Could you please post a photo of what you have and the broken part?
When I google search "B&D 7404 router" it comes up as a sander - not a router.

 

Hi Youre correct See the attached picture

 

It's a B&D 7604 according to the photo, not 7404 as the title says.

 

Thats correct

 

Could we see the broken base also?

 

Here you go Broken base

 

It may be possible to make a base with 1/4" acrylic.
There are many posts on YouTube showing how this can be done.

 

James, that's why I keep asking for photos. Some members not familiar with routers use the wrong terms for "base plate" and "router base". I think we both like to make the "plates" for specific projects. I still don't know why people actually "buy" them.

 

You are correct, John.

I should have said ‘base plate’.
The existing base plate can be used as a template to make a new one. '

 

Making a base plate is not particularly difficult. And it's easier if you don't use tapered head bolts to attach it to the router. Here is a diagram of how using pan head bolts and drilling slightly oversized holes gives you a little wiggle room.

Here is a chart with the various hole layouts. You may be able to use another brand's baseplate, if the diameter is the same or close to the same as your router's base. I'd take it to a woodworking store to see if they have something that fits.

Making your own? Use a drill press. Use a punch to mark the center of the opening. Drill the small hole first, then change bits for the larger one, but clamp the baseplate down so it doesn't shift on you.

 

As we figured, you have a broken Base Plate - which, for that model, is not available any longer. There are universal "generic" bases on the internet but it is strongly suggested to find you a piece of 1/4" thick Plexiglass or Lexan and make your own.

 

Making your own base plate is no big deal. However, did you compare the pattern to my post above. As far as my fading eyesight can tell, you have three Phillips head bolts holding it in place. Remove what's left of the base and see if it matches any of these patterns. If it's a common type, you may be able to take the broken base into a store that carries the brand that matches the pattern. If it matches, you can easily order one. Consider this a lesson on buying major brands with good reputations owned by a solid tool maker.

 

One more photo request, Please . . . . Could you remove the black plastic Base Plate and show us the frame that the plate attaches to ??
Also, are there only four (4) mounting screws as shown ?

 

Note: the title of the thread was changed to "7604" to better help with any outside internet searches.

 

Looks like the C pattern in my previous post, which would only be matched by Sears, and then only one model. So I think you'll have to make your own. I can't quite tell if they are pan head screws or tapered, old eyes. If they are pan head, then you need to drill twice, a slightly oversized smaller hole all the way through then a flat bottom down a little deeper than the thickness of the pan head. This will keep the head from scratching your workpiece. I would use the original screws (Actually, they are small bolts).

If you don't want to use Lexan or clear plastic, you might see if you can find a blank, undrilled base. If you do the pan head, T shaped drill thing, I strongly recommend you use a drill press and clamp the new base down so your two drillings are centered properly. Both holes should be slightly oversized so you have room to center the baseplate.

Use what's left of the old, broken plate as a guide, then with a small punch, make a small divot through the plate into the new one. Clamp them together so they don't move when you strike the punch. Harbor Freight probably has an adequate punch. I wound up using mine much more often than I thought I would.