Hi jfacteau
It doesn't really matter, I like to offset the plate from center of the router table in this way you can use the table from both sides of the cabinet, one for standard router jobs and the other side for big items,cabinets doors,plywood panels , etc.all you need to do make sure the fence can be used from both sides of the cabinet.
That's when a swing fence comes in nice, 4 small hole in the top and the fence can be fliped around quick and easy.
Bj
