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Bench Dog 40-001 ProTop Contractor Benchtop Router Table | 
| Brand: Bench Dog
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $249.00
as of 3/21/2010 02:10 CDT details
You Save: $50.99 (17%)
New (4) Used (1) from $241.99
Seller: Tool King
Rating:  96 reviews
Sales Rank: 1365
Color: Brown/Orange
Media: Tools & Hardware
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2
MPN: 40-001
Model: 40-001
UPC: 658090110729
EAN: 0658090110019
ASIN: B00002242E
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Ample 16-by-22-inch router table with plastic laminate top | | • | Clear acrylic insert accepts most routers; melamine cabinet | | • | Extruded aluminum fence with T-slots | | • | All necessary hardware and assembly instructions included | | • | Limited 2-year warranty |
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Product Description
ProTop Contractor is the best job site router tableon the market. Whatever you do, dont let itscompact size fool you. Its unique forward offsetrouter location and dual position fence give it asmuch usable table surface as most full-size routertables. Moreover, the 15" inside-cabinet height willaccept any router, not to mention Bench DogTools ProLift. In fact, ProTop Contractor fits allrelevant Bench Dog accessories! The enclosedbirch plywood cabinet reduces dust and noise, andthe rubber feet prevent table slippage. There is norouting task ProTop Contractor cant perform!Includes top, fence, miter track, pre-drilledrouter insert plate and cabinet.Precision machined aluminum fence witheasy-adjust sub-fences.Non-marring laminate top uses stress-skinconstruction for strength and flatness.Fence converts into a vertical jointer.Adjustable miter gauge track for a perfectno-slop fit.Accessory T-slots on table and fence perfect for mounting featherboards, stops,fence risers, switches and more.Accepts ALL routers and Bench Dog ProLift.*
Amazon.com Product Description
Don't let its compact size fool you. The award-winning Bench Dog 40-001 ProTop Contractor Benchtop Router Table makes use of a unique forward offset router location and the dual-position ProFence to provide as much usable work surface as most full-size router tables. Designed to be durable, easy to move around the job site, and ready to accept any router, it provides the versatility, stability, and guidance you need to complete precision projects safely.
The ProTop Contractor Benchtop Table adds versatility and precision to your router setup. View larger. |
Versatile Design for Precision Work
Whether you're a professional craftsperson or a serious do-it-yourselfer, a router table like the ProTop Contractor lets you tackle jobs that would be difficult or impossible to complete precisely with a handheld router.A top-quality fence is critical to the performance of any router table system, and this system relies on the feature-loaded ProFence. Its heavy-duty, one-piece aluminum frame is fully machined on the front and bottom surfaces to ensure it's flat, true, and square. Easy-adjust sub-fences and bit guard are also included. The ProTop Contractor provides a flexible setup that can be adjusted to project-specific needs, with an aluminum miter accessory track that is adjustable to fit all standard miter gauges, plus accessory T-slots on both the table and fence that are perfect for mounting featherboards, stops, fence risers, and switches. This allows you to accommodate the full range of router applications, from cutting dadoes and slots to crafting precise joints. For work with large panels, this table also offers dual fence slots, so you can flip the fence around quickly and easily. An integrated 2-1/2-inch dust port fits standard shop vac hoses to help keep your work area clear of debris for safety, visibility, and operator comfort. Dependable Construction for Tough Jobs
The non-marring laminate top is built using stress-skin construction for strength and flatness, and it measures 24 x 16 inches to provide a large work area. Exclusive twin steel rails support your router, while the enclosed birch plywood cabinet reduces dust and noise, and its solid panel construction makes it stronger than cheap plastic or stamped steel stands. The cabinet's rubber feet prevent table slippage and double as isolation mounts for dramatically reduced vibration. This table's setup will accept any router, and the included router plate is predrilled to make installation extra-easy for most popular routers from leading brands like Craftsman, DeWalt, Fein, Hitachi, Makita, Ryobi, and Skil. The 15-inch inside-cabinet height provides plenty of space for whatever router you use, plus room for Bench Dog's ProLift and other accessories (not included). This portable router table weighs just 40 pounds, and it requires assembly. It is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. About Bench Dog
Bench Dog offers a growing line of router tables, safety accessories, and tools for everyone from building and woodworking professionals to schools and serious beginners. The company began in 1995 with Norston Fontaine, Karen Slatter, and the simple idea that great tools are the result of great design and solid engineering. Since then, Bench Dog tools have received an enthusiastic response from customers, trade publications, and the woodworking community at large. What's in the Box
Table top, fence, dust port, bit guard, miter track, pre-drilled router insert plate, mounting screws, and cabinet.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 96
 Wish I had bought this years ago December 7, 2009
Rick in Virginia (Virginia)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchased this through Amazon and it arrived promptly.
As of December 2009, there were a couple of small changes to the design that were not reflected in the assembly instructions. The first is that the sub-fences have key-hole tracks that attach to the bolts that go through the main fence and allow the sub-fence to slide properly. The instruction show slots on the main fence. The second change is that the vacuum attachment mounts easily to the fence using the sub-fence attachment points rather than snapping into place. Both of these changes seem to be improvements.
I was short shipped the jointer bars, but a quick call to Bench Dog fixed that and they are shipping them out to me today. I have to say their customer service warrants an A+.
