I had a problem with one half of my fence being a little thicker than the other. I called Kreg and told them about the problem and they mailed me another free of charge. I know you live in another part of the world but I think they will do the same for you.

PS- How's that for cheap?

 

Thats my kind of price.

I'd better take a couple pics first to back up the claim.

 

It needs to be returned and replaced. Kreg is a pretty responsible company and should replace it. Let us know how they handled it, we consumers have to stick together.

 

I know theres a lot of threads at the moment about warped tables and plates.
I dont need a new table, but my Kreg plate has definitely sagged.

Having spent out on their leveling plates and making sure the edges are in line with the table cutout, the sag is very pronounced.
Is there any known cure?

Or any cheap options? having just spent my pocket money on a new bandsaw, there's not a lot left in the kitty.

composite plate???
if so they do that...
you may have to make up truss arrangement for it to keep it from doing it again w/ your replacement...

 

I bought the plate well before I knew anything about router tables and their problems.
With 20/20 hindsight i think I would have bought a cast alloy one, but It'll be a while before the treasurer releases any more of my pocket money, having just told her my bandsaw " was it" for spending..

 

Bob one of the reasons I don`t lock my plate down in the table is so I can take the router out when I`m not using it so that the weight isn`t hanging on it. You can always try taking it out and suspending it on the face, upside down i.e., and let it bend back the other way. It will take time but if it bent one way it will bend back again and be at least close to flat again.

 

I have learned from this post that I need to check my plate for sag and take the router out when I am not using it.

 

If Stick is right & the plate is plastic then you can get out cheap.
X screwing some ground flat aluminum to it.
That will pull the cup out of it.

 

I have the grizzly table with the plastic and put some weights on it and it straightened out. And now do as Don suggested on remove the router when not in use.

 

Not happy with the idea I have to keep leaving the router on top of the table. Thats letting the makers get away with producing stuff thats not fit for purpose. If it doesnt say that in the instructions, you shouldnt have to do it.

Apart from which i made a big router table to use as a layout bench in between routing. Not prepared to lose that space because i dont have enough of it anyway.

I will see what i see today, and decide if I can brace it or just get a cast plate. i will complain to kreg though, I dont believe in moaning at home and not to the bosses face.

 

Bob you said there's not a lot left in the kitty, just get a different kitty, one that's full.

 

I'm not brave enough to tell this kitty she's no longer wanted!

Also past my sell by date to go hunting another one.

 

I've done some measuring today,
as you stand in front of the table, theres a dip in to the middle from both sides. At its widest, the gap is 0.35mm (about 14 thou) doesnt sound a lot, but its enough to tilt a small piece of wood and make the cut offset.

Also, and I find this odd, to the right of the centre hole about half way between the hole and the edge, going front to back, theres a hump in the middle.
So its out of true in both planes. My small box sections are going up and down before reaching the cutter.

Looks like its time to sell the grandkids for a new (flat) plate

 

I do agree it is space and time wasting to keep removing the router. I am not doing a lot of router work lately so it works for me. The best solution is the solid metal plates and sometimes you just have to spend the extra $$.
I do agree manufactures do not get enough complaints on problems like this.

 

You know...
I have a relatively minor issue with the dust extraction on my new bandsaw. I told the supplier saying "i know youve had lots of complaints because the forums have been moaning for years... )
they came straight back, told me they had never had a complaint before, wanted more details, I'm now up to product development manager level, they are taking everything very seriously.
Why dont all the people who have problems talk to the suppliers, instead of just whinging on forums?

How are we ever going to get better service and equipment if the makers think what they are doing is ok?

 

I had sagging with my home-made acrylic plate. When I was shopping for replacement, I noticed that very little finger pressure would slightly flex the plastic plates on display... even the more costly ones like the Kreg. I finally found an aluminum one for hardly any more money and am totally pleased with it. This was an issue with a 2 1/4 horse router, I imagine it must be even worse with the 3+ hp ones.

 

Paul where did you buy the aluminum plate?

 

Has anybody got an email address for Kreg? the online form requires a USA phone number. It wont recognise my international one.

A straight email address for customer service is what I need. Thanks

 

It should be customerservice@kregtool.com
Allen

 

That did it thanks.

 

I checked my Kreg router plate today and it sags in the middle. I have a PC 2 1/4 HP router. I took the router off and the plate is almost straight. Problems problems, it seems it's never ending.

 

Well Kreg customer service are on the ball.

They came straight back asking for an address to send the replacement to. No ifs or buts, no problem with international shipping either.

Full marks for service. Just have a doubt as to whether a replacement will also warp or not.

 

Good deal Bob. Now I have to call them about my plate. I am like you in thinking another plate will sag.

 

Robot Check

"Strong 3/8" plate" what the heck does that mean?

Is that plastic, pot metal, Aluminum?

 

Dan
The reviewers all indicate it's a firm plastic

 

Great suggestion about complaining to the manufacturer about shoddy stuff. I can't tell you how annoying it is to have a 14 inch Delta band saw and NOT be able to get the 6 inch riser block. What kind of company is it that abandons its customers? The positive side of posting brand problems on this and other sites is that it chokes off sales and prevents some people from buying mediocre products. That the companies seem not to care about customers' is really a product of uninvolved, bean counting management that have never picked up a tool.

Kudos to the likes of Laguna, Bosch, etc, whose management really value their customers, and pooh to the corporate kings who bought out and exploited Delta, Stanley, DeWalt and many other brands' once shiny reputations.

 

Thanks guys, I have been trying to find the 6 inch riser block for my 14 inch Delta bandsaw, model 28-276. None to be had, have to buy another brand and have it altered to fit. What kind of service is that?

Well, I just finished sending off an email to Delta that point out that when anyone asks about buying a Delta product, they are usually warned away, and that the parts issue is a big deal and often cited when potential Delta buyers are directed to other brands. I somehow doubt much will come of it, but maybe we could all let then know, we know they're not on our side.

 

Hi Everyone! I'm new to the group. I have to say the information is FANTASTIC!
I recently built my first table. I kept looking for plates, but they all seemed to be cost prohibitive for my budget. I did however take a trip to my local scrap yard. Right now scrap prices are in the toilet. I found a 2'x3'x 5/16" piece of 8020 aluminum. It weighed 29lbs, of which I was charged the bargain price of 1.00 per pound! I cut it to size with a skill saw, in about 3 shallow passes, using wd-40 as a lubricant, routed the edges (routes beautifully), and rounded the corners by hand with a file.
I then drilled and tapped 1/4-20 holes in each corner, and used set screws for levelers. In the table I put rare earth magnets for the set screws to contact. The center hole was done with forstner bits, after drilling holes for the router base (counter sunk in the top). I located the center by chucking up a piece of a 1/4" drill in the router and turning by hand to leave a sort of center punch mark in the plate for the hole location.
I have enough material to make at least 4 plates. Yes, its time consuming, but economical. And I have my doubts about this one warping!
I hope to "meet" all of you enthusiasts in time. Its obvious I will learn a GREAT deal from this forum group........... Bob

 

That is a heck of a first post Bob. Thanks and welcome.

 

Welcome to the forum Bob.

 

Hey, Bob; welcome!