AW Extra 5/22/14 – Hang a Router….Perfectly
Hang a Router….Perfectly
Surfire router plate installation
By Jennifer Feist
Are you tempted by the
benefits of owning a router
table plate but hesitate to take the
plunge because of the hassles involved in
mounting it in your table? That’s understandable
because a poorly fit router table plate leads to endless
frustration.A loose fit makes it impossible to maintain a
consistent distance between your bit and fence. A plate
that’s set too high or too low in the rabbet creates catch
points for stock and makes depth-of-cut settings difficult.
Fortunately, you don’t have to put up with these headaches.
Here’s how to correctly install the plate for peak
performance.
If you’re still worried about approaching your immaculate
tabletop with a screaming router, do what I did and
practice the procedure on a piece of scrap first.You’ll need
a pattern bit (Photo 1), a jigsaw, a drill,double-stick tape and
some 1-in.-thick stock. (The 1-in. material can be made
from built-up sheet stock.)
1. Choose a |
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2. Make an exact |
3. Set the bit |
4. Rout the |
5. Rough cut the opening with a jigsaw. Be sure |
Accurately Centering the
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SourcesNote: Product availability and prices are subject to change. Hartville Tool, hartvilletool.com, 800-345-2396, Rousseau Baseplate Mounting This story originally appeared in American Woodworker February 2000, issue #85. |
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