Start to finish in assembly was about 3 hours at a leisure pace. I sorted all the fasteners and hardware, made sure of what was needed and then proceeded in the order given in the instructions. The instructions clearly state that fasteners should not be tightened at the first go. If you follow this simple bit of advice there will be no hang-ups at all. The fastener selection is good and appropriate and someone took a lot of time to think this out.
I have an older Dewalt router and the pre-drilled holes in the template didn't match up. This took a bit of time to sort out, but did get a good orientation. I removed the plastic/phenolic baseplate to get to the metal frame of the router and then drilled the mounting holes in the baseplate metal of the router. I used Heli-coils to finish them off and then drilled/Dremeled through the plastic/phenolic base to have access to the mounting holes without having to take the baseplate off each time it is mounted in the router table. The mounting plate for the router is very sturdy and drilling a new hole near an existing hole is not a problem.
The table was put to use the very next day on cabinets and I was routing everything from small trim to 2' x 3' panels. Using the table made a huge difference in productivity.
In looking at router tables I checked the local haunts of Lowes and Sears. The did have some nice tables, but the Bench Dog is far and away the better product in design and materials.
 Dust port arrived broken; was never replaced November 16, 2009
K. P. West
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Wow--I wanted to surprise my fiance for his birthday. I bought it with the Bench Dog router lift, and that actually fit great--customer reviews of the the lift is actually why I bought this brand--I usually go Delta for everything.
BUT the dust port arrived broken in 3 pieces (it's a brittle plastic part) and after an email with the Bench Dog customer service, they said I'd get a replacement--the instructions say not to use the product without the dust port.
Well, it never came! and I can't find a replacement part online anywhere. So goodbye $850 and maybe we'll try to rig something out of sheet metal. Lame, and very disappointing!
 BenchDog 40-001 Router Table November 15, 2009
toolnut (Birmingham, Al)
Just received my table that I ordered from Tyler Tools. The service & delivery were Excellent.
The instructions were a poor quality xerox copy. Some of the pictures were not clear enough to use. A lot of the instructions were very vague. The instructions were for a Fence that was different than the one I received. The dust port does not fit my Rigid Shop Vac nor can I find any adapters that will work. You should be able to expect an origin Instruction Manual that applies to the product that you purchased. This all resulted in it taking 3-4 hrs to assemble.
I have not used the Router Table much, but I believe it will be a good product.
Excellent Router Table! July 13, 2009
Geek Man (Roanoke, VA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had my Bench Dog ProTop Router Table for about two years now. It has held up extremely well! I've made everything from cabinets to 6" crown molding with great results. The "T" tracks on the table and fence are great for feather boards or other accessories. Even the 3/4" track can be snugged up to fit a rail that is slightly smaller than 3/4".
An important part on my joiner broke when I was in the middle of a project a few weeks ago and I remembered that this thing came with some rails for joiner work. Sure enough, I slid the aluminum rails under the outfeed fence and was able to successfully get true edges on some 10" x 100" rough cherry lumber. It took a bit more effort than the joiner because of proportions, but it worked great for what I needed!
I've been using a 2 1/4HP Porter Cable router that came with a fixed and plunge base. I mounted the fixed base to this table and use the plunge base for everything else. The motor has plenty of clearance to come out of the fixed base.
One word of advice though - it isn't good practice to leave your router motor hanging in there all the time because over time it could slightly warp the insert. Take the extra minute to take it out and you will have a great router table for years to come!
 Dust Collection Port Issue May 22, 2009
L. Marshall
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Have to say it took a little bit of time to put together but nothing too hard or too vague. Mine didn't include hex wrenches but they were standard and I had them so no big deal. What is a bigger deal is the dust collection port.
I plan on doing dust collection via shop vac. Mine has a standard 2 1/2 inch hose which according to Bench Dog is supposed to fit their dust collection port. It does not. I took the port with me to The Home Depot, Lowes and Sears but could not find a 2 1/2 inch hose that would fit it. So much for standard. I called Bench Dog support and it seems they have been acquired by Rockler. Rockler has revised the port and while I had the newer one some were made with a smaller ID. Seems like someone forgot to tell mfg that the wall thickness was supposed to go on the outside and not the inside of the opening. They sent me the revised one. That took two weeks because the first time the order didn't go out. After waiting the normal time to call, they said oh, gee it didn't ship so will try again. They included a free set of hold downs as compensation and this time it did ship. But it still doesn't fit any hose I could find. The ID is exactly 2 1/4 inches. That is what a standard 2 1/2 inch hose fitting is supposed to be apparently. However it is actually about 2 5/16 with most being fitted into a 2 3/8 coupling. So if the Rockler people would have made this at least 2 5/16 or 2 3/8 things would be fine. I ended up buying a 1 1/4 to 2 1/2 adapter, cutting the 1 1/4 part off and duct taping the rest to the dust port. Works fine. I suppose I could have sanded my hose end down some as well.
The table works fine. Nice and solid, etc. Would have been nice if they would have included an external switch as it is obviously unsafe to open the door to turn off the router. Using a Triton router and had to drill holes to mount. Bench Dog includes a paper template with the proper hole spacing. These were accurate so that was a non-event to do.
I would give the table a 5 if this review was just confined to that part. Having to fool with the dust port because they can't check the fit on a hose by buying and trying a few before spec'ing and the lack of an external switch makes this just average for the cost. Even Bosch on a less expensive table includes a switch and presumably a dust port that fits a shop vac hose.
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