The instructions are only 4 pages long but well written. The line drawing at left is from the manual and clearly tells you the dimensions of the table cut-out.    I decided not to use procedures, which are based on this drawing and would require that I measure accurately.       My thought is, why measure when you can use the product itself to serve as the model.    I centered it on a piece of 1/2" MDF with a 3" set-back from the front edge. With it in place, I added 1 X 2 strips on all four sides. I screwed these in place so that they can be a temporary template.     I will use a pattern bearing bit to cut exactly to the 1 X 2's. First, I use a saber saw to cut to about 1/8" from the final opening. This saves wear and tear on the router bit.    Now I can use the router to cut to the exact shape of the 1 X 2 frame.    The sides will be flush with the sides of the frame pieces except for the corners which will be the radius of the router bit. Note that the manufacturer's drawing shows the corner as .375", or 3/8". To reproduce this corner exactly, I am using a 3/4" diameter pattern bearing bit...which gives me the 3/8" radius corner.   With the Rout-R-Lift supported from below, I test fit the product. It looks good. So it is time to make the rest of opening.    The first cut is all the way through. This will be the "bottom" panel of three.    Main Menu Previous  Page Next  Page