INCRA Router Table Combo #3 'The Works'

Would give it 5 stars but I’m not sure table top is completely flat yet, there might be a slight warp in it. Probably a 2 man assembly job. The Awk router itself didn’t quite go into the lift like instructions said. Had to remove 2 screws to get jaws open wide enough. I’m really liking how it works and its accuracy

Router table and all its bits arrived safely and with no damage. Looking at the package when unpacking I thought it was going to be a major job putting it together but with the instructions and you tube videos it wasn’t too bad. everything went together without any fuss.
Had it all assembled and checked everything but as I feared the table wasn’t flat. The problem and this is always the case, with every router table and even some spindle moulders when a hole is cut in a table especially the size of a router plate the table material will not stay flat it I’ll sag at the large cutout especially MDF . The manufacturer needs to add steel supports into the table to help with this. It’s a pity but otherwise all good.

For a weekend warrior like me, I underestimated how sophisticated this router table and parts are! It is a great piece of kit!
A bit disappointed that it does not include the MagnaLock plates, but that is my fault for not reading the description to the end. My router did not fit and I ended up getting the router lift and 1400W router to complete the setup.

Delighted with both the product and the Wood Workers Workshop's service in getting it to me. Everything together (bought with Incra Lift, CleanSweep and Auk Motor) is a little intimidating to assemble. Watched lots of videos and took my time, but everything was straightforward - especially with hindsight! I've yet to use it for its joinery functionality, but have used it for precision routing work. It's very easy to not only position the fence to an accuracy of 0.025mm, but to move it and return it to the exact same position - just amazing engineering. Have to add that I've contacted Incra customer service a couple of times for pointers - found them to be quick, comprehensive and helpful.

A big thank you to the previous reviewers who helped me to choose this.

Great service from the Wood Workers Workshop. Goods were despatched rapidly and arrived within a couple of days.

Yet to use in much anger, I have always used a hand-router until now and this is my first table based system, so I have plenty to learn. I looked at the Jessem table, but it was the LS based system that swung it for me. I bought it with the WonderFence option, but that was only because WWW didn't have the none-WonderFence combo in stock, otherwise, I would probably bought the WonderFence as a later add-on. Initial use and impression of the WonderFence is that the way it adjusts and is used is a bit convoluted and a bit clunky. The tall-stock add-on in particular is just bizarre in its fixing, isn't height adjustable. Definitely smacks of being an after-thought! Don't get me wrong, it works but with hindsight, the Jessem fence looks to be a much slicker tool than the WonderFence .... YMMV!

All the kit is beautifully made and finished and fits together a dream. The only minor issue is that Incra literally count the number of fixings they supply, no spare whatsoever which is ok until they miscount and don't supply a crucial M6-nut or a locking washer is missing, which means a trip to Screwfix. Irritating. Come-on Incra, for goodness sake, stop being such tight-wads! Other that that, I was surprised at how much shimming is required to get things truly square, horizontally and vertically, at the fence but I suppose once its done, that's pretty much it.

The AUK router is Version 3, the latest incarnation I understand. Have to say, it feels well made, fits the MastRlift easily, is pretty quiet [as these things go] and seems to have plenty of torque. I mis-ordered [my bad] and meant to click the remote power and speed control version, which is essential with the Cleansweep dust-extract box. The start-stop is sorted with the use of an after market e-stop/on/off lead but speed control is not available which is not the end of thee world I suppose . I use the Cleansweep with a 2-motor CamVac, mounted within the router table and that works very-well in controlling the dust and makes for a very compact installation. One irritation is that the Cleansweep table-inserts are an expensive and separate purchase, but TBH, performance without them isn't too bad.

The MastRlift is great, I find that it is smooth, quick to operate and the built-in gauge surprisingly accurate with very little [in mine about 0-0.05mm] backlash. I went with the Incra version over the Jessem version just to go for the magnetic held inserts; one less tool to use when changing a bit, no other reason.

All in all, despite the niggles, I am very pleased with the purchase. But this is starting to get expensive!