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Simple design...essentially a torsion box on top to stay strong and flat, and two boxes below with shelves. Space in the middle was for my shop vac. Might add drawers, might not. Takes 3 sheets of 3/4 ply.

Mine is similar to gee-dub's, but with a slightly smaller footprint. The Rockler top and Eagle America fence, combined with the Triton router are very smooth. Don't forget locking casters...very important! Here is a link to the plans: http://www.ana-white.com/2012/07/plans/patrick039s-router-table

I wasn't that big into signing my work until someone told me how important it was to them that I did it - something just for them. My wife bought me a hobby wood burning pen for Christmas. It has a fine tip on it and makes a nice clean line once it's heated up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@h3nry All 4 aprons are mortised around a 3/4" X 3/4" tenon in the top. The dovetails are actually just a decorative element. The corners are mitred, with WeldWood resin epoxy. I'm also considering further reinforcing with pocket hole screws from the underside. I know I haven't completely controlled (or even allowed) for wood movement, but I'm also counting on the fact that the walnut slabs I used were designed for countertops, and are really cured. We'll see... Feel free to offer suggestions! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@wtnhighlander I used about 2 gallons of Titebond II throughout. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Can you click on the links? The images should come up. Normally they are embedded. If not, shoot me your email and I'll send them to you. Take care! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Update on the table...it's done! And just in time for Thanksgiving! I think it turned out nice, and my wife loves it. Special thanks to all of you who offered your ideas and encouragement for this beast of a project! http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/25/2f4cb0a6d67b8fe632619cdca7e4606d.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/25/e51834e1f7ccd4a3dba9b0f00c531ac6.jpg http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/25/ecb98e9caca5fa40b77ad7d96fac595c.jpg] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Great suggestions, guys. I will do that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@shaneymack, @wtnhighlander... Thank you! Finish is Tru-Oil gunstock finish, approx 7 coats. I am still on the fence with elongating the holes. As the top is 1-1/2" thick and may be as stable as a workbench top. That said, I'm actually thinking about tapping the top from the underside with 5/16" threads so I can use threaded bolts to attach the frame to the top, a la my bench crafted workbench vises. Do you think I risk catastrophic wood movement? The Tru-Oil finish is on all sides so as to equalize moisture in all directions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Wanted to give you all an update on the table...it's coming along. The top is now 4 sections of butcher block counter top, the base is a cross-shaped lattice so as to spread the weight across more square footage, and the steel frame is just more support for the top and helps to secure it to the base. Still to go are the side aprons to give it a look of about 4" thick. I would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk