Welcome to the form, Phil.
I just installed an M12VE in my saw-mounted table. I couldn't find a template for drilling the plate so I've now got a couple of extra holes in it, but the router works great. I removed the handles so that it's easier to access. Orientation is a little more critical without the extension knob. Regarding height adjustment,you may want to see what you can work out yourself as the extension knob is about $30 online. I'm looking at adapting my old Router Raizer to it.

This is a very nice router and one of the quietest I've heard.

Good luck!

 

I just used the existing baseplate on my M12V to use as a guide to drill a piece of acrylic to fit.

 

Hitachi thanks for reply ,i am a new woodworker and afraid I am no wiser to how the hell to get this table mounted, height adjustment etc,any chance you could take photos ,or put on you tube? ,sorry to be a pain I am a bit on the dense side.

 

Good evening Phil.
First, you can go to this website and it'll kinda explain how to install the router and mounting plate. Router Table Insert and Router Install - Table Saw Router Table, Part 2

Second, Rockler and Bench Dog have pre-drilled aluminum plates here: Rockler Router Table Plates - Rockler Woodworking Tools
and here: http://www.benchdog.com/pdf/Bench_Dog_2009_Catalog.pdf
If you use a blank plate, be as precise as possible, so the holes align. Also remember that the router mounts from underneath so don't drill it backwards. I have no idea who has almost done that.

Pay attention also to the orientation of the router under the table so that you can access the elevation stuff, switch, and spindle lock.

As for Scotland, I try to sample your breweries wares every few evenings. Good Stuff!

 

Thanks for your help,i will check them out and get there in the end,yes your right it is a quite machine,thats one of the main reasons I got it,also I see a review on you tube I paid 150 pounds for it.

 

Hi I have an M12V I used the original base to make the holes in a homemade 1/4" bulk phonelic base plate I used a screw in bushing to center up both plates and drilled through them with a drill press. I then use a counter sink to make the screws flush. I have made several base plates to mount to other routers. I made a home made router table using a sink cut out from my kitchen remodeling project. I have used plexiglass too but it flexes too much. If I can be of help on centering the base plate please let me know.
Have a great day.
Roxanne

 

Thanks for help ,whats a screw in bushing ,how does it work on base plate.

 

I am attaching a base plate pattern that might help you



Hi I will send you a picture of a base plate pattern. Just print it full size. See attached. Use it so you can find the center of your base plate I am not sure what you have. I always just buy bulk phonelic material and cut it the size I want to fit my table. I made a pattern out of clear plexiglass first. You can put the paper pattern over the drill rod and plate and mark the holes I use it over and over. I then find the center of the plate and bore a .250" whole you can chuck a .250" drill rod in the router that will put the plate in the center of the router. If you make the plexiglass pattern just put it over the drill rod and mark your base plate then drill and counter sink the holes. Always drill an extra hole about 2" from center in your base plate so you can us a starter pin for free hand routing
If you already have a step bushing hole in your base plate you can make a bushing that will fit in the larger hole. It will look like a big fender washer with a 1/4 hole in the center and the out side will be the size of the pattern bushing hole.
I hope this helps.
Roxanne

 

I am on my second Hitachi M12V table mounted router. I just used the base plate as a template to drill out the Phenolic plate in my table and recessed the screw heads into it. I have found that the Hitachi M12V's seem to have a problem with the electronic speed controls as my second one has just given up recently, this also happened to my first one?? It is almost as much to buy a new one as the price of the router. Looks like I will have to buy another again.

 

My ryobi table router had a problem with electronic regulation to.
opened the router, rewired for working full speed without electronics
A new electronicspeed variation is on the wiring outside the router.

Bobj3 said this one is good:
Router Speed Control

I use an other system but it's Homemade.

Regards

 

Wow thats bad,your on to third m12?, because of electronic control,did not read this anywhere when I was reading all the great reviews.

 

I am afraid I wouldn't know where to start to wire up the router direct Gerard. I have had the top off but am not sure what wires to connect to what?
Yes this will be my third Hitachi M12V. I don't think it is just me being unlucky as there alwasy seems to be a few for sale on E bay with a similar problem. My first thought was to buy a second hand one and use the electronic module from that but so far I have not found one for spares with the motor still working. It is a great pity as the router is a great machine with plenty of power. I should mention though that both of these routers have lasted between three and five years in which they have done a lot of work. I did expect longer from them though.

 

Hello!

Think you need help from a qualified guy, some repair-shops are
helpfull, and the bill could be reasonable , some are real thiefs...

How do you know it comes from electronics ?

You could check the carbon brushes .
After 3 to 5 Years heavy works , they could need changing, that's normally a cheap part.

http://www.routerforums.com/hitachi-manuals/27038-m12v-diagram-manual.html#post226669

The manual:
Router Forums

Page 16:



Regards

 

Thanks Gerard, I know it is not the brushes as I have checked those first. It started with the router giving fluctuations in speed, (as did my last one) and then finally gave up altogether. I am now looking around for a variable speed control I can use and just remove the speed controller in the router. I know someone who may be able to show me how to remove the controller and wire it out. Will keep you informed if it works or not.

 

Hello!
Should be ok to do so.
Thanks to keep me informed.

Regards

 

Hi roxanne thanks for your help,the bottom of my router is not round,with router come template guide,do I have to screw this onto base and then transfer onto base plate if not I will not have round hole bottom of router,hope this makes sense.

 

Does your new plate have a hole in the center or no? Maybe send me a pic of all of the parts you have, mainly the base plate that you are trying to mount to the M12V. The pic / diagram I sent you should be the mounting whole locations on your router.
Have a Nice day!!
Roxanne