Palm router accessories - (Makita) #2: Router insert plate, for palm router.

Router insert plate
for palm router.

I have already posted several projects where I use this one and more or less a blog where I show where to make it, so this is an extra one, with the plate only.

If you decide to make it, then make two or three as you are at it, as this takes no time, while you are at it – then you can make several different tables and have options ready in the drawer.

First cut some pieces to size at the table saw.
I made them 12×12 cm.
Here I use some of the 6 mm disco green acrylic, my friend gave me he had salvaged it from a trash container).

Marked up 1 cm in on the plate all the way around and marked the corners.

Drilled and counter sink for the screws to mount the plate into the table.

Also took of the palm routers base and placed it under the plate, to mark the routers bolt holes and drilled out for these.
You can do several as you have it all marked.
If you plan on using different routers or bases, you can make holes for these as you are there.

Plate mounted on the router.

Running a bit through the plate.
I choose a medium size bit and will route it bigger when needed.

The router comes with a fence, so I decided to cut a long hole for this.
In my case 1,7 cm in, with an 8mm bit and made it 3,2 mm wide, using stops, to control the cut.
Notice I use one of the new router plates here, with a home made fence and stops.

Here you can see it, right over the fence fixture on the base.

Fence can be put in place.

Used to make another.
But this is a little wobbly, so you should mount the plate in a table.

Tadaaaa!

The insert plate can also be used as a large base.

Also made a starting pin and holes in the plate for it.
The holes were made on the 1 cm line, in the centre.

I had a piece of aluminium bar, so just a threaded rod, a threaded hole in the bar, washer and a wing nut.

Mounted on the table.

You can see more here:
Plate made mounted and used on Workmate table: https://www.lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/131023
Plate used for Systainer router table: https://www.lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/131768
Fixed base mounted on the plate: https://www.lumberjocks.com/mafe/blog/131865

Hope it can be to some inspiration, or even insert plates.

Best thoughts,

MaFe

-- MAD F, the fanatical rhykenologist and vintage architect.