Hey routing gurus.
A while back up installed a kreg insert router plate in a thick top made out of pine.
I thought it was 'flat enough' when I installed it but since using the gifkins a fair bit on it its not good enough.
So a new top is on the plans but because I primarily use it for gifkins work I was considering 2 options. Build gifkins style top and fences etc and keep it simple. Or instsll the kreg in a new top. My issue with the kreg that I cannot for the life of me get a perfect hole that matches the profile of the kreg.
I put the kreg plate on mdf template then trace. I use forstner bits in corners that are like 98% fit to the radius of the curve. Then I doublesided tape or drill in timber along the straight edges and use a bearing guided bit to clean it up. I dont own a bobbin sander so its hard for me to get a smooth finish right in the corners without a forstner bit.
How have others installed these router plates and do you get any light or gaps around any part of the plate?
I can get a real nice fit but since the woodpeckers have a shop bought mdf template to use I want to create my own for a nice finished top as I dont want to make multiple router tables. Just want to make one correctly and use it for years to come
A while back up installed a kreg insert router plate in a thick top made out of pine.
I thought it was 'flat enough' when I installed it but since using the gifkins a fair bit on it its not good enough.
So a new top is on the plans but because I primarily use it for gifkins work I was considering 2 options. Build gifkins style top and fences etc and keep it simple. Or instsll the kreg in a new top. My issue with the kreg that I cannot for the life of me get a perfect hole that matches the profile of the kreg.
I put the kreg plate on mdf template then trace. I use forstner bits in corners that are like 98% fit to the radius of the curve. Then I doublesided tape or drill in timber along the straight edges and use a bearing guided bit to clean it up. I dont own a bobbin sander so its hard for me to get a smooth finish right in the corners without a forstner bit.
How have others installed these router plates and do you get any light or gaps around any part of the plate?
I can get a real nice fit but since the woodpeckers have a shop bought mdf template to use I want to create my own for a nice finished top as I dont want to make multiple router tables. Just want to make one correctly and use it for years to come
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