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The old adage that there is more than one way to skin a cat applies here.
What is the best sequence for cutting/routing the opening into the table top for a mounting plate. Seems most DYI articles say the first step is to route the outer lip or shelf to the plate depth. Then worry about removing the large center access opening. That seems backwards to me. I would think cutting the access opening with a saber saw or even using a router cutting this opening on a clean level fully supported surface would be a better first step. This opening is not critical in appearance or dimensions. So then after drilling a blade or bit clearance hole make this opening. Then routing the shelf seems like a better second step. Am I wrong?
What is the best sequence for cutting/routing the opening into the table top for a mounting plate. Seems most DYI articles say the first step is to route the outer lip or shelf to the plate depth. Then worry about removing the large center access opening. That seems backwards to me. I would think cutting the access opening with a saber saw or even using a router cutting this opening on a clean level fully supported surface would be a better first step. This opening is not critical in appearance or dimensions. So then after drilling a blade or bit clearance hole make this opening. Then routing the shelf seems like a better second step. Am I wrong?