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Originally Posted by bhendry Greetings,
Finally, my trusty - but now wobbly - 20 year old home made router table can be retired - RIP! Just got my new Freud table with the FT2200 plunge router. I thought that this might very well be the best place to learn how to take full advantage of me new system - ain't never used a plunge router. Have a 25 year old Craftsman fixed-base router that I intend to keep as a back-up.
My son and I have put it all together and tested it yesterday - it's sweet! We're not too sure about the attachment of the router to the plate. (the instrutions are 'bout the worstest I ever seen . . .)
Should the router be fully plunged and locked before attachment? Should the plunge base be removed first? Is the Micro-Adjustment Depth Control Knob used to adjust the bit when the router is in the table? If not - how can I adjust the bit?
I look forward to hearing from you, and - greetings to y'all from bright and sunny Southern Maryland!
Bob Hendry |
Hi Bob,
Welcome to the group. If you purchased the RTS5220 Router Table System in the US the aluminum plate should be pre-drilled for the router. Use the three 6mm screws included with the router to mount it (it will only fit one way). It doesn't matter if the router is plunged or not. The micro adjust knob is the best way to adjust the height unless you choose to use an aftermarket lift system like the Router Raizer.