The RAS800 comes pre-assembled with an integrated accessory storage bag and a laminated MDF top. The self-contained structure provides storage for necessary parts like the fence and router bits. Included with the RAS800 are a guard, feather board, miter gauge and bit inserts. An efficient folding design means the table comes pre-assembled with minimal setup needed and legs fold for storage. Stability plus convenience makes this a great router table for any DIYer.
- Efficient folding design
- Accessory storage bag
- Smooth laminated MDF top
- Feather board
- Included with the RAS800 are a guard, feather board, miter gauge and bit inserts, an efficient folding design means the table comes pre-assembled with minimal setup needed and legs fold for storage
Jan Dooley (verified owner) –
This Skil router table works wonderful with a router to the router table. Be sure to have a shop vacuum mount to the fence assembly. The RAS800 works well and gets the job done. I made a frame for mirror. It only took me 5 minutes to assemble the table but it took me much longer to make a frame for a mirror . I’ve added photos for your comfort. I’m really happy with this table but takes a bit of time to get this trim right.
Cali O’Reilly (verified owner) –
Easy to assemble. Easy to mount router. I like it fine
Tate Friesen (verified owner) –
Sturdy and straight forward instructions
Finn Boyer (verified owner) –
The table was very easy to assemble and I like the fact that I can fold it away and return it to the carton when done. My router fitted without issues and although the clip-in inserts are a little flimsy, they worked just fine for the various bits. power cord could be a little longer for convenience
Dorthy Goldner (verified owner) –
I wanted an inexpensive portable router table and this one works great for my needs. I attached an old Craftsman (1/4″ collet) router to this and it mounted no problem. Would be nice if there was a lift mechanism of some kind, but for the price savings over a more elaborate table, raising the bit manually is not a real hassle. The fence is plastic and the table legs feel a tad flimsy, but that has not been a problem with accuracy, stability or safety. I just use clamps to attach the router table to my bench and it works great. I don’t use this table every day, but it’s really nice to have when I need it. Hope this was helpful.
Nathanael Murazik (verified owner) –
Nicely built and good features like the retractable legs, easily adjustable guides, and easy router attachment. I just received it for Christmas and it absolutely meet my expectations.
Elinore Gerhold (verified owner) –
Have used this a great bit since it arrived and the only complaints are 1) the adjusting bolts on the fence are not the easiest to use. They tend to turn underneath table and not slide in the slots properly. 2) the hole for the bit in the table and the black insert are not completely flush causing the work piece to get hung up on the edge while sliding wood through.
Johnny Jaskolski (verified owner) –
Works well
Geraldine Hammes (verified owner) –
Great tool. Love it.
Della Kohler (verified owner) –
This table was perfect in every way. Easy to assemble, not too difficult in changing bits, and provided a straight and professional finished look.
Margaret Homenick (verified owner) –
the box on mine says it works with nine Craftsman models they are # 17508 17541 17542 26620 17533 17528 17511 26834 and model # 28190
Nicolette Fritsch (verified owner) –
Works great and is easy to setup.
Agustina Buckridge (verified owner) –
For light to moderate usage it fulfills the need.
