Minneapolis, MN, August 20, 2008 — Bench Dog Tools, Inc., a distributor of top-tier router tables and woodworking accessories, is proud to announce the release of its new ProTop router tabletop, a solid phenolic top that trades on the material’s natural durability, stability, and flatness to give professional-level woodworkers a premium work surface that won’t breakdown, or break their budget.
“The ProTop is the product of a great material and a great design,” says Bench Dog’s vice president of product development Steve Krohmer “Phenolic is very stable; it won’t warp or bend; it’s hard as a rock, and it’ll maintain a smooth-sliding surface for years. Plus, compared to other premium table-materials, it’s relatively affordable. The ProTop takes those great properties and rolls them into a premier table that’s perfect for any high-level hobbyist or production woodworker."
With over five square feet of surface-area, the 31-1/2" wide x 23-1/4" deep x 3/4" thick ProTop is big enough to handle almost any routing application. It features a large router plate opening that accommodates virtually any router — even the biggest 3HP models — as well as most router lifts, while the heavy-duty aluminum ProPlate (sold separately) offers sag-free support.
The ProTop’s plate-opening is fully equipped with an eight-point leveling system that keeps the plate flush with the table’s surface, maintaining a completely flat working plane. The leveling screws are easily accessible and allow for fast alignment, while two threaded inserts accept lock-down bolts (included with every ProPlate) to ensure that the plate doesn’t move during operation.
The ProTop includes a heavy-duty aluminum Dual-Track recessed into its surface. This two-slotted track contains both a standard miter slot and a Universal T-Track with stacked grooves to accept any featherboard, stop, or other accessory with 5/16" t-bolts, 1/4" t-bolts, or 1/4" hex bolts.
With ultra-flat phenolic construction designed to withstand years of heavy use, a full complement of premium features and an attractive price, the ProTop is poised to become the pre-eminent table of choice for serious amateur and professional woodworkers. “No other table in this price-range is as well-suited for heavy, day-to-day use,” says Krohmer. “It’s absolutely the best value on the market.”
The ProTop is available at woodworking stores throughout the U.S. and Canada. Suggested pricing for a combo package featuring the new tabletop along with Bench Dog’s 32" ProFence and ProPlate router plate is $299.99. The ProTop is also available for individual purchase. A complete product list and more product information can be found in the 2009 Bench Dog catalog or by calling 1-800-786-8902.
About Bench Dog Tools, Inc.
A specialty woodworking company in its 13th year of operation, Bench Dog Tools, Inc. has built a strong reputation for designing and producing innovative, high-quality, tools for woodworkers, contractors, hobbyists and schools. Today, Bench Dog offers a growing line of premium router tables, safety accessories, and tools to a wide variety of customers and organizations. For more information, visit them online at www.benchdog.com.
