It took me approximately 60 minutes to assemble this router table. However, upon first try, i realize that my initial mounting plate adjustment wasn’t accurate enough to work properly. The wood would «drop» on the other side of the table after passing in the router. I removed the fence and then took a good 45 minutes with a set of FEELER GAUGES and a 4 feet aluminium level to fine-tune the mounting plate. (Feeler gauges are easy to find on 鶹 and very cheap). *A business card could probably be used to get acceptable results for most*.
Loose all 4 corner screws and with a Feeler gauge, look for how much each corner needs to be lifted or lowered. Re-tighten corner screws and try again your 4/1000 feeler gauge. The middle hex screws on each side can help «bend» the mounting plate slightly. It takes some time and patience to do this process. Also, doing so, you will notice that this table isn’t perfectly flat. There is close to 3/16''between opposite corners. This feeler gauge method is probably not the fastest but the most accurate to get your mounting plate close to level with the rest of the table. I was also very happy to be able to mount my 15 years old Craftsman router (made by Ryobi) on the table without any kind of issues. Dust collection is acceptable but will need some improvement. Approximately 25% of the dust exit from under the table. I use a powerful 5HP DeWalt shop-vac with a Oneida Dust Deputy.
At 200$, you get a very good table that will accept most routers on the market.
*This review will be updated regularly with any valuable insights i get along the way.*
| Manufacturer | Bosch |
|---|---|
| Place of Business | Farmington Hills, MI 48331, US |
| Part Number | RA1181 |
| Product Dimensions | 57.79 x 68.58 x 36.83 cm; 13.61 kg |
| Item model number | RA1181 |
| Is discontinued by manufacturer | No |
| Size | 22.75" in |
| Style | Benchtop Router Table |
| Finish | Clear-Coated Aluminum Top |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Pattern | Router Table |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Voltage | 1.2E+2 Volts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Included Components | (1) RA1181 Benchtop Router Table |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Battery Description | Corded electric |
| Warranty Description | 30 day money back guarantee, 1 yr limited warranty, 1 yr service protection plan |
| Item Weight | 13.6 kg |
| Country of origin | China |
