mpphoto

I'm wondering if anyone knows whether the Freud FT1700VCEK and the Freud FT2000E share the same hole pattern on the sub base? In other words will a router table plate drilled out for one model fit the other model without modification?

(charles M, are you out there?)

Thanks in advance,
Michael

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Charles M

Michael,

The FT1700 has a unique pattern and doesn't match the FT2000. The new FT2200 and the upcoming FT3000 have the same pattern as the FT2000.

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mpphoto

Thanks Charles. I've said this before but I really appreciate having you on the forums. I wish more manufacturers would consider doing the same.

Michael

J Bryan

And that is another reason that I bought a Freud FT1700VCEK last week. Charles M, thanks for being here

Charles M

Thanks fellas! 8-)

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mbsn

Upcoming? I bought a FT3000 here in Norway some weeks ago.

May-Brith from Norway

Charles M

That sounds like a stealth gloat

The FT3000 has been available in Europe for several months. Sometimes the American market gets a product first and sometimes not.

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mbsn

Ok, hope I can be forgiven!

As a matter of fact, I was beginning to wonder why I didn't find it on Freud's website, or in any online tool shops.

And since I have Your attention, are the FREUD router bits available with metric shanks (8 and 12 mm)?

lbirdwell

Guess they ain't the same? Just bought a $99 cast aluminum plate from Woodpecker drilled for the ft2000. Also just bought a new ft3000vce. No way the plate is going to fit. First of all, does the ft2000 have above the table adjustment? Sort of need a hole for that in the plate I found.

In any case, I now have a great plate I can't use.

Anyone have an idea where I can get an aluminum insert plate drilled for the ft3000vce, above the table adjustment holes and all? Also, it would be nice to find one that would actually allow me to pull it out with the router. Even if the Woodpecker plate did fit, the handles of the ft3000 would be just about flush with the edges of the plate.

Also, I asked Woodpecker to verify this plate would work before they shipped it.

Moan, groan, complain, etc. Sorry.

Joe Lyddon

lbirdwell,

W e l c o m e . . A b o a r d !!

If there is a way to fix it, I'm sure Charles will do what he can.