Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Kreg PRS1040 Precision Router Table System

Kreg PRS1040 Precision Router Table System is set to make a real name for itself in the industry. Includes a series of ground-breaking new features, including the innovative self-squaring t-square style fence, the fully enclosed tubular aluminum extrusion, and the steel-strut reinforced MDF top with its Easy-Slide Micro-Dot Skin, just to name a few. This item ships in three different boxes: the router table, the router fence, and the table legs.

Amazon Sales Rank: #6248 in Home Improvement Brand: Kreg Model: PRS1040 Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .0 pounds Fully enclosed, aluminum fence for superior precision and dust collection Edge-banded MDF top absorbs vibration and noise; easy-slide micro-dot skin 9-1/4 by11 3/4 by 3/8-inch thick phenolic insert plate works with any router Individual fence faces allow table to double as a vertical jointer Dual reducing rings boast three independent leveling/lock-down screws

Taking design cues from high-end table saw rip fences, the Kreg Precision Router Table System features a fully enclosed, t-square style fence for complete use of your miter slot and small adjustments on the fly. Its vibration and noise resistant MDF table has a high-pressure laminate Easy-Slide Micro-Dot skin, which makes it easy to slide workpieces across the surface. It also boasts a precise insert plate that mounts to any router without the usual extra holes you don't need. Bottom-up levelers feature eight individual contact points for leveling accuracy, and dual reducing rings (2 inches; 1-13/16 inches) provide the convenience of Porter Cable guide bushing capability. For added flexibility, independent fence faces allow the table to double as a vertical jointer.Precision Router Table SystemAt a Glance:

Most helpful customer reviews 52 of 54 people found the following review helpful. Fragile parts By VanMan The 3 star rating is not meant to reflect the usefulness of the product or the accuracy of the work one can perform with it. It is a reflection of the robustness of some key components. The stand is very sturdy as is the laminate coated table top and the actual aluminium fence. There are some weak areas. The phenolic insert accepts either of 2 reducing rings. These rings are held in place by screws which are threaded into very small, very fragile threaded holes in the phenolic insert. It is extremely easy to strip the threads in the phenolic insert by over-tightening. There is no positive "stop" when the screws are in far enough. Exercise extreme care when installing the reducing rings. More disappointingly, the aluminium assembly which attaches the fence to the levered glide (and the glide itself) which attaches to the guide on the side of the table are extremely fragile. The assembly is held to the levered glide by 4 machine screws with brass washers. I stripped the threads in the aluminium parts tightening one of those screws, using a hand screwdriver gripped by my fingers only (i.e. I did not grab the screwdriver with a "fist grip"). I'm a lawyer and I am not noted for my death grip. There are 2 nylon screws which take the slop out of the levered glide. When I assembled my table one went in perfectly while the other cross-threaded as it entered the second piece of metal. This is not the first tool I have had to assemble from a myriad of parts. It is, however, one of the most fragile. The fence is billed as being similar to a table saw fence. In my view, that is a bit of marketing hyperbole. The fence does have a locking lever at one end like a table saw fence. Engaging the lever does not, however, lock the fence perpendicular to the side of the table. There is a tall twist knob at the opposite end of the fence that you tighten after aligning the fence properly. It certainly isn't a bad system, just not as effective as a table saw fence. 51 of 53 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Router Table for the money! By D. Vo If you are a serious woodworker, this is by far THE best router table to buy. I bought the complete table, fence, stand, casters & micro-adjuster. Every little piece of hardware was accounted for and very neatly packaged. The reliability and accuracy of the fence make it very easy to use. And if you don't want to drill the insert yourself, for 3o bucks, Kreg will drill it for you, shipping included. The assembly instructions were written in simple, easy-to-understand English and not like the 'Chinglish' from other manufacturers who outsourced their products. This router table examplifies American ingenuity & workmanship. It's definitely a 5-star rating. 24 of 24 people found the following review helpful. Kreg Router table By David Conaway Sweet table! I'm not a master woodworker or great furniture maker, but this table is one of the greatest additions I've made to my shop in quite awhile. Smooth operation, easy to use and accurate. You won't be disappointed. The only item I'll add is a router lift. See all 22 customer reviews...

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