ft1700vcek

Hello everyone. My first post. I just picked up a freud FT1700VCEK as woodcraft was selling them for $100. I wanted to use it a table mounted router and am looking for a table plate I could use. Does anyone know of one that is available for this router and that it will allow above table...

Question #1 I have an older FT1700VCE purchased spring 2007. Is it possible to convert it into the the 1702VCEK by simply purchasing the plunge base separately? Is anything else different? The spindle lock? Question #2 Have other owners experienced the following? Suddenly the spindle lock...