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Bench Dog 40-001 Router Table and options for Router Plate.

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I just recently purchase a "Bench Dog 40-001 ProTop Contractor Benchtop Router Table", which seems to be very well reviewed.

However, I noticed AFTER I had ordered that it appears my particular router is not supported by the default router plate shipped with the Bench Dog table!

The default Bench Dog plate appears to support the "5615-20" and "5618-20" Milwaukee routers.

I have the "5616-20" Milwaukee router.

I have been looking for plates that will work with my router, but everything I have found either sounds like really poor quality, or really difficult to setup correctly.

I was really just hoping to bolt this sucker up and go, but it doesnt sound like thats going to be an option.

I am new to woodworking and this is my first router. So the idea of having to struggle with some DIY solution seems daunting and a little frustrating that there doesnt appear to be a viable direct replacement solution.

Can someone please let me know if there is a simple quality solution to my problem or offer some encouragement. ;)

Thanks!
 
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Hello my friend. I don't think that is will be a problem, however, if You would add Your name, and where You are, could help in getting a few more replies. In Your case, There is no name on Your profile. We don't know who You are. Thank You!
 
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So the router table arrived today, and halfway through assembly it mentioned the use/need for a miter gauge, which wasn't provided.

So now I am looking at what miter gauge to buy, and I am looking at the Incra V120, Incra 1000, and the Kreg precision miter system.

I also plan on purchasing a Bosch 4100 Table Saw very soon, and it looks like these miter gauges can be used with both routers and table saws.

Based on that which miter gauge gets your vote?

I am also wondering what other good accessories might make routing life easier and more enjoyable?

Are there after market miter tracks for this particular table that would be work investing in for use with more jigs, fences, etc?

Is there a good accessory that makes working with taller stock easier for this table?

And anything else you can think of that might be worth looking at!

Thanks, and I hope everyone has a happy and safe 4th of July weekend!

Jim
 
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