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Take the 4 rubber feet out of the package and
attach one on each leg. Now, turn the stand up
right and your router table is installed on the
stand.
5.3 Mounting the router base plate in
your router table
When mounting a large router, the handles
should fit in the same direction as the long
opening. Your current router base plate will
function as the drilling jig. However, you
should determine the optimum router positio-
ning before the base plate. Make sure to take
into account the depth adjustment knobs, depth
lock levers/knobs and the location of your
switch. Place your router in proper inverted
position under the table. Then mark with tape
on the front edge of the router’s bed plate to
verify the position.
Then, remove the screws from the base plate.
Locate the top/front of your base plate by
observing the position of the starting pin holes.
The holes will be to the right of the opening.
Again mark with the tape the front and center
on the plate to serve as a reminder.
Center the router base plate on the nearest con-
centric ridge. Then position the mounting holes
along the radial lines. Keep the base plate in
place with tape. (3 to 4 pieces arranged around
the ring should be adequate).
Next, clamp the 2 plates together using
C-clamps or wood.
Note:
Spring clamps will not provide
enough clamping force and could
allow the parts to move out of place.
Drill through the new base using a drill bit that
matches the size of the holes in your router’s
base plate.
Note:
If available, perform this ope
-
ration on a drill press to keep the
holes perpendicular.
Important:
A piece of wood should
be clamped to the front of the router
plate whole drilling to avoid splinte-
ring of the plate.
After removing the clamps, countersink holes
similar to the router’s own base plate. For best
result, we recommend a single flute countersink
at a slow speed and a drill press if available.
Finally, mount the base plate to the router. If
the screws that came with your router are not
long enough, longer screws can be purchased at
a hardware store or home center in your area.
