Compact Router Table

If you're searching for a space-saving router table that delivers full functionality without the bulk, this compact router table plan is the perfect solution. Designed specifically for trim and palm routers, it turns your small router into a powerful, versatile tool — ideal for small workshops, garages, or mobile job sites.

This portable router table is built from ½" Baltic birch plywood with hard maple reinforcements, making it both lightweight and incredibly sturdy. The smart design features lift-up extensions that expand your workspace when needed, integrated storage for router bits, and a folding mechanism that allows the entire unit to collapse into a compact box that fits neatly on a shelf or in a cabinet.

Construction is simple and efficient. Using glue, screws, and a few basic joinery techniques like rabbets and dadoes, most woodworkers can complete this project in a weekend. The adjustable fence system includes T-tracks and fold-up faces for precision and easy storage, while the base is engineered to clamp securely to any work surface for quick setup.

Whether you're a DIY enthusiast or a professional woodworker, this compact router table offers maximum versatility, minimal footprint, and long-lasting performance — all from a design that's easy to build and even easier to use.

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