Page 5 | Preparing and Drilling Router Table Top Method #2 (A ) and ( B ) |
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NOTE: All installations require a 1/2" diameter hole drilled through the top of your router table top or insert plate to accept the #30 dust cover insert shown bottom of page.
If metod #1 drilling pocket is not possible, a spacer must be placed between the router and table top providing space for #1 mainshaft rotation.
METHOD #2 ( A ) Black Rubber spacer
Some table tops and steel insert plates do not allow cutting the pocket from the back side. An 8" X 8" black rubber spacer is provided to cut out and place between the router and the table top or insert plate.
1. Place the rubber spacer onto base of your router with the
2.Use a utility knife or raiser blade to cut out the center hole and router mounting holes. Note: Mounting holes can be cut square and rounding outside of spacer is optional. This method may require slightly longer mounting screws.
METHOD #2 ( B ) Routers Original Sub Base
Preferred method for steel insert plates or installations where the router is secured to the plate using a pre designed clamping system. This method may also be used in place of method #2 ( A )
1.Use #46 locating pin, then drill 3/4" hole through original sub base and secure subbase to router with original screws.
METHOD #2 ( A ) Black Rubber spacer
Mounting holes cut out either round or square
Pre stamped 3/4" hole placed over #1 mainshaft head
Center hole cut out to match router
8" X 8" black rubber spacer
METHOD #2 ( B ) Routers Original Sub Base
3/4" hole through original sub base, using forstner or spade bit
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| #1 mainshaft head protruding above base of router | |||||
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| NOTE: DeWalt router shown for illustration purposes only | |||||
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| Mainshaft head can protrude on most installations. | |||||
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Installing #30 Dust Cover Insert and #31 Dust Cover | Install #30 dust cover insert | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stop Ring Down | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1. Using ( fig 7 ) select #30 dust cover insert ( 1/2" dia, X 3/16" tall, turned aluminum ring ) and #31 dust cover | Top | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
( 3/8" dia. X 1/8 thick stamped steel plug ) From top of insert plate, press #30 cover insert into the | #30 dust cover | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
insert | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1/2" Router Raizer access hole until flush. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Tip: If cover insert fits loosely, secure with drop of Super Glue® or Krazy Glue®. |
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2. Mount router to insert plate and install into table | Stop Ring | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3. Place #31 dust cover into #30 dust cover insert. Using ( fig’s 1 & 2 ) remove #30 dust cover with magnet on | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
back of #29 speed wrench. With dust cover on speed wrench, insert wrench to make adjustments. To reinstall |
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dust cover, place cover into insert and slide wrench away. Caution: Remove dust cover with speed wrench |
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before removing router from table or cleaning table with vacuum sweeper. |
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fig 1 | Insert Plate | fig 2 |
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| #29 Speed Wrench |
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| Magnet |
#30 Dust Cover Insert | #31 Dust Cover | |
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