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shopguy · 01-19-2007, 08:47 AM

I've read the post re: Template Bushings. However, I have a Skil router that the tech at MLCS said I needed a Universal Base Plate. I now have the material but the Base Plate has no attachment holes! Am I suppose to drill my own from the original or what?

**bobj3** · 01-19-2007, 09:15 AM

Hi shopguy

"Am I suppose to drill my own from the original"

That would be the best way

Bj

**Mike** · 01-19-2007, 01:20 PM

Shopguy, there ae different base plates available and some will have the guide bushing holes while others do not. One important consideration is the size of guide bushings you will be using. The most common is the Porter Cable style which locks in place with a knurled nut. The Router Workshop style attaches the same way but lets you use larger bushings. (Router Workshop tools are developed as a system) These are not interchangeable. Other brands attach using screws or in the case of Bosch a special quick release device which also accepts PC style bushings by way of an adaptor plate. If you plan on using your router with female templates in the method taught by Template Tom you will want the larger guide bushings. Some days there are no easy answers.

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shopguy Registered User New Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5 View shopguy's Gallery	Report This Post! Template Guide Kit & Universal Base I've read the post re: Template Bushings. However, I have a Skil router that the tech at MLCS said I needed a Universal Base Plate. I now have the material but the Base Plate has no attachment holes! Am I suppose to drill my own from the original or what?
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01-19-2007, 09:15 AM	#2
bobj3 Forum Contributer Supreme Forum King Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Littleton,Colorado U.S.A. Posts: 7,535 View bobj3's Gallery	Report This Post! Hi shopguy "Am I suppose to drill my own from the original" That would be the best way Bj __________________ Bj
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01-19-2007, 01:20 PM	#3
Mike Senior Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Detroit, Michigan USA Posts: 3,169 View Mike's Gallery	Report This Post! Shopguy, there ae different base plates available and some will have the guide bushing holes while others do not. One important consideration is the size of guide bushings you will be using. The most common is the Porter Cable style which locks in place with a knurled nut. The Router Workshop style attaches the same way but lets you use larger bushings. (Router Workshop tools are developed as a system) These are not interchangeable. Other brands attach using screws or in the case of Bosch a special quick release device which also accepts PC style bushings by way of an adaptor plate. If you plan on using your router with female templates in the method taught by Template Tom you will want the larger guide bushings. Some days there are no easy answers. __________________ Mike
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