Werner Wolf (verified owner) –
Very nice piece of equipment
Destinee Oberbrunner (verified owner) –
I’ve never owned or used a router table before, and while I have wanted one for a few projects, I couldn’t justify buying one more woodworking tool that would take up more of the very limited space in my garage.I selected this router table through the Home Depot Seeds review program, as it looked like a simple and compact router table that would work well for my DIY projects around the house.The router table is pretty simple to setup. It includes the main table with fold down legs, and a fence, which slides onto the table with two bolts. I was skeptical about the router mounting clips on the bottom of the table, but my Dewalt router base mounted just fine and it’s surprisingly secure. With the four clips hand tightened, I don’t have any concerns about the router base or motor moving or sliding. Note that you do need to remove your plastic-sub base before mounting your router base, which is clearly noted in the instructions.The integrated power switch is a very nice addition to this table kit, and it makes it very easy to turn the router on and off, and the large paddle style switch is also easier to turn off quickly if necessary–certainly much easier than the small power switch on the Dewalt router.I did a test using a 1/4″ roundover bit and a piece of scrap pine. Even without clamping it down to my workbench, the table was stable and didn’t wobble or slide. The included feather board is another nice feature that kept the work piece nice and flat against the fence.I had two minor issues when actually using the table. The first is that the clear plastic cover over the router bit makes it awkward to feed and move the work material. I was trying to keep my hands away from the plastic cover, but working around it was a bit tedious. Admittedly, this is my first time using a router table, so I may need to look into better technique, so perhaps with some learning and practice, I can find a better way to feed the work more smoothly. I understand the desire to have a cover that serves as a safety feature and helps with dust collection, but the large size and design makes it difficult to work around on the small table.The second minor item is that the dust collection port on the back of the fence is 2 1/4″ in diameter. Both of my shop vacuums have smaller hoses, so if you don’t have a 2 1/4″ hose, you will need an adapter. I think I have an adapter somewhere, but I will have to find it and see if it is the right size. I did try putting my vacuum hose in the dust collection port, just hanging in the hole, but it didn’t work too well, so I would recommend using a 2 1/4″ hose or an adapter.These are both minor items, and I think that the table is still a great product. And the thing I really like is that the legs fold up and the table turns into a relatively compact unit that I can store in a cabinet in my garage, and not be a floor-standing table that takes up space in my garage.Overall, I think it’s a great product.
Americo Renner (verified owner) –
Great for a DIYer. In order to avoid using bench space, I used some leftover 4×4’s and extra piece of 1/2 inch plywood, & 4 locking wheels. Now I can just roll it out when I need it, & it is ready to go.
Tobin Mueller (verified owner) –
The space saving design allows the legs to fold up when not in use, yet lock in place firmly when folded down.You plug your router in to one of the two provided outlets on the underside of the table. The second outlet is also controlled by the front safety shutoff switch. You can use it for dust extraction or a work light.The clamps easily accommodated all 3 of my routers, including a really old one I decided to make a permeant fixture on this table,A dust extraction port is included.This is not going to replace my every day router table, but it will mean I no longer need to drag the existing table to job sites. This is a prefect on-the-go router that takes up little room in my pickup.
Parker Wiegand (verified owner) –
Easy to set up and use. a good value and handy tool
Garth Rodriguez (verified owner) –
The depth markings on the table are easy to read, but since the fence faces do not extend all the way down to the marks, it is difficult to know if the fence is actually squared. I had to use a flat piece of metal to align the fence face with the depth markings to ensure a square cut. Also, the safety shroud is more of an annoyance than a help. It distorts what is beneath it and makes seeing the work difficult. I had to remove it for most of my jobs because it blocked my vision of my work. Besides, over time these shrouds get fogged with wood resin and are no longer transparent. If one wears safety glasses, the shroud is not really necessary. Because the electrical recepticals for the vacuum and the router are under the table and very close to the router body. it is very difficulte to plug in the vacuum cleaner once the router is attached. It would be easier to operate if the outlets for the router and vacuum were on the back outside of the table where they would not interfere with the handling of the router. Also, the table has no opening for a T-wrench, so you cannot adjust your height adjustments from the top, but must go underneath to turn the height adjustment handle. Very annoying. Otherwise, the table is sturdy and once clamped down, remains where it is while working with little vibration.
Reuben Cormier (verified owner) –
This is a nice unit. The folding legs are a little wobbly. I had to add shims and bolts to tighten them up. Also the fence needed to be shimmed to make it perfectly straight. Other than that (minor adjustments are normal on most tools) it works quite well. I like the way the router base clamps on, its easy and secure. Also the dust cover works well and the vacuum get about 90% of the chips.