The 28/sunday is the last day for free S/H …

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=21299

If you want to buy a plate for another/same the inserts will fit both plates

http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=19741

 

Rockler is over priced for a lot of things but this is one area that they really have nailed down. Chances are they already have an aluminum plate (and theirs don't hardly flex at all) that will come pre-drilled for your router, a lift if applicable, and a starter pin for free routing.

 

That one is nice and cheap too, but i would just mt my router to a piece of ply or the bottom of the table your gonna mt the plate in that way i don't have to level the plate.

 

Does that Rockler plate come with a pin?

 

Pins are extra… Fulcrum Pins, 2 per Pack 3.99 Pack

 

I am saving my pennies for this one from woodpeckers

http://www.woodpeck.com/quicklift414.html

or this one

http://www.woodpeck.com/precisionrouterlift.html

i like the idea of not having to grovel on the floor underneat the router table to adjust its height

Hooky

 

rockler plates do come with the pin now just bought one the a few months ago

 

Just ordered a Triton 3 1/4 router with crank for my soon to be built TS extension … so I don't have to go the router lift route… $269.00 with free shipping from Woodcraft… Hoping I didn't screw up. I'm anticipating a beast of a router, above table height adjustment and bit replacement. Right now I'm leaning toward a Woodpecker plate, but haven't decided yet

 

I have the Bosch 1617 with the adjustment tool so the "grovel" will be minimal.

 

The Woodpeckers QL-350 Quick Lift is hard to beat and a great value at under $200. You insert a wrench and give it about a quarter turn and lift the router all the way up which allow easy, above the table, bit changes.

http://www.woodpeck.com/quickliftalum.html

Good Luck!

 

I also have the Bosch 1617. With the Rockler plates linked above, what inserts should I get and why? I have the Bosch bushing set

that I'd like to be able to use, they're 2" wide - would I just want to get the 2 1/2" opening insert and otherwise use the standard insert? Or should I get one without a hole since 2 1/2" is wider than the bushing base?

Thanks!

 

I had a Rosseau plate for many years that I used with a PC 3 hp. It worked fine. Im in the process of building a new RT and I chose to go with the woodpecker aluminium plate, partly because it is drilled to fit the Triton 3 1/4 router that I'll be using.

 

Hypnos, you might be better to get the adapter for the PC bushings and buy them instead. Far more options available, can get them in one piece brass, and far better quality.

http://www.amazon.com/RA1100-Threaded-Router-Template-Adapter/dp/B0009H5INI/ref=pd_cp_hi_1

 

Actually the RA1100 adapter comes with the kit, so I suppose I could just get a set of PC bushings just for table use. Then I'd just need the Insert for standard 1-3/8'' guide bushings. The insert with 2 1/2" opening for large bits - will that fit most bits but not raised panel bits I assume? If I ever get into that - what would I need to do?

 

Opium -

The MLCS router plate you pointed at is only 1/4" thick. Woodpecker's alum plate is 3/8" thick. As far as PC guide bushings and brass inserts go, one of the twistloc rings included with the Woodpecker plate fits those.

I have the quiklift 420 and love it. But I do understand the price issue. I thought long and hard before I pulled the trigger on it but I haven't regretted it.

 

Which Rockler plate do you have? the new one or the older one? The new one takes different/bigger size inserts…

 

I don't no as I likeTwistLOCK Ring Set compared to 5 screws holding an insert in place…

I think 3/8 is over kill also, plus its $40 bucks more…

$40 more for the TwistLOCK Ring Set…

 

Don't bother with a router plate. Get a woodpecker easy lift system. You will not be sorry. Hooky has the right links.

 

A few dollars less 59.97/ 65.95 http://www.amazon.com/Aluminum-Router-Table-Insert-Plate/dp/B002RC3QUK/ref=sr_1_18?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1269822924&sr=1-18

 

If you want to happy for the rest of your woodworking life get the Woodpecker PRL-V2. I got mine and and I LOVE it. Fast, accurate, easy, and bit changes are on top. Be sure to get all the inserts.

Hooky; save a few more of your pennies and fall in love all over again.

Rand

 

If you are a fanatic about being very precise (like I am) you need the woodpecker lift system and the Freud fence. Both have incredibly good micro adjustment capabilities.