Dremel231 Portable Rotary Tool Shaper and Router Table - Woodworking Attachment - Perfect for Sanding, Shaping, and Trimming Edges

Better than I expected for small work

I've been wanting a mini router for years and always hesitated buying this because I have an old off-brand rotary tool. I finally ordered it, thinking that for that price, I could always try to modify it or just return it.I'm so glad I took the chance!If your rotary tool has a collet that reveals screw threads under it to mount it, this will work for you. My Flex Shaft rotary tool would not fit in it, for example. But that's the one I use at my desk, so having the other rotary tool dedicated to the router is perfect. I wouldn't want to have to mount/unmount the Dremel every time I use the router setup.When you screw the Dremel on, make sure you tighten it all the way with the provided wrench, and that the little push knob to screw/unscrew the router bit is facing the front opening. If you don't screw it in all the way, the Dremel will be wobbly.The fence has enough little notches that you need to cover it with a piece of wood so your pieces don't get caught on them. And they must know that because there are two holes already provided to secure the additional wooden fence with a machine screw and a bolt on the reverse. Make sure you countersink the wood so the screw doesn't stick out.Mount the whole setup on a plank, so you can clamp it to a workbench, or whereever you need it, but then put it away when you're done.As far as the performance, I want to manage your expectations. This isn't meant to be a full size router. I make dioramas and use mostly basswood or small wood dowels for trim moulding. Even then, the trims can be a tiny bit off in places, but are decent enough. There's a tiny bit of give if you try to trim off too much material at once, so if you're cutting deep, do it in stages.And watch your fingers, it still has quite a bit of pull, even for a tiny setup. Make yourself a push stick!So overall, if you do miniatures, this table is a great value for the price!

The instructions in the box are incorrect. It shows a clamp and thumbscrew that goes around the Dremel to hold it in place. No such part is included. The tool is secured by removing the screw on nose piece and threading that into the large nut at the top of the mount from under the table. The large wrench in the box is used to tighten it. That is the only mounting point. It works fine but they need to update the instruction sheet.

Adds so many new things your dremel can do.

I've wanted one of these for years and finally made it happen.Made from tough plastic, it seems very sturdy. It is intended to be mounted at the edge of a bench, or alternatively, to a length of 2x4 so it can be clamped to a bench temporarily, which is what I will be doing. I usually clamp tools like this to my Workmate anyway.The table incorporates an adjustable fence for planing/edging complete with a decent guard, a miniature version of what you'd find on most full-sized router tables. The fence also included a slide-out section in the outfeed part so that adequate support can be given when removing stock from the edge being worked upon, which is always to be placed against the fence and the workpiece fed into the bit from right to left. Doing anything else will result in dangerous kickback. I have a friend who lost his forefinger and thumb in just such an accident with a tablesaw, and I once launched a spear-like workpiece across my workshop when I was so tired I did it wrong while using my router table, so pay attention to the basic instructions on how to use the router/shaper table and only work while you are alert.You get all the hardware needed to screw the table down, a wrench for installing the motor-tool, the table itself and a leaflet of instructions and safety warnings. There are also instructions for how to expand the table's area with a wooden auxiliary table.Table-mounting any rotary took is a great idea the broadens its application incredibly. I'm looking forward to what I can achieve with this little beauty.BIG CAVEAT:I was offered the chance to add some bits to my purchase and I did so. The bits looked awesome, just like full-sized router bits, with structural material supporting the carbide cutters and ball bearing guides, the works. Sadly, and to my cost since the nearest Amazon return center is over an hour's drive away, these bits do NOT fit any current Dremel rotary tool that will mount in this table. You'll know them by the bright blue heads on them. DO NOT BUY THOSE BITS. They have 3/8" shanks, far too big for any current model of Dremel rotary tool that will fit this router/shaper table.

I thought this would be a good option for small routing/shaping of woodwork.Turns out to be a bit of a toy but was helpful because it was the only compact option I could find. The bit is never truly vertical and to get close required a shim between the tool and base. (I am using an older Dremel 395.) The router bit doesn't work at all for me, it just violently spits the wood out and makes a mess. The cutting bit is the only thing that I could get to work. Even with this I had to keep an eye on the bit to keep it "perfectly" 90 degrees. In short, this table was at least something that could allow me to use my Dremel vertically.

Quite accurate for its intentionally cheap design. Build quality matches its price point. Easy to setup and use

Had to make a board so I could mount it on my workbench, but worked well on plywood and plastic sheet. Wasnt available on UK site and Dremel UK said it was no longer available so I ordered on Amazon USA but even with delivery and import charges it was cheaper than Ebay and current price on Amazon and was delivered in a week.