frame the plate...
use a top bearing mortise bit to cut the lip to hold the plate...
cut the interior unwanted portion out with a jig saw...
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frame the plate...Finally built my ultimate router table, NOW to make the top. a little leary?? to cut out for insert any one have easy way to do this?? also where to position miter track on the top. I have a nice 36 x 24 laminate top don't want to screw it up Thanks for your help. Haze