Installing A Router Plate Insert
Вставка
- Опубліковано 14 тра 2019
- Hello and welcome to Badger Workshop. I have always wanted a router insert in my bench so I got around to adding a plate to it.
Support me on Patreon
/ badgerworkshop
Support me with PayPal
paypal.me/badgerworkshop
Tools I use UK
www.amazon.co.uk/shop/badgerw...
Tools I Use USA
www.badgerworkshop.com/usa
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases
Social Media
/ badgerworkshop
/ badgerworkshop
www.badgerworkshop.com - Навчання та стиль
This is great, but I highly recommend using a corded router in a table. A cordless creates a slew of problems. From changing batteries, to delayed shutdown. So if you have an issue you can shut it down without reaching under the table.
Plus, before setting up a router, consider you needs. Like how will you be getting precision height on your bit. So a router lift is a must have. There's tons of cool easy DIY lifts on UA-cam. Find one you like and go with it!!! :)
you explained and showed in 4mins what previous video I watched failed to achive in 34min lol thanks
Glad it was of help
Before you drill the holes for your own router. Turn the plate over and check to see if there are countersinks that match the hole pitches. Mine had all four so just drilled 4 off dia 4 holes using the countersinks as guides. Worked a treat. Worth checking.
Perfect, exactly what I needed. I'm going to use this info to install my router in my work bench tomorrow. Thanks. 👍
I have watched several videos on how to attach router face plate to table, your was the one that gave me the clue that I needed to estimate the depth of router face plate (0:54). Now I can get to work. Thanks for sharing.
This is excellent, again saved me some money! I was looking at some super complex plates with lifts and so on, but this is a great find. Thank you!
I’ve had a router plate for months now and wasn’t sure how I was going to fit it. This has just fixed that issue. Thanks Matt great work.
Glad to be of help
I've got a plate coming later today and your video has confirmed what I thought I need to do.. Very clear and simple. Thank you.
Hi again Matt - fitted my UJK router plate into my worktop today using your procedure and it fitted perfectly so thankyou - your method is so much simpler than all those other guides from US Cheers bud - stay safe.
Great. The UJK is a nice system
Well done Matt, lovely job buddy!
Thank you
Good video Matt, gives the bench another level of use 👍
Thank you exactly
I like your quick "less than 5 minute" videos 👍
Thank you very much
Excellent job simple yet perfect job.
I NEED to make one of these 👍 Great to meet you at the weekend!
Great to see you and thanks for the gift.
My pleasure Mate 👍
Nice Matt! Simple and effective!
Thank you Henry
Just got the same plate. Thanks for this video
We have the same router and same insert plate, thank you for the video.
Thanks for this Matt. So many workshop videos are American and they must have so much disposable income; I want to make a router table but was getting despondent at how much it would cost and how long it would take! This is great. All I want is to put it on some laminated MDF to sit between some trestles!
Glad this was of help
Nice job, mate. 👍
Utilising the space in your shop rather well. 👌
Thanks Bill. this takes up no room
Well now I feel stupid for not thinking of that myself. LOL
Was just looking at them on ebay. Now I have seen this I’ll go for it😊
Nice video, but using hot glue temporary probably an overkill. Perhaps using double-stick tape would of be better.
Nice one Matt, good skills on sniffing out these amazon find's.
Thank you. I do love a bargain
Nicely done! 👍🏻👊🏻
Thanks Fred
Brilliant exactly the info i needed nice work
I have one of these unbranded Chinese cast alu router plates - just the larger version. I'm pretty happy with mine, especially for the price. I did make my own inserts though as the black plastic ones that came with were 1-2mm shy of flush. The plate was nice and flat, although it does have slight graining on the surface from the milling. Wood still slipped across OK but the plate needs to be cleaned regularly as the graining will accumulate wood oil, resin and muck. Perhaps one day I'll see an Incra or Woodpeckers worth the investment but for now, these cheap plate do the job just fine. Like you technique here for the cuttout Matt.
As you say its not perevt but its a fraction of the price the big names. It will do for now
Nice job and it will work well thanks for sharing 🍻👍👍
Thank you Brian
Simple ,effective , 👌👌, I'll be pinching this idea 👍👍
Thank you
Nice job Matt
Thanks Billy
Great job!
Thank you
Great video!
Thank you very much
Love this!
Thank you
Great job and great video, Matt. If you don't mind, how is it working out for you? In hindsight, is there anything you would have done different? I have a smaller workbench and this will be my next project. Thanks again!
Well done. But what exactly is that extra rectangular hole in the plate for?
Good video. 2 questions. The large rectangle hole, what's that used for? And supposing you were using a simple trim router, could you use the seemingly spare hole on the top middle section to activate a DIY elevation system from above? Many thanks for the insights.
really simple and effective, probably took about a tenth of the time that it took me.
Interesting I might think of doing something similar many thanks 🙏
Thanks Ray
Great !!
Why not.
Great work.
That is very useful until making a router table !!!! I always wanted to ask , when you use a table you can place any kind of router or there is something particular for it ?
