Building a benchtop router table is the key to achieving precision, efficiency, and versatility in your workshop. Struggling with inconsistent cuts or lack of control?

The DIY benchtop router table is built from a wooden cable spool and includes detailed instructions and photos for cutting and making the router table top.

But how does the table measure up to similar ones from other brands? In a 2021 Fine Woodworking forum, users compared Ryobi's table router to Skil's benchtop router table and router combo.