For an upcoming project, we needed a large, 1-3/4” thick piece of solid black walnut. Wood like this isn’t something you’ll find just anywhere, and when found, it’s rarely in the dimension you need.

This 3-axis CNC table router was designed and built from scratch by students from the University of Akron. Fabrication occurred at think[box] where parts were cut using the ShopBot.

This router table and fixed-base router combo from Skil is a convenient and affordable package that’s especially appealing for router table beginners. The table features a sturdy work surface made of ...