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Contact a couple of plate makers and ask if they have a plate pre-drilled for that model. Start here: Oak Park Enterprises Ltd. - Router Table, Router, Router Bits, Router Jigs, Router Accessories

After a LONG search, I cannot find anything on a router plate for this model. The skill table uses a clamp to hold the router under their proprietary table. I recall having one of these and the table a long time ago. I dumped it for $50 and got a Bosch 1617, for which you can get plates anywhere. Skill seems to be another brand name scooped up to have its brand exploited. OK for limited projects freehand, but I think you'll wind up buying their table if you choose to stick with that router. But check the Oak-Park site before you do anything. It has a contact us form.
 

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Thanks for the suggestion and the link. Looks like this one would work. Reviews say the surface of the plate is rough. Not sure how much of an issue that would be, but I could sand it smooth if needed.
It does not come pre drilled for your router. Note that the poster said you will need to drill your own holes. If you do this you should use a drill press. It will take two different bits, a smaller one just a little wider than the screws/bolts that hold the router to the plate. A larger one set to a depth just slightly larger than the head of the bold. To place the holes, remove the router base and mark the locations of the holes onto the plate.

If the mounting screws have a tapered head, you will have to get the hole precisely placed. That's why pre-drilled is so nice. Check Oak Park first.

BTW welcome to the forum.
 
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