Sherwood Cast Iron Industrial Benchtop Router Table with Plunge Router Lift

  • Sherwood Cast Iron Industrial Benchtop Router Table with Plunge Router Lift RT-685-K4

    Many woodworkers don’t want or need a big router table. Usually because they have a tiny workshop, or they need something more portable. If this is you, Sherwood has you covered. Sherwood Benchtop Router Tables offer you all the features of the larger router table setups, all in a compact benchtop ensemble.

    A well-equipped router table is an invaluable addition to any woodworker’s workshop. And you don’t need a full-size setup to benefit from all the features a modern router table can offer.

    The Sherwood Cast Iron Industrial Benchtop Router Table with Plunge Router Lift

    Featuring a cast iron worktable, pressed metal stand, remote switch, an excellent fence setup, a range of accessories and a plunge router lift - this Sherwood Cast Iron Industrial Benchtop Router Table is comprehensive and affordable. And because all Sherwood products are backed by a 5-year warranty, you can look forward to long stress-free days of guaranteed routing.

    What’s in the kit

    • Plunge router lift to suit a broad range of router base configurations
    • Router lift also features a start pin and removable insert ring with spanner
    • 420 x 685mm cast iron router table worktop with twin slot embedded mitre track
    • Pressed metal benchtop router stand with tool caddy
    • Remote switch with safety stop
    • Sliding mitre guide
    • Router table fence with 2 x T-Tracks and faceplate packing rods
    • Fence also features a flip stop, cutter guard, adjustable throat and 63mm dust port
    • Fence Fine Adjustment Kit
    • 2 x universal table feather boards
    • 2 x universal fence feather boards
    • Router table dust collection box with 102mm (4in) dust port

    Plunge Router Lift to suit a range of handheld routers

    The Plunge Router Lift with Mounting Plate (RLIFT-3) option allows you to attach your choice of handheld plunge router to the router lift base. The included mounting plate suits a broad range of plunge router designs, visit the RLIFT-3 page on the Timbecon website to learn more.

    Mounting plate insert rings

    Your router lift can accept a variety of throat insert rings. The insert rings feature a twist lock design, so they are held firmly in position, in line with the surrounding surface. Use the inserts rings to minimise the gap around your router bit to eliminate vibration and increase accuracy.  Insert spanner included. Use the SKU’s RTIRS-4 & RTIRB on the Timbecon website to learn more.

    Cast iron worktable

    Cast iron is the best. Obviously because its super flat, super durable and heavy. In addition, cast iron means you can attach magnetised accessories to assist with your routing.

    Compact

    The Sherwood Cast Iron Industrial Benchtop Router Table is compact. So, it is easy to store on a shelf or drop in the boot of your car. It is the perfect router setup for anyone working in a tiny workshop or who needs to take their router to site.

    Professional grade fence

    A good router table needs a good fence. The fence on the Sherwood Cast Iron Industrial Benchtop Router Table has all the features you would expect to see on a professional grade fence. Including T-Tracks so you can attach a range of accessories. Also included are fence faceplate packing rods, use these to pack the faceplates out and turn your router into a jointer.

    5-Year warranty

    All Sherwood products feature a standard 5-Year limited warranty. No other router table setup in its class is more supported than the Sherwood Cast Iron Industrial Benchtop Router Table.

    Cast iron worktable

    Cast iron is super flat so you are always assured your work is running true to the cutter. Its super durable and so lasts a lifetime. Its heavy so vibration is minimised, and it won’t slip if you lean on it.  And lastly, cast iron means you can attach magnetised accessories – open your routing world with cast iron.

    Save your knees

    No matter what version of router lift you use, you now have proper kit to manage your router. Use the height adjustment winder to set the depth smoothly and accurately without bending your knees.

    Professional quality fence

    The Deluxe Benchtop Router Table has a professional quality fence. It is fully adjustable, has T-Tracks, safety guard, flip stop and a dust port. There is little more you really need. Route safely and precisely.

    Turn your router fence into a jointer

    Your router fence is now even more versatile. Included with your fence are 2 x fence faceplate packing rods. Slide these in behind the outfeed faceplate to pack them out turning your router into a jointer.

    Mitre guide included

    Your Sherwood Cast Iron Industrial Benchtop Router Table is supplied with a mitre guide. Use to make angled cuts across the router bit. The benchtop router worktable features an embedded twin slot mitre track. One slot for the mitre guide, one T-Track for additional accessories such as feather boards.

    Mounting plate insert rings

    Your router mounting plate can accept a variety of throat insert rings. Use insert rings to minimise the gap around your router bit to eliminate vibration and increase accuracy. Additional insert rings available use SKU’s RTIRS-4 & RTIRB on the Timbecon website to learn more.

    Fine fence adjustment

    If you need to finely tweak your router fence, then Sherwood has you covered. Use the Fence Fine Adjustment Kit to take control of your routing by being able to wind the fence in to position by the millimetre. No more errors, no more wasted material.

    Safety switch

    Plug your router motor into the switch, plug the switch into the workshop power point. You know have a safety on/off switch right at your fingertips. Cut the power super-fast if you get into trouble. The days of walking around or fiddling under the worksurface for the switch are over.

    Dust collection system

    The dust collection system is made up of a dust collection box mounted under the table with a 102mm (4in) dust port. And a 63mm hose that links the fence dust port to the dust collection box outlet. You just need to attach the 102mm port to your dust collector and enter the world of dust free routing. Use SKU RTDCG-4 to learn more about the dust collection system on the Timbecon website.

    Useful accessories

    This benchtop router comes with a range of very useful accessories including feather boards, a mitre slide and a dust collection system that draws from both the fence and the router motor area. Together these accessories provide you with a very versatile, safe and dust free routing experience.

    Compact

    The Sherwood Cast Iron Industrial Benchtop Router Table is compact. So, it is easy to move around, store on a shelf or drop in the boot of your car.

    Tool caddy

    Keep the accessories handy with the integrated tool caddy. Everything is organised and ready to go when working in your own workshop or heading out to site. You won’t leave anything behind.

    Robust construction

    It may be compact, yet this benchtop router ensemble is no waif. The cast iron top, sturdy metal base frame means your benchtop router is built for work. Enjoy years of vibration free use from this benchtop setup.

    Brand

    Sherwood

    Model SKU’s

    RT-685-K3

    Plunge Router Lift with Mounting Plate

    RLIFT-3 (use the model SKU to learn more about the RLIFT-3)

    Compatible router mounting plate insert rings

    RTIRS-4 & RTIRB

    (use the model SKU to learn more about the insert rings RTIRS-4 & RTIRB)

    Overall dimensions

    440 x 820 x 530mm H

    Worktable dimensions

    38 x 420 x 685mm

    Worktable height

    405mm

    Fence dimensions

    95 x 780mm

    Fence travel

    110mm

    Fence dust port

    63mm

    Dust collection box dust port

    102mm (use the model SKU to learn more about the RTDCG-4)

    Distance from spindle to front edge of table

    200mm

    Worktable mitre slot dimensions

    1 x 9.5 x 19mm

    1 x 7 x 9mm

    Fence T-Track dimensions x 2

    9.5 x 14mm

    Router insert cut-out

    235 x 298mm

    Throat ring aperture sizes (diameter)

    92.2mm (plate)

    38mm (Insert ring)

    Spanner included

    $2,199.00 (inc GST)
     

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