Bench Dog 40-001 ProTop Contractor Benchtop Router Table
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Bench Dog 40-001 ProTop Contractor Benchtop Router Table
Customer Review: Top dog from Bench dog
Summary: 5 Stars
Small and looks flimsy. However, this router table is very impressive. Fence is sturdy and is as much flat as 0.002". Table is also super flat and does not bend even when 50 Lb board is sliding over it. I integrated this table within large homemade one, bought Woodpecker's router lift and now long and wide boards can be routed easily and accurate.
Finally, this table obviously will not match Incra systems; but it is good enough for literally every type of routing, except generation of complicated joints such as box, dovetail and so on.
Customer Review: Great product - Great Customer Service!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought the router table a couple of weeks ago. I received my order within 3 days from Amazon. Upon opening the box, found the table to be a quality product - good quality materials, well engineered, and most importantly, a well written instruction manual. I put the table together in less than 2 hours, and did not rush by any means. By far the most difficult and time-consuming part was leveling the router plate, and that only took about 30 minutes. After I used it the first time, I discovered that the aluminum fence was slightly bent/warped. I wasn't too concerned, as this is the sort of thing that seems to happen to me (oh the stories!), and I called Bench Dog directly. I left a message and received a call within an hour. I took some photos of the extrusion later that evening and e-mailed them. I received a reply the next morning that they would be sending a replacement, and I had it two days later. The extrusion was perfectly straight; however, I was most impressed with the quick response from Bench Dog, as in my experience that is rare. Please note that it is my opinion the warped extrusion was just bad luck and not sign of a faulty product. Their service has made me a cutomer for life.
C. Everett
Customer Review: Can't be beat for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
I looked at several tables in this price range, and was sold on this one.
Everything from packaging, assembly, fit, and function is first rate. I'm sold on the quality from Bench Dog.
You won't find a better one for the price and is far better than the ones offered from Rockler or Wood Craft.
One would be hard pressed to make one of this quality for the price.
Customer Review: If you need a miter gauge for this table...
Summary: 4 Stars
Just received & assembled this puppy. Looks great, haven't had a chance to try it out yet. Just one relatively minor gripe regarding Amazon's Product Description (as of March 8, 2007) for it. Amazon states (twice) that a miter gauge is included with this unit. It is NOT. The enclosed assembly instructions in the box even state specifically that the miter gauge is not included. The aluminum track for the miter gauge is included, but not the gauge itself. Had to order one separately after the fact. This isn't a deal breaker, and no fault on Bench Dog's part (their included hardware documentation is accurate). My 4-star rating for this item would be 5-stars otherwise. Just thought other shoppers might like to know to buy a miter gauge separately, if they don't already have one. Aside from this, I'm looking forward to using this thing. Looks like it'll be nice.
I've submitted feedback to Amazon to correct their Product Description info.
Customer Review: Nothing better for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a high quality router table that can be transported without great difficulty. The instructions for assembly are almost idiot proof but be sure to check the parts list against what is delivered. Missing parts were promptly sent by the company. I would by another if I needed another one.