| | | Location: Home » Tools & Hardware » Tables » Bench Dog ProMax Complete Router Table System (Includes ProFence, ProMax Router Table 40-031, Cast Iron End Cap 40-044, ProMax Cabinet 40-074, Porter Cable 7518 Router, and 4 Cab-Loc Casters) | July 25, 2008 |
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| Bench Dog ProMax Complete Router Table System (Includes ProFence, ProMax Router Table 40-031, Cast Iron End Cap 40-044, ProMax Cabinet 40-074, Porter Cable 7518 Router, and 4 Cab-Loc Casters) | 
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| List Price: $1,698.33
Buy New: $1,335.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 2 reviews)
Sales Rank: 27786
Category: Home Improvement
Publisher: Bench Dog
Studio: Bench Dog
Brand: Bench Dog
Label: Bench Dog
Media: Tools & Hardware
Shipping Weight (lbs): 213
Dimensions (in): 34.2 x 28.7 x 25
ASIN: B0013V8YGM
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | The only full-size cast iron router table in the marketplace | | • | Integrated router bit storage with pull-out shelves and flip-up doors | | • | Unique lower cubby for storing your router | | • | Hardwood Birch plywood side panels are curved for better ergonomics | | • | Bolt and cross dowel construction with steel hardware for the ultimate in strength and vibration dampening |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great Product June 9, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Bench Dog router table is by far the best table I reviewed prior to purchase. It is a heavy-duty table with all the features I'll ever need. The cast iron top was a large selling point for me. Assembly instuctions were clear, all the required parts were included, and the assembly process went smoothly.
 Almost a perfect system May 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a nice system with great features but there are a few things that I wish were better. Below are my impressions of the various items that came with the system after a week of use.
- Cast iron router table: is beautiful and flat, did not notice much vibration at all with the PC 7518 router. The end cap fit perfectly and extended the cast iron table 4 more inches. Who doesn't want more cast iron?
- Router plate: For the price they should have included the aluminum version and inserts. The phenolic version that came with the system is okay but only a 2" opening and without any inserts. I was planning to use my existing raise panel bit but it is 3.5" in diameter. Going to have to buy a different plate.
- Router: PC 7518, need I say more? Powerful and built like a tank, 3-1/4HP with 5 speed controls. Typically one would buy this powerful of a router to make things like raised panels, and typical horizontal panel bits are 2"+ inches in size... Yes, the router plate bothered me a little bit.
- Cab-Loc Casters: Nice and sturdy, great to aid in leveling the router table, but it's does not have a quick release mechanism like most mobile bases. You have to loosen the threaded rods until the casters are supporting the weight before you can move the base.
- ProMax Cabinet: Nice design and layout; Would be better if they use birch plywood throughout, not just for the sides. The insides and the backing is made from particleboard with melamine. I damaged one of the hole of the particleboard tightening the cross dowel too tight.
- ProFence: Serve its purpose well, allows me to do what I need to do. Aluminum fence, comes with a bit guard, dust collection attachment, and aluminum shimming rods for router jointing.
- Installation Manual: What manual? There are bad quality printouts for the various items. Some steps refers you to the black and white pictures that you can barely make out.
Overall I like the form, fit, and function of this system but for the price teir a few things could have been better.
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