@@FuzzyScaredyCat thanks for the information
Excellent build just one point. I built one just like that, the wood piece slipped and I lost my index finger tip. My next job was to build a guide
Good to see you again at Makers 👍 For some bizarre reason I’d become unsubscribed but soon fixed 😂
Nice to see you agin. Roll on next year
Great vid re installing the router plate but not so good re the actual router fitting👀I've bolted mine direct to the plate BUT yes I have a bottom SUPPORT timber in place HOWEVER NOT having to drill or cut the whole in the underside re timber etc The timber under the router is on a WEDGE so to increase the height of the router and push the bit UP you simply slide the wedge in (up) or out (down) AND it can using a butterfly bolt/s be fitted tight. (Using a bit of rubber on the top of the wedge also helps) All it does is support the router in place, it does NOT force or damage the router if fitted properly. I don't advocate fitting a heavy duty plunge router without some support under the router. Also using a 'no power' switch to the unit enables you to leave the power ON at the router whilst controlling the router power ON from that switch. You can also buy a FOOT switch (like my mom used to use on her singer sewing machine 😉) which is fitted in the power line and by pressing the foot pedal it operates the power, take your foot off and the power is off.. I connect that in line with a SOCKET on a piece of timber that the router plugs into which means when not in use it can be disconnected OR used on other devices. Stay safe ! 👍😉
Nice problem solving.
Nice 👍
Thank you
Oooh - I suspect that drilling the vertical hole upwards with the hole saw probably wasn't much fun!!
I am still spitting out saw dust
Hi Mat thanks for another instructive video. I have purchased a similar aluminium plate but found that it was not very flat. Did you have to fettle your's to flatten it?
Maybe i was just lucky as mine was flat.
What kind of goggles do you use? They look like swimming goggles. Yesterday I wore goggles that can be worn over eyeglasses, but the dust particles got in and right now I have eye irritation. thank you.
I bought one of those as well. I don't recommend them. On the back there are a bunch of various drilling points none of which fit any of the three routers I have and I had to drill without the convienience of pre marked drilling points. I'm new to this kind of thing. I really needed the pre marked holes or something to line up properly. When I was done my router was about 1/2 mm off center. It's not a big deal and it works it's just a little disappointing. Also if you're doing this don't do it on regular plywood cause it's likely curved. Though I can use the mounting plate again I'll have to remake my table because it's not flat.
Nice video, where did you get your spiral up cut bit please.
I have had it a few years so not sure but it is made by tred
Don't you want to align the center of your router to the center of the plate opening?? Thank you for the video👍🏼
That’s a tidy bit of kit. I have a spare plunge router.
Thats perfect then Pete
You made a bit of a mess of the bench-top getting the template off, though.
Hi - super video - justabout to do same -is there a link for the two router bits you used - cant seem to find them on your Amazon link?
www.amazon.co.uk/shop/badgerworkshop?listId=279ZTLDTEFPNR
Thanks for that -didnt realize they were 1/4" bits you were using for 1st cut to cut out for plate to sit in. Ive only got 1/2" router - what would be equivalent with 1/2" shank please?
Hi, I've never seen a self centring drill bit and I couldn't find it in your tool lists, can you tell me some more about them please?
They are very handy for fitting hinges.
www.amazon.co.uk/Drill-Tools-Professional-Centering-Hardware/dp/B01DIWXDNM/ref=asc_df_B01DIWXDNM/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=344066719117&hvpos=1o4&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11167850849586845176&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006669&hvtargid=pla-699115099171&psc=1
Very informative video. Thanks for sharing. Affordable router plate insert. If it's flat, it's OK. But what is the advantage of a router plate insert above only a hole
where the router bit can peek out?
You can just hvae a hole but router bits need different sized holes and this plate has different inserts for diffent router bits.
@@Badgerworkshop Thanks for explaining. I made my super simple bench top router table only with a hole in it. The hole has a diameter of 25 mm
which is slightly wider than the widest router bit I have. When using a 6 mm straight bit there is quite a gap around. It did not cause problems
till now. Insert rings (which are not possible in my case) help the minimizing the gap.
Also be careful with that Mr. Loose Sleeves.
Would this plate fit your green Bosch 1200 router?
Just checked and the bosch is far to big
Great job Matt, I hope you don’t mind if I steel your idea
help yourself
What's the insert plate like? It has horrendous reviews on Amazon.
Im very pleased with the one i got. If its flat there is not much else you need
How is it having to hit the unlock and power buttons every time you shut off the router first more than 3 seconds?
Does that plate matches my Dewalt dw618 router? Please reply and thank you
I would not know
Ghost drawer @ 0:12
How long before you need to use the router hand held and it's fixed under the table???🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
It just clips out and then goes into the second base
Where is the place to buy the plate you just have your site which has nothing but S
Dude, you have to fix your "Amazon Tools US" link...
Купи потом еще и сверли свои размеры, не подходит...
Передумал покупать..😂
Rather than removing the boards and repositioning them for your clearance, place two layers of masking tape on one end and one side. This will provide one layer of masking tape thickness around the entire inside rectangle.