Need advice on cutting an opening in my table top

[gwilki]

@mwarning I did the same sort of thing, but the opening is in the front of my table. I can’t get at the right side since it is up against a cabinet.

Here is a good thread on how others have done their setup.

Can a cnc carve the edges of a board?

I’m so glad I asked. That first picture is what I was thinking about as a box joint yes. I guess I need to plan to make the slot and vice setup once I build my work bench as I would definitely like to be able to do joinery like this. Are there any videos or threads that you know of showing how to set this up?

In my case, my spoilboard does not extend over the opening. I have slats as my spoilboard and I cut two of the short. I would strongly recommend using the LM to cut the opening. That is the simplest and best way ensure that it is parallel to the travel of your machine. With the router as low as it will go in the clamp, you should be able to cut through.