Sherwood MDF/Phenolic Portable Benchtop Router Table With Anodised Aluminium Mounting Plate

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 MDF/Phenolic Portable Benchtop Router Table with Anodised Aluminium Mounting Plate

Featuring an MDF/Phenolic top, welded pipe stand, remote switch, a solid fence setup, accessories, fabric dust collection box and an anodised Aluminium router mounting plate – this Sherwood benchtop router table is comprehensive yet economical. 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

• Anodised Aluminium Router Mounting Plate – undrilled with start pin
• 2 x router mounting plate removable insert rings with spanner
• Router installation centring pin
• 610 x 406mm router table MDF/Phenolic top with embedded mitre track
• Fence with 2 x T-Tracks and faceplate packing rods
• Fence also features a cutter guard, adjustable throat and 62mm dust port
• Fabric dust collection box with dust port
• Remote on/off switch
• Welded metal pipe benchtop router stand with fabric tool pouches
• Levelling feet

Mounting plate for any router

The Anodised Aluminium Mounting Plate (RTAMP-6) allows you to attach your choice of handheld plunge router. The mounting plate is supplied undrilled. Use the router installation centring pin and plastic base of your router to set out the positions of the fixing screws. Drill and countersink for a secure fit. The mounting plate is supplied with six levelling grub screws so you may align the plate with the surface of the worktable. This router table is supplied assembled, all you need to do is attach the fence.

Please note – when screwing your router to the mounting plate, it is recommended you remove the plastic router base for a firmer fix. In some cases, you may need to purchase longer fixing screws. Contact your local bolt shop for the suitable screws.

Mounting plate insert rings

Your router mounting plate 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 insert rings to minimise the gap around your router bit to eliminate vibration and increase accuracy. Insert spanner included. Use the SKU RTPIR-5 on the Timbecon website to learn more. The RTAMP-6 mounting plate insert rings are also compatible with Milescraft Metal Bushing Sets, read on to learn more.

Compact

The Sherwood MDF/Phenolic Portable Benchtop Router Table is compact. So, it is very easy to move around, 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 table to site.

Handy router fence

This benchtop router has a very handy fence. Featuring 2 x T-Tracks for attaching accessories, a 62mm dust port and blade guard. Also included are fence faceplate packing rods, use this to pack the faceplates out and turn your router into a jointer. The fence attaches to the worktable via two outrigger guides both with measuring gauges.

Fabric dust collection box

The fabric dust collection box with dust port ensures you enjoy a low dust routing experience. In addition, the fabric box really lightens the load making this benchtop router setup even more portable.

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 MDF/Phenolic Portable Benchtop Router Table.

Anodised Aluminium router mounting plate

Attach any type of hand-held router by drilling the fixing holes yourself. The mounting plate features leveling screws and fixing screws. And a removable start pin that fixes in two positions. This is a simple yet comprehensive router mounting plate. Use the SKU RTAMP-6 to learn more about this product on the Timbecon website including how to attach your router.

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 the SKU RTPIR-5 on the Timbecon website to learn more.

Milescraft Metal Bushing Set

A cool trick is that RTAMP-6 is compatible with Milescraft Metal Bushing Sets. Available as either a Metric set MC-1278, or as an Imperial set MC-1228, these bushes are invaluable accessory for your router setup. Use to complete template routing, dovetailing, sign making and inlay routing. Bushing sizes include:

MC-1228 – 5/16in, 3/8in, 7/16in, 1/2in, 5/8in, 3/4in and 51/64in.

MC-1278 – 10mm, 13mm, 17mm, 20mm, 24mm, 27mm and 30mm

Use the product SKU’s to read more about these Milescraft bushing sets on the Timbecon website. Expand the versatility of your router table.

Worktable mitre track

Your benchtop router worktable includes a very handy mitre track. Use a standard mitre guide to cut across your cutter when machining.

Compact and light

The Sherwood MDF/Phenolic Portable Benchtop Router Table is compact. So, it is very easy to move around, store on a shelf or drop in the boot of your car. And due to the fabric dust collection box, it is also light. Save your back with this portable router setup.

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.

Convenient on/off switch

Plug your router motor into the switch, plug the switch into the workshop power point. You know have an 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.

Twin dust ports

The router fence features a 62mm dust port. The fabric dust collection box also features a dust port. Attached to your shop vac and reduce dust in your workshop.

Tool pouches

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.

Leveling feet

Get on the level with these leveling feet. Perfect if you are dealing with uneven surfaces such as working out on site. Keep your router table level with no rocking about. Ensures good results and increases safety.

Robust construction

It may be compact, yet this benchtop router ensemble is no waif. The welded metal pipe frame and dense MDF/Phenolic top means your benchtop router is built for work. Enjoy years of vibration free use from this benchtop setup.

Brand	Sherwood
Model SKU’s	RT-600-K5
Warranty	5 years
Aluminium Router Mounting Plate	RTAMP-6 (use the model SKU to learn more about the RTAMP-6)
Compatible outer mounting plate insert rings	RTPIR-5 (use the model SKU to learn more about the insert rings RTPIR-5)
Milescraft Metal Bushing Sets – not included	Metric set MC-1278 Imperial set MC-1228 (use the model SKU’s to learn more about these sets)
Overall dimensions	400 x 760 x 550mm H
Worktable dimensions	27 x 400 x 600mm
Worktable height	450mm
Fence dimensions	85 x 715mm
Fence travel	150mm
Fence dust port x 2	62mm
Fabric dust collection box	RTDCB-5 (use the model SKU to learn more about the RTDCB-5)
Distance from spindle to front edge of table	230mm
Worktable mitre slot dimensions	1 x 10 x 19mm
Fence T-Track dimensions	2 x 7.0 x 13mm
Router insert cut-out	235 x 298mm
Throat insert ring aperture sizes (diameter)	98mm (plate) 51mm throat (insert ring) 31mm throat (insert ring) 13mm throat (sub-insert ring for router installation pin) Router installation centring pin Spanner included