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Finally got my back-ordered plate for my router table. Now have to rout out the opening.
In keeping with my goal of using on-hand materials as much as possible, I'm thinking of forming a template of four mdf pieces (laid around the plate and secured w/carpet tape) as opposed to spending $10 or so on Rockler's template. My question is w/regard to the rounded corners on Rockler's plate.
My reading on the Rockler site indicates that one would use a 1/2" pattern bit with their template. However, with the technique I've looked at on-line, the corners of the formed template are square. Near as I can determine, the Rockler plate has 3/8" radius corners.
If I use a 3/4" pattern bit, and rout into the square template corners, will that give me the correct fit?
I do plan to try on a piece of scrap first, but would like to at least start out headed in the correct direction.
In keeping with my goal of using on-hand materials as much as possible, I'm thinking of forming a template of four mdf pieces (laid around the plate and secured w/carpet tape) as opposed to spending $10 or so on Rockler's template. My question is w/regard to the rounded corners on Rockler's plate.
My reading on the Rockler site indicates that one would use a 1/2" pattern bit with their template. However, with the technique I've looked at on-line, the corners of the formed template are square. Near as I can determine, the Rockler plate has 3/8" radius corners.
If I use a 3/4" pattern bit, and rout into the square template corners, will that give me the correct fit?
I do plan to try on a piece of scrap first, but would like to at least start out headed in the correct direction.