AMTjEKq
Become a patron! → patreon.com/makethings ←
Huge thank you to my patrons that keep this thing going!
*MAKER TEAM*
Michelle B
Keith Current
William L McNally
Rich Lightfoot
Tutor the Barbarian
Les N.
Aubrey G.
Nukebert
Sam W.
Aaron Knows DIY
G. Salazar
Make Things
#MakeThings #mtbitesize
00:00 Intro
00:25 1. Materials
01:10 2. Base (profile)
03:42 3. Adding a dog hole
05:32 4. Base (dog hole)
06:31 5. Base supports
08:12 6. Plexiglass
10:52 7. Base (rabbeting)
11:49 8. Operation
12:40 Credits
Working with small stock on a router can be a challenge without a proper router table, but not everyone has the space—or budget—for a full-size setup. In this video, I’ll show you how to build a simple, space-saving benchtop router table that’s perfect for small shops and tight budgets.
This DIY router table uses just a single bolt, a piece of plywood, and a couple of supports to create a sturdy, reliable platform for your router. I’ll walk you through cutting the plywood, creating a custom router base plate from plexiglass, and setting up the supports to keep everything secure.
Whether you’re new to woodworking or a seasoned pro, this project is an easy, affordable way to expand your router’s capabilities and make working with smaller stock safer and more precise. Plus, this compact design is customizable, so you can tweak it to fit your needs.
If you’re looking for a straightforward router table solution that won’t take up space or drain your wallet, this is the build for you. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more woodworking tips, tricks, and project ideas.
Check out a couple new layers! → youtu.be/7rKplbO8Tdg
Step by step/materials/tools website (all free) → makethingswithrob.com/router-dog-hole-table
"Playlist of all bitesize tips used" → youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEBXNh1Ik9FnXBdMmeyCFSiRZ3AMTjEKq
Become a patron! → patreon.com/makethings ←
Huge thank you to my patrons that keep this thing going!
*MAKER TEAM*
Michelle B
Keith Current
William L McNally
Rich Lightfoot
Tutor the Barbarian
Les N.
Aubrey G.
Nukebert
Sam W.
Aaron Knows DIY
G. Salazar
Make Things
#MakeThings #mtbitesize
00:00 Intro
00:25 1. Materials
01:10 2. Base (profile)
03:42 3. Adding a dog hole
05:32 4. Base (dog hole)
06:31 5. Base supports
08:12 6. Plexiglass
10:52 7. Base (rabbeting)
11:49 8. Operation
12:40 Credits
